Importance of Lashing Materials in Securing Cargo
Cargo is transported to various destinations via sea, air, or road. During transit, cargo needs to be secured so that they arrive safely at the final destination. Even for cargo loaded onto containers, apart from securing the container to transport, the cargo needs to be secured within the container too. Ineffectively secured cargo could fall off the transport vehicle causing accidents, traffic congestion, and injure or even lead to loss of life. Lack of proper cargo distribution and securing of cargo to the vehicle can also affect the steering of the vehicle and make it difficult to control the vehicle in case of sudden braking or crash. The most common way of securing any cargo for transport is through lashing materials like web lashings, chain lashings, etc. A lashing is an arrangement of rope , wire, or webbing with a linking device that is used to secure and fasten two or more items together in a somewhat rigid manner. Depending on the type, size, and shape of the cargoes, l