
Safety






Our Commitment
- At Ports America, safety comes first. It is a core value that guides how we work, how we lead, and how we care for one another. We are unwavering in our commitment to minimizing risk and preventing harm to our employees, workforce partners, the environment, and the communities where we live and operate. That’s why we foster a learning culture that actively protects and enhances health and safety across every aspect of our business. Through continuous improvement, shared accountability, and open communication, we strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every single day.
Leading with Safety in Mind
- Safety leadership happens at every level of our organization. Ports America leaders and team members are empowered to take the right steps when it matters most to prevent harm and manage risk. Leaders are responsible for putting the right tools, processes, and support in place to strengthen our learning culture and build safer operations.
How We Approach Safety
- We believe safety is built through learning, trust, and collaboration. Our approach is guided by Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles and a forward-thinking mindset that focuses on resilience and continuous improvement.
- Understanding critical risks helps us work safely, even in complex environments and by encouraging open reporting and honest conversations, we reduce risk, strengthen our operations, and create a safer, more supportive environment for everyone.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends Shippers ensure an ISO 17712:2013 compliant high-security seal is (1) properly affixed to all full (stuffed) container shipments and (2) the seal number is accurately recorded on the shipping instructions prior to transporting the cargo to the terminal.
Shippers are reminded to be vigilant in ensuring ISO 17712:2013 compliant seals are properly affixed to all full containers. Under the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) full Instruments of International Traffic (i.e. shipping containers) must have ISO 17712:2013 compliant high security seals properly affixed at the point of stuffing to prevent pilferage, terrorist devices, and other contraband from entering the global supply chain. Additional guidance can be found in U.S. CBP’s CTPAT Bulletin available at the following url: https://www.cbp.gov/document/bulletins/ctpat-bulletin-compliance-isos-17712-standards-high-security-seals

- Safety vest is required.
- Stay in truck.
- Stay off RTG tracks.
- No cell phone use.
- Unlock and secure pins/cargo at designated out of truck areas.
- Obey all terminal signage & never block intersections.
- Observe one way traffic in all container rows.
- Do not cut through container stacks.

Have a safety suggestion? Email: safety@portsamerica.com
