PTI (Pre-Trip Inspection)
Category: Logistics
Also searched as: Pre-trip inspection
Definition (plain English)
A pre-trip inspection checks a reefer container before loading to confirm refrigeration equipment works correctly.
Why it matters commercially
PTI evidence helps prevent cargo loss from equipment failure and supports claims if temperature-controlled goods are damaged.
Example
A chilled importer required PTI confirmation before the supplier loaded pallets into the reefer.
Common mistake
Assuming the container is fit for chilled or frozen cargo without PTI status, set-point confirmation, and temperature records.
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