method and apparatus for securing a pallet , crate , or similar shipping containers against pilferage using a pallet seal including one or more parts , and having one or more locking devices are included . 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 .