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Cargo Theft Surges to Record Levels in 2024
2024 saw record-breaking cargo theft activity across the United States and Canada, with 3,625 reported incidents representing a 27 percent increase from 2023, according to global data analytics and ...
Organized Crime Blamed for Increase in Cargo Theft Seen in Q3 Stats
New analysis of cargo theft trends for the third quarter of 2024 highlights a significant year-over-year increase in thefts and evolving tactics employed by organized crime groups, according to ...
Report: Cargo Theft Soars 49% in First Half of 2024
A surge in cargo thefts at freight hubs and major cities across North America has raised alarm bells as incidents skyrocketed by 49 percent in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last ...
Cargo Theft Risk Rises During July 4th Holiday Week
An alert warning of an increased risk of cargo theft during the July 4th holiday week due to extended business closures was issued by CargoNet, a Verisk business that focuses on preventing cargo ...
46% Rise in Cargo Thefts Seen in Q1 2024 Over Same Period in 2023
In the first quarter of 2024, CargoNet documented a staggering 925 thefts, a 46 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2023 and a 10 percent rise from the fourth quarter of 2023. The ...
Spike in Cargo Thefts Expected This Memorial Day Weekend
Seeking to leverage extended business closures during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, cargo thieves will be on the prowl. To assist supply chain professionals, CargoNet, a Verisk business, ...
Shipment Misdirection Top Cargo Threat, Thefts Increased 59% in Q3 2023
There were 692 reported thefts of cargo across the United States and Canada in the third quarter of 2023, a 59 percent increase when compared to the third quarter of 2022, according to CargoNet. ...
North America Cargo Thefts Jump 57% in Q2 2023 Over Same Time Last Year
Shipment misdirection attacks are the top cause of a record increase in cargo theft in the second quarter of 2023, jumping 57 percent over the same period last year. There were 582 recorded cargo ...