Inadequately secured project
cargo poses numerous risks
during transportation – whether
by rail, road or sea – which is why
it is important to use products that
are certified by globally recognised
international organisations,
according to the managing director of
Cargo Lash, Pooven Moodaliar.
“By using reputable international
companies like Cordstrap, Cargo
Lash is not only in a position to
offer a product that minimises risks
associated with the transportation of
cargo but to ensure
that it offers new and
improved systems
that have been tested
by the necessary
regulatory bodies,”
he said.
These companies
also offer their
customers up-todate
training and
after-sales service,
providing ongoing information on
new rules and regulations.
“There are a number of
international maritime laws around
the secure transportation of cargo
and of course each state also has
its own legislation around this.
And, since most containers are not
Certified cargo security
products minimise risks
unpacked at the ports, one must
also bear in mind the various road
and rail regulations as well,” he
commented.
Moodaliar is a strong proponent
of education and awareness when it
comes to securing cargo adequately.
He told FTW that compliance with
rules and regulations
was always easier
when customers
understood the
reasons behind it.
“When we quote
on a project, all the
potential risks are
discussed, and we
outline our reasons
for using a securing
system with a
particular product. We see ourselves
as problem-solvers and enjoy the
challenge of providing tailor-made,
safe and effective solutions for our
customers,” he said.
And while properly secured cargo
can save lives, with Moodaliar
referring to it as “medical aid” for
transportation modes, he added that
being known for strong standards
of safety and compliance around
the transportation of project cargo
would contribute to South Africa’s
competitiveness in the global logistics
and supply chain market.
Moodaliar pointed out that if cargo
was damaged because it was poorly
secured, insurance companies could
repudiate claims. Furthermore, cargo
must be lashed in accordance with
the insurance agency or underwriter
requirements as well as those
dictated by the cargo owner and the
master of the vessel, he added.
There are a number of
international maritime
laws around the secure
transportation of cargo.
– Pooven Moodaliar
Using properly certified products to secure cargo can dramatically cut down
on safety and security risks during transportation.
