JP 4-01.5 JTTP for Water Terminal Operations - BITS

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and locate containers. A manual display
system requires appropriate internal
communications.
d. Cargo Disposition Instruction. CDIs
are used as a consignee advance notification
document. Based on the CDIs, the port’s
movement control team coordinates with the
consignee’s movement control team to ensure
that the consignee can receive the shipment,
arrange for delivery dates, and transport cargo
from the marshalling area to its final
destination.
e. Logistics Application of Automated
Marking and Reading Symbols (LOGMARS)
Documentation. When cargo enters the
marshalling yard, the cargo or container
transporter driver inspects the container.
Terminal documentation personnel use the
LOGMARS to document the cargo and
then direct the driver to the point where
the cargo is to be unloaded. A LOGMARS
check is required each time cargo is moved
from the area of last report. No container can
be moved from the marshalling yard exit or
entry point without proper documentation and
inspection. Where numbers are present, the
cargo or container, the cargo or container
transporter, and the cargo or container seal
numbers all must agree with those shown on
LOGMARS. If they do not agree, the cargo
or container becomes frustrated (cannot be
moved) until proper documentation is
prepared. When the cargo or container departs
the marshalling yard, LOGMARS
documentation is retained for entry into the
central processing unit to show that the cargo
has been shipped to the consignee and to
update the computerized inventory. Similar
procedures are used for cargo being
retrograded. LOGMARS documentation can
also be used to develop a ship’s manifest.
19. Marshalling Yard Security
a. Cargo Theft and Pilferage. Reducing
cargo theft and pilferage is a significant benefit
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of containerization. Compared with losses
suffered in breakbulk operations, the reduction
is indeed noteworthy. Nonetheless,
containerization losses happen, and terminal
commanders must take actions to eliminate
this situation.
b. Control of Inbound and/or Outbound
Traffic. Strict control of incoming and
outgoing traffic is a key factor in marshalling
yard security. Restriction of vehicular traffic
entering or exiting the container stacking area
to container transport equipment, MHE, and
mobile scanning equipment is essential.
Establishment of a single control point (gate)
for vehicular traffic entering or exiting cargo
areas is also essential. This point should be
staffed and operated by US military personnel
who are assisted, as necessary, by foreign
national police or interpreters. Finally, a
separate control point for pedestrian traffic is
needed, operated by US military personnel
and assisted, as necessary, by foreign national
police or interpreters.
• Surveillance and control functions of the
vehicular control point include the
following.
•• Preventing entry of unauthorized
vehicles.
•• Inspecting inbound and outbound
containers. This is a thorough physical
inspection including cargo condition,
presence and condition of seals and/or
locks, evidence of illegal entry (such as
tampering with or removal of door
hinges) and, particularly for outbound
cargo, a check for stolen items by looking
on top of and under containers and
inspecting transporter cabs.
•• Verifying documentation for
correctness, completeness, and legibility.
(Ensuring that transporter, container, and
container seal numbers match those
shown on the TCMD.)
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