Container thieves love traffic jams at the ports

Health & SafetyBehind the Wheel
Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Unattended cargo containers are sitting ducks for ambitious thieves. We’ve seen in viral videos railroads pilfered by mobs of criminals, stealing products that are forced to a halt after backlogs of containers are jammed at the ports. The U.K., currently facing a labor dispute strike at its largest port in Felixstowe, is hoping to avoid similar problems.

To avoid an influx of thieves taking advantage of the supply chain’s hiccups, experts suggest that warehouses should secure their cargo and make sure it’s secure from port to the final destination. Constant movement and clarity of visibility will minis the risk of stolen cargo.

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