{"id":15665,"date":"2026-10-23T11:36:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/megafortris.nl\/?p=15665"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:56:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:56:56","slug":"iso-17712-seals-dutch-logistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/megafortris.nl\/en\/iso-17712-seals-dutch-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO 17712 Seals for Dutch Logistics: What to Check Before You Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15665\" class=\"elementor elementor-15665\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edd0797 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"45949\" data-id=\"edd0797\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd6a6f0\" data-eae-slider=\"1785\" data-id=\"fd6a6f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5f23a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5f23a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A container collected in Rotterdam may continue by truck, barge or rail before reaching a distribution centre. At each handover, the next operator needs a clear record of its seal identity and condition.<\/p><p>ISO 17712 certified seals can support that process. Choosing the right seal starts with understanding the application, the required security classification and the documentation behind the exact product.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f0419cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"55968\" data-id=\"f0419cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f2cb49\" data-eae-slider=\"94392\" data-id=\"8f2cb49\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6469bcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6469bcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why seal verification matters in the Netherlands<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-db73e59 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"45383\" data-id=\"db73e59\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bcca9b9\" data-eae-slider=\"20604\" data-id=\"bcca9b9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef4ce32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef4ce32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portofrotterdam.com\/en\/news-and-press-releases\/port-rotterdam-remains-resilient-uncertain-world\">Rotterdam&#8217;s<\/a> container throughput was broadly unchanged in the first half of 2026, falling 0.1% in TEU. Within that total, deepsea volumes increased by 5.2%, while transhipment declined by 20% amid capacity constraints. The port expected additional terminal capacity from late 2026.<\/p><p>For logistics teams managing changing flows, a repeatable handover procedure helps keep seal records consistent across operators.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portbase.com\/en\/programs\/secure-chain\/\">Portbase&#8217;s Secure Chain<\/a> adds digital authorisation to import container release and collection. Collection rights pass between authorised parties, including the relevant inland operator.<\/p><p>Physical seal checks complement this process by checking the seal itself. They do not establish collection rights and replace terminal security procedures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9a20f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"88120\" data-id=\"d9a20f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c57183\" data-eae-slider=\"70518\" data-id=\"3c57183\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b30b8a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b30b8a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does ISO 17712 certification mean?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8fe0651 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"55398\" data-id=\"8fe0651\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8a4b253\" data-eae-slider=\"56570\" data-id=\"8a4b253\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4217a80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4217a80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/62464.html\">ISO 17712<\/a> sets requirements for mechanical freight container seals. ISO currently lists the 2013 edition as valid, following confirmation in 2023.<\/p><p>The standard distinguishes indicative, security and high security seals. When your customer or transport arrangement requires high security, confirm that the exact product meets the classification.<\/p><p>Ask for documentation covering the supplied model and variant, including applicable physical strength and tamper evidence testing and manufacturer security practices. A general claim that a supplier offers &#8216;ISO seals&#8217; is insufficient for selecting a specific product.<\/p><p>A tamper evident seal helps reveal interference. It does not guarantee that cargo cannot be accessed, establish the contents of a container or replace wider security controls.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-142a2cb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"55434\" data-id=\"142a2cb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43d0d00\" data-eae-slider=\"99893\" data-id=\"43d0d00\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fd0d7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fd0d7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ISO certification and Dutch customs transit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ec61d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"25442\" data-id=\"8ec61d5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6461267\" data-eae-slider=\"55517\" data-id=\"6461267\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e51381 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e51381\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dutch customs recognises competent body ISO 17712:2013 certification as satisfying specified technical requirements for seals of a special type.<\/p><p>However, certification does not replace the relevant authorisation, seal approval or identification conditions. Businesses using these seals for customs transit should check their particular arrangement with their customs specialist.<\/p><p>For US bound shipments involving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/border-security\/ports-entry\/cargo-security\/ctpat\">CTPAT<\/a> requirements, also confirm the applicable participants criteria and your customer&#8217;s sealing instructions. Buying a seal does not make a business CTPAT certified.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a601fd0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"80862\" data-id=\"a601fd0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f569df\" data-eae-slider=\"50587\" data-id=\"2f569df\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f63c694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f63c694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Make seal checks part of every handover<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-39b4d47 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"87868\" data-id=\"39b4d47\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b2e7af8\" data-eae-slider=\"49559\" data-id=\"b2e7af8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f570df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f570df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A suitable seal needs a consistent operating procedure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6db85e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"45871\" data-id=\"6db85e8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-527e59a\" data-eae-slider=\"92496\" data-id=\"527e59a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61086c9 elementor-tabs-alignment-center elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"61086c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1011\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1011\" aria-expanded=\"false\">At loading<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1012\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1012\" aria-expanded=\"false\">At collection and subsequent handovers<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1013\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1013\" aria-expanded=\"false\">At receipt or after an authorised inspection<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1011\" aria-expanded=\"false\">At loading<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1011\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1011\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p>Check the container and closure points. Apply the specified seal according to its instructions, verify that is it secured and record the seal number against the shipment.