Previous Loading Restrictions

Definition:

Previous loading restrictions describe binding requirements and exclusion criteria that must be tested and met before loading a transport container (e.g. tank truck, tank container, silo vehicle or bulk trailer).
They ensure that no contamination or safety-critical reactions occur between previous loads and new goods, and that hygiene, quality and hazardous substances requirements are met.

Typical preload restrictions include:

• ‍Product compatibility and chemical compatibility
• Cleaning obligations and dishwashing processes
• Permitted or prohibited precursors
• Safety and legal regulations, e.g. for dangerous goods, foodstuffs or pharmaceutical substances‍
• Documentation and verification requirements (e.g. cleaning certificate)

Previous loading restrictions are particularly relevant in the Chemical, food, feed, pharmaceutical and kosher/halal logistics to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Standard lists & industry guidelines
In chemical logistics, there are standardized lists (e.g. ECTA/CEFIC guidelines) which determine which subpoenas are allowed or excluded.

Digital testing processes
Previous loading restrictions are being digitally checked more and more frequently (ERP/TMS/QMS), including automatic comparison of the preload with product requirements.

_{Sources/further links:
ECTA & Cefic — Best Practice Guidelines Chemical Transport: Guidelines | ECTA - European Chemical Transport Association}

_{EFTCO — Cleaning & eECD Requirements: https://www.eftco.org/}

_{EU Food Transport Hygiene Requirements: https://eur-lex.europa.eu}

Challenges with pre-load restrictions:

Lack of transparency & manual review
Previous loading restrictions are often communicated via email, PDF, or Excel. Drivers and dispatchers check these manually, which promotes errors, delays and compliance risks.
_{Sources/further links:
ECTA Operational Guidelines: Guidelines| ECTA - European Chemical Transport Association}

Unclear requirements for drivers & cleaning stations
Missing, late, or unclear information about permitted pre-loading or required cleaning procedures will result in rejections, additional cleaning, and downtime.
_{Sources/further links:
EFTCO Cleaning & eECD Use Cases: https://www.eftco.org/}

Loady's solution:

Centralized management of product-related preloading restrictions
Loady provides structured and verified requirements for admissible and excluded subpoenas — per product and location. This reduces errors during scheduling and driver communication.

Digital and multilingual delivery for drivers & partners
Previous loading restriction, cleaning requirements and necessary documents (e.g. eECD) are transmitted digitally, multilingually and comprehensibly via Loady — including QR code retrieval for drivers.
This prevents delays, unnecessary cleaning, and compliance risks.