Cargo Net

What is a Cargo Net?

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A Cargo Net is a must have equipment onboard the ship. It is a large square net, made of rope, used to sling cargo into and out of a ship's hold.

In our modern shipping, methods of loading and unloading ship cargoes, such as the container and ro-ro ship, no longer uses this method of handling cargo. But other small merchant ships still use cargo net for loading and unloading of cargoes.

Large ships on the other hand use cargo net for their provision supplies. Big change has happened with modern, the use of cargo net onboard the ship has decreased.

Uses of Cargo Net Sling

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A cargo net sling is made of nylon straps weaved together in a criss-cross pattern and forms a 12 foot square or 14 foot square net. Steel rings are sown at the 4 corners of the net which is used to connect to the pickup hoist.

Cargo Net Sling is used on the following:

Cargo Nets are used aboard Combat Logistics Force (CLF) ships for underway replenishment (UNREP) operations support.
Cargo pallets can be placed in the net and transferred with minimum of loss.
Cargo net slings are used for handling miscellaneous cargo which is placed direct into the net.

Other Types of Cargo Nets

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Trunk or Bulkhead Net
Three pocket Net
Hammock Style Net
Side or Floor Net
Cargo Bar with Net
Truck Bed Grocery Net
Turbo Fence Cargo Divider
Turbo Tote Net
Bungee Truck Bed Net
Adjustable Truck Mesh Net

These are just a few of what I can think of. You can add more in to this. As long as the demand for outdoor, cargo net is here to stay. You can think of many ways in which you can use cargo nets. Just keep yourself updated and share your knowledge through comments.

Motorcycle Cargo Net

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This cargo net is a handy tool. When you want to go light in travelling and using your motorcycle, you can safely secure the items that you buy on your motorcycle by using this cargo net. You just simply put the cargo net over the passenger part of a seat rack. Attached the net or hook to the underside of the plastic seat.

You can also use this cargo net in transporting helmet, clothing, groceries and almost anything as long as it does not get in the way of the driver's vision or comfortable riding position. You can think of many ways on how you can expand more the use of cargo net.

Truck Bed Cargo Net

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It is made of a durable strap attached at the back of the pickup. It is often made of strap and has many purposes. It can be used to cover items in your pickup, or used as a bed during camping. You can use your ingenuity in whatever way you like to use this cargo net. It often has an adjustable corner straps with large hooks made of polyester webbing.

Basket Cargo Net

You can usually see this on the top of SUV's. This is a must have item especially if you love to camp and bring many stuff on your top load carrier. Whether you're an outdoors man or a family who loves camping, this cargo net would surely fit your need.