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Cordstrap Nr.12 Dutch Leading Manufacturing Companies
Cordstrap Nr. 12 of Dutch Manufacturing Companies This is where our R&D and manufacturing magic takes place! As the global leader in cargo securing, Cordstrap is built around our passion for delivering what customers need and require. One of the key ways we support our customers is by manufacturing products that consistently deliver them the solutions they need and the quality they would expect. We take pride in the [...]
Dealing with Open Voids in Shipping Containers
Open Voids in Shipping Containers The 15cm requirement of the CTU Code We always operate and advise our clients to secure their cargo conform the requirements of the CTU Code. If you comply with the CTU code you will not be held accountable for incidents that happen in transit, or at arrival due to improperly secured cargo. The rules and regulations relating to load securing conform the CTU Code [...]
Lashing Methods for Containers to Secure IBC’s | Case Study
Lashing Methods for Containers to Secure DG | Case Study On January 1st 2018, the CTU-Code was included in the International Maritime Goods Code (IMDG). This means that it now becomes legally binding for the shipment of dangerous goods. Safety and cost-efficiency should be a major priority for chemical companies when securing cargo. Chemical manufacturing is regulated by high standards of safety and efficiency. But the safety [...]
How to secure dangerous goods in containers conform new IMDG Code 2018
How to secure dangerous goods in containers conform IMDG Code 2018 Are you ready for the Mandatory IMDG Code Changes in 2018 for securing dangerous goods in shipping containers? From January 2018 the new 38th amendment of the IMDG Code will become mandatory. This amendment was already applied on a voluntary basis since January 2017. An important part of this amendment affects how dangerous goods must [...]
Preferred Strapping for Mine Sites
Strapping for Mine Sites The Preferred Alternative for Steel Strapping by Australia's Mining Companies Safety standards in the mining industry are high. Heavy machinery, equipment, and materials shipped to and from mine sites are heavy and therefore often strapped to pallets with steel strapping, aka metal banding. A common misbelief is that steel strapping is the strongest strapping and therefore the only available solution for strapping heavy [...]
Innovative Cargo Securing Chemical Industry
Global supply chain benefits of innovative cargo securing The importance of cargo securing for the chemical industry Safety is a key factor in global chemical manufacturing – and as a result, is highly regulated. However, there is a striking mismatch in regulation of the transport chain for these products. For example, only 2% of all outgoing containers worldwide are inspected before shipment – and a recent study by TT [...]
ICHCA 2017 | Cordstrap Debates Future Of Cargo Handling
Cordstrap debates the future of Global Cargo Handling at ICHCA This week in Las Palmas, Cordstrap will be part of a major discussion on the future of global cargo handling at the ICHCA 65th Anniversary Conference. The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association is an independent NGO, dedicated to improving all aspects of cargo handling and goods movement, nationally and globally. This year's conference will look at the future of [...]
How to secure heavy machinery in shipping containers
How to Secure Heavy Machinery in Shipping Containers Case Study We were contacted by a heavy machinery manufacturer. The company exports machinery to all corners of the globe. They secured their machinery inside shipping containers with steel chains and cable. Unfortunately, during most shipments, the machinery was severely damaged. This resulted in high repair costs. They asked if we could assist them with our knowledge and expertise on how to [...]
Composite Strapping vs. Steel Strapping
Composite Strapping vs. Steel Strapping Case Study Australian Leading Home- and Hardware Store One of Australia's leading home and hardware stores asked for our assistance with their project to eliminate steel strapping on inbound products. In the past various staff members had been seriously injured when cutting inbound steel strapping. To increase workplace safety at their distribution centres and eliminate these steel strapping related incidents, the goal was to eliminate [...]