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(43 articles)Senate Bill Targets Organized Retail Crime in Supply Chains
Industry stakeholders are mobilizing support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, signaling growing concern about organized theft targeting retail supply chains across the United States. This
NMFTA Launches Anonymous Threat Portal for Freight Crime
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has introduced a free anonymous threat reporting portal designed to aggregate intelligence on freight fraud, cargo theft, ransomware attacks, and other t
200+ Companies Urge Senate to Pass Cargo Theft Bill
Over 200 companies and industry organizations, including major railroads and retail leaders, are pressing the U.S. Senate to pass HR 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). The bill, w
Cargo Theft Rising: How Freight Companies Can Protect Shipments
Cargo theft represents a growing operational and financial challenge for freight and logistics companies across North America and beyond. This trend reflects a structural shift in supply chain vulnera
Freight Fraud Surge: Supply Chain Risk & Prevention
Freight fraud represents a growing systemic risk to global supply chains, with incidents occurring across major trade lanes and affecting shippers, carriers, and freight brokers alike. The article exa
How Organized Cargo Theft Affects Every American Consumer
Organized cargo theft has evolved from isolated incidents into a systemic supply chain threat that impacts consumer prices, product availability, and national security. Donna Lemm, Chief Strategy Offi
AI Chip Theft Surge Threatens Supply Chains and Consumer Prices
The surge in cargo theft across North America—driven by surging demand for AI-related semiconductors and high-value electronics—represents a structural shift in supply chain security threats. Thieves
Memorial Day Cargo Theft Risk Spike: What Shippers Must Do Now
Verisk CargoNet has issued a seasonal cargo theft warning for the Memorial Day period, highlighting a recurring but predictable vulnerability in North American supply chains. Holiday weekends—particul
Cargo Theft Hits 5-Year High During Memorial Day 2025
Memorial Day 2025 marked a significant inflection point for supply chain security, with cargo theft incidents reaching their highest level in five years. This spike reflects a confluence of factors th
Organized Freight Fraud Now Costing Brokers $200K+ Per Incident
The freight industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in fraud tactics—from opportunistic theft to organized, technology-enabled identity deception targeting brokers, carriers, and shippers. CargoN
Freight Fraud Fighters: 2026 Award Winners Reduce Theft by 60%+
FreightWaves has recognized six organizations as leaders in combating freight fraud through the 2026 Fraud Fighters Awards. Winners span both logistics operations (Arrive Logistics, ITS Logistics, RXO
Congress Passes CORCA to Combat Cargo Theft Crisis
The US freight industry reached a legislative milestone when the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) with a 348-60 vote, marking the first s
Freight Industry Needs Compliance Officers to Combat Growing Cargo Theft
The freight industry faces a critical gap between its technology investments and operational reality. While companies have deployed sophisticated fraud detection tools—from AI analytics to identity ve
ATA Launches Initiative to Combat $18B Daily Cargo Theft Losses
The American Trucking Associations has escalated efforts to address the critical issue of cargo theft, which costs the supply chain ecosystem an estimated $18 billion per day. This staggering figure u
US Cargo Theft Rises Despite Overall Decline: Criminals Get Smarter
The US cargo theft landscape presents a complex risk picture as of Q1 2026. While headline statistics show year-on-year decline for the first time since 2021, security specialists caution that this ap
Freight Fraud Escalating: Supply Chain Security Alert
Freight fraud represents an escalating threat to supply chain operations globally, with organized criminal networks targeting high-value shipments, vulnerable handoff points, and underprotected transp
Cargo Theft Down but Fraud Schemes Surge 31% in Q1 2026
The U.S. cargo theft landscape is undergoing a critical shift. While traditional trailer theft declined 25% quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, sophisticated fraud schemes—particularly deceptive pickup t
Florida Theft Ring Busted: $7M Organized Retail Operation
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has dismantled a sophisticated multi-state theft and fencing operation spanning Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Operation D-Fence, as investigators
ITS Logistics Tackles Freight Fraud with AI & Human Security
ITS Logistics has unveiled a comprehensive anti-fraud initiative combining technology and human expertise to address the escalating threat of freight theft and fraud within North American supply chain
Cybercrime Tradecraft Now Used to Target and Steal Freight
Cybercriminals are increasingly applying sophisticated digital tradecraft to identify, track, and steal high-value freight across global supply chains. This emerging threat combines traditional cargo
Trojan Driver Scam: Inside Threat Reshaping Cargo Theft
The cargo theft landscape is shifting in dangerous ways. Rather than targeting warehouses or distribution centers with planted insiders, organized crime groups have evolved their tactics to recruit an
Congress Passes CORCA to Combat $200M Annual Rail Cargo Theft
