The U.S. supply chain is overwhelmed and it’s expected to remain so for some time. With so many shipments tied up in ports and too few workers to watch them, cargo theft has become a significant problem. Yet theft from ports of entry isn’t the only way goods disappear. Criminals routinely target truck shipments as well. Cargo theft costs companies somewhere between $15 billion and $35 billion annually, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. To help prevent theft from hurting your company’s bottom line, protect your goods at every stage of their journey to customers. Contain cargo crime The fight against cargo theft starts when loading container ships. Make sure employees who handle your goods have passed criminal background checks. In addition to using secure locks, consider...
