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CARGO THEFT is a serious concern for any producer, shipper or freight yard owner with $30 billion estimated annually, but thefts remain widely under-reported. Why? According to industry insiders, some businesses are reluctant to report thefts out of concern for their reputation/brand or negative impact on insurance premiums, so actual theft figures could be substantially higher from a customer's perspective.

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A 2006-2010 study of cargo theft by FreightWatch International reports a "slow but steady growth of theft from secure parking locations" and adds "as shippers and supply chain partners increasingly secure their high-value cargo...criminals are proving to be more resourceful and aggressive in acquiring their targeted goods." [1] In addition, a 2009 feature by FleetOwner adds credibility to this trend by referencing an insurance group's three and one-half year study of 1,316 cargo thefts where secure modal yard theft (27 percent) was second only to unsecured truckstop/rest area theft (39 percent) [2] – a gap that more recent studies like FreightWatch imply is closing. Cargo transportation providers tha use secured parking areas should be aware of this trend.

As modal yard security becomes more important, it is increasingly critical for you to identify the optimum combination of affordability, deterrence and protection for your yard. After all, it is your brand, your reputation and your customer base at risk, right?

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[1] FreightWatch International. "FreightWatch Special Report, US Cargo Theft: A Five-Year Review." Austin, TX. April 27, 2011.

[2] Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. "Rethinking security and logistics can help reduce risk of cargo theft." Warren, NJ. October 27, 2008.