Padlocks for shipping containers? Not such a good idea. If you are using padlocks to secure your goods in transit or storage, you are asking for trouble.
Whether are working in the shipping industry, run a self-storage business or manage a construction site: stop using padlocks for your shipping containers. Why?
Here are the main reasons for the padlocks shortcomings:
Too easy to break: you can break a padlock with bolt cutters and even more simple and discreet tools.
Fast: breaking the padlock takes just a few seconds.
Pick it: you can also pick a padlock through the keyhole.
Silent: you can do all this without making any noise or get nobody’s attention.
Most padlocks still use traditional keys which can be lost, stolen, forged or borrowed. This makes for a constant security threat and allows for anonymous opening of the container doors. But this does not apply only to padlocks: any system using physical keys is a liability.
So, why do people use padlocks?
The main reason to use padlocks is because they feel convenient: they are easy to install, quick to open and close. Unfortunately, convenience is not the metric that should be used in this instance. They give little to no guarantee to keep the contents of the container safe.
People also use padlocks because they feel familiar: padlocks have been in the markets for centuries and hence provide a false sense of security.
Finally, padlocks are easily avaible in pretty much any store, which makes them an easy purchase. But when it comes to cargo theft, the time to search for something better will pay off. And you have found us now!
If you are trying to convince your clients or your boss that the goods in your containers are safe and under your control, you need to find a solid and agile security solution.
That’s us, Seguratainer: full keyless locking solutions for containers and trucks.
We can supply you with:
Internal or external patented locks.
Fixed or portable.
Our NFC locks are 100% keyless: your smartphone is the key!
24/7 track record: you always know who has opened the container, and when from your laptop.
Create geofencing or time sensitive rules: customize your locks and keys.
More info? Learn more about our locks.
And learn more about our management platform and digital smartphone keys.
Full control and full security for your business with Seguratainer locks for shipping containers.
Contact us directly: contact@seguratainer.com
