Securing
Maritime Safety Explained–Lashing and Securing Deck Cargo Effectively
Cargo loading in harbor is done when the ship is relatively upright, with a trim astern. Whilst at sea, winds and motion can pose an imminent threat to ships carrying cargo such as container ships. Without proper lashing and securing, cargo can easily get damaged and hamper the vessel’s structure, leading to humongous losses. Such…
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide on How to Pack Goods Properly With Container Lashing
Introduction: What is Container Lashing? Container lashing is a technique for securing containers jointly over the board ships. In this process, at the time of container loading over ships, we secure it to the structure of a ship & container positioned beneath it. It uses twist-locks, lashing rods, turnbuckles, etc., to accomplish it. It safeguards…
Read More9 Things you must know about Container Lashing
What is Container Lashing? Container lashing is the standard process that deals with protecting the containers while boarding ships. In contrast, de-lashing is a process dealing with the containers in-securing post the transportation completion. It’s nonetheless a hazardous task in the marine cargo handling sector. Twist-locks, lashing rods, and turnbuckles are used for safeguarding the…
Read MoreEffective Load Securing During Transportation
Globalization and the surge in e-commerce have unfolded a plethora of opportunities for logistics and freight companies. It has also bought about challenges in safely transporting cargo. Load securing continues to be a pain point that has to be taken into consideration to ensure the safe arrival of goods at the destination. FACTORS RELATED TO…
Read MorePronk Provides High-End Lashing Services to Its Long-Term Partner CMA CGM
Continuing its stellar and world-class lashing services, Pronk Multiservice added yet another feather in its cap by successfully completing a high-profile lashing job for its long-time partner CMA CGM. A total of 4 reactor units, each weighing 163 tons, 206 tons, 208 tons and 227 tons, respectively, were carefully loaded, lashed and secured to reach…
Read MoreShip loader lashing with 16mm steel wire rope
Last month we were allowed to execute the onboard lashing of a Ship Loader with steel wire rope onto the weather deck. Additional D-Rings had to be welded to increase the lashing points on deck and to maintain proper lashing angles. Pronk Multiservice got awarded from its longterm partner BBC to supply the necessary lashing…
Read MoreTypes of Cargo Damage in Container Shipping
Container shipping uses global standardized containers that allow the transportation of cargo by rail, road, and ship easily. The containers are available in a range of types and sizes and as the container need not be opened until it reaches its destination, the cargo remains safe and secure. Container shipping helps to reduce transportation costs…
Read MoreImportance of Safety Measures for Transportation of Cargo
Cargo is transported through land, air, or water which requires special care and attention to safety in order to ensure prevention of human, material, or financial loss, damage, and contamination of cargo. Depending on the type of cargo, different cargo handling and securing equipment are used to hold shipments in place while cargo handling or…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know about Cargo Securing and why it is Important
Globalization and advancements in transportation technology is boosting the growth of the transportation industry across the world. However, concerns regarding how safely the goods are being secured for transportation remain. Lack of proper stowage and securing of cargoes have resulted in numerous accidents not only during transportation but also during loading and unloading. Cargo securing,…
Read MoreLashing, Securing and Packing of a Helicopter Fuselage for Air Freight Shipping
Pronk was awarded a valuable business opportunity again from a prestigious customer to offer lashing service and securing service of a Helicopter’s fuselage onboard a trailer for local transport between Fujairah and Sharjah airports and then to perform an airworthy packing of the fuselage unit to ship it out of UAE. And the entire operation was…
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