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RFID Cargo Seal Verification

At a border crossing or terminal gate, a customs officer or logistics specialist scans the electronic seal on a container with an RFID reader and instantly receives confirmation of whether the seal is intact and unaltered.

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At a border crossing or terminal gate, a customs officer or logistics specialist scans the electronic seal on a container with an RFID reader and instantly receives confirmation of whether the seal…

The chip's unique identifier and authentication data are cross-checked against stored references; any discrepancy – a broken seal or a substituted tag – is flagged and logged automatically.

The method is faster and more auditable than visual inspections alone, and is particularly relevant for high-risk cargo, controlled exports, and cross-border supply chain integrity checks.

Last updated: 17 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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At a border crossing or terminal gate, a customs officer or logistics specialist scans the electronic seal on a container with an RFID reader and instantly receives confirmation of whether the seal is intact and unaltered. The chip's unique identifier and authentication data are cross-checked against stored references; any discrepancy – a broken seal or a substituted tag – is flagged and logged automatically. The method is faster and more auditable than visual inspections alone, and is particularly relevant for high-risk cargo, controlled exports, and cross-border supply chain integrity checks.

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Recommended format: Source: Freight Academy – RFID Cargo Seal Verification (https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/rfid-cargo-seal-verification), accessed 2026-09-12
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