How To Ensure Safe And Secure Delivery Of Goods Via Road

1. How To Ensure Safe And Secure Delivery Of Goods Via Road Whether you are a local trader, or an importer/exporter in Afghanistan, you have to consult a trucking company in Afghanistan for transporting your goods via road in or around the country. You always want safe and secure delivery of your products. However, a few minor mistakes become problematic for you and lead you have product loss due to the theft or accident on the way. Here are some practical ways that can help you ensure the safety and security of your goods: Don’t reveal the destination First of all, you need to be very careful about the destination your products are being transported. Ensure that no one, except you, road transportation service provider, and the driver, knows the product destination. Whether the persons engaged in loading/loading good are your internal employees or a third party, keep product destination secrete. Do cross checking for locks and seals You can secure your goods more by using high tech locks that can prevent the thieves to break them quickly. As far as possible, opt for electronic locks with security codes instead of conventional lock. You can look for the one with satellite pin. Decide the route and minimize the stops In the transit of your goods, request the driver of your hired road transportation provider andavoid opting for a regular use for a particular destination. Strongly request him/her to drive the truck you or your transportation service provider has decided. Further, instruct him/her to take minimum stops and avoid a longer stop on the way. Direct him/her to stay alert if he/she has to take a longer break due to any reason, such as traffic jam, or no entry.

2. Instruct for a safe parking Parking is highly responsible for most of the cargo thefts. Ask the driver not to park the truck in abandoned or dim lit areas. Before parking the goods carrier, ensure there are abundant light and security cameras. Instruct not to leave security keys inside the vehicle anywhere at any time. Do background check up It is sure you will know about your trucking company in Afghanistan. Did you ever try to know the driver who will carry your goods in a carrier? If not, do it as soon as possible. Apart from the end of your road transportation company provider, you should this background check at your end by a third party. Further, try not to have overconfidence in a truck driver. You need to be always alert. Use technology Technological advancements have changed a lot of things in our life. Everything, from the way of conducting a business to shopping, doing jobs, travelling, and study, is different from the one we hand 40/50 years ago. Using technology, like GPS, and Google Maps, can help you know the exact location of the truck carrying your goods if the driver is following the pre-decided route and the GPS system is on. Get in touch with the driver over phone if any technological error takes place. Stay in constant communication Communication plays a vital role in sorting out any issue or prevent the before taking place. Stay in direct contact with the driver and keep making a call/sending emails/ making a video call regularly. Your constant communication with the driver will help you stay updated with the current location and product safety. Conclusion In the transit of your goods, you have to be more careful from your end. From doing background check up and no disclose of destination to the use of technology and constant communication, you should take every possible to ensure the safe and secure delivery of your goods.