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(27 articles)153M stolen licenses expose CDL fraud risk in freight
A dark-web marketplace called Nexus allegedly offered access to 153 million North American driver's license records, including an unknown number labeled as Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs). The FBI i
Cosco Faces Intelligence Gathering Accusations on Cargo Vessels
Chinese shipping giant Cosco is facing accusations that its cargo vessels are being utilized for intelligence gathering activities, according to World War Design reporting. This allegation introduces
40K Lbs of Beer Stolen via Fake Paperwork—$750M Problem
A sophisticated cargo theft operation resulted in the loss of 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer from Southern California, perpetrated using counterfeit shipping documentation. This incident is n
700 Lbs Meth in Cucumber Load Exposes Produce Supply Chain Risk
A significant drug trafficking operation underscores a critical vulnerability in North American produce logistics: the ease with which criminal networks can exploit high-volume commodity shipments to
1,800 lbs of Marijuana Seized in Cross-State Shipment
On Tuesday, Butts County authorities in Georgia seized approximately 1,800 pounds of marijuana in a long-haul shipment originating from Sacramento, California. The illegal cargo was destined for distr
Cargo Security Alone Insufficient: Driver Protection Emerges as Critical Supply Chain
The logistics industry has historically prioritized cargo security as the primary concern in supply chain protection protocols, but emerging evidence suggests this approach is incomplete and potential
20 Undocumented Immigrants Found in Tractor-Trailer at TX Stop
On August 20, U.S. Border Patrol and Hidalgo County deputies discovered 20 undocumented immigrants concealed inside a tractor-trailer at an Edinburg, Texas truck stop following a K-9 alert. The driver
Shared Truckload Model Cuts Costs 30-40% as FTL Rates Rise
Shared truckload, positioned as a hybrid between traditional full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) services, is gaining traction as carriers face elevated spot rates in 2026. Flock Freigh
UK Police Arrest 6 in Cargo Theft Crackdown Costing £65M
UK law enforcement has intensified its focus on organized cargo theft, with the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organized Crime Unit conducting raids in Leeds that resulted in six arrests. The operation
Schiphol Cargo Handlers Arrested in Major Drugs Investigation
A significant security breach at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has resulted in the arrest of multiple cargo handlers as part of an ongoing drugs investigation. This incident highlights critical vulnerabi
358kg Meth Seizure on Louisiana I-12 Exposes Supply Chain
On Interstate 12 near Denham Springs, Louisiana, Livingston Parish deputies conducted a K9 traffic stop that uncovered approximately 789.56 pounds (358.14 kilograms) of methamphetamine concealed in a
Federal Trial Exposes 13-Year Staged Crash Scheme Targeting Trucks
Federal prosecutors are pursuing charges against disbarred attorney Sean Alfortish and others in connection with a sprawling organized scheme involving intentionally staged collisions with commercial
Landstar Cuts 35,000 Carriers: Supply Chain Vetting Overhaul
Landstar System has eliminated more than 35,000 carriers from its approved network over the past four years, reducing its carrier pool by approximately 35%. This dramatic purge reflects a strategic sh
Drone Strike on Leipzig Hub Signals New Supply Chain Warfare
A drone strike on Leipzig, Europe's largest express cargo hub, represents a significant escalation in weaponized attacks on critical supply chain infrastructure. This incident underscores that global
$4M Cocaine Seizure Highlights Commercial Truck Security Risks
El Paso County investigators seized approximately 120 kilograms of cocaine valued at $4 million from a commercial tractor-trailer during a July 29 interdiction operation. The seizure represents a sign
Rail Container Deaths Expose Supply Chain Security Gaps
A federal investigation into the deaths of seven migrants sealed in a Union Pacific rail container has charged 11 people in a human-smuggling operation that systematically exploited freight rail infra
$290M Cocaine Seizure Exposes Produce Supply Chain Vulnerability
Italian Guardia di Finanza officers intercepted a refrigerated container carrying bananas from Ecuador at the Port of Vado Ligure in northwestern Italy, discovering approximately 1,700 pounds of highl
Trucker Pleads Guilty in Human Smuggling Case
A 61-year-old Houston commercial truck driver has pleaded guilty to knowingly transporting 24 undocumented immigrants concealed in a refrigerated trailer at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint in Falfurri
132 lbs Cocaine Seized in Cross-Country Trucking Scheme
Law enforcement in Pinellas County, Florida, dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking operation that exploited commercial trucking infrastructure to move approximately 132 pounds of cocaine monthly
Semiconductors & Air Cargo Security: Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Air cargo security practices have become increasingly critical as semiconductors represent one of the most valuable and sensitive commodities in global supply chains. The intersection of semiconductor
New Tracking Label Technology Tackles Rising Cargo Theft
A new tracking label technology is emerging as a potential solution to combat cargo theft, a persistent challenge affecting global supply chains worth billions annually. This innovation represents a s
C.H. Robinson Acquires DeSpir Logistics for Specialized Cargo
C.H. Robinson, the largest 3PL in North America, has broken a five-year acquisition drought by purchasing DeSpir Logistics, an Illinois-based specialized carrier focused on secure transportation and c
Russian Shipping Operator Faces Cocaine Seizures in EU
Recent law enforcement actions targeting a Russian-linked refrigerated shipping operator over cocaine smuggling have exposed significant vulnerabilities in cold-chain logistics networks across the EU.
DOT Pre-Screening Plan Could Slash Container Dwell Times
The U.S. Department of Transportation is advancing a proposal to implement pre-screening of containers at their origin point before they arrive at domestic ports. This initiative aims to expedite the
Supreme Court Montgomery Ruling Reshapes Broker Liability in Mexico Trade
The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade conference in Laredo highlighted a seismic shift in freight broker responsibilities following the Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II d
Smart Trailer Tech Rises as Diesel Falls & Spot Market Surges
This week's FreightWaves coverage reveals three interconnected supply chain dynamics reshaping North American trucking: advancing trailer technology adoption, moderating fuel costs, and escalating spo
Fraud Ring Busted, Rail Merger Scrutinized: Supply Chain Week
This week in logistics brought critical updates across multiple supply chain domains. Federal prosecutors indicted eight individuals for stealing $4.49 million in freight through carrier impersonation