Security in shipping is an important topic. Supply chain threats are ever changing, especially in today’s complex transportation network. Although the amount of cargo thefts are on the decline overall (while holding relatively steady since last year), the average cost of cargo theft can be devastating.

As of Q1 2021, the average cargo theft incident was worth $142,574 according to CargoNet. What’s even more concerning is the fact that in some areas of the U.S. like Texas, California, and Florida, theft incidents are actually up 26% year over year. Overall, theft of goods during transportation is a legitimate concern that can’t be ignored.

Cargo thieves historically targeted the more expensive loads, but as companies such as pharmaceuticals tighten their security and use more tamper evident seals, thieves are having to target less expensive loads. These less expensive loads are often food, drinks, and other common items. These are just examples of large scale, organized theft and don’t include smaller theft, which is also a problem for many companies.

The good news is that there are ways to thwart thieves, whether organized or individuals. Just as the theft of pharmaceutical cargo loads dropped as the supply chain tightened its grip, other companies can avoid theft in the same way.

American Casting & Manufacturing offers security seals for truck, rail, and transport cargo loads. In addition to pre-numbered heavy duty bolt lock seals, we offer items such as:

• Adjustable length plastic seals to fit a variety of closure sizes
• Fixed length cable locks
• Adjustable length cable seals
• Fixed length plastic security seals
• Flat metal strap seals
• Padlock seals
• Seal tools
• Tamper evident tape and labels
• Wire and wire security seals

These seals each serve a unique purpose so whatever your equipment and transportation process look like, you can be sure your cargo is secured. You can also utilize more than one type of security seal in order to ensure security at different points.

To add another layer of security, American Casting & Manufacturing also offers the ability to customize your seals. Whether it be certain colors, labeling seals with serial numbers, including logos or symbols -- whatever you need in order to maintain the highest level of security.

American Casting & Manufacturing understands that keeping cargo loads safe is an essential part of a business and helps to keep your bottom line in the black. Contact us for more information on the security seals we can provide for you.