Freight and logistics insurance specialist TT Club has warned that operators in the container market supply chain are not putting enough focus on container seals and thus reducing their efficacy as a defence against theft, one of the top three losses in the sector.

TT Club accepted the limitations of container seals, but said many in the supply chain were ignoring their benefits in maintaining cargo integrity and promptly identifying theft.

Josh Finch, logistics risk manager at TT Club, said: “Whatever sealing regime is employed its effectiveness crucially depends on how the process is managed. It is important for supply chain managers to be aware of the limitations of the various seal designs but also appreciate that whatever seal type is employed, their efficacy hinges on whether the information from the seal is accurately checked. A security culture must pervade operations at both loading and unloading points, as well as other key handling locations.”


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