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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
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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 […]

January 13th, 2021|Accessories, Product Instructions|
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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 […]

January 4th, 2021|Container Freight Securing, Product Instructions, Rail Freight Securing|
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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|
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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 […]

September 6th, 2020|Container Freight Securing, Flat Rack Lashing, Product Instructions, Sea Freight Securing|
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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 […]

August 6th, 2020|Accessories, Product Instructions|
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Dunnage Bags vs Polystyrene Blocks to Secure Cargo inside Containers

Dunnage Bags vs. Polystyrene / Styrofoam

Dunnage bags act very differently from polystyrene, aka styrofoam blocks,  when it comes to the actual stowing and securing of cargo inside shipping containers. Whereas dunnage bags are a CTU Code Compliant cargo securing device, polystyrene is regarded as just a void filler, not an actual cargo securing device.

This video demonstrates the performance of both producs and it will be clear to you that dunnage […]

February 13th, 2020|Dunnage Bags|
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CoR & Road Safety | Forces Acting on Cargo

CoR & Road Safety | Forces Acting on Cargo

Sometimes images, or video, speak louder than a thousand words. That is why I have put together a short video showing the forces acting on containerised cargo in transit.

Many companies still choose not to secure their cargo because they believe that their cargo is too heavy too move, or because it fits snug inside the container. If this is you, […]

January 30th, 2020|Container Freight Securing, Dunnage Bags, Lashing, Sea Freight Securing|
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How to apply Cordlash Lashing with Dynablock using a Pneumatic Tensioner

You will need

Cordlash Heavy Duty Lashing Cordstrap Patented Dynablock Buckle Cordstrap Pneumatic Tensioner

Getting Started

To apply Cordlash heavy duty lashing for dynamic freight, start by feeding the lashing through the attachment points of the flat rack and cargo.

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

January 19th, 2020|Container Freight Securing, Flat Rack Lashing, Lashing, Product Instructions, Sea Freight Securing|
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Container Cargo Securing in a Nutshell – Part 2

Container Cargo Securing in a Nutshell – Part 2

Forces acting on cargo

In Part 1 of “Cargo securing in a nutshell” I discussed how forces act on cargo. If the cargo is not or not properly secured, these forces may cause the cargo to slide or tip.

The effect of forces that act on cargo is beautifully demonstrated in this 10-second video. The cargo in the […]

November 18th, 2019|Container Freight Securing, Uncategorized|
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Case Study | Eliminating Moisture Damage for Global Food Exporter

Eliminating Transport Moisture Damage | Case Study

A case study of how we assisted a pasta manufacturer and exporter in eliminating moisture damage in their shipping containers.

Did you know that one third of all the food that is being produced is never consumed? This equated to a shocking 1.3 billion tons of food! This amount is either wasted or lost in the supply chain. A major playor […]

October 22nd, 2019|Moisture Control|
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