When loading a container onto a cargo ship, the cargo must be secured precisely—otherwise it shifts and damages itself or the vessel.
Source: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Cargoes/Pages/Cargo-Handling-and-Stowage.aspx
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