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking a significant regulatory response to organized supply chain thef
DOJ Takes Aim at Organized Cargo Theft Beyond Physical Crimes
The Department of Justice has released an implementation letter signaling a major shift in how federal authorities will address cargo theft—moving beyond traditional warehouse break-ins and trailer th
Supply Chain Fraud Fight Unites: Vetting Platforms Plan First Collaboration
The freight and logistics industry faces a critical asymmetry in its fight against fraud: organized criminals collaborate across networks and share resources, while legitimate vetting and onboarding p
$10M Freight Fraud: How Carrier Impersonation Bypasses Security
A Chicago-based fraudster was sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating a $10 million freight theft scheme spanning 2020-2023. Rather than relying on traditional hijacking or warehou
FBI Warns of Surging Cyber Cargo Theft Cases
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued an alert regarding a significant uptick in cargo theft cases involving cyber-enabled attack vectors. This warning signals a structural shift in supply ch
LASD Recovers $4M Stolen Cargo in Breakthrough Enforcement Case
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department successfully recovered approximately $4 million in stolen cargo tied to multiple companies following a search warrant operation in Vernon, California—a rare
Criminals Hijacking Legitimate Carrier Authorities for Cargo Theft
A sophisticated cargo theft scheme is exploiting a critical vulnerability in how the transportation industry verifies carrier legitimacy. Criminal organizations are acquiring valid motor carrier autho
FBI Warns of $725M Cyber-Enabled Cargo Theft Epidemic
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a critical alert regarding a surging wave of cyber-enabled cargo theft operations that have inflicted approximately $725 million in losses across North A
Cargo Theft Evolved: Digital Fraud Now Outpaces Physical Theft
The freight industry faces a structural shift in cargo theft that predates recent FBI warnings by several years. Rather than physical theft at yards or truck stops, organized cybercriminals now interc
Freight Industry Faces Systemic Fraud Crisis, Seeks Washington Solutions
The freight industry is mobilizing federal regulatory support to address a structural vulnerability: the ease with which bad actors gain access to the trucking ecosystem. In May meetings with the Fede
Simultaneous Driver and Cargo Loss Signals Growing Trucking Crisis
Recent incidents in North American trucking reveal a compounding crisis: the simultaneous loss of both drivers and loads suggests either unprecedented opportunistic theft, driver flight due to working
Industry Coalition Urges DOJ Action on Cargo Theft Surge
An industry coalition has formally escalated concerns to the Department of Justice regarding a nationwide surge in cargo theft and organized retail crime, signaling that supply chain security threats
Organized Vehicle Theft Rings Cost Supply Chain $725M Annually
Cargo theft in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, with 2025 marking a 60% surge in losses to nearly $725 million and a 16% increase in incidents to 2,576 reported cases. The finished
Modern Cargo Theft Now Uses Phishing & Fraud, Not Bolt Cutters
Researchers at cybersecurity firm observed a cargo theft actor operating over 30 days, documenting a complete shift in how modern cargo theft occurs. Rather than relying on traditional physical method
Organized Crime Reshapes Cargo Theft: Q1 Data Shows Shift to Targeted Fraud
While cargo theft incidents in Texas dropped 22% year-over-year in Q1 2026, the overall freight security picture has darkened significantly. Verisk CargoNet's latest data reveals a structural shift aw
Trojan Driver Scam: Organized Theft From Inside Trucking Firms
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has identified a sophisticated cargo theft method that bypasses traditional security measures by placing operatives directly inside legitimate, full
Modern Cargo Theft: How Information Manipulation Outpaces Physical Security
The landscape of cargo theft has fundamentally shifted from traditional physical theft to information-based fraud occurring within normal supply chain operations. According to insights from Travelers'
Global Cargo Theft Surges: $725M US Losses, Trucks at Risk
Global cargo theft is accelerating in both frequency and sophistication, presenting a growing structural risk to supply chains worldwide. According to new data from TT Club and BSI Consulting's 2025 r
U.S. Trucking Faces $18M Daily Cargo Theft Crisis
The U.S. trucking industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge in cargo theft, with losses reaching approximately $18 million per day. This represents a systemic risk that transcends typical operat
Cyber Attacks Drive Global Cargo Theft Surge
Cyber attacks are creating new vulnerabilities in logistics operations, enabling organized theft networks to intercept and steal cargo at unprecedented rates. Attackers are leveraging compromised digi
Logistics Companies Face Growing Cyber Threats Amid Rising Cargo Theft
Security researchers have identified a convergence of cyber threats and physical cargo theft targeting logistics companies, signaling a significant operational risk for the transportation sector. The
Cargo Theft Real Cost: $40-60B Annually, Not $6B
Industry statistics on cargo theft and freight fraud severely underestimate actual losses due to a significant 'visibility gap' between reported incidents and real-world occurrence. While official dat