Container seal number. What is it and why is it used

Each container seal has a unique, alphanumeric number. In this blogpost we will explain what a container seal number is, why they are used and when these are required. What is a container seal number? A container seal number is a unique identifier for containers used in the shipping and logistics industry. It is assigned to a seal that is used to secure shipping containers during transit. This seal, typically made of metal or high-strength...

Secure your shipping containers with the following measures

Shipping containers often transport valuable goods from one place in the world to another. Their content is therefore vulnerable for theft. In the US alone, cargo theft is a $15 billion to $30 billion problem. Moreover, shipping containers are used for trafficking illegal goods around the world. Securing shipping containers has therefore priority for many companies. In this blogpost we will advise how to secure containers against infringement. Applying high security seals Security seals are...

How Hoefon Security Seals secures the food and beverage industry

The food and beverage industry is highly regulated in order to prevent health risks. Strict procedures have to be followed and checks are put in place. The transport of food and beverages from producer to business client also bear risks of tampering and even theft. Food and beverage businesses have a responsibility to safeguard the supply chain completely till the end consumer. In this blogpost we will explain how Hoefon Security Seals assists businesses in...

Hoefon high security seals are clause 6 compliant

Hoefon Security Seals has been an experienced manufacturer of ISO 17712:2013 class ‘H’ security seals for many years. We are proud to announce that are our high security seals are compliant with clause 6 of the ISO 17712:2013 standard. In this article we will elaborate on this subject. Clause 6. Evidence of tamper In order for high security seals to be compliant with clause 6 a security seals manufacturer must have a documented and audited...

Hoefon Security Seals is clause 6 compliant

Tamper evident seals. The complete guide

What is a tamper evident seal? What is its purpose? What types of tamper evident seals are there? You will find answers to these questions and more in this blogpost. What is a tamper evident seal? A tamper evident seal is a device or mechanism that is applied to an object to protect against tampering or unauthorized access. These seals are used on an object to show if the contents have been opened or altered...

How security seals can avoid and spot drugs transport

The trafficking of drugs is a huge problem for societies worldwide. Criminal organizations involved in drug transportation causes great nuisance and insecurity for citizens and authorities in many countries. The drug trafficking market is a multibillion dollar industry that authorities have a hard time fighting against. In 2021 over €5 billion worth of cocaine was seized in the port of Rotterdam alone and this is likely just a small fraction of the total amount smuggled....

Security seals can avoid drugs transport

Hoefon Security Seals is a reliable supplier of the cash-in-transit industry

Hoefon Security Seals is a preferred supplier of high security seals for many companies all around the world. We are also a certified and reliable manufacturer of security seals for the cash-in-transit market. In this post we will explain our value proposition in this industry. About cash-in-transit Cash-in-transit (CIT) is the physical transportation of cash (banknotes, coins), credit cards and other value items. The transfer of banknotes to ATM points is an example of cash-in-transit....

Intermodal transportation. The complete guide

Intermodal transportation has been a popular method of transportation since the 18th century. In this blogpost we will explain what intermodal transportation is, how it works and the advantages and disadvantages of this method. What is intermodal transportation? Intermodal transport involves the transportation of good in containers through multiple modes of transports, without handling the goods themselves when changing modes. Examples of transportation modes are ship, rail, truck or aircraft. For example when a container...

Hoefon Security Seals producer of HMRC accepted security seals

Laws and regulations on transporting goods between the United Kingdom and EU countries have changed after the Brexit. Free traffic of goods between these regions is no longer possible. This means that companies transferring good from or to the UK have to declare these often to local customs. It also means that transports have to be sealed properly. Hoefon Security Seals is an official supplier of trader seals which are accepted by HM Revenue &...

Cable seal. What is a cable seal and its applications

A cable seal is a type if security seal that consists of a body, a lock and a steel wire rope (the cable). It is a versatile type of seal since the length of the locking mechanism can be variable. Most cable seals are for one time use, but reusable cable seals exist as well. In this article you will learn more about cable seals and their applications. Aluminium body cable seal Cable security seals...

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