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Bracing Cargo for Air Freight

When goods are loaded into an aircraft hold, bracing comes into effect as the primary means of cargo restraint: timber dunnage, blocking beams and lashing straps prevent shipments from shifting or tipping during acceleration, deceleration and turbulence.

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When goods are loaded into an aircraft hold, bracing comes into effect as the primary means of cargo restraint: timber dunnage, blocking beams and lashing straps prevent shipments from shifting or…

Requirements are considerably stricter than in road or rail transport, because extreme forces act within a tightly confined space and even minor displacement can alter the aircraft's centre of…

IATA regulations and aviation authorities such as EASA and the FAA set binding minimum standards; non-compliance can result in a transport ban.

Last updated: 16 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/

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When goods are loaded into an aircraft hold, bracing comes into effect as the primary means of cargo restraint: timber dunnage, blocking beams and lashing straps prevent shipments from shifting or tipping during acceleration, deceleration and turbulence. Requirements are considerably stricter than in road or rail transport, because extreme forces act within a tightly confined space and even minor displacement can alter the aircraft's centre of gravity. IATA regulations and aviation authorities such as EASA and the FAA set binding minimum standards; non-compliance can result in a transport ban. Proper bracing therefore goes beyond protecting the cargo—it is a direct condition for flight safety.

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