Port Security Disclosures

Security obligations vary by port, country, cargo, route and contractual role. FSC applies relevant legal and regulatory requirements and follows customer and facility procedures where applicable.

This disclosure is general information, not a certification of a particular shipment, facility or carrier. Specific requirements must be confirmed for each movement.

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code establishes a framework for ship and port facility security within its scope under SOLAS. FSC cooperates with applicable ship and port facility controls through relevant operational partners.

Access restrictions, security levels and reporting procedures are determined by competent authorities and facility security plans. FSC does not publish sensitive security-plan details.

Cargo information may be reviewed and shipments may be subject to screening, inspection or other controls required by law, authority direction, carrier or facility rules, or risk assessment.

Screening methods and responsibility depend on route, cargo, transport mode and the regulated party. Screening does not guarantee that cargo is free of prohibited or undeclared items.

FSC maintains C-TPAT participation or validated status only where applicable to the relevant entity and programme scope; programme benefits and requirements depend on current Customs and Border Protection determinations.

Customers should confirm entity-specific status and transaction applicability with FSC. C-TPAT does not replace statutory requirements, screening or the security obligations of other supply-chain parties.

FSC holds AEO certification as applicable to the certified entity, issuing authority and scope. Recognition, mutual recognition and benefits may vary by jurisdiction and remain subject to programme rules.

AEO status should not be assumed to cover every FSC entity, service, shipment or partner. Requests for evidence should identify the relevant contracting entity and jurisdiction.

For packed containers subject to SOLAS, the shipper is responsible for providing verified gross mass (VGM) through an authorised method and in time for vessel stowage planning. A container without timely VGM may not be loaded.

Weight declarations must be accurate and supported by the applicable method. FSC may relay or act on VGM information within its contractual role but does not assume a shipper’s statutory responsibility unless expressly agreed and lawful.

Customers must provide complete, accurate cargo descriptions, weights, parties, origin, destination and other security or customs data, and disclose restricted, dangerous or sensitive cargo before acceptance.

Packaging, sealing, loading and documentation must comply with applicable requirements. Do not tender cargo containing undeclared goods or attempt to bypass a security control.

Suspected tampering, seal discrepancies, security incidents or material data inconsistencies must be reported promptly to the relevant FSC contact. FSC may hold cargo, restrict access or notify competent authorities as required.

Customers and partners must preserve relevant records and cooperate with lawful inspections and investigations. Information may be shared with authorities and operational partners where necessary and lawful.

For security disclosures or shipment-specific questions, contact compliance@fastsafecargo.com. Provide the relevant booking reference and avoid sending sensitive security-plan information by ordinary email.

FSC reviews security procedures periodically and may update this disclosure as legal and programme requirements change.