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End-Point Cargo Security

A consignment arrives at a distribution center: staff inspect it for damage, apply tamper-evident seals, and restrict access to the storage bay.

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Last updated: 23 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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A consignment arrives at a distribution center: staff inspect it for damage, apply tamper-evident seals, and restrict access to the storage bay. End-point cargo security covers all physical and digital protective measures applied at the final station before the end recipient – sealed units, secured bays, GPS trackers, and formal handover protocols. The objective is to prevent theft, tampering, and damage during the most exposure-prone phase of the supply chain, while building an auditable record that can serve as evidence in the event of a claim. Unlike end-point cargo control, the emphasis is not on condition parameters such as temperature or humidity, but on access restriction and physical integrity.

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