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CBP Issues Requirements For Container Security Devices

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Thursday, December 20th, 2007

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Customs and Border Protection this week issued a Request for Information (RFI) for existing Conveyance Security Devices (CSDs) mounted inside cargo containers to meet requirements that appear less robust than expected. The requirements, released along with the RFI on recently, seek information on CSDs that can report if, and when, cargo container doors are opened or closed, and communicate that information wirelessly via secure fixed and handheld readers. That door open, door close monitoring is in line with former CBP…

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