Lashing is the necessary action of securing -firmly immobilizing- by means of the necessary and appropriate materials or elements, all types of packages, boxes, pallets, machines and, in general, all types of packages, boxes, pallets, machines and, in general, all types of freight that may be transported by sea, land or air, with the purpose of preventing and avoiding possible damage to their content, continent or transport medium through iolts, friction, load shifting or spillage while improving their safety.