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The Four Critical Aspects for Reducing Cargo Theft Risk

In the movies, the super hero stops it. You know the scene. A dark alley. A truck filled with something valuable, often guns, is emptied while the guards are tied up with ropes in the back. In swoops the masked crusader to save the day. We always wonder: where are the alarms? The armed back-up? What crummy cargo operation is this? That’s not to belittle the threat. Cargo theft of
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CargoNet Best in Cargo Security Award

DeSpir Logistics is a 2017 Best in Cargo Security Award Winner   DeSpir Logistics has been announced as a winner of CargoNet’s 2017 Best in Cargo Security Award.  CargoNet, the cargo theft prevention and recovery network, encourages its members to strive for best in class cargo security protocols. Factors examined when considering 2017's nominees included: The willingness and ability to commit resources to security Standard operating procedures and best practices Utilization of the CargoNet
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On-highway Diesel Fuel Prices Feb. 27

Diesel fuel prices Feb. 27 stay flat U.S. diesel prices climb for the third week straight, but rate fluctuation continues to have relatively little variance, with cost per gallon up less than two cents since the beginning of the month. The countrywide average of on-highway diesel fuel prices Feb. 27 rose to $2.577, up just half of a cent from last week, as the Energy Information Administration reported in their Gasoline and
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Cargo theft bills advance in Mississippi and New Mexico

Pending cargo theft bills will impose harsher penalties for crimes New cargo theft bills have been proposed in Mississippi and New Mexico to deter thieves from stealing container, rail, and truck freight with more severe penalties and fines. Cargo theft is a major concern within the logistics industry, as the total cost of stolen goods is on the rise year-to-year and the methodology of thieves continues to evolve.  In the United States
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February 15-21 cargo theft reporting summary

February 15-21 cargo theft incidents decline Cargo theft is down this week, with nine domestic events reported, half as much as the previous week.  This is contrary to the trend that was threatening to develop in the first half of February, which saw forty-two cargo thefts recorded, two-thirds of the total amount of activity that was reported in January. Only one more incident from the week of February 7th through February
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On-highway Diesel Fuel Prices Feb. 20

Diesel fuel prices Feb. 20 continue to stay even Diesel prices in the United States climbed higher for the second week in a row, but with a marginal gain of less than a cent, price fluctuation in early 2017 have stayed relatively flat. The national average of on-highway diesel fuel prices Feb. 20 went up slightly to $2.572, up seven-tenths of a cent from last week, as was reported in the Energy
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February 8-15 cargo theft reporting summary

February 8-15 cargo theft incidents continue to rise Cargo theft is trending upwards again this week, with eighteen domestic incidents registered, which is three more than the week prior.  Every day had at least one event reported, but the majority of thefts occurred on Thursday and Friday, the ninth and tenth.  Nine more incidents from the week of January 31st through February 7th were received by CargoNet, the industry authority
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Growing e-commerce demand is directly impacting 3PL providers

The e-commerce market is booming and traditional retailers are adopting new business models to accommodate the growth.  In the past four quarters, the U.S. Commerce Department has reported that retail e-commerce sales have outperformed the previous year’s numbers by more than 15%.  In comparison, retail sales during the same period rose just over two percent. In a recent article from truckinginfo.com, it was reported that “UPS projects that business-to-consumer parcels will
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On-highway Diesel Fuel Prices Feb. 13

Diesel fuel prices Feb. 13 are up slightly, but still even   Diesel prices rose around the nation, putting an end to a four-week streak of steadily dropping costs.  With a less than a cent increase, this week’s numbers at the pump stayed on trend with the relatively flat rates of early 2017. The national average of on-highway diesel fuel prices Feb. 13 climbed to $2.565, up seven-tenths of a cent from last
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Violence escalates during February 1-7 cargo theft events

February 1-7 cargo theft incidents on the rise Cargo theft more than doubled with fifteen domestic incidents registered from the week of February first through the seventh.  While nearly every day had at least on event reported, most thefts occurred on Wednesday and Thursday, the first and second.  One additional event from January 31st was received by CargoNet, the industry authority in cargo theft prevention and recovery. As cargo theft trended
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