Loading docks: vulnerable entry points for logistics losses. From pilferage to paperwork errors, 20 hidden dangers lurk. Dive into our CCTV solutions table and discover camera tactics to secure your dock and optimize operations. No theft, no mishaps, just smooth deliveries! Click to unlock the secrets.
Loss Type | Loss Prevention Objective | Camera Type and Coverage Method | DORI Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Theft | Deter theft and document evidence | – Wide-angle HD cameras at entrances/exits and perimeter fences. – PTZ cameras for closer inspection of suspicious activity. – License plate capture cameras at entry/exit points. | DORI 5-6 (identification of persons and vehicles at distance) |
| Pilferage | Detect suspicious activity around packages | – Fixed and PTZ cameras with close-up views of loading/unloading areas. – Motion detection and object tracking. | DORI 4-5 (identification of persons and objects at closer range) |
| False Loading/Unloading | Verify loaded/unloaded goods match manifests | – Wide-angle cameras overlooking entire loading bays. – Time-lapse recording for review of specific periods. – Manifest data integration for automatic discrepancy alerts. | DORI 3-4 (observation of activities and objects) |
| Driver Collusion | Monitor driver interaction with dock workers | – Cameras capturing handoffs and package transfers. – Audio recording for key conversations. – Facial recognition for unauthorized personnel. | DORI 4-5 (identification of persons and objects at closer range) |
| Damaged Goods | Monitor handling practices and identify damage-causing incidents | – Wide-angle cameras covering loading/unloading zones. – Impact detection alerts for potential damage. – Integration with forklift/truck sensors for unsafe behavior monitoring. | DORI 3-4 (observation of activities and objects) |
| Missing Goods | Track package counts and condition | – HD cameras at both loading and unloading points. – Clear views of packages and labels. – Barcode/QR code scanning integration for automated inventory tracking. | DORI 4 (identification of objects) |
| Misdirected Shipments | Ensure packages loaded onto correct vehicles | – Scanning stations with cameras capturing package labels/manifests. – Loading bay camera integration for real-time verification. | DORI 4 (identification of objects) |
| Equipment Misuse | Monitor forklift/truck activity and prevent collisions/damage | – Wide-angle cameras overlooking dock operations and traffic flow. – Motion detection and zone crossing alerts. – Integration with forklift/truck sensors for anomaly detection. | DORI 3 (detection of objects and activities) |
| Dock Leveler/Ramp Accidents | Prevent accidents and injuries | – Fixed cameras covering dock leveler/ramp operation zones. – Motion detection and zone crossing alerts for unauthorized access or unsafe practices. | DORI 3-4 (observation of activities and objects) |
| Paperwork Errors: | Detect and prevent document mix-ups | – Fixed cameras positioned to capture close-ups of manifests and bills of lading. – Optical character recognition (OCR) integration for data extraction and verification. | DORI 4-5 (identification of text and objects) |
| Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Areas: | Deter access to restricted areas (fuel tanks, control rooms) | – Multi-layered camera coverage in sensitive areas. – Access control integration for real-time personnel monitoring. – Facial recognition and motion detection for unauthorized attempts. | DORI 4-5 (identification of persons and objects at closer range) |
| Loitering/Trespassing: | Detect and deter unauthorized presence around docks | – Thermal cameras for perimeter fence monitoring at night. – Motion detection and zone crossing alerts for unauthorized presence. – Integration with access control system for restricted zones. | DORI 3-4 (detection of objects and activities) |
| Unhygienic Practices: | Monitor hygiene compliance during food/medical supply handling | – Cameras overlooking handling areas and key hygiene points (handwashing stations). – Motion detection and zone crossing alerts for non-compliant behavior. | DORI 3-4 (observation of activities and objects) |
| Waste Disposal Violations: | Identify unauthorized waste disposal and responsible personnel | – Cameras covering waste disposal areas and bins. – License plate capture for identifying vehicles dumping unauthorized materials. – Facial recognition for identifying responsible personnel. | DORI 4-5 (identification of persons and vehicles at distance) |
| Package Tampering: | Detect unauthorized package manipulation before leaving the dock | – Fixed and PTZ cameras with close-up views of package sealing/labeling stations. – Motion detection and object tracking to flag suspicious activity around packages. | DORI 4-5 (identification of objects and activities at closer range) |
| Temperature Control Breaches: | Ensure proper temperature settings in refrigerated trailers | – Temperature sensors integrated with cameras in refrigerated trailers/areas. – Real-time monitoring and alerts for temperature deviations. – Time-lapse recording for incident review. | DORI 3-4 (observation of equipment status and conditions) |
| Security Breaches: | Deter unauthorized access to sensitive data and IT infrastructure | – Multi-layered camera coverage for sensitive data areas and IT infrastructure. – Access control integration for real-time personnel monitoring. – Facial recognition and motion detection for unauthorized attempts. | DORI 4-5 (identification of persons and objects at closer range) |
| Fuel Theft: | Monitor fuel dispensing stations and prevent unauthorized access | – Cameras covering fuel tanks and dispensing pumps. – License plate capture for identifying vehicles refueling outside authorized hours. – Integration with fuel dispensers for real-time consumption monitoring. | DORI 4-5 (identification of vehicles and monitoring of equipment status) |
From pilferage to paper errors, loading docks face hidden losses. Our CCTV solutions, detailed above, shine a light on inefficiencies, deter theft, and safeguard operations. Secure your dock, optimize workflow, and watch profits rise. Invest in CCTV, invest in your future
