News / Cargo crime rates climb as recession pushes Brazilian demand for stolen goods

12/12/2016

Freight crime in Brazil soared in the third quarter this year, as criminals took advantage of rising demand for under-the-counter goods from citizens who have seen their spending power slashed in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.

Supply chain security specialists FreightWatch International (FWI) said ...

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