Abstract: A device in the handling of containers, by means of which device at least two containers are handled. The device comprises a frame, to whose guides end pieces have been movably attached, which end pieces comprise attachment members for attaching the device to the corner fittings of the lowermost container(s) of the containers placed on top of one another. The invention also relates to a method in the handling of containers, in which method at least two containers are handled by means of a container transfer device, which container transfer device comprises a gripping member or equivalent. In the method, at least two containers placed on top of one another are handled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for securing horizontally loaded cargo units on a vessel, in which method the cargo units (13) are handled and secured for transporting the cargo units (13) on the vessel. The cargo unit (13) is secured to the vessel and/or to an adjacent cargo unit (13) by means of securing elements extending in the longitudinal direction of the cargo unit such that securing parts (11, 12) of the securing element (10) fixed to a bulkhead (15) of the vessel and to the cargo unit or to adjacent cargo units form an interlocking coupling, whereby the cargo unit (13) that is secured remains in place in the securing position. The invention also relates to a device for securing horizontally loaded cargo units on a vessel, which device is used for securing the cargo units (13) for transport on the vessel.