CSA Report · Transport

Transport Integrity: Chain-of-Custody Controls

Verification steps for loading, routing, handoffs, and receiving that reduce ambiguity and strengthen evidence when loss occurs.

Transport Published 2025-12-20 13 min
Key findings

What this report establishes

  • Most transport losses are discovered late due to inconsistent receiving checks.
  • Seal discipline only works with logging and photo evidence.
  • Route deviation data is useful when paired with clear escalation rules.
Risk factors

Where loss concentrates

  • Unverified pickups (driver/vehicle mismatch)
  • Informal seal processes and missing documentation
  • Receiving variance without immediate escalation
Recommendations

Controls that reduce ambiguity

  • Implement a four-step pickup checklist: ID, plate, count, seal + photo.
  • Require receiving to validate seal and count before product enters flow.
  • Define a variance protocol: hold, document, export footage, escalate.
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