High Security Seals

Overview

APL recommends that importers secure their containers with high security seals that meet the current ISO 17712 standards. Effective March 1, 2012 the current ISO 17712 mechanical seal standard will be replaced with a new ISO seal standard - ISO IS 17712. Please see customer notification letter below for details about this change.

Please note that the new ISO seal standard will not impact the current U.S. mandate that all maritime cargo containers destined for the United States be secured with a high-security ISO compliant seal.

In addition, APL recommends that customers moving high value and/or sensitive cargo adopt an added level of security by using an indicative (non-keyed) theft deterrent and barrier seal. 

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