Electronic cargo seals and Smart GPS cargo locks for Uganda
Protect goods while they are on the road. An electronic seal or smart GPS cargo lock tells you where the cargo is and alerts you if the lock is opened, cut or tampered with.
- For containers, trucks and cross-border cargo
- One app for vehicles, assets and cargo locks
- Alerts to your phone
- Supplied, set up and supported by our team
What you get
Live cargo location
Follow the container or truck on a map from your phone or computer.
Tamper and cut alerts
Get a message if the seal is cut, forced or removed.
Lock and unlock records
See when the lock was opened or closed, and where it happened.
Route and stop history
Review the journey, stops and delays after each trip.
Geofence alerts
Be told when cargo leaves a route or enters an area you did not approve.
Low battery alerts
Know when a seal or lock needs charging before a trip.
What are electronic cargo seals and smart GPS cargo locks?
An electronic cargo seal is a tamper-evident seal with a built-in GPS tracker. It is fitted to a container or truck door for one journey. If someone cuts, opens or removes it, you get an alert showing where and when it happened. A Smart GPS cargo lock (also called an e-lock or smart padlock) does the same job but is reusable, and on many models you can lock and unlock it from the app or with a code. Both report the position of the cargo, so you follow the load, not just the truck.
Electronic seal or smart GPS cargo lock: which one?
| Question | Electronic cargo seal | Smart GPS cargo lock |
|---|---|---|
| Use | One trip, then replaced | Reusable on many trips |
| Best for | Transit and export cargo where the seal is checked at the end | Regular routes, depots and fleets that open and close doors often |
| Tamper alert | Yes | Yes |
| Remote lock and unlock | Usually no | On many models |
| Running cost | Seal per trip | Charging and a yearly subscription |
Features depend on the model. Tell us your routes and we confirm what each device can do before you buy.
Where cargo security matters most in Uganda
Goods that travel long distances, such as the route between Mombasa and Kampala and onward to Rwanda, South Sudan and the DR Congo, pass through many hands and many stops. Fuel tankers, imported goods, building materials, and high-value items such as electronics and medicines are common targets for theft and pilferage. Seals and locks give you a record of every opening and a live position, which helps you act quickly and settle disputes with facts.
If your cargo is under customs control, tracking or sealing rules may apply to it. Check the current requirements with your clearing agent or the revenue authority, and tell us if you need a specific device type.
How to choose a cargo seal or smart GPS cargo lock
- Count your trips. A few trips a month may suit seals. Daily trips usually suit reusable locks.
- Check battery life against your longest journey, including delays at borders.
- Look at the alerts. You want cut, open, low battery and route alerts on your phone.
- Ask about the app. Seals, locks, trucks and assets should be in one account. Ours are in HighTrack.
- Check local support for set-up, replacement and training.
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Simple to set up
Tell us your cargo routes
Share what you move, where, and how often.
Choose seals or locks
We recommend a reusable smart GPS cargo lock or a one-time electronic seal for your needs.
Set up
We create your account, alerts and geofences, and train your team.
Monitor each trip
Follow the cargo and get an alert if anything unusual happens.
Built for Ugandan businesses
- Transit cargo
- Containers
- Fuel tankers
- Cross-border trucks
- Distributors
- Cash and valuables
- Warehouses
Questions we often hear
Do not see your question? Call or WhatsApp us on +256 200 956 821.
What is an electronic cargo seal?
It is a seal fitted to a container or truck door that has GPS and tamper detection. If it is cut or opened, it sends an alert and records where and when it happened.
What is a smart GPS cargo lock?
A Smart GPS cargo lock secures the cargo door like a padlock and also reports its location. Many can be locked and unlocked from the app, depending on the model.
What is the difference between a seal and a smart GPS cargo lock?
A seal is usually used once per trip and shows whether the cargo was opened. A Smart GPS cargo lock is reusable and can add features such as remote lock and unlock. We help you choose.
Can I track cargo across borders?
Trackers work wherever there is mobile coverage. Roaming coverage depends on the device and network, so tell us your routes and we confirm before you buy.
Will it work in areas with no signal?
The device stores events and sends them when coverage returns.
Can I see seals, vehicles and assets in one app?
Yes. They appear together in the same HighTrack account.
How do I get a quote?
Use the contact page or WhatsApp us with your routes and number of containers or trucks, and we reply with a recommended setup and price.
Guides from our blog
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Tell us what you drive and what you want to see. We will recommend a setup and give you a clear quote.