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Reefer Container Security Systems

Unlike standard container security, reefer container security systems must address two simultaneous requirements: protecting cargo against theft and tampering, and maintaining continuous cold-chain surveillance.

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Unlike standard container security, reefer container security systems must address two simultaneous requirements: protecting cargo against theft and tampering, and maintaining continuous cold-chain…

Typical components include high-security electronic locks, calibrated temperature and humidity sensors, GPS trackers, and telematics platforms that push real-time alerts to operations centers when…

From a customs perspective, approved electronic seals provide authorities with a verifiable integrity record and can be a prerequisite for expedited processing under programs such as C-TPAT.

Last updated: 17 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Unlike standard container security, reefer container security systems must address two simultaneous requirements: protecting cargo against theft and tampering, and maintaining continuous cold-chain surveillance. Typical components include high-security electronic locks, calibrated temperature and humidity sensors, GPS trackers, and telematics platforms that push real-time alerts to operations centers when anomalies are detected. From a customs perspective, approved electronic seals provide authorities with a verifiable integrity record and can be a prerequisite for expedited processing under programs such as C-TPAT. For shippers of high-value perishables—pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, or chilled seafood—the continuous event log generated by these systems also serves as quality assurance documentation and supports cargo insurance claims.

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