New tracking devices: Bonded carriers face additional burden of over Rs300m
The interim tracking arrangement, set for 90 days, has come under scrutiny for its effectiveness, particularly due to the absence of Container Surveillance Devices (CSDs). Industry experts warned that this gap in surveillance could lead to significant cargo pilferage during transit operations.
“It’s like installing an alarm system but leaving all the windows open,” industry experts said. However, these tracking companies have also expressed reluctance to install CSDs during the interim period without formal licensing agreements.