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ASTM D 5728 : 2012 : R2020

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Standard Practices for Securement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal Surface Transport
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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-10-2020

1.1These practices are intended to serve as a guide to shippers, carriers, and consignees for load planning, loading, blocking, and bracing of intermodal and unimodal cargo in surface transport. The practices are referenced to a bibliography of information concerning the above. Hazardous materials, bulk cargo, non-containerized break bulk in ocean carriage, and transport of cargo by air are not included in these practices at this time.

1.2 These practices shall apply to cargo in surface transport on flat bed, open top, box car, truck, van, and intermodal containers.

1.3The practices are intended to form a framework for the safe and effective loading and unloading of cargo in intermodal and unimodal surface transport. They are not intended to provide comprehensive detail relating to specific types of cargo, but will reference to source materials wherein such detail may be found.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
D 10
DocumentType
Standard Practice
Pages
6
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM D 996 : 2023 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM D 996 : 2016 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM D 4675 : 2014 : REV A : R2022 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials<sup>1</sup>
ASTM D 4675 : 2000 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials
ASTM D 996 : 2010 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM D 4675 : 2014 : REV A Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials<sup>1</sup>

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