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Do You Know Where Your Cargo Is?

With cargo theft on the rise, carriers and shippers need to implement new security procedures to crack down on cargo crime.

Capital Security & Investigations is here to help. We have various solutions tailored to your individual needs.

No business is immune to the growing problem of cargo theft. From consumables like toilet paper, shoes and liquor, to textiles, electronics and chemicals, everything is fair game. And the numbers are rising...

The size of the problem is growing. Some estimates put losses due to cargo theft at $10 billion annually.

And the numbers surge daily according to Insurance companies. The problem of cargo theft is hardly news to trucking firms, cargo insurers, and local law enforcement authorities in areas plagued by the problem.

The most common type of cargo theft occurs in trucking and it is often committed by a truck driver and a warehouse employee working together.
Cargo is at its greatest risk when it is being loaded and unloaded.
There are certain measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of cargo theft. These include:

Restrict access to loading areas. Be sure everyone has proper identification.
Storage areas should be secured. This includes locks on all windows and doors.
Electronic security systems and surveillance systems should be installed to monitor all movements.
There are also some more simple target hardening methods that can be used to deter cargo theft:

Use seals on boxes and packages that are difficult to re-seal once they have been broken. You may want to consider self-voiding tape, security tape, water gum tape.
Carefully supervise loading and/or unloading. Make sure merchandise is not left unattended for long periods of time.