FreightWatch International, a global logistics security services provider, on Thursday, Jan. 19, announced that U.S. cargo theft hit another record high in 2011. FreightWatch says its annual U.S. Cargo Theft Report shows the year-over-year growth of this crime; 974 cargo theft incidents were recorded last year ,with an average value of $319,000 per theft incident. Continue Reading

The trickle-down effects of cargo theft can make everyone pay, but the price may not be higher than when it comes to stolen pharmaceuticals. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB) went so far as to call it a public health issue because of the detrimental effects it can have on the buyers of these stolen medicines. Insulin, for example, must be properly stored, and when acquired from a source on the black market, the buyer isn’t guaranteed that it’s been properly refrigerated. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates that cargo theft costs the U.S. $15 billion to $30 billion a Continue Reading

A new report from FreightWatch International is now available to help manufacturing and logistics industries make more educated decisions about cargo security. Covering five years of theft data and analysis, the report examines theft trends over a longer period of time, which shows fluctuations specific industries have experienced in both rates of theft and average loss values. The Five Year Review special report includes theft rates over a variety of denominators such as month, state and product type; most common locations for thefts; areas with the highest risk and more. For a copy Continue Reading

A recent study finds that cargo thefts are becoming bolder, more targeted and, in some cases, more violent. The Supply Chain ISAC Report of Cargo Theft Activity for the third quarter of 2009 – a survey compiled and issued by LoJack Supply Chain Integrity (LoJack SCI) – indicates that while carrier terminals and yards are likely Continue Reading

A new lightweight gladhand released by Phillips Industries offers heavy-duty performance, even on trailers with space constraints, according to the company. The STA-LOCK is durable enough to withstand road vibration and turning, which can cause enough pressure to uncouple the gladhands. The new design features Continue Reading

More and more fleets are exploring and utilizing technology to boost efficiency and productivity, but cost will hold them back from experimenting with the most advanced solutions, according to a new report. Last year’s dramatic rise in diesel prices was a major factor in seeking out new technologies, particularly those that help Continue Reading

CarrierWeb’s ReeferMate helps protect loads and ensure cargo security with its up-to-the-minute monitoring, including temperature, power, battery status, fuel level and more. This monitoring solution connects directly to the reefer unit’s microprocessor, allowing real-time, two-way communication so reefer assets can be managed Continue Reading

Older FAST cards will be accepted at the U.S.-Canadian border, but only until drivers receive their newer second generation FAST cards featuring radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. U.S. Customers and Border Protection officials will know Continue Reading

An update to Cadec Global’s fleet managment system will allow the first software-based remote-engine shutdown technology for truck fleets. Remote shutdown requests can be initiated by drivers, fleet managers or dispatchers. Once the request is processed, an authorized security team Continue Reading

Truckers crossing the U.S.-Canadian border will be required to show a passport in order to gain entry into either country beginning June 1. Though other “enhanced” forms of ID will be allowed and recognized, the passport remains the best bet as it is Continue Reading