Cargo Theft

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How Real-Time Cargo Tracking Defeats Organized Theft and Fraud

As companies move toward becoming data-driven enterprises, asset data will certainly help to reduce crime and resolve liability.

Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Expands to Record-Breaking Fifth Annual Event

October 16, 2026

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3PL Study Underscores Importance of Strategic Partnerships

October 7, 2026

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Companies Using Active Monitoring Recover More Than Half of Stolen Cargo: Study

September 30, 2026

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The Rising Threat of Organized Cargo Theft in Supply Chains

September 25, 2026

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Women in Trucking's ACCELERATE! Conference to Drive Trucking Forward

September 24, 2026

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The Data Conundrum: Why Freight Visibility Alone Cannot Prevent Cargo Theft

2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award Celebrates Next Generation of Female Logistics Leaders

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Cargo Theft Losses More Than Double Despite Drop in Thefts

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How Supreme Court Ruling Made Driver Safety a Broker’s Liability

Fleet Management

July 4 Freight Disruptions Could Amplify High-Value Cargo Theft Risk

CargoNet, a Verisk business

Thieves showed preference for food and beverage products, household goods, electronics, vehicle accessories, and major appliances, including non-alcoholic beverages such as energy drinks, oils, tires, and appliance shipments.

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Fleet Management

NMFTA Launches Portal for Reporting Anonymous Cybersecurity Threats

National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)

Those who have experienced cyber events (such as ransomware, phishing attacks, or network intrusions) or cargo crimes (such as cargo theft or fictitious pickups) are encouraged to participate.

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Fleet Management

project44 Launches Autonomous Cargo Theft Prevention Solutions

The suite uses AI models and telematics data from ELD providers, trailer sensors, and door sensor feeds to monitor shipments and raise actionable exceptions within minutes of suspicious activity.

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Verisk CargoNet Warns of Elevated Cargo Theft Risk During Memorial Day Holiday Period

CargoNet, a Verisk business

The most frequently targeted commodity groups during prior Memorial Day periods were food and beverages, electronics, household goods, vehicles and accessories, and apparel.

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Risk/Compliance

U.S. Cargo Theft Dipped in Q1 While Deceptive Pickup Schemes Jumped 31%: Overhaul Report

Fraud-based schemes grew more prevalent, new product categories emerged as targets, and theft activity spread into regions that haven’t historically been hotspots.

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Freight Fraud Hits Record High in Q1 2026

The data reveals four dominant fraud vectors in Q1: direct theft by rogue carriers, compromised inboxes, change of-ownership schemes, and an accelerating wave of social engineering attacks.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Strait of Hormuz: The Future of Freight Intelligence

The Strait of Hormuz will eventually reopen to broader commercial traffic. But the conditions that created this disruption – geopolitical instability, energy market sensitivity, the vulnerability of concentrated trade corridors – are not going away.

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Fleet Management

Impersonation-Based Theft to Reshape Cargo Theft Landscape

CargoNet, a Verisk business

Beverage theft declined while seafood targeting climbed sharply. Building materials, apparel, and vehicle-related shipments declined year-over-year.

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AI in Action: Real-World Applications Transforming Freight Forwarding

AI technology offers tremendous potential to strengthen the role of freight forwarders and deliver greater value to shippers.

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Fleet Management

Cargo Theft Losses Exceed 6B: Geotab Study

38% of fleet operators are more worried about cargo theft now than the year before, and 34% experienced a theft incident in the prior 12 months.

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Fleet Management

Policy Shifts Reshape How Shippers Plan Their Networks: Uber Freight

Across North America, cargo theft, fraud, and extortion remain elevated, posing significant operational risk.

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AI Automation to Combat Rising Impersonation Threats: Study

Organizations are pivoting toward identity verification to bridge the "literacy-action gap" that has stalled traditional passwordless adoption.

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