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 ...
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From US TV station CNBC comes this in-depth look at the recent surge in Chinese counterfeits of US-made goods being sold via Amazon. Interestingly, it is being blamed on Amazon’s foray into logistics, especially its creation of a NVOCC in China and registering it with the Federal Maritime Commission. This has allowed Chinese manufacturers to ship directly to the US without the normal checks and balances provided by going through independent forwarders and 3PLs. Examples are multiple and growing, and include household brand names: ...
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