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(9 articles)Major Cargo Theft Ring Sentenced: $1.5M Philadelphia Heist
A coordinated cargo theft ring operating in the Philadelphia region from January through July 2023 targeted parked tractor-trailers, stealing over $1.5 million in merchandise including frozen seafood,
Cargo Theft Cases Drop 50%, But Losses Surge: TAPA Alert
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has released findings showing a paradoxical trend in European cargo theft: while the number of reported theft incidents has decreased by approximate
BIFA Chief Addresses Freight Crime and Post-Brexit Border Challenges
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) leadership has publicly addressed three interconnected challenges facing the UK freight and logistics sector: organized freight crime, operational
Train Burglary Escalates: Armed Suspect Fires on BNSF Officer in California
A northbound BNSF freight train became the site of an armed confrontation in Devore, California on August 11, 2024, when railroad police encountered suspected train burglars near Cajon Boulevard and K
Police Recover $800K in Stolen Computer Equipment and Trailers
Peel Regional Police in Brampton, Ontario recovered nearly $800,000 in stolen assets during an investigation that began as a missing-trailer case but uncovered multiple unrelated thefts. The recovery
Cargo Theft Losses Hit $304M in Q2—Why True Costs Are Higher
Cargo theft and fraud in North America are escalating at an alarming rate, with officially reported losses more than doubling year-over-year to $304.6 million in Q2 2024, despite a 26% decline in inci
Multi-year truck theft ring busted: $1M recovery across Carolinas
Law enforcement agencies across South Carolina and North Carolina have dismantled a significant commercial vehicle theft operation, recovering 13 semi-trucks, three trailers, and two motor vehicles wo
Cargo Theft in Europe: A Strategic Supply Chain Risk
Cargo theft across European supply chains has escalated from isolated incidents to a **structural business risk** affecting multiple sectors and trade lanes. What distinguishes this challenge from his
Federal Cargo Theft Ring Exposed: What Supply Chain Teams Must Know
A federal criminal investigation has exposed the operational mechanics of an organized cargo theft ring, shedding light on vulnerabilities in North American freight networks that supply chain professi