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Steel Coils and Rolling Pins | How To Safely Secure Steel Coils for Transport
Cargo Securing and a Rolling Pin How to safely secure steel coils for transport by road, rail, or sea During our 1on1 training sessions, we sometimes compare cargo securing referring with a wink to normal daily activities and tools. Let’s explore how cargo securing, more specifically securing round steel object, such as steel coils and pipe, compares to using a rolling pin, a kitchen utensil we [...]
Trust me I am an engineer
Trust me - I am an engineer ...and tips on how to avoid dangerous situations when securing your cargo Some funny images one of our team showed in the office today: There are many inventive solutions to immediate problems but a number of them could lead to some very serious personal disasters like electrocution or scissors flying [...]
Why you should not knot or twist polyester webbing or lashing
Never knot polyester lashings or webbing We won't tie you up or twist your arm, but please DO NOT KNOT and avoid twisting of your lashing straps at all times! The Port of Brisbane is an exciting place to drive around; the busy container terminals, container vessels, yards with windmills, new construction going up (which is nothing but amazing at the moment) and having a chat with our many [...]
Must know info for Australian exporters to the USA in 2024
Must know info for Australian Exporters to the USA in 2024 Like Australia, the United States are a huge country. Freight that arrives in one of the multiple USA Sea Ports needs further transport to its final destination. This is usually done by either road, rail or a combination thereof. If your cargo ships by rail in the USA, this article has valuable information for you. The American [...]
Calculating Correct Weight Distribution in Shipping Containers
 Calculating correct weight distribution in containers Growing up in the Netherlands, one of the greatest excitements was ice skating on our many rivers and canals. Unfortunately there could be years without any ice, as our winters are often too mild. If it does get cold enough, the ice usually only lasts for a few days and it is not always strong enough to skate on. But if there is….everyone [...]
Container Cargo Securing | Are You Compliant?
Is Your Container Cargo Securing System Compliant and Certified? Proper cargo securing prevents cargo from getting damaged during transport. It also reduces the chances of personal and environmental incidents. A recent study showed that 65% of all container incidents are the result of poorly packed, blocked or secured cargo. Australian CoR and Road Safety If an (roll-over) incident happens on Australian Roads as a result [...]
Securing Break Bulk Cargo on Vessels
Securing Break Bulk Cargo on Vessels Eliminating the loss of tension with dynamic cargo securing solutions Break bulk cargo shipped on board of ships can be exposed to extreme external influences. Securing breakbulk cargo is a complex, dangerous and risky business. Traditional securing methods require multiple operators, can damage the cargo, expose operators to injury, increase costs and/or create unnecessary risks. Cordlash Heavy Duty Lashing eliminates these risks and [...]
Securing Mixed HazMat Container Loads
Securing Mixed (HazMat) Container Loads Container cargo is subjected to relentless threats throughout transit due to movement and weather conditions. Goods can be damaged, supply chains disrupted and additional costs can be involved to remanufacture. We believe there is a better way and offer solutions that engineering out risk. Securing a mixed container load with HazMat materials, often is a daunting task for chemical companies and we are asked [...]
Why your cargo always moves
Why Your Cargo Always Moves Let's just start this post with a short video. The mechanics of our oceans Some basic principles/understanding of the mechanics of our oceans and how this influences the way in which a (cargo) vessel moves, and what effect this has on your container and the cargo inside this container. Even though at a glance an ocean may appear flat, it is [...]