Cargo Loss and Prevention

(1) Shipping.

(a) Preparing legible bills of lading.

(b) Rotating driver among runs.

(c) Changing truck stops frequently.

(d) On multipiece shipments, labeling by shippers of each package.

(e) Segregating shipping operation from receiving operation.

(2) Receiving.

(a) Receiving personnel should use prenumbered forms.

On these

are recorded deliverable merchandise.

Copies should be sent to purchasing

and accounts payable.

(b) Personnel should report discrepancies immediately

to

the

terminal manager and/or security officer for investigation.

(c) Personnel should compare delivery receipts by the

local

driver; terminal control copies and all bills should be accounted for.

7.

Cargo Loss and Prevention. Many factors add to the loss of billions of

dollars to the government in cargo each year.

Unfortunately, no program

could possibly eliminate all losses; however, an awareness, re-enforced with

appropriate countermeasures, could minimize loss.

a. Cargo plus apathy equals loss.

Personnel charged with the

responsibilities of shipping, transporting and receiving of cargo must be

indoctrinated; they must be kept proficient in security procedures.

All

personnel must be aware of their responsibilities.

Ensuring high employee

morale is a valuable management tool.

Such morale aids the solicitation of

cooperation in security matters.

b. As stated before, there is one way of ensuring the security of cargo

in transit: that is by having the responsibility of the cosigner, the carrier

and the consignee clearly established.

The protection of property and

materiel in transit is the duty of the one who has custody of the shipment.

Designating responsibility encourages supervision.

No supervision invites

pilferaging and sabotage.

c. Preparation of a packing list is necessary on all shipments; this

aids the transportation officer in determining shortages.

d. The lack of perimeter fencing and port lighting contributes to the

loss of cargo.

Such security measures are a must around cargo warehouses,

railways, and vehicle and pedestrian gates.

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