GOST 26653-90 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 26653-90 — "Подготовка генеральных грузов к транспортированию. Общие требования" (Preparation of general cargoes for transportation. General requirements). The standard establishes general rules for preparing various types of general (unitised and non-containerised) cargo for handling and transportation to ensure safety and preservation during multimodal and single-mode carriage.

Abstract

GOST 26653-90 sets out definitions, packaging and packing requirements, marking and documentation practices, requirements for transport packaging and consolidation (packages, bundles, pallets), and rules for securing, stowage and handing of general cargoes (metal products, tarno-piece goods, large/oversized and heavy cargo, timber, containers and similar). It was developed for use by shippers, ports, carriers and packers to reduce loss and damage during loading, transhipment and transport operations.

General information

• Status: Replaced / superseded (ЗАМЕНЕН).
• Publication date: Approved 25 June 1990; introduced into force 1 July 1991.
• Publisher: State Committee of the USSR for Standards (Gosstandart) — interstate standard; originally prepared by the Ministry of the Merchant Marine (developer listed).
• ICS / categories: 55.020 — Packaging and distribution of goods (packaging and placement of goods in general).
• Edition / version: GOST 26653-90 (original 1990 edition). Superseded by GOST 26653-2015.
• Number of pages: 15 pages (original publication).

Scope

The standard applies to the preparation of general cargoes for transportation in direct and mixed traffic and covers measures needed to protect cargo integrity during handling, intermediate storage and carriage by road, rail, sea, river and air transport. It addresses packaging and packing methods, formation of transport units (packages, bundles, pallets, containers), marking and labelling, requirements for transport packaging strength and methods for securing and stowage to prevent damage and ensure safe handling.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of general cargo (metal products, tarno-piece goods, large/oversized and heavy cargo, timber, containers, etc.).
• Requirements for packaging, transport containers and package construction to resist handling and transport stresses (including reference tests and standards for packaging strength).
• Rules for formation of transport units (packages, bundles, pallets), including dimensional, mass and volumetric characteristics consistent with referenced GOSTs.
• Marking, labelling and documentation requirements, and recommended cargo information forms.
• Requirements and recommendations for securing, stowage and blocking of cargo to prevent shifting, damage and loss during loading, transhipment and transit.
• Responsibilities of the shipper regarding adequacy of packaging and internal packing, and liability for damage caused by inadequate packaging.
• References to related GOST standards for specific materials and packaging types (metal products, tarpaulins, crates, pallets, etc.).

Typical use and users

Used by shippers, freight forwarders, port and terminal operators, railway and road carriers, packers/manufacturers of transport packaging, quality and safety inspectors, and organisations responsible for cargo handling and storage. The standard served as a normative baseline for preparing general cargoes for multimodal transport and for creating internal shipping instructions and packing specifications.

Related standards

Contains normative references to numerous GOSTs and technical documents including (but not limited to) GOST 7566 (metal products packaging), GOST 10692 (pipes and fittings), GOST 16369, GOST 21140 (transport packaging sizes and materials), GOST 23238, GOST 23285, GOST 24597, GOST 25014 (packaging tests), and the later superseding standard GOST 26653-2015. These related standards provide technical details for specific cargo types and packaging materials.

Keywords

GOST 26653-90; preparation of general cargo; transport packaging; stowage; securing; marking; tarno-piece goods; metal products; oversized cargo; packaging requirements; transport safety.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 26653-90 is a Soviet-era interstate standard titled "Preparation of general cargoes for transportation. General requirements" that set out rules for packaging, marking and preparing general (unit and non-containerised) cargo for transport.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification of general cargo, packaging and transport unit formation, dimensional and strength requirements for transport packages, marking and documentation, and rules for securing and stowage to protect cargo during handling and transportation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Shippers, packers, freight forwarders, carriers (rail, road, sea, river, air), port and terminal operators, and safety/quality inspectors involved in cargo handling and logistics.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST 26653-90 has been superseded — it was replaced by GOST 26653-2015 (implemented and published in the 2015–2017 timeframe). Organisations should refer to the 2015 version for current requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the family of GOST standards on packaging, handling and transport of goods (ICS 55.020). It cross-references many other GOSTs that address specific cargo types, packaging materials and testing methods.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: General cargo, transport packaging, packing, marking, stowage, securing, tarno-piece goods, metal products, oversized cargo.