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Detailed explanation-1: -A container seal is a tag that secures the door lock of your box. Container seals are made to withstand harsh weather conditions and safeguard the container on its journey. Each seal has a unique identification number, and can only be broken once.

Detailed explanation-2: -The importance of SEALING containers The seal ensures that the container has been properly “sealed” at the point of origin. As the seal can only be opened once, it therefore ensures that the container cannot be opened during maritime transit until its arrival at its destination.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two primary types of shipping container seals indicative and barrier. Indicative seals demonstrate if the item being sealed has been tampered with. They can easily be broken since their function is to demonstrate entry, not deter it. The use of stronger seals, known as barrier seals, is becoming more common.

Detailed explanation-4: -Take note: As a shipper, it is your responsibility to provide the container seal. Truckers may sometimes provide a seal but it is up to the shipper to ensure that the correct seal number is listed on the Bill of Lading.