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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

Mandatory CTU Code – Is your Logistics team up to speed?

Ocean carriers are moving to make the CTU code mandatory.

Is your logistics team up to speed?

2019 will go down as a year when ship fires dominated cargo industry headlines. From the Yantian Express in January to November’s fire on a Russian freighter, the increase in ship-board fires has been dramatic. TT Club, an international transport and logistics insurer, has calculated that there is now a casualty every 30 days, compared […]

Total Cargo Protection Solutions Chemical Industry

Total cargo protection solutions for the chemical industry

Powering business performance through superior cargo protection

The right solution the first time, every time

Innovation is in our DNA. We’ve been responsible for some of the most important advances in cargo protection over the past 50 years. Every one of those innovations has been focused on the 3 key pillars of our customers’ supply chains: operations, efficiency and analytics. […]

The Suez Canal Blockage; A Reminder Of Catastrophic Moisture Damage Due to Delays

The Suez Canal Blockage

A timely reminder of how important it is to protect your cargo from the catastrophic moisture damage caused by delays

The grounding of Evergreen’s MV Ever Given in the Suez Canal on Tuesday March 23rd has had knock-on effects right down the supply chain. Shortly after the ship blocked both north and southbound channels of the cannel, dozens of vessels were backed up.

Ever Given is among the very largest […]

April 6th, 2021|Moisture Control|

6 Simple Ways To Prevent Cargo Damage

6 Simple Ways to Prevent Damage to Your Cargo 

Cargo damage and loss costs $50 billon every year. Here’s 6 simple ways you can prevent damage to your cargo and your brand reputation.

Cordstrap Strapping

50% of cargo damage is due to poor packing and securing

  • Our engineered Strapping prevents costly damages
  • GL certified and CTU Code compliant
  • Light weight, shock absorbent and re-tensionable

Learn more […]

Securing Cargo on Wheels | From Vehicles to Heavy Machinery

How to secure cargo on wheels?

From luxury sports cars, to trucks to heavy machinery

Over the years we have assisted many customers around the globe helping them to safely secure their “rolling cargos”. From luxury sports cars, to extreme machinery and everything in between. Looking back at pictures I took during those years, they all have their own story to tell.

  • a super […]

Lashing Points on Flat Racks | Add Lashing Points with Corner Lashing Plate

Lashing Points on Flat Racks
Create Lashing Points with Corner Lashing Plates

 You will need

Installing Corner Lashing Plates on Flat Racks

Place one Cordstrap Corner Lashing Plate on each corner on top of the over sized crate. After placing the plates, you now have multiple lashing attachment points […]

How to apply Cordstrap Composite Lashing in Containers using Pneumatic Tensioner

You will need

Cordstrap Composite Lashing Cordstrap Buckles Cordstrap Pneumatic Tensioner

Getting Started

Feed the lashing though the D-ring inside the container and around the cargo you need to secure.

Fold the lashing (furthest away) away from you. Take a buckle in your left hand with the prongs pointing to the right. Feed the loop of the strap through the center of the buckle and around the upper prong. Fold the […]

Container Safety Awareness Program

Container Safety Awareness Program

Australia’s Leading Experts in International Container Transport Logistics Chains Join Forces

Are you aware of best practice in safe container loading and cargo restraint?

Do you understand the legal, safety and commercial consequences of unrestrained and poorly packed cargo inside shipping containers?

Unfortunately, truck roll-over accidents continue to be a regular occurance on Australian roads, resulting in damaged or total loss of […]

September 18th, 2020|News|

How to apply Cordlash Lashing with Dynablock using CRT-50 Manual Tensioner

You will need

Cordlash Heavy Duty Lashing Cordstrap Patented Dynablock Buckle Cordstrap Manual Tensioner

Getting Started

To apply Cordlash one way lashing for dynamic freight, start by feeding the lashing through the attachment points of the flat rack and freight you need to secure.

Take the Cordstrap Dynablock buckle into your left hand. Feed the lashing (furthest away) through the center of the buckle (upwards) and away from you. Fold the lashing […]

When to Use Cordstrap Anti Slip Mats

Benefits Cordstrap Anti Slip Mats

Added safety Prevents sliding Increases the friction force of top-over lashings Allows to secure cargo weights otherwise impossible Prevents products from turning during transport (tubes/coils)

When to Use Cordstrap Anti Slip Mats?

Cordstrap’s Anti-Slip Mats are ideal for preventing slippage of cargo during transport. Placing the mats between the cargo and the floor increases friction for a fast and easy solution to avoid unwanted […]

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