C-TPAT Container and Trailer Seal Inspection Log

Inspection log for recording high-security seal application, verification, control, and removal during C-TPAT 7-point container and trailer inspections.

Inspection Details

• Inspection date and time recorded
• Inspector name and role recorded
• Shipment reference or load number recorded
• Inspection type
• Reference SOP or shipment instruction

Container or Trailer Identification

• Container or trailer number matches shipment documents
• Carrier name and equipment type recorded
• Seal location on container or trailer recorded
• Container or trailer exterior shows no unauthorized markings or damage affecting security
• Photograph of equipment identification plate or door markings captured

7-Point Container Inspection

• Front wall checked for holes, repairs, or tampering indicators
• Left side checked for holes, repairs, or tampering indicators
• Right side checked for holes, repairs, or tampering indicators
• Floor checked for signs of intrusion, damage, or concealed compartments
• Ceiling / roof checked for holes, repairs, or tampering indicators
• Inside / outside doors checked for hinges, locking mechanisms, and tampering indicators
• Outside / undercarriage checked for holes, fresh welds, or hidden access points

High-Security Seal Control

• Seal number recorded and legible
• Seal type meets high-security seal requirements
• Seal applied at authorized location and closed properly
• Seal condition is intact with no evidence of tampering
• Seal application or removal date and time recorded
• Seal custody transfer documented when applicable

Discrepancies, Exceptions, and Release

• Any seal discrepancy, tamper evidence, or document mismatch identified
• Corrective action or escalation documented
• Shipment released only after inspection completion and authorization
• Inspector signature