Dangerous goods that shift in transit can leak, rupture or react with neighbouring cargo. Proper cargo securing keeps drums, cartons and pallets stable through handling, road transport and rough seas. We plan and supervise container loading so that your cargo arrives intact and the paperwork matches what is inside the box.
What good securing includes
- Palletizing, strapping and shrink wrapping so that packages move as one unit
- Blocking and bracing with timber or purpose-built supports
- Lashing, dunnage bags and void fillers to remove empty space
- Non-slip mats for smooth-based packages such as drums
- Even weight distribution and correct stacking so the container floor and doors are not overloaded
- Segregation of incompatible dangerous goods with the required separation
Standards we follow
Securing and packing follow the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code) and the packing requirements of the IMDG Code. On completion a container packing certificate confirms that the container was packed and marked correctly.
Loading records
- Photos of the loading process and the finished container
- Container packing certificate for sea shipments
- Correct placards and marks fitted to the container, with the UN number where needed
What we need to quote your shipment
Send us the details below and we will confirm routing, carrier acceptance and price for your loading and securing.
- Product name, UN number, class and packing group (from the SDS, Section 14)
- Current SDS (16 sections) and, for batteries, the UN38.3 test summary
- Quantity, package type and gross weight per package
- Origin city or port, destination port or address, and Incoterm
- Cargo ready date and required delivery date
FAQ
Who is responsible for packing the container?
The party who packs the container signs the container packing certificate and is responsible for it being packed and secured correctly. We help you meet that responsibility with trained loading supervision.
See also DG Sea FCL.
Regulations are revised regularly. IMDG Code Amendment 42-24 is mandatory from 1 January 2026 and the 67th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations applies during 2026. Requirements vary by carrier, port and destination, so please contact us to confirm the rules for your specific shipment.