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TL;DR

• Improper seal application, especially during final checks, leaves shipments vulnerable to tampering and theft.
• Failure to document and verify seal serial numbers undermines cargo authenticity and the chain of custody.
• Using one seal type for all cargo scenarios fails to account for differing security needs and conditions.
• Lack of staff training on seal inspection results in missed signs of tampering and inconsistent response protocols.
• Skipping seal checks at key transfer points introduces major vulnerabilities in multi-stop logistics operations.

Cargo security is a top priority for global supply chains. Whether goods move by land, sea, or air, companies depend on protective measures to ensure shipments arrive safely and without tampering.…