ASTM D5728-12(2020)
Standard Practices for Securement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal Surface Transport

Standard No.

ASTM D5728-12(2020)

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D5728-12(2020)

Scope

1.1 These practices are intended to serve as a guide to shippers, carriers, and consignees for load planning, loading, blocking, and bracing of intermodal and unimodal cargo in surface transport. The practices are referenced to a bibliography of information concerning the above. Hazardous materials, bulk cargo, non-containerized break bulk in ocean carriage, and transport of cargo by air are not included in these practices at this time. 1.2 These practices shall apply to cargo in surface transport on flat bed, open top, box car, truck, van, and intermodal containers. 1.3 The practices are intended to form a framework for the safe and effective loading and unloading of cargo in intermodal and unimodal surface transport. They are not intended to provide comprehensive detail relating to specific types of cargo, but will reference to source materials wherein such detail may be found. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D5728-12(2020) Referenced Document

• ASTM D4675 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials¹*， 2022-10-01 Update
• ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

ASTM D5728-12(2020) history

• 2020 ASTM D5728-12(2020) Standard Practices for Securement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal Surface Transport
• 2012 ASTM D5728-12 Standard Practices for Securement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal Surface Transport
• 2000 ASTM D5728-00(2006) Standard Practices for Securement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal Surface Transport
• 2000 ASTM D5728-00 Standard Practices for Securement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal Surface Transport