GuardEX Security provides specialized shipping and logistics security that protects cargo, facilities, and people across every step of your supply chain. From inbound receiving and yard management to outbound dispatch and final-mile staging, our trained, professional guards reduce shrink, prevent delays, and keep freight moving.
End-to-End Supply Chain Protection
We secure high-traffic logistics environments—ports of entry, warehouses, cross-dock hubs, distribution centers, and trucking yards—using layered defenses tailored to your operation. Our team integrates site-specific post orders, electronic logs, and incident reporting to deliver consistent, audit?ready supply chain security.
- Access Control & Gatehouse Security: Verify drivers, TWIC/IDs, bills of lading, and appointments; manage badge issuance and visitor logs. See our Gate Security & Access Control.
- Yard & Perimeter Patrols: Deter theft and unsafe activity with visible patrol presence, hot-spot checks, and sealed?trailer verification. Learn about Perimeter Security and Mobile/Foot Patrols.
- Dock Door Oversight: Monitor live loads, seal numbers, trailer swaps, and chain?of?custody handoffs to minimize loss and detention.
- Warehouse Security: Control entry points, employee/contractor movement, and high?value cages; coordinate with supervisors and cameras for rapid response. Explore Building Security.
- Front Desk & Visitor Management: Screen vendors and temp labor, issue badges, and enforce sign?in/sign?out. See Front Desk Security.
- Hot Work & Fire Risk: Protect loading zones and battery/charging areas with roving checks and watch services. View our Fire Watch.
Logistics Environments We Secure
- Warehouses, 3PL facilities, and distribution centers
- Cross?dock and sortation hubs
- Trucking yards and trailer storage lots
- Final?mile staging areas and parcel depots
- Construction materials laydown and logistics sites (Construction Security)
How GuardEX Reduces Risk & Cost
- Shrink Reduction: Guard presence, seal verification, and inventory?adjacent patrols deter internal and external theft.
- Delay Prevention: Streamlined check?in/out and dock oversight reduce detention/demurrage and keep schedules on track.
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce PPE, OSHA/HAZMAT per site rules, and document all incidents with time?stamped reports.
- Audit?Ready Logs: Digital arrival, departure, trailer, and seal records that support customer audits and claims defense.
- Scalable Staffing: Flexible coverage for peaks, seasonal surges, and overnight operations without sacrificing quality.
Our Guard Standards
- Site?specific post orders aligned to your SOPs and carrier/shipper requirements
- Pre?employment screening, ongoing training, and professional appearance
- Daily activity and incident reports with clear escalation paths
- Coordination with cameras, alarms, and yard management systems
Get a Fast, Tailored Proposal
Tell us about your facility footprint, operating hours, trailer turns, and risk hot spots. We’ll map a guard program that fits your budget and performance KPIs, and integrate related services like Patrol, Perimeter Security, and Gatehouse Access Control for comprehensive coverage.
FAQs: Shipping & Logistics Security
How do your guards verify trailers and seal integrity?
Post orders include seal checks at arrival and departure, documenting seal numbers, exceptions, and photos when required. Any discrepancy triggers an immediate escalation to site leadership and the carrier.
Can you manage driver check?in and yard traffic during peak hours?
Yes. We staff gate security to validate IDs, appointments, and paperwork, while coordinating with dispatch to reduce queue times and congestion.
Do you integrate with our cameras or access control system?
We work with your existing VMS and access control. Guards follow camera call?ups and alarm protocols and document actions in digital logs for full traceability.
What does a typical guard post look like for a distribution center?
Common posts include a staffed gatehouse, roving perimeter/yard patrol, dock door oversight, and an interior lobby or front desk checkpoint—scaled to trailer volume and shift patterns.
Do you provide short?term coverage for surges or incident response?
Absolutely. We can deploy temporary coverage for peak seasons, special projects, or after an incident, then transition to steady?state staffing as needed.
Ready to secure your freight and facilities? Request a tailored plan that aligns with your timelines, KPIs, and budget. Pair your program with Building Security, Perimeter Security, and Patrol Services for full?stack protection.
