Roanoke Featured on American Shipper, Answers Question “Will the Carrier Pay my Cargo Claim?”

Cargo thieves are poised to strike as you look forward to relaxing by the lake or beach during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Cargo theft increases during extended holiday weekends because cargo is typically left unattended for longer periods. However, you can stay ahead of these opportunistic thieves and reduce exposure by following these best practices to secure your supply chain. Premise Inspection and Security Check Check that all security equipment is in working order Perform alarm tests and check your CCTV for functionality Does the alarm and CCTV work during a power outage? If not, you will need a […]

As featured in the American Journal of Transportation  You may already be familiar with the significant global conflicts that are currently happening. However, what many people may not realize is that there are 25 other ongoing conflicts or unstable security situations worldwide, as defined by the Council of Foreign Relations’ Global Conflict Tracker. First and foremost, war and its humanitarian toll is a tragedy regardless of your political stance concerning any conflict. War also presents challenges for supply chains that the logistics industry must navigate. And when sending cargo into an adverse environment, risk management and insurance should be of […]

In 2021, the evolving supply chain landscape, characterized by a pandemic, an opening up of the economy, and shifting cargo crime, cumulatively forced companies to solidify their ability to adapt to new challenges. As goods travel through global trade hubs, like Los Angeles and Yantian, they are susceptible to a variety of cargo crime risks, including theft, insider participation, fictitious pickups, pilferage, and counterfeiting, to name a few. As global trade rebounds and freight rates stifle, volume increases, adding yet another layer of risk to companies transporting goods throughout last year and carrying into 2022. In this report, BSI and […]