Sometimes images, or video, speak louder than a thousand words. That is why I have put together a short video showing the forces acting on containerised cargo in transit.
Many companies still choose not to secure their cargo because they believe that their cargo is too heavy too move, or because it fits snug inside the container. If this is you, […]
Cordlash Heavy Duty Lashing Cordstrap Patented Dynablock Buckle Cordstrap Pneumatic Tensioner
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 […]
We received a call from a client who wanted to purchase a new CT-40 Cordstrap lashing tensioner. They told us they had run-over their tool in the yard with a 20t forklift and broke it. We asked if we could take a look at the tool because we could potentially repair it. Our tools are heavy […]
Since 1965 Cordstrap has been leading the world of cargo securing systems with a unique concept of in-house research, development and manufacturing. The only company in this industry!
The logistics industry is always on the move and so are we. We continue to develop the most […]
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 […]
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 standards for […]
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 secure their heavy machinery in […]
When it comes to securing cargo on flat racks, I see that most often lashing straps are used as a Tie-down (top-over lashing). Unfortunately, this is often the least effective and least economical method, because the cargo securing only relies on the tension in the lashing material. Let me explain…
I […]
In 2005 Cordstrap was approached by the AAR. Steel strap was a key method of cargo securing allowed on North American railcars. But there was a problem with these straps breaking on loads due to flexing during journeys.
As the cars moved during transit, sudden bumps and vibrations caused the steel strapping to bend back and […]
I regularly see “We Have Always Done It This Way”, aka as the most expensive 7 words in business, showing up somewhere and I cannot agree more.
When we introduced Cordstrap to Australia in 2015 I got in touch with a large freight forwarding company. The company secured many cargoes on flat racks and in containers. An ideal prospect!
The operations […]
