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Lashing and securing of cargo

Q: Why is lashing and securing important for transport by ship?

Port lashing and securing involves bracing and fastening cargo to prevent it from shifting during transit. We use specialized materials such as steel strapping, buckling sticks, polyester belts, container fittings, and more. This helps protect high-value project cargo, containers, and vehicles from damage caused by rough sea conditions. It is also often required for regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to the IMO's International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the relevant Cargo Securing Manual guidelines.

Q: How is dunnage used to protect cargo?

Dunnage refers to the use of wooden blocks or other materials to pad and brace heavy cargo, preventing it from shifting or becoming damaged during transit. Pasec Port has an in-house workshop and sawmill to deliver wooden lashing and securing materials at short notice.

Professional lashing and securing services for project cargo, breakbulk, containers and heavy-lift shipments. Operating from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and available worldwide.

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Cargo secured for transport

Prepare goods for safe movement

Port-based service

Support in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

For heavy or irregular cargo

Secure non-standard freight properly

Reduces transport risk

Protect cargo during handling and transit

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Your lashing and securing expert

Looking for a reliable partner to lash and secure your cargo? You have come to the right place. The experienced team at Pasec Port combines years of hands-on expertise with in-house know-how across a wide range of cargo types to deliver every project safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Established in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, we are a trusted name in lashing and securing and are equally available on call in ports worldwide. Whether your operation requires support above deck, below deck, or at terminal level, our team is ready to provide a flexible, dependable solution tailored to your cargo and operational requirements.

A broad range of cargo

We secure a broad range of cargo for shippers, freight forwarders, carriers and B2B customers, with particular expertise in project cargo such as industrial machinery, construction modules and heavy-lifts. From on-deck shipments like yachts and helicopters to cast-iron pipes and other complex loads, our team delivers safe, tailored securing solutions that match the cargo profile and transport conditions.

In addition, we handle cargo such as coils, wire rods, containers, trucks and heavy-lift vehicles. We provide dependable lashing and securing services that help protect your shipment, support compliance and keep your operations moving efficiently.

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Sturdy lashing materials

The materials we use for lashing and securing cargo provide high strength with controlled elasticity and absorb shock well. All of our lashing materials have been thoroughly tested for their breaking strength properties, either at the factory or at our own workshop.

Steel strappings

Woven polyester belts

Container fittings

Wooden supports

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In-house workshop

We have our own fully equipped workshop for testing lashing and securing materials for their breaking strength. Our in-house equipment also includes a sawmill, which we use to build wooden structures such as supports, saddles and beams.

These custom wooden constructions play an essential role in lashing and securing cargo below deck, helping to prevent sliding, tipping and structural collapse during transit. Wooden blocks can also be used as dunnage to stabilize massive loads or prevent pallets from sliding.

Thanks to our in-house workshop, we can deliver quickly and respond at short notice.

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A flexible partner

Pasec Port is a flexible partner for lashing and securing operations in Antwerp-Bruges and in ports worldwide. We can send an experienced team to any port in the world and support your project above deck, below deck and at terminal level. We work on a cost-plus or commodity contract basis, depending on what fits your business best.

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About the team

Pasec Port is the lashing and securing division of Gosselin Logistics, operating from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. As part of the Gosselin Group since 2009, Pasec Port combines specialized cargo securing expertise with the strength and reliability of a leading logistics partner.

Pasec Port is certified by the Belgian Ministry of Agriculture (FAVV) under number 55664, enabling us to supply ISPM 15-compliant treated wood for international cargo transport.

Frequently asked questions

Why is lashing and securing important for transport by ship?

How is dunnage used to protect cargo?

Looking for an experienced partner in lashing and securing to deliver premium quality and service at a fair price? Contact us for more information