Cargo Securement Glossary: Every Term Shippers and Logistics Managers Need to Know
Cargo securement language matters more than it may seem. The difference between a void, a restraint point, or a working load limit is not just technical; it affects how freight is loaded, secured, inspected, and protected in transit. This glossary explains the key...
How Logistick’s Floor Brace and Wedge Systems Eliminate Load Shift in Enclosed Trailers
Load shift prevention in enclosed trailers starts before the trailer leaves the dock. Freight may look stable after loading, but braking, acceleration, vibration, and road shock can quickly expose weak points in the securement setup. In many cases, the problem is not...
Intermodal Freight Securement: How to Protect Cargo Across Truck, Rail, and Ocean
Every year, billions of dollars in cargo is lost or damaged during transit, not because of theft or natural disaster, but because of inadequate securement. Intermodal freight, cargo that moves by truck, rail, and ocean in a single journey, now forms the backbone of...
AAR-Approved Load Securing Systems: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Rail puts freight through forces that highway transport simply doesn’t. When railcars are coupled in a classification yard, the impact can hit far harder than the firmest brake a truck will ever make, and a load that rode 800 miles of interstate without a...
How to Perform a Cargo Securement Inspection Before Dispatch
Most cargo securement failures don’t start on the road: they start at the loading dock. A strap that looked tight during loading can loosen after the first hard brake or several miles of road vibration. Even when freight appears stable inside the trailer, small...
What Is Cargo Load Shift and How Does It Happen?
Every shipment leaves the dock or the warehouse looking secure. Pallets are wrapped, freight is stacked neatly, and everything appears stable. But once that trailer hits the highway or moves from truck to rail to vessel, the forces of transit begin to test your...
How One-Way Cargo Securement Systems Reduce Freight Damage Claims
Freight rarely fails because of one big mistake. More often, it is a series of small inconsistencies at the dock that show up later as shifted loads, damaged product, rejected shipments, and claim activity. A strap that was not rechecked, a brace installed slightly...
DOT Cargo Securement Rules: What Shippers Often Miss
DOT cargo securement regulations exist for a simple reason: loads that shift on the road can cause accidents, damage freight, and incur serious liability. They can also create serious workplace hazards if freight shifts toward trailer doors and falls when they are...
The Future of ABS Plastic: Strong Performance Meets Sustainable Innovation
At Logistick, performance and responsibility go hand in hand. As experts in freight securement, we rely on materials like ABS for their strength, durability, and consistency—but we also recognize the growing need to reduce environmental impact without compromising...