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Worldwide Container Seal Policy
Advocates of World's leading Container Lines are requiring the use of high security bolt container
seals as an integral part of supply chain security. The objective in using this type of seal is to minimize the risk of unauthorized access to the container thereby reducing the risk of cargo pilferage and the
introduction of contraband. This is the interest of the shipper, carrier, and recipient of the container.
Supply chain security must start with the shipper. Immediately after a container is stuffed, a high security seal
must be applied and the seal number documented. Effective from 1st July 2004, if the container is not sealed by the shipper, Container Lines will seal the container upon receipt and will request
shipper to pay 90.00 for absent or improper sealing.
In an effort to help protect your cargo during transit, and ensure Container Lines' compliance with sealing
requirements established under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) and the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, the following container seal policy has been
implemented:
Approved Seal Type and Placement
All containers must be sealed with a high security bolt seal. When possible, the seal should always be placed in the
SecuraCam position. Examples are depicted below:
High Security Bolt Seal SecuraCam Seal Position Alternative Seal Position
Seal Documentation Process
After securely stuffing and sealing a container, please be sure to submit shipping instructions as early as possible
to tk-International, documenting the containers contents, number and kind of packages, gross-/netweight and seal number as well.
Container Lines are committed to global supply chain security and protecting your cargo. We look forward to
working with you, local governments, and international bodies in this endeavor. Please contact us should you have any questions regarding the new container seal policy.
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