When reviewing seal records for a bulk order, do not sample only one vehicle or one document. Use stratified sampling by model, lot, and exception risk, and record every check with carrier restrictions, vehicle dimensions, a loading plan, and a destination-port receiving plan. If the same deviation appears repeatedly, expand the sample or suspend release to avoid mismatches between the shipping method and vehicle condition, shipment volume, or port requirements. The governing boundary is the requirements of the shipping line, terminal, and dangerous-goods carrier.
For assessing responsibilities before and after shipment, see How Do Exporters Protect Vehicles During Shipping?.