High-value goods are constantly moving around the world. Forankra contributes to this continuously moving supply chain with load securing, material handling and lifting equipment, making the logistics management of goods safer and more efficient.
No matter how long the distance, the transport of goods requires good securing to ensure their safety. And as the frequency of transport continues to increase, it is becoming increasingly important for companies to ensure that their products reach their final destination intact.
Our expertise and wide range of products enable us to help our customers find solutions in their logistics chain and comply with current regulations.
To transport products in the most economically and ecologically efficient way possible. As the largest European group specializing in load securing systems, we are committed to finding the right solutions for our customers right from the planning phase.
Using the widest range of rails, bars and other solutions available on the market. Forankra has everything you need for load optimization in any car body manufacturing project: from large mass-produced systems to customized solutions for special vehicles with very specific needs.
Body builders have to meet high regulatory requirements. The market is constantly changing. There is a high demand for innovative body and transport solutions that meet the changing needs of the industry. This means that innovation and the ability to quickly turn creative ideas into finished products are essential requirements. But at the same time it is vital to comply with applicable standards and regulations.
At Forankra we help our customers develop appropriate solutions within our area of expertise - Cargo Securing and Load Optimization. Our commitment to high quality extends to everything we do. We want our customers to feel secure with our products and trust us as a supplier and advisor for load securing and volume optimization systems.
Loads must be secured by fasteners, bars and lashings in accordance with the principles of our cargo securing manual.
For more detailed information, see also the "European Guidelines on best practice for cargo securing in road transport", an EU publication written by a group of experts from Member States and Industry.
Forankra supplies a wide range of products for securing and securing goods during transport. Our product range includes several ranges of belts with various properties, chain lashings, patented dunnage bars, load beams, dunnage bags, etc. You will also find tools that facilitate the work during loading and unloading of goods and storage solutions.
Our products comply with applicable standards and regulations and are manufactured in quality-controlled processes. "SAFETY FIRST" is our motto. Guarantee safety with Forankra products and solutions.
Rail transport is often used for long-distance transport or for the transport of heavy goods. Rail operators offer conventional, multimodal or intermodal transport, using more than one mode of transport during the journey.
Loads can be subjected to considerable stress during transport, especially during shunting. Various standards and directives regulate how cargo must be secured. During intermodal transport, special attention must be paid to ensuring that the regulations for each mode of transport are complied with. For more information on the applicable standards and directives, please refer to the Mariterm website.
Forankra offers products that comply with current standards and regulations, such as lashing systems with belts, straps and single-use buckles, chains, protections, dunnage bags and tools.
The forces of nature can exert great pressure on goods transported by sea, often for long periods of time. This makes proper cargo securing crucial. Shifting goods or shifting cargo within containers can cause chain reactions that put vessels or crew at risk.
The most important international convention on maritime safety is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, better known as SOLAS. SOLAS covers many of the operations used to enhance maritime safety. Signatories to the SOLAS Convention are member countries of the IMO. An agreement published by the IMO is legally binding in the countries and on ships flying the flag of the Signatory States. For more information on IMO codes, resolutions and guidelines, see the Mariterm website.
A wide variety of cargoes are handled on ships, from heavy or bulky goods to goods stowed in cargo carriers such as containers, swap bodies, trailers or vehicles.
This means that maritime cargo security covers a wide area of application. Every cargo securing must be assessed according to its specific circumstances.
Do not hesitate to contact nostors for any advice. Regarding the securing of cargo in containers, please refer to the tab "Securing cargo in containers - Unidirectional securing".
Cargo securing for air transport is a strictly regulated area where standards differ from other modes of transport. The Forankra Group has concentrated its expertise and production at FORANKRA GPI in France, which is a specialist in cargo securing for air transport.
GPI Forankra designs, develops and manufactures all types of load restraint systems for the aerospace industry. And it is NAS 3610 and AS 36100 compliant.
Containers are increasingly used as cargo carriers (CTU). A container reduces the stress on the goods during transport, but only if the goods are correctly stowed and secured. Otherwise, the cargo risks shifting, which can not only damage the cargo, but also, in the worst case, create chain reactions that endanger both ship and crew. If the cargo shifts, it can cause serious injury during discharge if it falls when the container doors are opened.
In addition to mass forces, another major problem is moisture, which can cause rust, mildew and damage to packaging. Ten percent of all transit damage to containers is moisture related.
There are several rules for securing cargo in containers, depending on the mode of transport. If intermodal transport is used, the rules for each mode of transport must be followed. There are also special regulations for dangerous goods. For more detailed information, please contact us.
Forankra has a long experience in containerized cargo securing and offers a wide range of products for all cargo securing applications. Our solutions comply with CTU code and AAR standards.
Forankra offers a large selection of products and tools for securing cargo in containers. Remember that the goods must be stowed correctly and the load securing material must be chosen and used in the right way, which requires a good knowledge. Do not hesitate to contact Forankra for advice and recommendations.
