Since our invention of the first safe alternative for steel strapping in 1965, Cordstrap continues to be the global market leader in cargo securing solutions. Our approach is unique in the industry as everything is done in-house. This includes an extensive R&D department, knowledge centre, test facility, manufacturing and training. To maintain our […]
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 […]
Cargo Restraint Systems Pty Ltd is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of all the assets of Strapco Australia in Melbourne. Strapco Australia is well known as a specialist provider of high quality cargo securing systems.
Since our start in 2015, it has been our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
