There is a dedicated technical guideline for transports with Big Bags. VDI 2700 Sheet 18 addresses the securing of bulk goods in flexible packaging. This includes bags and large flexible bulk containers, commonly referred to as Big Bags. VDI stands for Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (Association of German Engineers).
The official catalog lists the current edition dated April 2026. Those picking up this notice should therefore not create a new October deadline from it. The guideline applies to cargo securing on road vehicles. (Source: DIN Media)
For shippers and transport operators, this is an opportunity to review their current procedures. Flexible packaging requires a solution tailored to the goods, packaging, and vehicle. A blanket statement such as "two straps are sufficient" cannot be derived from the publicly available product description. This requires the complete regulatory text and an assessment of the specific transport operation.
In daily operations, loading and securing should be clarified before vehicle ordering. Which packaging will be used? What weights and dimensions are involved? Who provides suitable securing equipment? A documented work instruction also helps avoid questions at the loading dock. For shipments involving rail or maritime transport sections, the requirements of the entire transport chain must be considered as well.