How to reduce the cost of securing?
Is it possible to reduce costs while maintaining or increasing the performance of your lashing systems? We often hear that tie-downs are too expensive. This belief leads compani
Principles of loading and weight distribution in a container
All this damage could have been avoided if the packers/loaders had known the basic rules of weight distribution in a container. What are the risks and consequences of improper load
Transporting coal according to the IMDG code
Numerous fires have been reported on board vessels transporting activated carbon. Coal, a sensitive cargo. Coal, a sensitive cargo. Numerous fires have been reported on board ships
Loading dangerous goods (IMDG)
The transport of dangerous goods is governed by the IMDG code for maritime shipments. Most of these cargoes are transported in sea containers, for which loading operations must be
Loading and securing responsibilities in road transport.
Do shippers really know what their responsibilities are? It’s not uncommon for parties involved in securing and loading operations to become concerned about their responsibil
Statistics on non-conformities in the transport of dangerous goods
NCB statistics (2019 survey). A recent study uncovers a worrying safety problem when transporting dangerous goods loaded in sea containers. 1 The NCB (National Cargo Bureau) is an
Container stuffing according to the CTU Code
Transporting goods is a complex process that requires a great deal of attention to ensure the safety of people, goods and the environment. This is why strict rules and standards ha