“I expect this is going to be a record breaking fourth quarter for cargo thefts. I think we’re going to see a record number of strategic thefts committed as the supply chain shifts into overdrive.”
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 and his CDL. It’s important to verify that the information being documented matches the information provided prior to the driver’s arrival.
Hurricane Helene dropped more than 2 feet of rain on Spruce Pine, N.C. The town is home to one of the world’s only sources of high-purity quartz, which is used to manufacture silicon chips and solar panels
During the month of July 2024, cargo theft in Mexico decreased 4.6% compared to the previous month (June 2024) and remained at the same number of thefts as July 2023.
Cargo theft in the Greater Toronto Area’s Peel Region has taken a disturbing turn, placing it third in North America for high cargo theft activity, as organized crime groups use increasingly sophisticated methods to target high-value loads
During the month of August 2024, cargo theft experienced a noticeable increase, coinciding with the onset of the high shipping season.
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 be successful.
Overhaul also recommends that all shipments destined for Chicago (and other Metro-area intermodal chokepoints) NOT stage outside of delivery locations. It is also advised NOT to stage in nearby industrial areas (ex: Lamar Blvd in Memphis, Fulton Industrial Blvd in Atlanta), as criminals often operate in these areas as well.
The Port of Long Beach is equipped to handle an uptick in cargo if a labor strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports occur, CEO Mario Cordero said in a press conference on Thursday.
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 and his CDL as you verify that the information being documented matches the information provided prior to the driver’s arrival.
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