Blocking and Bracing / Cargo Securement
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NEW FOR 2025! -- -- -- |
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Training at the 2025 COSTHA Forum MAY 4, 2025 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm (ET) TRAINING: Cargo Safety & Security/Blocking & Bracing - Ground & Rail US & IMDG Code About this Course: The course will focus on the applicable laws and regulations, training requirements, best management practices of blocking and bracing techniques and freight container structural serviceability as it relates to Title 49 and the IMDG Code. The course provides guidance to those responsible for blocking and bracing/cargo securement on compliance requirements and this may help to minimize frustrated shipments, out of service orders, spills, and clean-up costs, related to improper securement.
Instructor: Robert Harris, Deputy Chief Surveyor - Pacific Ports, National Cargo Bureau
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Free Webinar for Members As part of the 2025 COSTHA Member Educational Series, IVODGA members are invited to the following (free) webinar session on October 30, 2025: OCTOBER 30, 2025 | 10:00am - 12:00pm (ET) WEBINAR: Blocking and Bracing / Cargo Securement by Road and Rail in the United States and by Water Contact Anne@ivodga.com Webinar Topics: Introduction
Regulatory Rrequirements
How to Comply / Best Management practices / Experiences
Panel Speakers: TBD
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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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Union Pacific Intermodal Guidelines – Three Simple Steps for Damage-Free, Intermodal Shipments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeQpxhBdyS4&feature=emb_logo How to Properly Secure Your Cargo l Hapag-Lloyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXb_PJncSwg What is General Average? l Trade Risk Guaranty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pND0gn3mi2g&feature=youtu.be Container Matters l UK P&I Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMASnENJ93w&feature=youtu.be Cargo Lashing l Cargo Tuff LLC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLSxyDDauak&feature=youtu.be 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 https://www.up.com/customers/shipment_quality/intermodal/index.htm Union Pacific Hazardous Materials Securement Requirements & HAZMAT Evaluation Table https://www.up.com/customers/shipment_quality/intermodal/shipping_hazmat/index.htm Loading and Securement Solutions - Norfolk Southern Railroad Safety Guidelines and Regulations - CN – Canadian National Rail https://www.cn.ca/en/customer-centre/safety-guidelines-and-regulations/damage-prevention/ 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. https://www.cpr.ca/en/customer-resources-site/Documents/AAR-circular-43-E.pdf Intermodal: Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailers and Containers https://aar.com/standards/pdfs/Intermodal%20Loading%20Guide%20January%202016.pdf 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: |