Container Freight Securing

Shipping Construction Materials | Cargo Securing Tips & Advice

Cargo Securing Tips and Advice for the Construction Industry

Worldwide construction output is forecast to grow by 70%, contributing $15 trillion to the world economy by 2025. This creates a need for the cost-effective and safe shipping of building materials around the world. A global supplier to the construction industry might need to transport everything from timber to solar solutions and water supply systems.

We offer customised solutions for the […]

Top 5 Causes of Container Rain in Shipping Containers

Top 5 causes of container rain in shipping containers

Container rain can be detrimental to your cargo as it can result in caking, damaged packaging, mould and corrosion. 

Did you know you can not insure against this type of damage?

There are a multiple reasons why your container can turn into a greenhouse, with moisture condensing inside to form this highly damaging container rain.

Here are the top 5 that put your […]

Dunnage Bags | Valves & Inflator Tool Options

Dunnage Bags | Valves and Inflator Options

In today’s market there is variety of materials that make the outer materials of dunnage bags, such as paper, PPL and polywoven. Traditionally, paper (Kraft) dunnage bags were the most commonly used bags, but these days they are almost fully replaced with polywoven bags. Polywoven bags generally have the highest resistance against moisture and punctures.

Dunnage Bag Valves

Another differentiator is the type […]

Cordstrap Container Solution Increases Container Output by 330%

Case Study | Securing Steel Coils in Shipping Containers

Cordstrap container solution results in:

  • increased container output of 330%
  • cost savings consumables 50% per container

For a large global manufacturer and exporter of steel, Cordstrap was asked to provide a more cost- and time efficient solution for securing steel coils in shipping containers, in compliance with the CTU Code. Currently the company was using a combination of steel strapping […]

Crucial Importance of Understanding Container Securing Point Strengths

Why it is vital to understand container securing point strengths

At the moment of writing, each year more than 100 million shipping containers are shipped around the globe. It is important that in order to safely transport  these containers by road, rail and/or sea, the cargo in these containers is secured appropriately.

There are many cargo restraint solutions available to do this and many of these solutions make use of […]

Securing 2 Pallets in Reefer Container

Securing  2 pallets (300kg) in a 20ft Reefer Container

When we talk about securing a complex load, what often comes to mind is extremely heavy and oversized machinery.

How about 2 pallets, holding cardboard boxes, shrinkwrapped and a total weight of 150kg per pallet? Sounds simple, does not it?

Today we were contacted for advice and a loading plan for an interesting case. We like interesting cases […]

Timber pallets can put your cargo at risk for moisture damage

Could timber pallets put your export shipments at risk?

We have noticed there are increasing reports about how timber pallets have lately been contributing to container rain. Container rain happens when high moisture levels in a sealed container (or trailer) cause condensation on the roof which then falls like rain on the cargo below.

This moisture can leads to all sorts of nasty damage to your cargo, such as deteriorated packaging, caking of […]

Moving heavy and complex machinery safely and securely

Moving heavy and complex machinery

As a machinery and equipment manufacturer you want to be ensured that your heavy and complex machinery travels safely and securely. Below we like to share some tips and advice on how you can accomplish this in a compliant manner. 

  • For heavy machinery cargo concentrated on a small footprint, particular attention should be taken to ensure that the container […]

13 Tips for Securing Cargo in Shipping Containers

13 Tips for securing cargo in shipping containers

International guidelines and regulations, the Australian CoR, the nature of your cargo, the condition of your shipping container…There are many factors to keep in mind when it comes to loading, securing and shipping your products in shipping containers. 

Here are 13 tips to keep in mind:

1.) Comply with the latest version of the CTU code. Shippers are explicitly responsible for […]

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 […]

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