Jessica Renner, CCP’s Post

This is one of the best articles on theft and fraud that I have seen in years. Authored by long time CargoNet member and friend John Tabor. He absolutely nailed it and explained in a way even I can understand. Thanks JT! You done good! CargoNet NRS, Inc. #cargosecurity #supplychainfraud #prevention https://lnkd.in/gfuuibWi

Here is an excellent article for those in the cargo theft/supply chain protection area. The Loss Prevention Foundation International Supply Chain Protection Organization

A new form of theft has developed over the past two to three years that is bringing the transportation world to its knees: strategic cargo theft. Defined as deceiving a party at various points within the supply chain to hand over their freight to thieves, this form of theft involves the manipulation of data, paperwork, and identities from a distance to gain access to freight under false pretenses. The thief never touches the property where the freight is stored, the trailer it is on, or the actual freight itself. Learn more in this LPM exclusive! https://lnkd.in/gbRfPYc6

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How much is a truck full of avocados worth? (Answer: close to $100,000) Consumers rarely realize the length cargo goes to get to its destination. Between thieves and natural disasters, the best security remains live-tracking assets as they move between locations. Read more about the rise in cargo theft: https://lnkd.in/etbNDYMq.

In a study conducted by The Action Network, Texas has been identified as the state with the highest risk of porch piracy, with a 29.8% probability of package theft. By Maria Salette Ontiveros #Texas #PorchPiracy #PackageTheft

As we prepare for this 4th of July holiday, please remember that cargo theft typically increase around holidays with extended business closures and take added precautions. If you're looking for help to combat theft and fraud, Descartes MacroPoint™ has recently added capabilities to help companies reduce these risks.

Excellent article on the significant rise of cargo theft claims. With Memorial Day coming there is even more risk for Q2 to continue the trend. Talking with your trucking clients about risk mitigation practices is crucial. Here are some ideas: 1. Train employees to check for fraudulent identity, strange behavior or unauthorized access. 2. Put together a list of 3-5 unique questions to make it hard to be tricked. I.e - list kids names, favorite animal, high school mascot, etc 3. Invest in trailer locks that can take 1-3 hours to break into so that criminals move on to easier targets. #keeptheideascoming #fraudisontherise #notaneasytarget Shout out to our National Transportation Practice Leader Ryan Choate for sharing with me.

I find it exciting to come across articles like this one. Usually, they focus on a cargo theft, but learning about a company using a layered approach to safeguard their cargo is a refreshing change! https://lnkd.in/gQ92vvnY #RealTimeGPS #CargoTheftPrevention #GPSTracking #CargoTheft #LayeredApproach

Cargo theft is on the rise, but recovering goods, is not enough. The key is prevention. AI-backed, tamper-resistant, tamper-evident seals can effectively prevent theft, smuggling, and trafficking, detect at-risk areas of the supply chain, and increase accountability for all parties. "Food and beverage continue to be a consistent commodity for thieves, said Scott Cornell, transportation lead and crime and theft specialist at Travelers Insurance. CargoNet’s report noted that food and beverage and household goods were the top-targeted commodity type in the first quarter this year because they are easy to move, sell, consume, and they are untraceable. “Even if it’s recovered, the chain of custody has been compromised. Usually, the owner or shipper is not going to want to put that back into the supply chain," Cornell said."