Despite most citrus being relatively hardy, the possibility of pallet loads of citrus cartons collapsing during reefer transport due to movement is high. Generally, the lower cartons on a pallet carrying the most weight will collapse if there is enough space for the pallet load...
Chemical cargo transportation is - by its own nature - a high-risk activity requiring strict standards of safety. For this reason, the shipping of dangerous goods is an extremely regulated activity that needs to be compliant with both global and regional health and safety guidelines. Hazardous...
This article introducing the benefits of RAFT kits, written by our own Barry Hugo, initially appeared in Fresh Plaza magazine. RAFT Kits For Fresh Produce Transportation “Cold air is lazy, it takes the path of least resistance,” explains Barry Hugo, Managing Director at Dunlash South Africa and...
DunLash is a cargo securing solutions specialist company based in South Africa. We develop and manufacture high-quality cargo securing products, expertly designed to ensure our clients’ shipments arrive at their destination safe and free from damage. As a proud partner of Cordstrap, a long-standing specialist...
Dunnage bags are used extensively to protect cargo shipments from slipping, falling, or moving while en route to their destination. Aside from being so good at ensuring the safety of your products, there are several benefits to using them. We discuss three reasons why they...
Container rain is a threat to shipping companies and businesses around the world as it can result in a loss of products and revenue in huge proportions. It can be prevented with cargo-safe desiccants used for moisture control. But before we can speak about container...
The CTU Code was published in 2014. It’s possible that the standards could become mandatory as per innumerable requests that insurers and shipping companies have made since its inception. The general consensus is that it is only a matter of time before these requests and...
The Suez Canal blockage was an absolute disaster that caused a momentous amount of chaos. One could not foresee such an event taking place, but it did. Damage control then became the order of the day as many scurried around trying to rectify the wrongs....
Background The CTU Code is a joint publication of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Commission for Europe (UNECE). It provides a non-mandatory global code of practice for the handling and packing of shipping containers (and other cargo...
The rules and regulations relating to load securing are frequently discussed in consultation with clients – and during training sessions and presentations. At Cordstrap, the transportation of goods always conforms to the requirements of the CTU Code – and here we provide a guide to...
