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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 all know and use to […]

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 out of the electric drill.

When […]

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 […]

February 19th, 2024|Flat Rack Lashing, Lashing|

Tips & Advice for 3PL Logistics | Compliant Cargo Securing Solutions

Cargo Securing Tips and Advice

3PL third party logistics Tips and Advice

As Australia’s leading supplier of Cordstrap cargo securing solutions, we work in partnership with many 3PL companies across the country, including (but not limited to) DSV, Qube and Toll.

Together with our customers we combine our expertise with theirs in transportation.

This allows us to jointly provide total, best-in-class shipping solutions.

Important […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to apply Cordlash Lashing with Dynablock using CRT-50 Manual Tensioner

You will need

Cordlash Heavy Duty Lashing Cordstrap Patented Dynablock Buckle Cordstrap Manual Tensioner

Getting Started

To apply Cordlash one way lashing for dynamic freight, start by feeding the lashing through the attachment points of the flat rack and freight you need to secure.

Take the Cordstrap Dynablock buckle into your left hand. Feed the lashing (furthest away) through the center of the buckle (upwards) and away from you. Fold the lashing […]

How to apply Cordlash Lashing with Dynablock using a Pneumatic Tensioner

You will need

Cordlash Heavy Duty Lashing Cordstrap Patented Dynablock Buckle Cordstrap Pneumatic Tensioner

Getting Started

To apply Cordlash heavy duty lashing for dynamic freight, start by feeding the lashing through the attachment points of the flat rack and cargo.

Take a Dynablock buckle into your left hand. Feed the heavy duty lashing (furthest away) through the center of the buckle (upwards) and away from you. Fold the lashing over and under the […]

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