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About Astrid

G'day! My name is Astrid Groeneveld. I am a Cordstrap specialist at Cargo Restraint Systems Pty Ltd. Cargo Restraint Systems Pty Ltd is Australia's exclusive partner for Cordstrap cargo securing solutions. Since 1965, Cordstraps has been the undisputed global leading company in R&D, Manufacturing and Training in Cargo Securing Solutions. Across Australia I assist companies with strong and safe solutions to safely secure and ship their products and eliminate cargo damage. With my blog posts I try to provide useful information about rules, regulations, safe practices, tips and guidance about cargo securing; and about the latest breakthrough innovations on the market. I have worked for Cordstrap in China from 2009 - 2012, in Malaysia from 2012 - 2014 and joined Cargo Restraint Systems Pty Ltd in Australia in 2015. I hope you enjoy these posts and that you find them helpful. Please get in touch with me anytime via email or LI if you have any questions, or if there is anything I can help you with. Cheers, Astrid

Tips & Advice for 3PL Logistics | Compliant Cargo Securing Solutions

Cargo Securing Tips and Advice

3PL third party logistics Tips and Advice

As Australia’s leading supplier of Cordstrap cargo securing solutions, we work in partnership with many 3PL companies across the country, including (but not limited to) DSV, Qube and Toll.

Together with our customers we combine our expertise with theirs in transportation.

This allows us to jointly provide total, best-in-class shipping solutions.

Important […]

Branded Strapping | How to get your name and logo on your Strapping

The Benefits of Branded Strapping

Cordstrap composite strapping

When you build your brand, what is often overlooked and at the bottom of the to-do list is packaging.

Especially when you ship large generic and/or engineered products on pallets. Yet, branded packaging is one of the simplest and most effective ways to boost your visibility. Using a heavy duty, custom printed pallet strap will help you achieve […]

How To Safely Transport Steel and Plastic Drums | Drumclip

How to safely transport palletised Drums

Introducing the Drumclip®

Securing Drums on a truck to ensure safe transportation without the risk of load shift, simply put, a real pain. To overcome this problem with a quick, safe and low-cost solution the Drumclip® has been developed. 

Usually large corner boards or a pallet on top are used to tie down the palletised drums. However, as the video shows, they don’t do much when the driver […]

The advantages of using Cordstrap instead of steel strapping

The advantages of using Cordstrap CC strap instead of steel strapping

Cordstrap composite (CC) strapping is known as synthetic steel. It is safer, easier faster to apply and cheaper than steel, or metal, strapping.

cordstrap composite strapping and buckle

A safer product and certified by DNV/GL

Steel strapping, although […]

Assisting Supply Chains With Their Shipping Process

Engineered Cargo Securing Solutions…

… for the totality of your cargo’s journey

Since our invention of the first safe alternative for steel strapping in 1965, Cordstrap continues to be the global market leader in cargo securing solutions. Our approach is unique in the industry as everything is done in-house. This includes an extensive R&D department, knowledge centre, test facility, manufacturing and training. To maintain our […]

Shipping Construction Materials | Cargo Securing Tips & Advice

Cargo Securing Tips and Advice for the Construction Industry

Worldwide construction output is forecast to grow by 70%, contributing $15 trillion to the world economy by 2025. This creates a need for the cost-effective and safe shipping of building materials around the world. A global supplier to the construction industry might need to transport everything from timber to solar solutions and water supply systems.

We offer customised solutions for the […]

Top 5 Causes of Container Rain in Shipping Containers

Top 5 causes of container rain in shipping containers

Container rain can be detrimental to your cargo as it can result in caking, damaged packaging, mould and corrosion. 

Did you know you can not insure against this type of damage?

There are a multiple reasons why your container can turn into a greenhouse, with moisture condensing inside to form this highly damaging container rain.

Here are the top 5 that put your […]

Dunnage Bags | Valves & Inflator Tool Options

Dunnage Bags | Valves and Inflator Options

In today’s market there is variety of materials that make the outer materials of dunnage bags, such as paper, PPL and polywoven. Traditionally, paper (Kraft) dunnage bags were the most commonly used bags, but these days they are almost fully replaced with polywoven bags. Polywoven bags generally have the highest resistance against moisture and punctures.

Dunnage Bag Valves

Another differentiator is the type […]

Cordstrap Container Solution Increases Container Output by 330%

Case Study | Securing Steel Coils in Shipping Containers

Cordstrap container solution results in:

  • increased container output of 330%
  • cost savings consumables 50% per container

For a large global manufacturer and exporter of steel, Cordstrap was asked to provide a more cost- and time efficient solution for securing steel coils in shipping containers, in compliance with the CTU Code. Currently the company was using a combination of steel strapping […]

Cargo Restraint Systems Acquires Strapco Australia

Cargo Restraint Systems Pty Ltd Acquires Strapco Australia

We are pleased to announce our latest acquisition

Cargo Restraint Systems Pty Ltd is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of all the assets of Strapco Australia in Melbourne. Strapco Australia is well known as a specialist provider of high quality cargo securing systems.

Since our start in 2015, it has been our […]

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