Lashing

Ropes, chains, or straps used to tie containers or cargo down on a ship, truck, or train so they do not move during transport.

Technical An arrangement of securing devices such as twistlocks, chains, and webbing, applied to restrain cargo from shifting under vessel motions, compliant with IMO CSS rules or national road transport standards.

The act of tying cargo firmly before moving it.

Technical The process of applying lashing materials to a stack of containers on deck or flat racks, performed by trained stevedores to ensure stability and safe transit.