November 7, 2016 - Industry News
Two new reports paint slightly different pictures of cargo theft, but there is no doubt the problem continues, especially in certain parts of the country and for specific types of freight.
Tags: Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Crime, Cargo Nets, Security
May 26, 2016 - Industry News
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, FreightWatch International and CargoNet have issued bulletins offering recommendations on cargo security.
Tags: Security, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Cargo Nets
May 24, 2016 - Industry News
The upcoming harvest season for nuts is expected to get increased attention from cargo thieves in 2016, following big jumps in stealing the previous two years.
Tags: California, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Crime
February 16, 2016 - Industry News
The number of recorded cargo thefts and the average value of the heists in the U.S. declined in 2015 from the year before, according to a new report.
Tags: Security, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Crime
November 5, 2015 - Industry News
The number of cargo thefts in the U.S posted a significant decline in the third quarter of the year but the average value of each crime moved up slightly, as big-value heists jumped, according to logistics-security services provider FreightWatch International.
Tags: Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Crime
August 11, 2015 - Industry News
A new report says when it comes to cargo thefts in the U.S., one category is seeing more interest by thieves – and it’s anything but high-tech.
Tags: Freight, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Crime
August 3, 2015 - Industry News
Cargo thefts in the U.S. are on the decline, but the value of each heist is virtually unchanged compared to last year, according to a new second quarter report from the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International.
July 1, 2015 - Industry News
FreightWatch International is reminding transportation companies, shippers and manufacturers of the increased cargo theft risk for the upcoming Fourth of July Weekend.
Tags: Security, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Independence Day
May 12, 2015 - Industry News
While the number of incidents of cargo thefts in the U.S. declined in the first quarter of the year from the same time in 2014, the average value of each heist jumped 25%, according to the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International.
March 11, 2015 - Industry News
Two separate reports show the number cargo thefts in the U.S. fell last year compared to 2013, but the average value of the heists increased.
Tags: Security, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Crime, Cargo Nets
February 16, 2015 - Industry News
Over the past several weeks, the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International has received reports of over 40 pilferage events at truckstops and highway pull-offs in one state.
Tags: Arkansas, Truckstops, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Crime, I-40, I-55
December 19, 2014 - Industry News
The holiday shipping season is historically one of the most dangerous times for cargo theft, according to the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International.
November 21, 2014 - Industry News
A new white paper from the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International reports last year truck cargo theft activity spiked in the final quarter of the year, with a total of 242 reported incidents.
Tags: Security, Drivers, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch
November 20, 2014 - Industry News
Logistics security services provider FreightWatch International reports it has notice an unusually high rate of violations of best practices by carriers for in-transit cargo security this quarter.
Tags: Security, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch
November 4, 2014 - Industry News
Washington State saw a record-breaking number of cargo thefts in the third quarter of the year, along with a new tactics on the part of thieves that could signal a likelihood of further thefts.
Tags: Security, Washington, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch
October 29, 2014 - Industry News
“The average loss-value ceiling continues to rise and illustrates that organized cargo thieves continue to aggressively target high value freight,” FreightWatch said in its report.
September 25, 2014 - Industry News
The logistics security services provider says it recorded a total of 182 thefts in the U.S. during June through August, with 53 thefts in June, 69 in July, and 60 in August.
September 11, 2014 - Industry News
In this rolling quarter FreightWatch recorded a total of 179 thefts in the United States, with 66 thefts in May, 53 in June and 60 in July.
September 4, 2014 - Industry News
Illinois, and more specifically, the Chicago area, just won’t turn loose of its reputation for being one of the truck cargo theft crime capitals in the U.S., according to a new report.
Tags: Illinois, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Security, Chicago
September 2, 2014 - Industry News
Logistics security services provider FreightWatch International said in the second quarter of 2014, it recorded 185 truck cargo thefts in the U.S., down 4.9% from the same time a year earlier.
July 29, 2014 - Industry News
FreightWatch International is warning that we may be seeing a new trend of cargo thieves attempting to use jamming devices to defeat tracking devices.
Tags: Cargo Theft, FreightWatch, Trailer Tracking
July 2, 2014 - Industry News
FreightWatch International is recommending keeping a close eye on your freight this weekend to avoid cargo theft.
June 23, 2014 - Industry News
Effective July 1, offenders who steal cargo from trucks loaded with controlled substances, or pharmaceuticals, valued at less than $10,000 would face fines up to $100,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison
Tags: Georgia, Cargo Theft, FreightWatch
June 16, 2014 - Industry News
The number of truck cargo theft has declined but the value of each heist has increased dramatically, according to a new report from the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International.
June 9, 2014 - Industry News
The number of truck cargo thefts in the U.S. decreased by 25% February through April, but the average loss value increased 98%, according to a new report from the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International.
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