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Cinta catraca

A heavy-duty tie-down device with a ratcheting mechanism, used to secure cargo to transport platforms, vehicles, or containers; essential for compliance with cargo securing regulations in road, sea, and air freight.

Quick answer: A heavy-duty tie-down device with a ratcheting mechanism, used to secure cargo to transport platforms, vehicles, or containers; essential for compliance with cargo securing regulations in road, sea, and air freight.

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Quick answer

A heavy-duty tie-down device with a ratcheting mechanism, used to secure cargo to transport platforms, vehicles, or containers; essential for compliance with cargo securing regulations in road, sea, and air freight.

Why it matters

Cinta catraca matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Cinta catraca?

In this glossary, Cinta catraca refers to: A heavy-duty tie-down device with a ratcheting mechanism, used to secure cargo to transport platforms, vehicles, or containers; essential for compliance with cargo securing regulations in road, sea, and air freight.

How is Cinta catraca used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Toda a carga no caminhão plataforma deve ser presa com pelo menos duas cintas catraca conforme EN 12195-2."

Why does Cinta catraca matter in logistics?

Cinta catraca matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Cinta catraca?

Cinta catraca is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Cinta catraca belong to?

In this glossary, Cinta catraca is grouped under Transport Modes. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A heavy-duty tie-down device with a ratcheting mechanism, used to secure cargo to transport platforms, vehicles, or containers; essential for compliance with cargo securing regulations in road, sea, and air freight.

Operational example

All cargo on the flatbed truck must be secured with at least two ratchet straps as per EN 12195-2 requirements.

Localized term

Cinta catraca

Localized example

Toda a carga no caminhão plataforma deve ser presa com pelo menos duas cintas catraca conforme EN 12195-2.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Transport Modes

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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