CargoOne,
All reputable express companies have security polcies in line with ECAC Doc 30, the European security requirements. Unknown shippers, walkins or collections from hotels etc, must be left open or opened in the presence of the shipper for search before they are accepted. Now I appreciate the system isn't foolproof but it does show there are security measures in place for the unknown shipper.
Coleman Meyers,
Things have changed since '97! All permanent ramp access pass applications, certainly in Belgium & most other places in Europe, are screened by the police before being granted & I have seen cases where they have been rejected. No grounds are, or have to be, given but the applican will not get employed. Again, not foolproof, consider a long term sleeper that has no record, however most of the reputable companies I have contact with do take the responsibility seriously these days, turnstile access by electronic badge, random searches, etc.
Yes, there are holes that a determined individual could take advantage of but we still have to move the packages or we're all out of a job and the b**stards have won!