Security Cargo theft risks ‘extremely’ high amid U.S. Thanksgiving November 20, 2023 The risks of cargo theft activity in the U.S. are ‘extremely high’ this Thanksgiving holiday, CargoNet warns. “The risk during this upcoming holiday is unlike any recent year,” reads the…
Transportation Cargo theft on the rise in Q3: CargoNet November 9, 2023 Cargo theft in Canada and the U.S. increased by 59% in the third quarter, compared to the same time last year, CargoNet reports. The organization recorded 692 thefts that cost…
Security Fictitious pickups dominate Labor Day cargo theft risks: CargoNet August 30, 2023 Reported cargo thefts reached their second-highest levels of 2023 last week, and CargoNet is encouraging the trucking industry to watch for fictitious pickups during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. It’s…
Transportation Cargo thefts surge in Q2: CargoNet July 19, 2023 Cargo theft in Canada and U.S. increased 57% in the second quarter, compared to the same time last year, as strategic and organized theft continues to spread across the industry,…
Business Management CargoNet warns of theft risks during Memorial Day weekends May 24, 2023 As Memorial Day weekend approaches in the U.S., CargoNet is warning about a rapid increase in fraudulent activity and cargo theft, and encouraging companies in the supply chain to strengthen…
Transportation Reported cargo thefts rise sharply, and that’s just part of the story April 30, 2023 The trucking industry is facing a sharp increase in cargo theft, even as insurance providers and police forces say the crime is underreported by those who suffer the losses.
Security Thieves stole $223M in cargo in 2022: CargoNet January 12, 2023 Thieves made away with $223 million worth of cargo in Canada and the U.S. last year, according to CargoNet estimates. The network that tracks cargo thefts also recorded 1,778 supply…
Software Drivewyze adds cargo theft alerts to Safety+ May 24, 2022 Drivewyze is adding cargo theft alerts to its Safety+ service by teaming up with Verisk – the company behind the CargoNet theft prevention and recovery network. Drivers who approach…
Informed drivers take bite out of cargo crime: Driver’s Education November 1, 2021 A truck driver’s day is fraught with stuff to worry about. Cargo theft probably isn’t near the top of the list. Most drivers are aware that loads get swiped all…
Health & Safety Cargo thieves stepping up activity during pandemic January 14, 2021 Cargo thieves are seizing on the Covid-19 pandemic and disrupted supply chains to ramp up their efforts, according to 2020 data from CargoNet. CargoNet reported 1,676 supply chain risk events…
Transportation CargoNet: Brace for holiday theft surge December 17, 2020 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — CargoNet is calling for caution ahead of the holiday season. “Extended closures during the upcoming holidays will bring extended opportunities for cargo thieves to strike,” the…
Transportation CargoNet warns of holiday theft surge November 19, 2020 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — CargoNet has issued a warning about a potential rise in thefts during next week’s U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. The freight tracking and recovery company said Thursday that…
Transportation Pilferages up, but industry takes note November 11, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – There has been a significant spike in pilferages this year, but the trucking industry is doing a better job in reporting events, analysts told the Cargo Theft…
Health & Safety Covid-19 affecting cargo theft trends November 10, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – North American cargo theft is on the rise this year, and the Covid-19 pandemic caused a spike in cargo crime in April. April 2020 saw a 107%…
Business Management Cargo theft up 23% y-o-y in Q3 October 8, 2020 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Cargo thefts recorded by CargoNet in the U.S. and Canada jumped 23% year-over-year in the third quarter, with 223 events. The average cargo value per theft…
