CMP shipping methods

[Colin Alford]

Hanno,

While above it is mentioned that TUP was a shipping method for CMPs, I have not yet found any period Canadian documents that use that term.

So far, I have only encountered “Complete unboxed” (for a few pilot models), SKD (or S.K.D. depending on the document), CKD, SUP, MUP and MUP Special.

Here are some images from the C60X assembly instructions which give a definition for MUP.

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[Colin Alford]

In June/July 2021, Mariano shared some scans of Ford Assembly instructions for various vehicles.

Here are a couple images of the cover pages for CMPs to show SUP and MUP Special.

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[David Dunlop]

Tony.

I notice wood slats located across the ends of the crates and one or two more in the middle, probably depending on the overall weight of the crate. That would allow for a pair of ropes to be fed through to sling the crates with a crane.

I can recall years ago seeing an old black and white news film of dock workers feeding ropes between wooden crates that size and being amazed at how quickly they could do it, but cannot remember exactly how they did it.


David

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Mariano & Colin,

Thanks for all the interesting material.

Originally Posted by Colin Alford

While above it is mentioned that TUP was a shipping method for CMPs, I have not yet found any period Canadian documents that use that term.

So far, I have only encountered “Complete unboxed” (for a few pilot models), SKD (or S.K.D. depending on the document), CKD, SUP, MUP and MUP Special.

Here are some images from the C60X assembly instructions which give a definition for MUP.

Interestingly, while they state this is a Multi Unit Pack, I guess in fact this would be a Single Unit Pack as the crate contains one complete chassis/cab. The chassis/cab is clearly Semi or Partly Knocked Down, CKD or PKD.

I think the confusion originates from combining automotive industry and military logistics practices and definitions.