by Ekrem Duman | Jul 25, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRA BULKHEAD is a partition or structural separation in a vessel, container, railcar or other transport unit. Procurement should define whether it is a load divider, pressure boundary, fire or contamination barrier, then verify strength, compatibility, access,...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 23, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRA CHOCK is a wedge or block placed against a wheel, drum, reel or other rounded cargo to prevent movement. Procurement should specify material, geometry, load direction, surface, compatibility, inspection and replacement rules, then combine chocks with...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 23, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRCENTER OF GRAVITY is the point at which a cargo unit’s weight can be considered concentrated. Procurement should control the location and height of that point, verify actual mass, test axle and equipment limits, and require a documented stowage and...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 18, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRA BOGIE is a wheel assembly under a container or rail equipment, while a BOLSTER secures a container to a chassis. Procurement should define compatibility, load limits, inspection, interchange, maintenance, damage evidence and responsibility at each handoff....
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 17, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRBreakbulk and project cargo are bought as an engineered movement, not as a generic freight line. Procurement should connect cargo geometry, centre of gravity, lifting points, packaging, route survey, permits, equipment, stowage, securing, weather and handover...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 15, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRCells are the vessel’s vertical guides and slot structure for stacking containers. Procurement should buy a usable slot and stowage result—not an abstract TEU number—by verifying dimensions, weight, reefer or dangerous-goods restrictions, lashing, VGM, port...
