Common use of Ocean/Land Container Shipments Clause in Contracts

Ocean/Land Container Shipments. Seller agrees to ensure the physical integrity and security of all ocean/land containers under this Order against the unauthorized introduction of harmful or dangerous materials, drugs, contraband, or weapons (including Weapons of mass destruction), or introduction of unauthorized personnel in transportation conveyances or containers. Seller’s security measures must include, but are not limited to, physical security of manufacturing, packing and shipping areas, restrictions on access of unauthorized personnel to such areas. Seller acknowledges that ocean and land border container shipments made under this Order must be with certified and validated transportation providers participating in their country’s respective trade security program (Authorized Economic Operator, Partnership in Protection, Trusted Trader, CTPAT, or equivalent). Seller shall use International Standard Organization (ISO) 17712 high security seals and have written procedures that document and control access, distribution, controls in transit, and destruction of ISO 17712 seals. Transportation providers must notify the Buyer of the date, time, location, and reason any seal in transit is broken/replaced. Upon notification, Buyer, or its designee, may audit all pertinent records relating to the above and identify procedures in order to verify compliance with the requirements of this provision. Seller acknowledges that it has reviewed its supply chain security procedures and contractual terms with its transportation providers and by acceptance of this Order Seller certifies that its security procedures and transportation provider’s contractual terms adhere to this clause and are in accordance with trade security requirements of its respective country.