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1012\" aria-expanded=\"false\">At collection and subsequent handovers<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1012\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1012\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Compare the number with the shipment record. Inspect the seal and closure area for damage or signs of interference. Follow the products verification instructions and record the check.<\/p><p>Routine handovers should not involve removing the seal.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1013\" aria-expanded=\"false\">At receipt or after an authorised inspection<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1013\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1013\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Check identity and condition before authorised removal. If an inspection requires replacement, record the original and replacement numbers, the reason and the authorised party involved.<\/p><p>For missing, damage of mismatched seals, follow your escalation procedure and obtain instructions before opening or moving the shipment further.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3928dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"30721\" data-id=\"d3928dc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8375a56\" data-eae-slider=\"40004\" data-id=\"8375a56\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7141cbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7141cbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to ask your seal supplier<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a2178c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"32785\" data-id=\"a2178c6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9a1c2fc\" data-eae-slider=\"59023\" data-id=\"9a1c2fc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cdb74d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cdb74d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before comparing prices, establish a common specification:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Application:<\/strong> container, trailer or another closure point.<\/li><li><strong>Classification:<\/strong> the security level required by your customer or procedure.<\/li><li><strong>Evidence:<\/strong> documentation matching the exact model and variant.<\/li><li><strong>Identification:<\/strong> readable, unique numbering and suitable recording options.<\/li><li><strong>Handling:<\/strong> installation method, verification instructions and removal tools.<\/li><li><strong>Supply:<\/strong> order quantities, delivery schedule and numbering continuity.<\/li><\/ul><p>Confirm fit on the equipment you actually use. A bolt seal and a cable seal are not automatically interchangable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f34ab0a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"84935\" data-id=\"f34ab0a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce72ec8\" data-eae-slider=\"66557\" data-id=\"ce72ec8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0edaa98 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0edaa98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/megafortris.nl\/neem-contact-op\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Request a Quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1429113 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"25588\" data-id=\"1429113\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd0dd89\" data-eae-slider=\"15233\" data-id=\"fd0dd89\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80959fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80959fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mega Fortris Benelux provides tamper evident sealing solutions got logistics applications, with ISO 17712 certificate documentation and product datasheets available to support selection.<\/p><p>Share your closure type, security requirements, estimated quantity and identification needs with our team today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8b9b483 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"30900\" data-id=\"8b9b483\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24b1048\" data-eae-slider=\"63362\" data-id=\"24b1048\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-045058d elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"045058d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4521\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4521\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are ISO 17712 seals compulsory for every Dutch shipment?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4521\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4521\"><p>Requirements depend on the customs procedure, customer, carrier and destination. Confirm what applies to your movement.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4522\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4522\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is every ISO 17712 certified seal high security?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4522\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4522\"><p>No. Confirm the classification and supporting evidence for the exact model and variant.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4523\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4523\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can the same seal remain in place through truck, barge and rail movements?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4523\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4523\"><p>Yes, where the container remains closed and the applicable procedures allow it. Verify and record its identity and condition at the relevant handovers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4524\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4524\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What should we do if a seal number does not match?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4524\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4524\"><p>Treat it as a discrepancy. Follow your escalation procedure, record the details and obtain instructions before proceeding.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e19a772 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"8200\" data-id=\"e19a772\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79d049e\" data-eae-slider=\"62542\" data-id=\"79d049e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e90a55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e90a55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tell Mega Fortris Benelux what you need to secure, the required classification and your expected order volume.