Blocking and Bracing / Cargo Securement
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Free Webinar for Members As part of the 2026 COSTHA Member Educational Series, IVODGA members were invited to the following (free) webinar session: WEBINAR: Blocking and Bracing / Cargo Securement by Road and Rail in the United States and by Water | January 15, 2026 |
Below are links to various materials relating to the blocking, bracing, and/or securement of cargo. IVODGA provides these links for informational purposes only. The material contained on this webpage does not constitute professional advice on this subject matter and does not imply any endorsement by IVODGA. While the information contained within the site is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided in this website is correct, complete, and/or up-to-date. Nothing on this webpage constitutes advice by IVODGA with respect to the proper blocking, bracing, or securement of any particular type or piece of cargo. Persons with questions regarding the proper securement of cargo should consult a qualified professional and/or legal counsel.
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Educational Videos |
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Union Pacific Intermodal Guidelines – Three Simple Steps for Damage-Free, Intermodal Shipments How to Properly Secure Your Cargo l Hapag-Lloyd What is General Average? l Trade Risk Guaranty Container Matters l UK P&I Club Cargo Lashing l Cargo Tuff LLC Load Securement in 20’ Container: 18 IBC with (R) Lashing Container, 2x two cross straps l Rothschenk Load Securement with (R) Lashing Container l Rothschenk |
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Railroad: Minimum Loading Standards for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) (Including Drums) in Closed Cars – Association of American Railroads Union Pacific website on shipment quality Union Pacific Hazardous Materials Securement Requirements & HAZMAT Evaluation Table Loading and Securement Solutions - Norfolk Southern Railroad Safety Guidelines and Regulations - CN – Canadian National Rail Request a Safety Plan - CN – Canadian National Rail Rules governing the loading, blocking and bracing of freight in closed trailers and containers for TOFC/COFC service. Intermodal: Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers Intermodal General Loading Guidelines - Union Pacific Railroad Sea Transport: "Safe Transport of Containers by Sea Industry Guidance for Shippers and Container Stuffers" published by World Shipping Council and International Chamber of Shipping - http://www.worldshipping.org/industry-issues/safety/containers "Pack It Right Pack It Tight" publication by TT Club (P & I) includes proper classification and shipping paper preparation. https://www.ttclub.com/news-and-resources/publications/book-it-right-and-pack-it-tight/ Copyright © 2023 jointly held by Thomas Miller P&I Ltd and Through Transport Mutual Services (UK) Ltd. All rights reserved. Users of this guide may reproduce or transmit it verbatim only. Any other use, including derivative guidance based on this guide, in any form or by any means is subject to prior permission in writing from the copyright holders. |
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Rail: AAR presentation on Intermodal Cargo Securment:
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| Incidents and Press Releases |
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Unsecured load led to CP derailment: World Shipping Council: Containers Lost at Sea Update 2020: |
