Cargo Theft Rates Surge as Criminals Go High-Tech

Cargo thieves are changing tactics as supply chains have digitized, making it critical for companies to implement multiple security layers to prevent losses, experts say. 

Strategic thefts, such as identity theft, double brokering – where a broker or carrier transfers a load to another trucking company without notifying the shipper – online scams and fictitious pickups, are a growing concern as in-demand, higher-value goods continue to be targeted, they say. 

Read the full article.  Business Insurance, June 25, 2024, by Claire Wilkinson