The report, which reflects whole year data from 2020 compiled by leading international transport and logistics insurer, TT Club, and global provider of supply chain intelligence, BSI, highlights significant new trends in risks both regionally and globally.
Read more about supply chain challenges and protection of cargo from cargo theft as the world prepares to distribute the vaccine
Truckers Get More Help on Safe Parking
24/11/2020
The software Motorway Buddy helps truckers and road haulers organise their overnight parking properly
South Africa remains a cargo theft hotspot
International freight transport insurer TT Club's well-respected loss prevention newsletter, TT Talk, is being made available as a podcast. TT Live will be recorded monthly and released at the same time as the written word. In addition, six specially produced interviews on various aspects of contractual challenges in the operation of the container supply chain will be made available over the next six weeks.
Freight Crime in South African Supply Chains
13/10/2020
The prevalence of cargo theft incidents continues to have a material impact on stakeholders in the supply chain in South Africa. Analysis of recorded incidents, increased data sharing agreements, collaborations, and widespread dissemination of findings all serve to improve our understanding of the underlying risks. Knowledge empowers stakeholders to take action, protecting their businesses and those they represent in the supply chain, and reducing the frequency and impact that this type of crime inevitably has.
A recent analysis elucidates the nation's persistent susceptibility to cargo theft, along with the patterns observed in the initial half of 2020.
TT Talk - In transit storage
08/09/2020
The curse of cargo theft continues to impact stakeholders in the supply chain. Analysis of incidents, increased data sharing agreements, collaborations and widespread dissemination of findings, all serve to improve understanding of the underlying risks.
TT Talk - Reimagining secure truck parking
08/09/2020
The freight insurer's investment is seen as a significant initiative in developing a unified platform to help hauliers and drivers control the risks of theft and damage effecting the most vulnerable transport mode in the supply chain.