{"id":86187,"date":"2024-07-02T12:49:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landline.media\/?p=86187"},"modified":"2024-07-02T12:49:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:49:59","slug":"insider-warns-about-cargo-theft-over-holiday-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landline.media\/insider-warns-about-cargo-theft-over-holiday-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Insider warns about cargo theft over holiday weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Holiday weekends mean a higher susceptibility for cargo theft, and the Fourth of July holiday is no exception.<\/p>\n

On Monday, July 1, CargoNet \u2013 a New Jersey-based data- and information-sharing company \u2013 issued an \u201curgent advisory\u201d to the transportation industry<\/a>, warning of an increased risk for cargo-theft activity during the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cCargo thieves are well aware that extended holiday closures work to their advantage,\u201d Keith Lewis, CargoNet\u2019s vice president of operations, said in a statement. \u201cWith theft activity already surpassing 2023\u2019s record highs, we urge the industry to remain vigilant throughout the holiday weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company analyzed thefts that occurred over the past five years<\/a> between July 1 and July 7. During that timeframe, there were 174 reported thefts, with an average loss valued around $90,000. CargoNet\u2019s analysis of that data yielded a number of key trends.<\/p>\n

First, July 1 and July 2 \u201cconsistently\u201d had the highest rates of theft for the holiday weekend. According to the company, this can largely be attributed to \u201cloaded conveyances left unattended\u201d ahead of the Fourth.<\/p>\n

Additionally, CargoNet said non-alcoholic beverages (especially energy drinks), major appliances and computer electronics were the top commodities stolen over the holiday weekend. The company added that direct cargo and conveyance theft tends to be more common than \u201ccomplex fraud schemes\u201d when it comes to cargo stolen over this particular timeframe.<\/p>\n

As far as where these thefts have been taking place: The data shows California, Texas and Florida were the three states most commonly targeted by cargo thieves, accounting for more than 43% of the reported thefts over the holiday.<\/p>\n

The company added that while 2023 saw \u201crecord-high\u201d rates of cargo theft, its forecast suggests those numbers could be surpassed by 2024\u2019s totals.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

CargoNet offers the following tips to carriers to avoid becoming a victim of theft:<\/p>\n