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Cargo Theft Continues to Rise

Logistics Viewpoints

In the United States, there are a lot of billion dollar industries , led by hospitals, pharmaceuticals, commercial banking, life insurance, and petroleum wholesaling to name a few. However, there is probably one industry that most of us would not think of in this list: the cargo theft industry.

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Air Cargo Equipment Takes Flight

Logistics Business Magazine

Joloda Hydraroll Ltd, material handling expert and global loading and unloading solutions specialist, has today announced it will expand further into the air cargo industry with the launch of a new business branch, Joloda Air Cargo Equipment. International belly capacity also rose 25.8

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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. With such alarming statistics, it’s essential to be proactive against cargo theft and freight fraud.

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Maersk Launches an Online Air Freight Tool Aimed at Changing the Industry

MTS Logistics

This digital solution, which is available on Maersk.com, offers a user-friendly platform for shippers to book their air cargo requirements efficiently and quickly, all in the palm of your hand. As noted above, its extensive coverage of 70,000 airports facilitates cargo movement.

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Happening Now: Air cargo peak season boost not likely

West Coast and California Logistics

Industry experts were hoping to see a late-2023 surge in air cargo demand. According to Air Cargo News , however, that doesn’t appear to be happening. Data shows that demand for air cargo only rose 2% in October as compared to September: a lower increase than many had hoped to see.

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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. These investments include industrial projects in power plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities. This has been seen with AI, robotics, and specialized software.

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Combating Illicit Cargo

Logistics Business Magazine

The global maritime and transportation industries have long played a vital role in facilitating the movement of goods and people across borders, writes Captain Steve Bomgardner, VP Commercial Markets, Pole Star Global. Another common method involves counterfeiting cargo and vessel documents to disguise the true nature of shipments.

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