Shipping Stoppage on the Red Sea
Overhaul recommends companies take advantage of real time transportation visibility platforms that can aid in awareness of your cargo’s location to ensure you are made aware of disruptions as they happen. – Danny Ramon Date: 12/15/2023 Location: Global (Red Sea) Incident: Major Shipping Companies Pause Operations in Red Sea Major shipping operators AP Moller-Maersk and […]
Incident: Misdirection at Receiving Facilities
Overhaul recommends that shippers of high value consumer electronics or other targeted and high demand products make all drivers aware of any special procedures for checking in before they arrive, and caution against listening to anyone giving direction outside the facility if no such position exists. Additionally, receiving facilities should be vigilant for suspicious activity, […]
Vehicle Explosion on Rainbow Bridge
Overhaul recommends that shippers make drivers crossing between the U.S. and Canada be aware of increased security and likely longer wait times. – Danny Ramon Date: 11/22/2023 Location: Niagara Falls Incident: Vehicle explosion on the Rainbow Bridge between the US and Canada Law Enforcement is reporting a vehicle crashed and exploded on the Rainbow bridge […]
Holiday Awareness (Thanksgiving)
In addition to thoroughly vetting all brokers, carriers, and drivers, and documenting all necessary details for each shipment, shippers should confirm in advance if the receiver’s hours of operation will be affected by the holiday and adjust any schedules as needed to avoid unnecessary staging. For over the road shipments, any stops made over the […]
BRA Cargo Theft Report Q2: 2023
Overhaul’s Q2 2023 Quarterly Report is meant to highlight the ways in which cargo theft events in Brazil are evolving. This understanding is critical in order to help shippers and drivers prepare for and avoid risks. To that end, it is our goal to provide an overview of what cargo theft in Brazil will look like in 2024 based on patterns witnessed in 2023.
MX Cargo Theft Report Q2: 2023
Overhaul’s Q2 2023 Quarterly Report is meant to highlight the ways in which cargo theft events in Mexico are evolving. This understanding is critical in order to help shippers and drivers prepare for and avoid risks. To that end, it is our goal to provide an overview of what cargo theft in Mexico will look like in 2024 based on patterns witnessed in 2023.
US Cargo Theft Report Q2: 2023
Overhaul’s Q2 2023 Quarterly Report is meant to highlight the ways in which cargo theft events in the US are evolving. This understanding is critical in order to help shippers and drivers prepare for and avoid risks. To that end, it is our goal to provide an overview of what cargo theft in the US will look like in 2024 based on patterns witnessed in 2023.
Incident: Rail Pilferage, Arrest, and Multiple Recoveries
Overhaul recommends that shippers of targeted and high demand or high value products over rail employ as many visibility solutions as able. The ability to pinpoint the location and time of theft enables coordination and cooperation of the appropriate Law Enforcement entities and can be the crucial pieces of data that allow Law Enforcement to […]
Incident: Strategic Theft – Electronics Recovery
Overhaul recommends that shippers of targeted and high demand or high value products be extremely thorough in vetting brokers and carriers in their network, as well as documenting all drivers, tractors, and trailers that arrive to pick up cargo with thorough pictures that include all identifying markings on the tractor/trailer, as well as the driver […]
Incident: FTL High Value Electronics Recovery
Overhaul advises shippers of targeted products to remain vigilant for signs of surveillance at their origin facilities. Additionally, drivers should be alert for any indications of surveillance, and follow recommended protocols if they believe they are being followed. – Danny Ramon Date: 10/17/2023 Location: Delano, CA Incident: Full Truckload High Value Electronics Recovery Last week, […]