{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Trailer security seals","description":"When a trailer leaves the loading dock under seal, the security seal becomes the chain of custody's critical link. Trailer security seals are tamper-evident devices – made of plastic or metal – fitted to the door locking mechanism; any forcible removal or bypass leaves visible, irreversible marks that cannot be concealed. Customs authorities worldwide accept properly affixed seals as evidence that a consignment has not been interfered with in transit; a missing or damaged seal typically triggers","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/trailer-security-seals","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T12:32:55.063737","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_seal","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/trailer-security-seals","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Trailer security seals · When a trailer leaves the loading dock under seal, the security seal becomes the chain of custody's critical link. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_seal"}