This is a practical guide for through transport organisations, their customers and insurers to move towards a thoroughly commercial policy of sensible precautions against common losses within the industry.
Contents
Authors Preface
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Typical Through Transport Chain (Diagram)
Contents
Chapter 1 Through Transport Security Risks
Theft of Cargo
Drug Trafficking Penalities
Maritime Security Legislation
Chapter 2 Responsibilities for Security
Employment of Security Staff
Guarding Contractors
The Contract, Staff Vetting, Staff Turnover, Pay Rates,
Working Hours, Training, Completion of Contracted Hours,
Tendering, Insurance Cover, Efficacy and Contractual Liability,
Fidelity Guarantee, Wrongful Arrest
Supervision of the Contract
Accountability of the Contractor
Conclusion
Chapter 3 Container and Load Compartment Security
Containerisation
Security Sealing
Selection of Seals
Strip Seals
Indicative Bolts
Heavy Duty Bolts and Cables
Electronic Seals
Seal Audit and Checking
Types of Load Compartment
Security of Goods Vehicles
Haulage Contracts
Vehicles
Drivers, Driver Practise, Overnight Parking at Hauliers Premises,
Monitoring Road Transits
Chapter 4 Security of Ships and Their Cargo
Ships in Port
Gangway Security
Cargo Security at Sea
Cargo Security on Ferries and Roll-on-Roll off Vessels
Anti-drug Trafficking Sea Carrier Agreement Procedures
Chapter 5 Security of Cargo Interchange Establishments
Perimeter Defences
Lighting
Closed Circuit Television
Specification of Security Equipments
The Selection of Contractors
The Tender Board
Security Procedures
Seaports
Freight Consolidation Centres and Warehouses
Railway Freight Terminals
Haulage Yards
Chapter 6 Preventing Fraud
Bill of Lading Frauds
Collection Document Frauds
Short Loading Claim Frauds
Summary
Chapter 7 Cargo Loss Investigations
General Principles
Objectives and Investigation
Types of Complaint
Examples of Investigation Methodology
Glossary of Terms
Index
Illustrations
1 TIR Tautliner
2 Warehouse covered by CCTV
3 Seal Types
4 Rail Freight Terminal
5 Container Ship
6 Video Camera Records Drivers Features
7 Video Monitors Display Driver/Vehicle/Load Details
Diagrams
1 Typical Through Transport Chain
2 Types of Load Compartment
3 Container Ship Bay Plan
4 Typical Cargo Transit Depot Security
5 Typical Seaport Container Terminal
6 Typical Warehouse
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