News & insights
Field notes on cargo security — seal tampering, electronic seals, idle zones, and what actually protects a shipment.

What are idle zones, and why are they critical to train cargo security?
Train cargo security relies on a secure yard, a fast-moving train, and tamper-proof and tamper-evident seals with long defeat times. However, when trains slow…
Read more
Four Reasons Electronic Seals Fail in Real-World Applications
Four Reasons Electronic Seals Fail in Real-World Applications Many in the industry understand that physical seals alone are insufficient, and human error is the…
Read more
Revolutionizing Cargo Security: The Redflag Seal Story
20+ years ago, I started representing seal manufacturers in Eastern Europe. You can imagine that with so much political chaos after the fall of…
Read more
Five Drawbacks to Using Bolt Seals
Five Drawbacks to Using Bolt Seals and Why Cable Seals Are Better Bolt seals gained popularity as a cheap and strong container seal option,…
Read more
Five Methods of Seal Tampering
Five Methods of Seal Tampering and Why Seal Strength Won’t Protect Your Cargo. In today’s global economy, supply chain security is essential. Unfortunately, tampering…
Read more
Cargo Security is More than Strength
Read moreSecure your transit
See how Red Flag seals, STM, and incident response work together — in a 30-minute demo.
