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Tag: FreightWatch International
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Cargo theft historically higher during holiday season, FreightWatch says
With both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day occurring on Sunday this year, FWI says many receiving facilities’ schedules will be adjusted, leaving more opportunity for freight to be parked for extra time.
December 16, 2016
Business
FreightWatch: Be wary of cargo theft during Thanksgiving week
Shipments of electronics and clothing and shoes are the most-targeted during the Thanksgiving period, the firm says.
November 17, 2016
Business
FreightWatch: Cargo theft instances climb from same period in 2015
During the third quarter, FreightWatch saw 77 cargo thefts in July, 66 in August and 50 in September.
November 8, 2016
Business
Be wary of cargo theft when traveling through Los Angeles
The average loss value for cargo thefts in the greater Los Angeles area is 32 percent higher than the national average, according to FreightWatch.
September 19, 2016
Business
FreightWatch, CargoNet issue Labor Day cargo theft warnings
According to FreightWatch, 89 percent of cargo thefts that took place on Labor Day weekend in 2015 happened in California, Texas, Florida and Georgia. CargoNet lists the same four states and adds New Jersey as the most-targeted states during recent Labor Day weekends.
August 30, 2016
Business
FreightWatch: Second quarter cargo theft incidents, values fall
FreightWatch found an average loss value of $154,184 in the 166 thefts, which is a 16 percent decrease in value from 2015’s second quarter.
August 8, 2016
Business
Cargo theft warnings issued for Labor Day weekend
The threat for cargo theft is greater than normal this weekend, cargo theft prevention firms warn.
September 3, 2015
Business
LogBook
Driver harassment, the hours rule, Navistar’s engine transision, sleep apnea regulations and more industry news items are featured.
March 20, 2012
Business
Cargo thefts reported at Miami airport
Cargo worth an estimated $3 million has been stolen in the last month at the airport, FreightWatch said.
February 13, 2012
Business
LogBook
Three compete for Owner-Operator of the Year, cross-border program lawsuits advance, turnpike rates rise, Baltimore bridge tolls rising and many more industry news items are featured.
February 1, 2012
Business
Cargo theft hits record
FreightWatch said 974 cargo theft incidents were recorded last year, with an average value of $319,000 per theft incident.
January 20, 2012
Business
Thieves pose as carriers to pick up freight
Fraudulent pickups of freight are increasing in California and other states.
April 29, 2011
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