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Cargo Theft Explodes in Mexico

(2/5/2018) Cargo theft in Mexico has exploded since 2015, and totaled more than 4,000 thefts in 2017, according to SensiGuard Supply Chain Intelligence Center’s annual report on cargo theft in the country...

The Future of Food and Beverage Cargo Theft—and Security

(12/18/2017) More often than not, cargo theft rises during the holidays, especially around Christmas and Hanukkah, resulting in a spike in prices for retailers and consumers alike. Interestingly, only 21 percent of businesses worry about...

Winning Initiatives and Best Practices for Physical Security

1. Using a risk-based strategy for security 2. The balanced security approach 3. Concentric circles of protection concept...

Site Security Assessment Guide

Facilities face endless security risks, including vandalism and theft, on-site security breaches, rogue or mentally unstable employees and even terrorism. Whether you own or manage hotels, office space...

Best Practices in Physical Security Management: Safeguard your Organization against Threats

What is physical security and why does it matter? Physical security is a set of security measures taken to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to equipment, resources...

Cargo Theft is a Critical Issue to Food and Beverage Industry

(12/16/2016) Cargo theft is not limited to high-value commodities such as electronics. According to CargoNet, food and beverage was the most stolen commodity in the United States last year...

Decline in cargo theft value indicates thieves may be shifting targets

(9/15/2016) When cargo thieves target shipments, they typically go for goods which are high value yet easy to liquidate. The home-grown hijacker, looking for targets of opportunity, passed from the scene years ago...

Eight Ways To Prevent Cargo Theft

(9/22/11) With the cost of food increasing, cargo theft can pose a serious threat to both the company and the economy. According to the FBI statistics, all forms of cargo theft could be as high as $30 billion in losses...

Televised Car Chase Followed Rogue Tractor-Trailer Full Of Cabbage And Lettuce<

(1/14/2016) Last week, police chased a rogue tractor-trailer in...

Almond heist points to cargo theft problem

(10/14/2015) A recent legal dispute over stolen almonds points to the food industry's problem with cargo theft, which often occurs due to lax security, experts say...

Fictitious Pickups on the Rise as Thieves Become More Computer Savvy

(1/25/2017) In a technology-based world where people look for speed and convenience in doing everyday tasks, the shipping industry isn’t any different, as more and more shippers rely on brokers to schedule the transportation of their freight...

Heists involving identity theft and other types of fraud are growing part of cargo theft mix

(1/12/2017) Imagine you arrive at a facility to pick up a load and, checking in with personnel at the gate, the man in the guard shack looks confused...

With Cargo Theft on the Rise, Retailers Must Double Down on Protecting Their Goods

(9/14/2016) Those in charge of security for cargo belonging to retailers are up against some of the wiliest and most sophisticated criminals in the country...

Court Hears Arguments on Electronic Logging Device Mandate

(9/10/2016) Carriers have until Dec. 10, 2017 to comply with a ruling mandating the usage of electronic logging devices (ELDs) on their trucks, replacing paper logs to track hours-of-service....