At the moment of writing, each year more than 100 million shipping containers are shipped around the globe. It is important that in order to safely transport these containers by road, rail and/or sea, the cargo in these containers is secured appropriately.
There are many cargo restraint solutions available to do this and many of these solutions make use of […]
When we talk about securing a complex load, what often comes to mind is extremely heavy and oversized machinery.
How about 2 pallets, holding cardboard boxes, shrinkwrapped and a total weight of 150kg per pallet? Sounds simple, does not it?
Today we were contacted for advice and a loading plan for an interesting case. We like interesting cases […]
We have noticed there are increasing reports about how timber pallets have lately been contributing to container rain. Container rain happens when high moisture levels in a sealed container (or trailer) cause condensation on the roof which then falls like rain on the cargo below.
This moisture can leads to all sorts of nasty damage to your cargo, such as deteriorated packaging, caking of […]
When you transport goods, acceleration and braking combined with lateral vibration generates forces close to the actual weight of your load.
When a load is incorrectly secured, this can have disastrous consequences, such as, but not limited to:
1.) Cargo can break through the front wall of a truck, causing severe or fatal injury to the driver
2.) Load can fall […]
As a machinery and equipment manufacturer you want to be ensured that your heavy and complex machinery travels safely and securely. Below we like to share some tips and advice on how you can accomplish this in a compliant manner.
International guidelines and regulations, the Australian CoR, the nature of your cargo, the condition of your shipping container…There are many factors to keep in mind when it comes to loading, securing and shipping your products in shipping containers.
Here are 13 tips to keep in mind:
1.) Comply with the latest version of the CTU code. Shippers are explicitly responsible for […]
With the ever increasing prices of steel, Cordstrap composite strapping is no longer just a safer and stronger alternative for steel strapping. It is now also more economical.
Cordstrap composite strapping is the perfect alternative for steel strapping. Cordstrap is stronger than steel strapping, yet it is completely safe for you and your customers. Although safety is […]
Since 1965 Cordstrap has been on the forefront of developing unique cargo securing solutions. Till date, Cordstrap continues to be the undisputed global market leader in R&D and in-house manufacturing of unique cargo securing solutions. With this blogpost I’d like to take you inside the design and development of one of Cordstrap’s award winning, unique […]
Are you considering using Dunnage Bags to secure your cargo? Also known as Dunnage air bags, or (inflatable) cargo bags, these bags are a great cargo securing product. They can be used in shipping containers, trucks, closed rail cars and vessels.
Dunnage bags are effective in blocking and bracing of cargo. These inflatable cargo bags […]
Dunnage bags are known under various other names, such as:
It is pretty amazing what air in a bag can do when it comes to blocking and bracing your cargo, whether in a shipping container, directly in the hull of a ship, or inside trucks and closed rail cars.
During […]
