Load securing

Definition:

Load securing comprises all measures to prevent goods from slipping, tipping, rolling, falling or otherwise changing their position during transport.
The aim is the safety of people, vehicles, infrastructure and goods — both in road, rail, air and maritime transport.

In Germany, §22 of the Highway Code (StVO) requires that the load must be secured in such a way that it remains safe even in the event of emergency braking, abrupt steering movements or poor road conditions.

Methods of securing loads:

• ‍Force-locking fuse: Connect the load to the vehicle using straps/lashing straps to generate contact pressure.‍
• Form-fitting protection: Fixation through seamless loading, partitions, stanchions, pallets, locking bars, wedges or other fixed elements.‍
• Friction increase: Use of anti-slip mats and anti-slip materials to increase static friction between load and loading area.

Standards & guidelines
Load securing is carried out in accordance with recognized technical rules and standards such as DIN EN 12195 (lashing device), VDI 2700 (load securing on road vehicles) and EUMOS guidelines.

Driver training & responsibility
Both shippers and drivers are responsible. Regular training and documentation are mandatory components of professional logistics.

_{Sources/further links:
StVO §22 — Securing the load: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__22.html}

_{VDI 2700 — load securing on road vehicles: VDI 2700 Load Securing on Road Vehicles | VDI}

_{EN 12195 — lashing standard: newsletter_ladungssicherung2011.pdf}

_{EUMOS Load Securing Standard: https://www.eumos.eu/}

Challenges when securing loads:

Inadequate or incorrect backup in day-to-day business
Time pressure, unclear responsibilities and a lack of knowledge of standards often lead to improper security, vehicle damage and traffic risks.
_{Sources/further links:
DGUV — Accident Statistics & Cargo Securing Prevention: https://publikationen.dguv.de}

Location-specific differences & lack of instruction
Particularly in chemical and industrial environments, there are additional requirements, e.g. for dangerous goods, special containers or silo vehicles. Missing information leads to delays and security risks.
_{Sources/further links:
ECTA & CEFIC — Guidelines for Safe Loading/Unloading: Guidelines | ECTA - European Chemical Transport Association}

Loady's solution:

Clear, location-specific requirements for securing loads
Loady transparently provides logistics partners with which load securing measures are required — depending on location, product and mode of transport (e.g. tank, bulk goods, pallet goods).

Multilingual, visual driver information
Drivers receive precise information on safety devices, PPE requirements, equipment and processes before arrival — or on site via QR code.