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Rising cargo theft and fraud necessitate proactive shipping risk management

Freight Waves

Analyzing loss activity over the past year, the report found that cargo theft is increasing – in frequency, scope, and sophistication. Theft is the standout trend for cargo claims. For shippers with cargo insurance, the rise in the frequency of theft claims is driving higher loss ratios amid large, repeated thefts of attractive goods.

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When To Use Partial Truckload Shipping: A Guide for Shippers

GlobalTranz

Why PTL works: You avoid overpaying for empty trailer space There's less handling, reducing the risk of damage No freight class needed, which simplifies quoting Key benefit: Cost efficiency and cargo protection 2. This is especially important for higher-value PTL shipments. Why Worldwide Express for PTL shipping?

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Drug busts at border ports in US, Canada top $31M; rail theft surging

Freight Waves

Supply chain risk management firm Overhaul also recently helped authorities recover stolen cargo from trains in three separate cases in California and Illinois. Border agents in the U.S. and Canada seized cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana worth more than $31.6

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I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025

Talking Logistics

Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets.

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Unease Remains in U.S. East and Gulf Coast Labor Talks

Supply Chain Matters

Further noted was a statement from the CEO of the Long Beach terminal operator indicating that the automation plan aims to move twice as much cargo with the same workforce. The key difference reportedly is the overall mix of jobs.

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Overhaul’s FraudWatch: a new paradigm in freight fraud prevention

Freight Waves

Freight fraud has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing and financially devastating risks in today’s global supply chain landscape. This shift from reactive to preventive risk management marks a breakthrough in how the industry combats increasingly sophisticated cargo theft schemes. “It

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Studies Identify Top Supply Chain Disruption Risks

Supply Chain Matters

Resilinc Study Supply chain risk management technology provider Resilinc released this week this providers findings of the top drivers of supply chain disruptions for 2024. This data was compiled from Resilincs EventWatchAI , a risk monitoring database provided to customers.