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Physical Cargo Security
Freight forwarders, warehouse operators, and carriers treat physical cargo security as all hands-on measures that protect goods from theft, tampering, and unauthorized access during transport and storage.
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Freight forwarders, warehouse operators, and carriers treat physical cargo security as all hands-on measures that protect goods from theft, tampering, and unauthorized access during transport and storage. Practical tools include tamper-evident seals, access-controlled warehouse areas, CCTV surveillance, and documented handling protocols. In cross-border trade, physical security is directly assessed by customs authorities as part of programmes such as the AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) scheme, where supply chain integrity is a formal audit criterion. The concept is distinct from cybersecurity or data protection – physical cargo security deals solely with the material protection of goods and logistics infrastructure.
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