Case Study: Mission Critical Cargo #2

SECURESYSTEM alerts cargo owner about unauthorized re- loading in Panama

Trans-Pacific Ship Journey
Unauthorized Re-loading

SITUATION & OBSERVATIONS

  • Container sealed at cargo owner’s facility and transported by truck to the port of origin and confirmed loading to designated vessel

  • No compromise of cargo during trans-Pacific journey

  • Customer received delay warning from logistics supplier – without explanation

  • Unauthorized re-loading at port of Panama City identified based on diverting position data of designated vessel and monitored container

  • Container monitored on pier – no integrity breach detected

  • Reloaded on new vessel and tracked till port of destination with accurate ETA

Issues detected

Unauthorized unloading

Extended stay on higher risk area

Mismatch forwarder info vs. Reality

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OPTIMIZED LAST-MILE TRANSPORT, ETA INVESTIGATION, AND RISK MANAGEMENT

  • Cargo owner is independently informed about unauthorized unloading

  • Real-time assessment of potentially increases risk of compromise (for customs and cargo owner)

  • Incomplete info “ETA is slipping” could be explained – recipient can react

  • Avoided failed port pick-ups

  • Freed up truck capacity at recipient

     
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