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Logistics companies planning to expand their operations in Mexico should be wary of a rise in cargo crime, according to FreightWatch International.

Along with Mexico’s growth in manufacturing, driven by the US’s increased interest in near-sourcing, comes, perhaps inevitably, a rise in theft. In 2012, the average value of loads stolen in Mexico rose 38% according to the Texas-based group.

Although this could suggest that Mexico is making higher value goods, it actually relates to an increase in cash-in-transit crimes ? thefts ...

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