Transporting goods without adequate protection is a practice that involves significant risks both for the cargo and for the people and vehicles involved. The omission of securing, cushioning or separation measures during transport can lead to accidents with serious consequences for the integrity of the products, road safety, the economy of companies and, in some cases, the safety of workers or users.
The protection of goods is not only a question of logistics, but also of occupational safety and social responsibility.
Types of accidents caused by lack of protection of goods
The absence of adequate protection systems can generate a wide variety of incidents. The most frequent and dangerous ones are listed below:
- Load shifting during transport
When goods are not properly secured, they move around inside the container or vehicle. This can lead to destabilization of the vehicle, especially when cornering or braking sharply, causing traffic accidents such as rollovers or collisions. - Dropping of goods when opening doors
In poorly loaded trucks or containers, goods may be pressing against the doors. When opened, products can fall violently, causing injury to operators or damage to the products. - Breakage or deterioration of products
Constant movement and impacts between goods or against the walls of the means of transport can damage packaging or break fragile products. This leads to significant economic losses and affects customer satisfaction. - Crushing and entrapment
In warehouses or at the time of unloading, poorly protected or poorly positioned products can fall on workers, causing occupational accidents that can range from minor injuries to more serious situations. - Blocking of accesses or doors
Goods that have been moved may block emergency exits or passageways, creating additional risks for operators or complicating actions in case of emergency. - Loss of logistical efficiency
When products are damaged or cargo has to be relocated during transit, valuable time is lost, deliveries are delayed and operating costs are increased. - Spills and contamination
In the case of liquid, chemical or polluting goods, the lack of adequate containment systems can generate spills that affect other products or even the environment. - Legal claims and penalties
Transport regulations require specific safety measures. Failure to comply with them may result in penalties, loss of insurance or even civil liabilities in case of accidents.
To avoid all these problems, there are specialized solutions that ensure the stability, integrity and safety of the cargo.
Niupack: protection against displacement
Niupack is a padded goods protection system specifically designed to prevent lateral shifting of goods during transport, which are placed between pallets or between goods. These structures create a firm barrier that prevents cargo movement and holds it in place.
Its modular design makes it easy to position, creating a firm barrier that stabilizes the load and reduces the risk of accidents due to sudden movements, falls when opening doors or vehicle overturning. Moreover, as it is recyclable and reusable, it contributes to more sustainable logistics. Its implementation reduces damage to goods and improves operator safety, making transportation a safer and more efficient operation.
The advantages of the different Niupack models include:
- Lightweight and easy to install.
- Its ecological and sustainable character.
- The possibility of adapting to different heights and types of loads.
Niupack is especially useful in the transport of palletized products, where a physical separation between goods is needed to avoid friction and dangerous displacements.
As we have seen, properly securing goods is not only a good logistics practice, but a legal and security necessity. Implementing systems such as Niupack can make the difference between a successful transport and a costly incident. Prevention, in this case, not only avoids losses, but also protects people’s integrity.
