72 | Safeguarding supply chain Cargo Plus, is a leading player in New Zealand’s container transport and logistics sector. T T Anne Boswell Cargo Plus TRANSPORT Cargo Plus, founded 10 years ago by brothers Carl and Rob Mills, has established itself as a leading player in New Zealand’s container transport and logistics sector. Initially launched as a container cartage company, the business later expanded into freight and warehousing. Over the past decade, the company has not only grown but committed itself to exceeding industry standards, particularly in relation to the Secure Exports Scheme (SES), a World Customs Organization (WCO) Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme designed to help exporters streamline their business operations and reduce costs. For exporters in New Zealand, particularly those sending goods to the United States, the SES offers a structured, internationally-recognised set of guidelines that ensures the safe and secure movement of goods through the supply chain. It also provides a framework to meet Customs’ security expectations. Cargo Plus Transport Manager Mike Oates says working within the SES framework is second nature for Cargo Plus; however, its dedication to safeguarding both exporters and drivers has driven it to innovate and streamline processes beyond the basic requirements. Cargo Plus, in collaboration with WeCapture, has developed a custom app that replaces traditional paperwork, making the SES protocol much more efficient. Previously, drivers filled out manual SES sheets to document the collection, movement and delivery of containers. Using the app not only allows drivers to input information digitally, but saves the data automatically and emails it to customers. This shift to digital record-keeping ensures that data is secure, accessible, and permanent. This system protects drivers from potential errors and miscommunication while providing a robust safeguard for clients. Cargo Plus prioritises the safety and security of both the goods they transport and the drivers who move them. Following SES protocol, its drivers are responsible for checking containers when collecting them from customers, ensuring they are properly sealed and in good condition before transportation begins. GPS tracking is also used throughout the journey, with a requirement that any stops en route are documented. Drivers must verify that the seal on the container has not been tampered with before resuming the journey to the port. This extra layer of accountability helps ensure that both drivers and exporters are protected from potential breaches in security. For Cargo Plus, exceeding SES standards has created multiple benefits throughout the supply chain. 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