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Why now is a good time to replace steel strapping

Why now is a good time to replace the “good old” steel strapping

With the ever increasing prices of steel, Cordstrap composite strapping is no longer just a safer and stronger alternative for steel strapping. It is now also more economical. 

Cordstrap composite strapping is the perfect alternative for steel strapping. Cordstrap is stronger than steel strapping, yet it is completely safe for you and your customers. Although safety is […]

Inside the CornerLash Design and Development Process

Thinking outside “the box”…
…to develop cargo securing solutions inside the box

Inside the CornerLash® Design and Development Process

Since 1965 Cordstrap has been on the forefront of developing unique cargo securing solutions. Till date, Cordstrap continues to be the undisputed global market leader in R&D and in-house manufacturing of unique cargo securing solutions. With this blogpost I’d like to take you inside the design and development of one of Cordstrap’s award winning, unique […]

Dunnage Bags Do’s and Don’ts

Dunnage Bags Do’s and Don’ts – 10 Tips

Dunnage Bags Cordstrap

Are you considering using Dunnage Bags to secure your cargo? Also known as Dunnage air bags, or (inflatable) cargo bags, these bags are a great cargo securing product. They can be used in shipping containers, trucks, closed rail cars and vessels.

Dunnage bags are effective in blocking and bracing of cargo. These inflatable cargo bags […]

Dunnage Bags | FAQs

Dunnage Bags

Your most frequently asked questions answered

Dunnage bags are known under various other names, such as:

  • inflatable bags
  • air dunnage
  • cargo bags
  • air bags
  • kraft paper bags
  • void fillers
  • inflatable dunnage

It is pretty amazing what air in a bag can do when it comes to blocking and bracing your cargo, whether in a shipping container, directly in the hull of a ship, or inside trucks and closed rail cars.

During […]

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 […]

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