Shifting
When cargo in the hold, or loaded onto a ship, moves, shifts or changes position it is known as shifting. This is a dangerous situation as the vessel can become unbalanced and containers could potentially end up falling into the sea.
When cargo in the hold, or loaded onto a ship, moves, shifts or changes position it is known as shifting. This is a dangerous situation as the vessel can become unbalanced and containers could potentially end up falling into the sea.