This is a special topic that cannot be described in just a few sentences and pictures. It is important to be aware that barrels, due to their nature and high centre of gravity, are not stable and therefore highly prone to tipping over.

Practical experience shows that problems and resulting accidents occur time and again when loading drums safely. Unfortunately, there is no universal formula for securing drums during transport. Depending on the load, a specific loading concept must be developed and tested in practice through driving tests. Examples of different loading problems include securing a drum on a pallet, possible damage to drums, filling empty spaces, etc.