Contemporary Trends In Cargo Theft-Contemporary Trends In Cargo Theft

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In the webinar "Contemporary Trends in Cargo Theft," Captain Essam Wadhwani, Jeff Hall, and Curtis Salisbury discussed emerging trends in cargo crime like fictitious pickups and double brokerage. They emphasized the use of technology such as ELDs and load verification apps for security. Case studies included a theft in Central America solved with GPS tracking and a Seattle incident involving gray market iPhones. The investigation unveiled motives and schemes, like swapping goods with pumice bricks. Challenges in cargo theft investigations were explored, including GPS tracking and CCTV surveillance, with a focus on collaboration with law enforcement for successful resolutions. The webinar stressed vigilance, vetting practices, and partnerships in combatting cargo theft effectively. The investigation highlighted the importance of forensic IT expertise and diligence in solving cases in the evolving landscape of theft prevention.

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Date of Publication: February 28, 2018
Duration: 71 minutes

Advancement in information technology is enabling thieves to defraud shippers and carriers at multiple points across the supply chain. This webinar focuses on trends in cargo theft and how to manage the growing risk.

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Module Transportation

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Contemporary Trends in Cargo Theft

Captain Essam Wadhwani

Jeff Hall

Curtis Salisbury

Emerging Trends in Cargo Crime

Fictitious Pickups

Double Brokerage

Technology in Cargo Security

ELDs

Load Verification Apps

GPS Tracking in Theft Prevention