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Method and apparatus for securing a pallet, crate, or similar shipping containers against pilferage utilizing a seal which is from now on referred to as a Pallet Seal. A pallet seals includes of one or more parts, having one or more locking devices. The seal can be secured against the clip on the pa

Method and apparatus for securing a pallet, crate, or similar shipping containers against pilferage utilizing a seal which is from now on referred to as a Pallet Seal. A pallet seals includes of one or more parts, having one or more locking devices. The seal can be secured against the clip on the pallet banding, completely covering and protecting the clip from tampering. The seal can have specific seal number and marking, color, or other features that makes it almost impossible to duplicate. Further the seal can have the capability to include RFID tags, Bar Code, and or custom marking and can be applied to the banding clips without a use of any tool or secondary seal or number.

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1. A security seal adapted to be attached to a shipping strap, comprising: a base including an interior wall defining an interior area;a banding entrance, where the shipping strap passes through the seal;at least one base locking device,a cover having at least one cover locking device configured to

1. A security seal adapted to be attached to a shipping strap, comprising: a base including an interior wall defining an interior area;a banding entrance, where the shipping strap passes through the seal;at least one base locking device,a cover having at least one cover locking device configured to engage with the at least one base locking device;wherein the interior wall is configured to prevent tampering of the engagement of the at least one base locking device and the at least one cover locking device,wherein the security seal is configured to be removable only by destroying the security seal, where said security seal encapsulates a clip on said shipping strap. 2. The security seal of claim 1, wherein the interior area is a recessed area. 3. The security seal of claim 1, wherein the cover is pivotally mounted to the base. 4. The security seal of claim 1, wherein the engagement of the at least one base locking device and the at least one cover locking device is isolated from a banding entrance by the interior wall. 5. The security seal of claim 1, wherein the interior area is a recessed area and the clip is secured within the recessed area by the interior wall. 6. A method of protecting a shipment on a Pallet, crate, or similar shipping containers from pilferage by applying a security seal that encapsulates a strapping clip securing the Pallet, comprising: positioning a base of the security seal having at least one base locking device between the pallet wall and a pallet strapping and a clip on the pallet strapping such that the clip is disposed in an interior area of the base defined by an interior wall; andpositioning a cover having at least one cover locking device so as to engage with the at least one base locking device;wherein the interior wall is configured to prevent tampering of the engagement of the at least one base locking device and the at least one cover locking device.