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Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983)

Regulations

Regulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products, 2025 - effective July 2025

Chapter 10: Stowage and Transit

Part A: Specialised Refrigerated Vessels

79. Multiple perishable container loading points not recommended, but permitted in certain circumstances

 

(1) A maximum of two loading points per container is permitted and the perishable product should be secured between the two points.

 

(2) The exporter or cold chain service provider (as the case may be) shall notify the Board of both loading points at the time of placing bookings.

 

(3) The following provisions shall apply to perishable product multiple loading points:
(a) loading shall always commence at the furthest point first unless a generator is fitted;
(b) the distance between the points shall be such that the total cumulative TTT is not exceeded;
(c) should the loading exceed the TTT then a generator unit shall be attached; and
(d) part loads shall be containerised in such a manner that the second loading point does not experience difficulty in completing the loading process.