Meaning of padding

 What is a Padding?

Charging of the gas pad, usually nitrogen, above the liquid cargo to prevent the cargo coming in contact with air. 

Some substances must be shipped under a suitable protective padding to prevent oxidization

Padding in tanker

 the process of filling the empty space of a liquid storage tank with an inert gas, most likely nitrogen, to reduce oxidation and product contamination.

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