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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

Avoiding Moisture Damage in Shipping Containers

Avoiding uninsurable moisture damage to your containerised cargo

Do you know what the percentage is of cargo that needs to be discarded due to moisture damage? An alarming 10%! 

What you might not realize is that a significant portion of that damage is completely uninsurable! The reason this cargo is not insurable, is because the damage is due to condensation, aka as container rain or cargo sweat.

When your […]

October 9th, 2019|Moisture Control|

Exclusive Partnership Drumclip and Cargo Restraint Systems

Drumclip in Australia

Introducing a solution to Australia to safely tie down palletised drums to trucks

We are always on the hunt for clever solutions and products to improve your load securing and are happy to introduce the latest product to our range, the Drumclip!

The Drumclip quickly and safely allows you to tie down drums to curtain side trailers. This has always been a challenge […]

August 15th, 2019|News|

Strapping Solutions for Galvanizers

Strapping solutions for Galvanizers

Meeting the transport challenges of the galvanizing industry

As a galvanizer you are facing challenges when it comes to transporting your product across Australia, or around the world, safely and securely without damage. Our team has 20+ years experience in working with our customers in the galvanizing industry. We understand the ever-expanding role of treated steel and these challenges you are dealing with.

To overcome your […]

Maersk Piloting Random Container Inspections to Check Cargo Securing

MAERSK Pilot Spot Checking Cargo Securing in Shipping Containers

How you can avoid unnecessary delays and cost

Is the announced increase in cargo container checks by Maersk a threat to your business?

Just recently, Maersk announced that they are starting a pilot, by performing spot checks on shipping containers (CTU’S). These checks will involve physical inspections at a number of ports.

In their announcement, Maersk stated that “By performing these container inspections, we hope to […]

Composite Strapping Buckles | Beware, not all buckles are created equal

Composite Strapping Buckles

Your Composite Strapping System is only as strong as your weakest link

Cordstrap CB6S 19mm buckle on left, buckles in center and on right are from different suppliers in Australia

A composite strapping system is closed with a wire buckle. There is a wide variety of wire buckles in the market. The overall system breaking strength of your strapping system depends on the strength of this buckle. Allow me to […]

How to apply Cordstrap Composite Strapping to Pallets

You will need

Cordstrap Composite Strapping Cordstrap Buckles Manual Tensioner

How to apply composite strapping?

Feed Cordstrap underneath the pallet, around your product and fold the strap away from you. Take a buckle in your left hand with the legs facing to the right and up.  Feed the loop of the strap through the center of the buckle and around the upper prong of the buckle.

Fold the strap that is attached to […]

Cargo Restraint Systems Wins Mercury Award for Transport Solution of the Year: SEA

Cargo Restraint Systems wins 2018 Mercury Award
“Transport Solution of the Year: SEA” with CornerLash

In 2017 Cordstrap launched CornerLash. CornerLash is a breakthrough solution for securing heaving cargos inside shipping containers.

CornerLash utilizes the strongest part of the container, the corner posts. Click-in lashing points rated at 3000kg can be installed in seconds. These specially engineered click-in lashing points now make it possible to secure cargo of up […]

May 21st, 2018|News|

Cargo Restraint Systems Pty Ltd Finalist for 2018 Transport Solution of the Year Mercury Award

Cargo Restraint Systems Pty Ltd finalist 2018 Logistics & Materials Handling “Transport Solution of the Year: Sea Freight” Award

We are delighted that we have been selected as a finalist for the 2018 Logistics & Materials Handling Mercury Awards. 

We are being recognized for Cordstrap’s CornerLash® System in the category: “Transport Solution of the Year: Sea Freight”. A great solution for containerized sea freight, CornerLash® is also a great solution for containerized road […]

May 1st, 2018|News|

What happened to the Cordstrap Lashing Tool that was run over by a 20t forklift?

What happened to a Cordstrap lashing tool that got smashed by a 20t forklift?

We fixed it!

We received a call from a client who wanted to purchase a new CT-40 Cordstrap lashing tensioner. They told us they had run-over their tool in the yard with a 20t forklift and broke it. We asked if we could take a look at the tool because we could potentially repair it. Our tools are heavy […]

Cordstrap Impresses at LogiChem 2018

Cordstrap impresses at LogiChem 2018

From March 20-22 LogiChem 2018 was held in Amsterdam. The event was attended by 250 leading chemical professionals focused on transforming industry supply chains. All aspects of the topic were considered by senior supply chain leaders from across Europe.

Recent research by LogiChem has shown that 82% of chemical manufacturers believe that reliability is a key concern of their […]

April 9th, 2018|News|
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