Improperly secured cargo increases the risks of cargo damage – which can lead to major losses for high value cargo. For this reason Cargo Lash has introduced vapour barriers which can be incorporated into the packaging design to mitigate risks. Managing director of the specialist cargo securing company, Pooven Moodaliar, told FTW that Cargo Lash recommended using a moisture vapour barrier bag that contained activated dessicants and could be fastened with heat-sealed seams. “A vacuum is placed inside the barrier bag before sealing which reduces the volume of air and also eliminates lingering moisture.” He said that as an extra precaution Cargo Lash could, on request, enclose a humidity indicator that could test for moisture exposure upon opening of the packaging Moodaliar added that products made of ferrous and non-ferrous metals would rust if not properly protected. “We recommend using VCI (vapour corrosion inhibitors), sophisticated film barrier products designed to prevent rust. VCI packaging can be found in many forms including barrier bags and wrapping papers that are heat sealable, stretchable, water resistant, recyclable and non-toxic (nitratefree),” he said. “We offer products that are certified by globally recognised international organisations, thereby ensuring that we offer new and improved systems that have been tested by the necessary global regulatory bodies.”
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We recommend using a moisture vapour barrier bag that contains activated desiccants and can be fastened with heatsealed seams. – Pooven Moodaliar
