b'INNOVATIONLIFE-SAVINGTRANSPORT PACKAGINGEvery day in Europe, three people die as a result of accidents caused by poorly secured loads and unstable goods. This is an unacceptable figure and a major failing on the part of the entire logistics sector. Trioplast therefore welcomes the new EU directives establishing clearer requirements for cargo securing. T rioplasts goal is continuous improvement, in terms of both quality and the environment. We strive every day to develop and refine our packaging. This might mean improved cargo holding characteristics or higher puncture resistance for optimal efficiency in our customers machinery. It might also mean making the film thinner so as to reduce material consumption. We do this for the sake of theStricter cargo securing requirements in the EU environment while being careful not to compromise on cargoSince 20 May 2018, new, stricter EU directives on cargo safety, which should be maintained or, preferably, improved,securing apply to all freight traffic passing through the EU. says Niklas Agevall, Sales Manager Scandinavia at Trioplast.Everyone involved in the logistics chain carries their share of the responsibility, from those developing and producing packaging, The only Nordic test centre through the carrier loading the cargo, to the driver behind the At the Trioplast Packaging & Safety Center in Smlandsstenar,wheel. Its important to ensure that the cargo is secured and Sweden, our customers can test their transport packagingmeets the new requirements all the way through to delivery, solutions and how well they withstand acceleration, heavyand even after transhipment. Many people ignore what happens braking and abnormal lateral motion. This is the only Nordiconce the goods have left their loading bay, says Niklas.test centre for cargo securing and Trioplast hopes that the new tools on offer will prevent accidents caused by poor transportCareless cargo securing causes accidentspackaging. While the new test methods are an excellent meansGoods that havent been properly packed and secured may of validating legal compliance, Id like to stress that mostcause damage to the cargo, the lorry to overturn or lose goods, important thing is to get it right from the start and work in aor personal injury when being unloaded. Unloading is one of the structured manner to ensure safe and cost-effective transportmost hazardous steps and, unfortunately, weve seen several packaging. For customers who really want to improve theirfatal accidents due to goods falling onto the person unloading packaging, we conduct joint projects that also include validatingthem. Under the new EU directives, carelessness, ignorance and the chosen solution. The testing itself doesnt result in acost savings can, in best case scenarios, result in prosecution solution, instead it offers quality assurance, confirming thatunder OHS legislationin worst case scenarios, they can result weve done things right, says Niklas. in fatal accidents. Were convinced that relatively simple means can prevent most of these accidents, Niklas points out.18'