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Numéro de Scellé

A unique identifier on a tamper-evident seal attached to a container, trailer, or railcar, used to verify the integrity and security of cargo during transport.

Quick answer: A unique identifier on a tamper-evident seal attached to a container, trailer, or railcar, used to verify the integrity and security of cargo during transport.

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Quick answer

A unique identifier on a tamper-evident seal attached to a container, trailer, or railcar, used to verify the integrity and security of cargo during transport.

Why it matters

Numéro de Scellé matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Documents contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Numéro de Scellé?

In this glossary, Numéro de Scellé refers to: A unique identifier on a tamper-evident seal attached to a container, trailer, or railcar, used to verify the integrity and security of cargo during transport.

How is Numéro de Scellé used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "À l’arrivée, les douaniers ont vérifié le numéro de scellé avec les documents de transport pour s’assurer que le conteneur n’avait pas été ouvert."

Why does Numéro de Scellé matter in logistics?

Numéro de Scellé matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Documents contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Numéro de Scellé?

Numéro de Scellé is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Numéro de Scellé belong to?

In this glossary, Numéro de Scellé is grouped under Transport Documents. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A unique identifier on a tamper-evident seal attached to a container, trailer, or railcar, used to verify the integrity and security of cargo during transport.

Operational example

On arrival, customs officers checked the seal number against the shipping documents to ensure the container had not been tampered with.

Localized term

Numéro de Scellé

Localized example

À l’arrivée, les douaniers ont vérifié le numéro de scellé avec les documents de transport pour s’assurer que le conteneur n’avait pas été ouvert.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Transport Documents

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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