Cargo Securement Guide for Cross-Border Operations

Performance Criteria

Explanation of the required cargo securement performance standards in both Canadian and U.S. regulations, including withstanding specified accelerations and preventing movement in all directions. This section highlights key similarities and differences between jurisdictions.

Working Load Limits

Guidelines for calculating aggregate working load limits, determining the number of securement devices needed, and considerations for different types of cargo, with attention to any variations in requirements between Canadian and U.S. regulations.

Securement Systems and Devices

Comprehensive information on various securement devices, including:

• Tiedowns, chains, straps, and webbing – specifications for both Canadian and U.S. use
• Blocking and bracing materials acceptable in all jurisdictions
• Dunnage and friction mats – proper use and limitations
• Edge protectors and wear pads – requirements and best practices
• Specialized securement hardware – certification and standards
• Marking and rating requirements across borders

Logs and Lumber

Specific requirements for securing various timber products, including logs, lumber, building materials, and engineered wood products, with attention to differences between Canadian and U.S. requirements, particularly for forestry products moving between regions.

Metal Coils, Pipes, and Structural Shapes

Detailed guidance for securing metal products, including coils, pipes, beams, and fabricated structures common in North American manufacturing and construction sectors, with specific attention to cross-border variations in requirements.

Machinery and Equipment

Requirements for securing heavy machinery, construction equipment, and industrial goods transported throughout North America, including special considerations for oversized and overweight loads crossing provincial and international boundaries.

Intermodal Containers

Guidelines for securing containers on chassis, particularly relevant for operations connecting to major North American ports and intermodal facilities, including cross-border shipments and transfers between transportation modes.

Agricultural Products

Securement requirements for agricultural goods, including farm equipment, bulk commodities, and livestock transportation, with special attention to cross-border agricultural shipments and regional requirements.