Crime gangs using fake security seals to access China-to-US containers
The ability to access and replace the seal on containers is triggering increased amounts of ...
Throughout last year, the type of cargo routinely stolen swung away from electronics and luxury items, “more towards essential goods” such as food, drink and fuel.
However, this year, that trend appears to have reversed, to “a more ‘normal’ demand,” according to TT Club’s MD loss prevention, Mike Yarwood.
It’s a development arising from less widespread deprivation than in 2020, as thieves “serve a market and react to market forces”, he said.
“Food and beverages were certainly there last year, electronics appears to ...
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