Shipping via Ship: Cargo Securement Solutions
September 30, 2025
When transporting goods via international shipping, cargo is exposed to multiple forces such as waves, wind, and ship vibrations. Securing cargo ahead of these journeys is essential to maintain product integrity.
How to Prepare Cargo for Shipping?
Utilization of Strapping and Lashing
Limit cargo from shifting, sliding, or toppling from the ship’s motion by using strap or lashing solutions. Lashing is ideal for use with irregular shaped loads to limit the risk of product damage and keep cargo secure. Signode offers a full range of lashing and strapping for maritime cargo securement.


Void Fill and Dunnage Solutions
Stabilize and protect cargo during transportation by filling empty spaces within packaging or between items. This prevents goods from shifting, colliding, or getting damaged due to vibrations, impacts, or movement during shipping, especially on ships where motion is constant. Helping to optimize space usage.
Contributing to safer, more efficient loading and unloading processes. Dunnage bags are lightweight, easy to deploy, and available in various sizes and strengths to suit different cargo types. They’re also suitable for environments where moisture is present.
Edge Protection Solutions
In the maritime industry where cargo is subject to frequent movement and stacking pressure, edge protectors help maintain the structural integrity of packaging and reduce the risk of damage caused by strapping tension or contact with other cargo.
They also improve load stability and allow for tighter strapping without compromising the product underneath. Signode provides a vast array of edge protection solutions available in different widths and thicknesses that can be customized you’re your organization’s branding. Providing a moisture-resistant paperboard solution, a sustainable option providing high quality strength.


Anti Slip-Sheets
Use anti slip sheets to increase friction between stacked goods and prevent them from sliding during transport. Where cargo is subject to constant motion from waves and vibrations, these sheets are placed between pallet layers or under loads to enhance stability.
They help reduce product shifting, tipping, or falling, which can lead to damage or safety hazards. Anti-slip sheets are especially useful when transporting goods like cartons, bags, or boxes on pallets, and they work well in combination with strapping, stretch wrap, and edge protection. Signode can make non-standard sheets to order according to your needs.
Container Liners
A niche solution with models for dry bulk products, animal hides, charcoal, and more. Container Liners fit into a container maximizing the space with a lightweight solution. Woven, film, sealed and vacuum liners are available. Explore how container liners can protect goods during transport.
