Inbound Logistics: Feature Story -
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Published on: 7/12/2006
Last Visited: 7/12/2006
"We see an increase in the number of new seal users," says Eric Hamilton, federal sales and product marketing manager for Hastings, Mich.-based seal manufacturer TydenBrammall.Other trends include an increase in the strength and robustness of new seals, and shippers and carriers upgrading the barrier protection of their seals for increased security, Hamilton notes."TydenBrammall has released a new product called the World Bolt seal, a plastic container seal for international shipping that meets the ISO/PAS standard," says Hamilton.
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In order to maintain the integrity of loads, shippers should also analyze their risks, adds Hamilton."Find out where the vulnerabilities are," he advises."If you use trucks to ship loads, consider your routes and what you are hauling." Be aware of trouble spots where thieves may lurk, such as major intersections where it is easier to drive loads away in a variety of directions, he says.Hamilton also cautions that certain areas may be more secure than others for parking trucks overnight.