Cargo securing in delivery vans
A delivery van is a small cargo vehicle that can be driven with a category B driving licence and has a box-like cargo space. Delivery vans have a maximum cargo weight of around 1,100 kg, which gives a good indication of the kind of lashing or blocking equipment you should use. The cargo space is usually only accessible through rear doors and/or doors at the side of the vehicle. The cargo space is generally completely or partially windowless.
The most common cargoes for delivery vans are building materials, cartons, packages, food deliveries and tools.
Methods and products for securing cargo in delivery vans
The most widely used methods for securing goods in a delivery van are lashing and blocking. Vans often only have a few lashing points that are not very strong. If this is the case – spread the lashings as evenly as you can between the lashing points and consider using blocking as the main method.
Inside lashings are often used for securing cargo in delivery vans. These can also be combined with cambuckle lashing (25–35 mm), such as 2-part lashings with hooks, as well as corner protection.
Knowhow in Cargo securing
For more information about cargo securing, choosing correct equipment and product labeling, we refer to the section Cargo securing – Knowhow as well as to our “Guideline to Cargo Securing”.
Recommended product groups for cargo securing in delivery vans:
Lashings, Rollo
Cambuckle lashings
Lashings, 25mm, 35mm
Inside lashings
Loading shoring beams, Smartbar
Corner protection lashings
Tips!
• Always check which cargo securing options are available in your delivery van.
• Check which track system and lashing points the van has, so that you choose inside lashings with the correct end fittings.
• Always use a lashing point to secure cargo.
• Corner protection can be used both to stabilize the goods and to protect the packaging during lashing.
• Make sure you have the right equipment in the van so that you can secure all types of cargo at any time.
Make sure you have the right equipment in the delivery van, so you can secure all types of goods at any given time.
Use corner protection to avoid damage to the packaging when lashing.
