Glossary

Access controls Systems and barriers designed to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to an area or facility or sections within.

Active monitoring Process of remotely monitoring shipments through an online platform that receives a signal from some form of electronic transmitter.

Break glass sensors Motion detection sensors designed specifically to detect when glass has been broken.

Brokering When a transportation provider contracts with another transportation provider to move a load they were asked to move.

Cargo seal A serialized single-use device inserted onto the control door hasp of the cargo space of an ocean container, rail car, or other cargo conveyance. The cargo seal is designed to detect signs of tampering or unauthorized ...

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