{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Stowage and Lashing on the Ship","description":"Safe sea transport hinges on two inseparable processes: stowage and lashing. Stowage is the planned positioning of cargo in the hold or on deck, taking into account vessel stability, trim, port-of-discharge accessibility, and cargo compatibility. Lashing is the subsequent securing of that cargo using wire ropes, lashing straps, wedges, or turnbuckles to prevent movement under wave action and manoeuvring. Both processes are governed by the IMO's CSS Code (Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage a","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/stowage-and-lashing-on-the-ship","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-18T14:00:49.662451","citation":"https://www.logisticsmanagement.com","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/stowage-and-lashing-on-the-ship","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Stowage and Lashing on the Ship · Safe sea transport hinges on two inseparable processes: stowage and lashing. · Quelle: https://www.logisticsmanagement.com"}