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7ff01b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-eae-slider=\"88722\" data-id=\"e7ff01b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1d947e\" data-eae-slider=\"33386\" data-id=\"e1d947e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b438d1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8b438d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/megafortris.nl\/neem-contact-op\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A container collected in Rotterdam may continue by truck, barge or rail before reaching a distribution centre. At each handover, the next operator needs a clear record of its seal identity and condition. ISO 17712 certified seals can support that process. Choosing the right seal starts with understanding the application, the required security classification and the documentation behind the exact product. Why seal verification matters in the Netherlands Rotterdam&#8217;s container throughput was broadly unchanged in the first half of 2026, falling 0.1% in TEU. Within that total, deepsea volumes increased by 5.2%, while transhipment declined by 20% amid capacity constraints. The port expected additional terminal capacity from late 2026. For logistics teams managing changing flows, a repeatable handover procedure helps keep seal records consistent across operators. Portbase&#8217;s Secure Chain adds digital authorisation to import container release and collection. Collection rights pass between authorised parties, including the relevant inland operator. Physical seal checks complement this process by checking the seal itself. They do not establish collection rights and replace terminal security procedures. What does ISO 17712 certification mean? ISO 17712 sets requirements for mechanical freight container seals. ISO currently lists the 2013 edition as valid, following confirmation in 2023. The standard distinguishes indicative, security and high security seals. When your customer or transport arrangement requires high security, confirm that the exact product meets the classification. Ask for documentation covering the supplied model and variant, including applicable physical strength and tamper evidence testing and manufacturer security practices. A general claim that a supplier offers &#8216;ISO seals&#8217; is insufficient for selecting a specific product. A tamper evident seal helps reveal interference. It does not guarantee that cargo cannot be accessed, establish the contents of a container or replace wider security controls. ISO certification and Dutch customs transit Dutch customs recognises competent body ISO 17712:2013 certification as satisfying specified technical requirements for seals of a special type. However, certification does not replace the relevant authorisation, seal approval or identification conditions. Businesses using these seals for customs transit should check their particular arrangement with their customs specialist. For US bound shipments involving CTPAT requirements, also confirm the applicable participants criteria and your customer&#8217;s sealing instructions. Buying a seal does not make a business CTPAT certified. Make seal checks part of every handover A suitable seal needs a consistent operating procedure. At loading At collection and subsequent handovers At receipt or after an authorised inspection At loading Check the container and closure points. Apply the specified seal according to its instructions, verify that is it secured and record the seal number against the shipment. At collection and subsequent handovers Compare the number with the shipment record. Inspect the seal and closure area for damage or signs of interference. Follow the products verification instructions and record the check. Routine handovers should not involve removing the seal. At receipt or after an authorised inspection Check identity and condition before authorised removal. If an inspection requires replacement, record the original and replacement numbers, the reason and the authorised party involved. For missing, damage of mismatched seals, follow your escalation procedure and obtain instructions before opening or moving the shipment further. What to ask your seal supplier Before comparing prices, establish a common specification: Application: container, trailer or another closure point. Classification: the security level required by your customer or procedure. Evidence: documentation matching the exact model and variant. Identification: readable, unique numbering and suitable recording options. Handling: installation method, verification instructions and removal tools. Supply: order quantities, delivery schedule and numbering continuity. Confirm fit on the equipment you actually use. A bolt seal and a cable seal are not automatically interchangable. Request a Quote Mega Fortris Benelux provides tamper evident sealing solutions got logistics applications, with ISO 17712 certificate documentation and product datasheets available to support selection. Share your closure type, security requirements, estimated quantity and identification needs with our team today. Are ISO 17712 seals compulsory for every Dutch shipment? Requirements depend on the customs procedure, customer, carrier and destination. Confirm what applies to your movement. Is every ISO 17712 certified seal high security? No. Confirm the classification and supporting evidence for the exact model and variant. Can the same seal remain in place through truck, barge and rail movements? Yes, where the container remains closed and the applicable procedures allow it. Verify and record its identity and condition at the relevant handovers. What should we do if a seal number does not match? Treat it as a discrepancy. Follow your escalation procedure, record the details and obtain instructions before proceeding. Tell Mega Fortris Benelux what you need to secure, the required classification and your expected order volume. 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Physical seal checks complement this process by checking the seal itself. They do not establish collection rights and replace terminal security procedures. What does ISO 17712 certification mean? ISO 17712 sets requirements for mechanical freight container seals. ISO currently lists the 2013 edition as valid, following confirmation in 2023. The standard distinguishes indicative, security and high security seals. When your customer or transport arrangement requires high security, confirm that the exact product meets the classification. Ask for documentation covering the supplied model and variant, including applicable physical strength and tamper evidence testing and manufacturer security practices. A general claim that a supplier offers &#8216;ISO seals&#8217; is insufficient for selecting a specific product. A tamper evident seal helps reveal interference. It does not guarantee that cargo cannot be accessed, establish the contents of a container or replace wider security controls. ISO certification and Dutch customs transit Dutch customs recognises competent body ISO 17712:2013 certification as satisfying specified technical requirements for seals of a special type. However, certification does not replace the relevant authorisation, seal approval or identification conditions. Businesses using these seals for customs transit should check their particular arrangement with their customs specialist. For US bound shipments involving CTPAT requirements, also confirm the applicable participants criteria and your customer&#8217;s sealing instructions. Buying a seal does not make a business CTPAT certified. Make seal checks part of every handover A suitable seal needs a consistent operating procedure. At loading At collection and subsequent handovers At receipt or after an authorised inspection At loading Check the container and closure points. Apply the specified seal according to its instructions, verify that is it secured and record the seal number against the shipment. At collection and subsequent handovers Compare the number with the shipment record. Inspect the seal and closure area for damage or signs of interference. Follow the products verification instructions and record the check. Routine handovers should not involve removing the seal. At receipt or after an authorised inspection Check identity and condition before authorised removal. If an inspection requires replacement, record the original and replacement numbers, the reason and the authorised party involved. For missing, damage of mismatched seals, follow your escalation procedure and obtain instructions before opening or moving the shipment further. What to ask your seal supplier Before comparing prices, establish a common specification: Application: container, trailer or another closure point. 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Is every ISO 17712 certified seal high security? No. Confirm the classification and supporting evidence for the exact model and variant. Can the same seal remain in place through truck, barge and rail movements? Yes, where the container remains closed and the applicable procedures allow it. Verify and record its identity and condition at the relevant handovers. What should we do if a seal number does not match? Treat it as a discrepancy. Follow your escalation procedure, record the details and obtain instructions before proceeding. Tell Mega Fortris Benelux what you need to secure, the required classification and your expected order volume. 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