As Independence Day approaches, Verisk CargoNet has issued a nationwide alert warning logistics providers and fleet operators of a significant spike in cargo theft risk surrounding the July 4th holiday. The alert, based on a five-year analysis of theft trends, reveals troubling patterns that demand immediate attention from supply chain and security professionals. Extended closures and reduced oversight during the holiday period create prime opportunities for thieves to strike. According to CargoNet’s review of theft activity from July 1 to July 7 over the last five years, the most targeted dates are July 1 and July 3—days typically impacted by early facility closures and long weekend schedules. These dates have consistently seen the highest number of reported thefts. The report highlights a worrying surge in cargo crime. Where CargoNet previously recorded an average of four thefts per day during the July 4th week between 2013 and 2022, the… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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