Proper lashing and securing in open top containers prevents cargo shift, structural damage, and compliance violations. This guide explains force considerations, center of gravity control, blocking techniques, and securing methods required for safe OOG cargo transport
In OOG shipments, lashing failures are often caused by poor load positioning rather than weak securing materials. This article explains how center of gravity, footprint, and contact points affect lashing safety—and why positioning decisions must be made before securing begins.
Lashing, blocking, and bracing are often grouped together, but they perform different roles in cargo securing. This article explains how each method works, what movement it controls, and why misunderstanding their differences often leads to cargo damage during transport.
OOG cargo securing failures are rarely random. This article examines real-world failure patterns to highlight common planning and execution mistakes, offering practical lessons that help prevent cargo damage, delays, and avoidable risk in future shipments.
Project cargo delays frequently stem from last-minute lashing decisions rather than vessel or route availability. This article shows how integrating early lashing planning into the schedule improves container selection, loading preparation, and overall coordination—cutting avoidable rework, idle time, and cascading disruptions in heavy or oversized shipments.
Heavy equipment lashing failures are often caused by execution errors rather than poor design. This article explains why on-site supervision matters, how small deviations during loading affect securing performance, and why field oversight is essential for transport safety.
Selecting a logistics partner for mining equipment transport requires more than comparing freight rates. This guide outlines key evaluation criteria including engineering capability, regulatory compliance experience, route planning expertise, and risk management processes to help project teams choose a reliable heavy haul logistics provider.
