4 Common Reasons Cargo Claims Are Rejected

You have a plan for processing cargo claims before they happen. Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do when it’s time to file a claim.

In my previous article, I explained what is generally expected when filing a cargo claim, and what kind of documentation you may need in support. While federal regulation provides a guideline, the shipper, their customers, and their vendors should agree on how to handle claims when damage occurs. Without that kind of consistency, things can easily go wrong. » Read More

Before a Cargo Claim Happens, Prepare a Plan: Part 1

Want more effective and efficient resolution of cargo claims? Understand what is required for a claim, and have a plan for processing them before they happen. » Read More

Cargo theft and security are topics that keep coming up in transportation conversations. The commodities most at risk and tips to reduce your risk of theft are subjects that have already been discussed here. The recently released white paper brief, Current Cargo Theft Trends, provides information about cargo theft at a high level. Using that information and further research, we’ll take a closer look at the locations where your cargo is vulnerable to attack. » Read More

Last week, I explained how cargo thieves are targeting low-value products, as opposed to the high-end goods that have been their top priority in the past. While the types of crimes may have changed, the need for countermeasures has not. There are steps you can take to shield your supply chain against theft. » Read More

Cargo theft is an ever-present risk in the freight transportation business, but the nature of these crimes has changed in ways that might surprise you.

Worldwide, cargo theft losses total about $50 billion a year, according to Freightwatch International Group. The International Cargo Security Council reports a $25 billion annual cost in the U.S. alone. » Read More