Van locks are today an absolute must in logistics transportation. Under the impending pressure of the risk of cargo crime, the slam lock with its automatic locking ability, are a logistics miracle; especially to the forgetful driver who no longer need concern himself with any doubt that he may have left the door unlocked.

Cargo crime is such an issue in the European Union being responsible for an absolute fortune. There are numerous offences each and every year on roads throughout Europe and far too many are being carried out by criminal gangs. This is particularly an issue due to the well-established organisational factor and their knowledge of the routes.

Criminal gangs deal in cargo crime for good reason. By the very nature of logistics along with the sheer volume of goods being transported, it comes with obvious appeal to such a group. Added to that, with this kind of distance of journey, the driver will have regular breaks and the target becomes an obvious target.

The slam lock eradicates any possibility that human error can intervene in locking the vehicle door. The driver doesn’t have to lift a finger, except upon shutting the door of course. Forgetting to lock it however, has been the cause for a large number of cargo offences. The slam lock makes such a cause a thing of the past.

This form of measure as a prevention of cargo crime, although genius in its simplicity, however, is not the only solution. Although it remains the first port of call for any logistics driver to implement a sound security system in his vehicle, there are more advanced options available on the market to combat more advanced crime. These solutions include immobilisers and alarm systems. This does of course mean more investment but when you look at the alternative i.e. cargo theft, it is an investment worth making.

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