Security

Security is a priority for everyone, but it's nothing new to Tropical Shipping.

We’ve committed to the utmost levels of security to protect our customers and employees and every Tropical Shipping employee is prepared to make security the highest priority. As a result, security awareness training is mandated for all Tropical Shipping employees.

Terminal and facility security
In Tropical  Shipping’s port facilities, for example, we maintain our own in-house security staff. These officers are assisted by more than 144 state-of-the-art closed-circuit television systems monitoring our Miami and Port of Palm Beach locations. All facilities are lighted, fenced and patrolled 24 hours a day. All of our warehouses have constantly monitored alarm systems and our warehouses also contain locked security cages for high-value cargo that are under 24/7 Closed Circuit Television surveillance.

Security for cargo en route
When cargo is en route, Tropical Shipping utilizes specific policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of protection throughout the shipping process. Container weight is always verified to ensure carriers have not been compromised.

Double Seal Program
As a security leader, Tropical Shipping has established security protocols, such as our unique Double Seal Program, which is designed to prevent cargo tampering. Now both doors on all full container load shipments holding consumable cargo must be sealed immediately after cargo is loaded. What’s more, the program uses only high-integrity, tamper-proof seals that meet International Shipping Organization standards and are approved by the Department of Homeland Security.

Domestic and international partnerships
Not surprisingly, Tropical Shipping has become widely recognized as a leader in maritime security because of its close and extensive cooperation with responsible authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security. Today we are a member of, or in compliance with, the following U.S. Customs and security initiatives:

International security programs	Additional security initiatives
The Super Carrier Initiative Agreement	Import Spotlight – U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)	Export Spotlight – U.S. Customs & Border Protection
American Society for Industrial Security	Bioterrorism Act of 2002
National Cargo Security Council	Trade Act of 2002—The 24 Hour Rule
The Maritime Security Council
ISPS Compliant
MTSA Compliant
Cargo security
Terminal and Facility Security
Security for cargo en route

"From our partnerships to our own security initiatives, we take all measures necessary to maintain the highest security standards. Tropical Shipping takes a robust, proactive approach to security, constantly evaluating security trends to meet the new challenges of today's world," says Eric Seymen, Tropical’s Corporate Security Manager.

"Security in our shore facilities and onboard our vessels is as vital and important as any operation. Tropical Shipping is committed to a stringent security program and is also a strong proponent of supply-chain security. We practice what we preach and we are proud of our record and leadership role in maritime security."

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