Prevention of damage to goods must be the cause of the prophet, and notice the formation of these causes of the process and details, will be correct and profound understanding of the cause of damage and take targeted measures. There are many reasons for the damage found on the ship, which can be summarized into the following nine categories:
· It has been damaged or latent damage factors have existed before shipment;
· Damage during loading and unloading operations;
· The conditions of the loading place do not meet the requirements;
. Improper stowage on board;
· Improper safekeeping after loading, during the voyage and before unloading;
· Natural disasters;
· Other accidents have repercussions;
. Theft;
. The other.