The most common means of transport in Europe today is the semi-trailer. Compared with articulated trains, it has the advantage of a continuous loading area, a larger payload and is easier to maneuver. In this article, I will discuss problems with this type of body in connection with securing devices. About the author: In a series of expert articles from the field, on topics related to the...
The Code XL body, the magic word in load securing. Quite a few shippers and also drivers are of the opinion that now it is only necessary to load and no longer to secure. This is only partly true. The wise answer is: "it depends". Yes on what? About the author: In a series of expert articles from the field, on topics related to...
Refrigerated containers have become an indispensable part of the logistics industry. They offer the possibility of transporting refrigerated goods at a defined temperature and monitoring the temperature profile. Compared to the past, when refrigeration had to be provided by the means of transport, today's integral containers are easier to handle. The refrigeration unit is built into the container, which has the minor disadvantage that...
When I am present at loading operations and observe the processes, it never ceases to amaze me what damage to the truck is accepted without a word by the loading employee or the loading company and the truck is loaded. Damage, even if it is not insignificant, is accepted godly, like a summer thunderstorm against which nothing can be done. This is...
Why are there no problems in most cases, although hardly anyone bothers with mathematics? This can be proven on the basis of calculations. Provided that, as described in part 1, no mistakes are made. About the author: In a series of expert articles from the field, on topics related to the container and truck, you will get professional knowledge from first...
Cargo must be secured in the container. The question is not "whether to secure", but "how to secure a cargo". Even experts do not always agree on the "how". Some say: "nothing has ever happened before" and others: "for God's sake, it can't work like that". One of many...
The word is composed of the words "twist" for twisting and "lock" for locking. In other words, a technique that creates a lock by twisting. This is the basic principle, of which there are of course various variations. In this specific case, we are talking about twistlocks, which are used in container traffic. About the author: In a series of technical papers from the field, on topics...
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