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Dunnage Bags vs Cord Strap Lashing: How to Fill Voids in a Container

Introduction Almost every container leaves the factory with empty space in it. Gaps between pallets, between the last row and the doors, and between cargo and the side walls. During a voyage, those gaps turn into runways. Cargo gains speed across them and hits whatever is next. Exporters usually reach for one fix: dunnage bags or straps. The right answer

Container Lashing Strip vs Cord Strap vs Ratchet Belt: Which to Use?

Introduction Three products show up in nearly every export warehouse: container lashing strip, cord strap, and ratchet belts. Many exporters use whatever is already lying around. That is how ratchet belts end up in one-way export containers and how light strip ends up holding heavy machinery. Each product has a clear job. This guide explains what each one is, where

How Many Lashing Points Do You Need in a 20ft vs 40ft Container?

Introduction Exporters often ask a simple question: how many lashing points does a container have? The real question is how many you need for your cargo, and whether the container’s points can carry the load you are about to put on them. Get this wrong and cargo either slides because it is under-lashed, or a lashing ring tears out because

Cord Strap Break Strength Chart: Which Width for Which Load? (13mm–50mm)

Introduction Most cargo that shifts inside a container was strapped. It was just strapped with the wrong width, the wrong buckle, or too few loops. Buyers often pick cord strap by price per roll and assume “polyester is strong.” The result is a lashing that looks fine at the factory gate and fails on the first heavy swell. This guide

What Should I Check Before Shipping Export Cargo? (Pre-Dispatch Checklist)

An export shipment involves many checks, from documents and labels to packing and cargo securing. Paperwork such as invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin is important, but many document mistakes can still be corrected before or during the shipping process. Cargo securing is different. Once the container is sealed and loaded onto the vessel, fixing a

Why Does My Strapping Keep Failing During Transit? 7 Causes + Fixes

Strapping failures usually happen for a small number of common reasons. The good news is that the way a strap fails can often help you identify what went wrong. A strap that breaks near the buckle may point to a different problem than one that breaks in the middle, while an unbroken strap around shifted cargo can indicate that the