Annual Meetings-Session VI: Mexican Cargo Transit: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Mexico Cargo Transit

Session VI: Mexican Cargo Transit: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Mexico Cargo Transit

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Barry Conlon, the CEO of FreightWatch, presented at the Mexico Cargo Transit Strategies conference, highlighting the state of cargo theft in Mexico. The presentation covered theft locations, frequency, and major trends. The document discussed the increased incidents of cargo theft in Mexico in 2011, with most involving confrontations with drivers and being predictable by region. The Central and North Eastern states were noted for having the highest rates of theft, with 84% of thefts occurring in transit. Major theft trends included a spike in rail theft and thefts of metals, textiles, electronics, and grains. The document also addressed the challenges faced in the Mexican environment, categorizing them as the good, the bad, and the ugly. The ugly aspect highlighted the ongoing battles between drug cartels, affecting supply chains with violence and roadblocks. The bad pointed out the increasing cargo theft risks, with specific high-risk areas like Puebla and Mexico City. On the positive side, the document noted that risk mitigation programs were effective and law enforcement networking and theft recovery efforts were improving. The document concluded with recommendations for best practices in Mexico, such as assessing risks by lane, monitoring criminal activity, and utilizing armed escorts for shipments.

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Presented by:
Barry Conlon, CEO, FreightWatch.

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Barry Conlon

FreightWatch

Mexico Cargo Transit Strategies

cargo theft

Mexico

theft locations

frequency

major trends

rail theft

metals