Daily Archives: March 29, 2016

Many specialized techniques for load securing have been developed

Load securing is the practice of stabilizing and securing cargo so that it remains stationary during transport. This is done for several reasons but especially to prevent the cargo from being damaged. Load securing also prevents damage to the vehicle carrying the cargo or loss of the cargo itself. The practice is common in all…

Rubber tyred gantry crane used to move and stack storage containers

The rubber tyred Gantry crane (RTG crane) is a mobile device used to move and stack storage containers. Similar to the traditional Gantry crane, which operates on a railway system, the rubber tyred Gantry crane is commonly found in stockyards and other locations where box-shaped storage containers are used. In the U.S., the term is…