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Armed Cargo Escort Services

Armed cargo escort services place licensed, armed security personnel alongside high-value or high-risk shipments for the entire duration of transport.

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Last updated: 16 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Armed cargo escort services place licensed, armed security personnel alongside high-value or high-risk shipments for the entire duration of transport. Typical cargo types include precious metals, jewellery, cash, pharmaceuticals, and theft-prone goods. The escort team secures vehicles against hijacking, tampering, and unauthorised access, coordinating closely with the carrier and, for cross-border moves, with authorities in transit countries. Providers must hold jurisdiction-specific security licences and demonstrate that their operatives are trained to recognised industry standards. This differs fundamentally from passive measures such as GPS tracking or tamper-evident seals, which offer no on-site human presence and no capacity to intervene directly.

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