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Cargo Theft Continues to Rise

Logistics Viewpoints

However, there is probably one industry that most of us would not think of in this list: the cargo theft industry. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB), cargo theft in the United States is a $15 to $35 billion industry. Cargo Theft Tactics Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes. Keep a vigilant eye.

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DRONAMICS is the First Cargo Drone Company Certified for Cross-EU Operations

Logistics Matter

DRONAMICS is the first cargo airline to obtain an EU Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC). The license is the first one issued in Europe for cargo drone operations. The LUC is the highest authorisation currently achievable for European drone operations.

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Combatting Cargo Theft and Freight Fraud: Proven Strategies

Trinity Logistics

In recent years, the transportation industry has seen a concerning rise in cargo theft and fraud, and the culprits behind it are becoming increasingly sophisticated with their tactics. According to Land Line , cargo theft increased by 49 percent in the first quarter of 2020, with an average cargo loss value exceeding $105,000 per incident.

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Protect Your Shipments From Cargo Theft

TransAudit

The alarming rise in cargo theft across the United States is becoming a significant concern for businesses, logistics providers, and consumers alike. As prices rise and certain goods become scarce, the value of stolen cargo on the black market increases. Remote monitoring systems offer eyes on the cargo even when physically distant.

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Future of Project Cargo: Emerging Trends and Innovations

MTS Logistics

Within the project cargo sector, there is a growing trend in infrastructure development investments that are driving the demand for project cargo services. Even renewable energy projects in wind and solar farms are contributing to the demand for project cargo services with the boom in global investments for clean energy.

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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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An Overview of Cargo Insurance: Why It’s More Important to Shipping Than Ever

MTS Logistics

Freight insurance, also known as cargo insurance, is a type of coverage that protects the value of goods being transported against loss or damage during transit. The significance of obtaining cargo insurance during this period cannot be overstated, as adverse weather poses a lot of risk to the transportation of goods.

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