Are you looking for safety or accident prevention information on ISO containers, cargo hazards, packaging, or load securing in general? You will find a vast amount of such information online at the following web sites:

Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V. (GDV) the German Insurance Association (GDV eV) has put its Container Handbook online (English or German version). This online handbook is probably the most extensive source of information currently available on intermodal containers and container shipping.

If you have anything to do with ISO container shipping or handling, this is definitely the container bible. You will find information here that probably exists no where else. Excellent subject material, photos, and illustrations.

The online materials can be used for in house non-commercial (not for profit) training. Review the legal notice link.

If you do not use ISO containers, you may want to review this site anyway as the subject material is fascinating. You think you have logistics problems?

Google: GDV CONTAINERHANDBOOK or GDV CONTAINERHANDBUCH

A printed copy of the GDV Container Handbook is currently available in German. A printed English version should be available by the end of 2006. The handbook consists of three volumes (approximately 1500 pages total).

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Another resource provided by Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V. (GDV) the Transport Information Service (TIS) from the German Insurance Association (GDV eV) is their online information on cargo properties, packaging, load securing, etc.

Google: TRANSPORT INFORMATION SERVICE GDV or TIS GDV

If you are responsible for shipping materials by truck, rail, or marine, you will find this information invaluable. Excellent subject material, photos, and illustrations.

If you need a good laugh, you can stroll through several pictorial lessons featuring shipping stupidity.