Side gaps (along the container length) must be blocked and braced to prevent damage and
the back end of loads must be tied down. Careful load configuration planning can help
minimize the domino-effect as doors are opened to receive the goods.
Figure 9: Block and brace side gaps to prevent load shifting
7.5 Uniformity: Ideally, all cartons should be stacked vertically with no overhang. This
maximizes the utilization of the carton’s stacking strength.