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(26 articles)Cargo Theft Falls as Criminals Shift Focus to Premium Freight
According to Inbound Logistics, cargo theft incidents are declining overall, yet thieves are shifting their targeting strategies toward higher-value freight. This behavioral change suggests that while
Freight Industry Adopts Shared Standards to Combat Rising Cargo Theft
Highway, a carrier identity and vetting platform, is spearheading an industry movement toward shared data standards and accountability mechanisms to combat evolving cargo theft tactics. The company ha
Rail Visibility Gap Threatens Modal Growth: 84% of U.S. Shippers Want Better Tracking
A new survey by Giesecke+Devrient reveals a critical disconnect in U.S. rail freight: while 84% of shippers would increase rail usage with better visibility, only 26% currently have continuous trackin
Pharma Shippers Face Rising Cargo Theft: What You Need to Know
Pharmaceutical cargo theft is escalating across North and South America with increasingly sophisticated methods including impersonation and email fraud. Stolen loads now target export markets rather t
Aquatio Launches AI Chain of Custody to Combat Rising Cargo Crime
Aquatio Software has expanded its freight execution platform to include a comprehensive digital chain of custody system that records and authenticates every person and equipment transfer from dispatch
AI moves into 3PL operations, but data quality barriers persist
The 2027 Third-Party Logistics Study, released by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, reveals that artificial intelligence is transitioning from pilot projects into active operationa
Freight Leaders Deploy AI to Combat Rising Cargo Theft
Freight industry leaders are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence solutions to combat cargo theft, a persistent supply chain challenge that impacts margins and customer trust. The article h
Identity Thieves Target Mexico-US Cross-Border Customs Payments
Mexican trade officials are sounding the alarm over a surge in identity theft and digital fraud targeting cross-border freight operations, with criminals impersonating companies and customs brokers to
CBP Seizes $6M Cocaine in Modified Trailer at Canada Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered approximately 450 pounds of cocaine (estimated street value $6 million) concealed beneath the modified floor of an empty semi-trailer at the Lewi
PlusAI trailers stolen, thieves find only sand inside
On September 24, thieves stole two trailers from PlusAI's Fremont, California warehouse, including one displaying joint PlusAI and NVIDIA branding. The perpetrators broke hand locks and towed the equi
AI and Disruptions Drive Strategic Cargo Theft Surge
The convergence of artificial intelligence capabilities and persistent supply chain disruptions has created an unprecedented environment for organized cargo theft. Criminal networks are leveraging AI-
Cargo Theft Rising: How Logistics Firms Can Protect Shipments
Cargo theft represents a growing operational and financial risk for freight and logistics operators globally. The Lockton analysis highlights how organized theft, opportunistic pilferage, and supply c
ICE Launches CDL Fraud Tip Line Amid Nationwide Crackdown
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a public tip line for reporting suspected commercial driver's license fraud, marking a significant escalation in federal oversight of th
$277K Guinness Heist Exposes UK Depot Security Gaps
Two coordinated thefts at a GXO depot in Runcorn, England, resulted in the loss of over 800 barrels of Guinness valued at approximately $277,000 (£205,000). Operating within a two-hour window on a Mon
176 Grain Loads Worth $800K Stolen in Texas Organized Theft Ring
A single complaint in March 2024 triggered a multi-agency investigation that uncovered an organized theft operation targeting Texas grain facilities. Over 176 confirmed stolen loads, totaling approxim
Rail Container Security Breach Kills 7 Migrants, Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
A major breach in rail container security resulted in the deaths of seven migrants from Mexico and Honduras who were sealed in a Conex shipping container atop a Union Pacific freight train in May. The
JB Hunt Trailer Theft: $258K Copper Recovered in NC
North Carolina law enforcement recovered a stolen JB Hunt 53-foot trailer containing approximately $258,000 in copper wire following a coordinated investigation by Kenly, Selma, and Four Oaks police d
US Cargo Theft Remains at Historic High Despite Q2 Decline
Despite a modest 5% year-on-year decline in Q2 2026, cargo theft in the United States remains at historically elevated levels, according to supply chain intelligence firm Overhaul. The company recorde
CBP Officer Sentenced for Helping Cartel Smuggle 477kg Drugs
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at California's Tecate Port of Entry was sentenced to nine years in prison for systematic corruption that enabled the Sinaloa Cartel to smuggle at l
Texas Police Bust $272K Precious Metal Cargo Theft Ring
Texas authorities arrested two men, Rahual Phore, 25, and Virender Phore, 36, after intercepting an 18-wheeler loaded with 32,000 pounds of precious metals valued at approximately $272,000 in Sealy, a
Why Cargo Theft Is Easier Than Expected in Modern Supply Chains
Cargo theft represents a significant and often underestimated security vulnerability in modern supply chains. Despite advances in tracking technology and logistics infrastructure, thieves find it rema
Shipper Liability Risk Increases Post-Montgomery Decision
The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision has fundamentally altered liability exposure for shippers in the trucking industry. While the case addressed negligent carrier selection by brokers, plaintiffs
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
Digital Cargo Theft: Fake Carriers and Email Hijacks Target Fleets
The cargo theft landscape has fundamentally shifted from traditional highway robbery to sophisticated digital fraud schemes. Criminals are now impersonating legitimate carriers and hijacking shipper c
Holiday Cargo Thefts Peak July 4th: Theft Prevention Alert
Independence Day weekend creates a predictable security vulnerability across US freight networks. Verisk CargoNet's analysis of cargo theft patterns from 2021-2025 reveals that organized crime gangs s
CORCA Bill Faces Senate Debate Over Cargo Theft Scope
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), a bipartisan bill that passed the House with overwhelming support (348-60), now faces Senate scrutiny amid a fundamental disagreement over the scale a