Zim develops new bill of lading security features

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Monday, June 25, 2012

The liner carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services said Monday it will issue a new bill of lading form as it attempts to increase the security of shipping documents. The new bill of lading is printed on special paper and incorporates advanced measures designed for prevention and fast identification of forgery, similar to methods used in the printing of currency and passports, the line said. Zim will supply its agents worldwide with tools that enable swift examination of each bill ...

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