Industry Report Shows U.S. Cargo Theft Reporting at All-Time High Due to Improved Data Sharing
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 21, 2012 - CargoNet, a leading source of information
about cargo theft risk, today announced the key findings of a detailed survey of
cargo theft activity in the United States in 2011. The report shows a rise in
cargo theft reporting and underlines that the main driver of this trend is the
improvement in collaboration and data sharing between the insurance and
transportation industries and law enforcement.
Formed by Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq:VRSK) and the National Insurance Crime Bureau
in 2009, CargoNet developed and manages a national cargo theft database and
secure information sharing system. Although the primary focus of the system is
to enhance the immediate operational sharing of data between theft victims and
law enforcement, the growth of the database allows a deep and detailed analysis
of cargo theft in the United States.
CargoNet's 2011 annual cargo theft report, previously distributed to CargoNet
members, provides an analysis of the cargo theft problem in the United States.
The report includes information reported to CargoNet on the type of commodities
most often stolen, theft incident locations, and additional analysis such as the
time of day and day of the week when cargo is most often targeted based on more
than 300 data points. The 2011 annual cargo theft report can help law
enforcement and supply chain professionals reduce risk by pinpointing areas of
vulnerability and providing guidance to improve supply chain security protocols.
The cargo theft report can be downloaded by visiting
http://www.cargonet.com/cargo_theft_reports/2011.pdf.
"This report is an example of how far we've come in public-private collaboration
efforts at a time when budgetary pressures make such strategic alliances more
important than ever," said Tony Canale, vice president of Verisk Crime
Analytics. "We have much further to go, but the momentum is building."
CargoNet recorded 1,215 cargo theft incidents. Of the 1,215 cargo theft
incidents recorded, 116 incidents involved base metals, 229 involved
electronics, 105 involved apparel and accessories, and 200 involved prepared
foodstuffs and beverages.
The most cargo theft incidents occurred on Fridays (227 incidents recorded),
Saturdays (202 recorded), and Sundays (198 recorded) at locations such as truck
stops, carrier/terminal lots, and unsecured parking lots.
About CargoNet
A division of the Verisk Crime Analytics unit at Verisk Analytics, CargoNet(®)
helps prevent cargo theft and improve recovery rates through secure and
controlled information sharing among theft victims, their business partners, and
law enforcement. CargoNet is centered on a national database and information-
sharing system managed by crime analysts and subject-matter experts. By applying
a synchronized, layered approach, CargoNet exploits the weakness of cargo
thieves at multiple points. CargoNet offers integrated databases, a theft alert
system, task force and investigations support, a tractor/trailer theft
deterrence program, and the TruckStopWatch(®) program. CargoNet also provides
driver education and incentives, secondary-market monitoring and interdictions,
crime trend analysis and loss control services, and training. More information
on CargoNet can be found at www.cargonet.com.
Contact:
Susan Kenney / Jessica Riccardi
MWW Group (for CargoNet)
(201) 507-9500
skenney(at)mww.com
jriccardi(at)mww.com
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Source: Verisk Analytics Inc. via Thomson Reuters ONE
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