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Cargo Securing Inspection

Freight forwarders, drivers, and shippers carry out cargo securing inspections to verify that goods cannot shift, tip, or fall during transport.

Last updated: 14 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Freight forwarders, drivers, and shippers carry out cargo securing inspections to verify that goods cannot shift, tip, or fall during transport. The check covers lashing equipment such as straps and chains, the correct application of anti-slip materials, and whether tensioning forces meet the required thresholds. In Europe, technical standards such as EN 12195 and road traffic legislation set the binding framework; violations can result in fines and civil liability. Photo documentation and written inspection reports are standard practice, since the burden of proof in damage claims typically falls on the sender. This pre-departure inspection should not be confused with the mandatory en-route check that drivers must perform after the first break and at regular intervals.

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