Before & AfterManifest Removal Case Study
How we removed shipment intelligence for a US-based electronics importer, suppressed re-indexing, and provided regulators-ready proof packets—all without holding any sensitive client data longer than necessary.
Key Features:
Secure Service
Professional data protection solutions
North American Consumer Electronics Importer
Annual import volume of 420 TEUs through Los Angeles and Long Beach. High-value retail channel relationships and exclusive ODM manufacturers at risk from competitor poaching.
Exposure Snapshot
- • Trade intelligence platforms displayed FOB pricing and supplier SKUs
- • Competitors scraped container numbers and contacted suppliers within 48 hours
- • Some platforms cached data even after CBP confidentiality approvals
Engagement Objectives
- • Remove historic shipments from public and paid intelligence portals
- • Prevent re-indexing through monitoring and policy enforcement
- • Deliver auditable proof packages for legal and executive stakeholders
Before vs. After
Platform Listings
18 exposed routes across 4 platforms
0 searchable entries; suppression confirmed
Supplier Mentions
7 suppliers tagged with monthly volume and pricing bands
Suppliers no longer visible; platform references redirect to "Request authorization" notices
Inbound Cold Outreach
21 competitor emails within 10 days
2 verification emails from partners (no new competitor contact)
Time to Resolution
N/A
12 days from discovery to takedown confirmations
Execution Timeline
Exposure Discovery
Client alerted by competitor outreach referencing container number and supplier pricing scraped from a trade intelligence platform.
Legal Basis Confirmed
We validated manifest confidentiality eligibility under 19 CFR 103.31 and prepared affidavits for CBP and downstream data brokers.
Bulk Takedowns Submitted
Panjiva, ImportGenius, ImportYeti, and Datamyne received takedown packets with evidence bundles and notarized authority letters.
Verification & Monitoring
All target platforms confirmed delisting. Monitoring agents set to alert on re-indexing or derivative reposts.
Proof Artifacts Delivered
Every claim we make is backed by evidence. The client received secure, shareable packets to brief stakeholders and regulators without exposing sensitive data.
Before/after platform captures
Signed takedown receipts & ticket numbers
Monitoring alerts verifying ongoing suppression
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