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Importance of load securement in road transportation

Cargo security plays an essential role in the supply chain and freight forwarding industry. Thus, more and more professionals in the sector are committed to securing cargo to provide safe and efficient transport. The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work ¹ estimates that poor load securement is responsible […]

Traffic Technology International: Haenni – Improving load security with portable scales

The numbers are shocking: up to 25% of truck accidents are linked to overloaded or improperly loaded trucks, according to a study concluded by EU-OSHA, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. Collisions which involve trucks normally have serious consequences due to the size and weight of the vehicles. Even the type of goods being transported can influence the severity of the accident