(eyefortransport)
Members and associates of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) reported 3,873 cargo crimes in Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2009, costing manufacturers and logistics service providers’ losses of €120 million.
In terms of categories, there were increases in incidents of theft from facility and hijacking, but fewer incidents of theft from vehicle, theft of vehicle, robbery, theft and fraud.
Commodities such as tobacco products, non-electronic, sports goods and ‘supplies’ all saw a higher level of losses in 2009 compared with 2008, but there was an encouraging downward trend in other areas, including metal, laptops/PDAs, mobile phones, pharmaceutical and medical products and computer software. Read more here.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
FDA Urges Medical Industry to Prevent Cargo Thefts
(UPI)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to medical firms Wednesday, expressing concern about cargo and warehouse thefts of FDA-regulated products. FDA Acting Assistant Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs Michael Chappell said the stolen products have included prescription and over-the counter medicines, medical devices, vaccines and infant formula.
In the letter Chappell asked the industry to review and strengthen security practices. “There have been several cases where patients experienced adverse reactions from stolen drugs, reactions that were most likely due to improper storage and handling,” Chappell wrote. “We do not want to see this increase in thefts continue.” Read more here.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to medical firms Wednesday, expressing concern about cargo and warehouse thefts of FDA-regulated products. FDA Acting Assistant Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs Michael Chappell said the stolen products have included prescription and over-the counter medicines, medical devices, vaccines and infant formula.
In the letter Chappell asked the industry to review and strengthen security practices. “There have been several cases where patients experienced adverse reactions from stolen drugs, reactions that were most likely due to improper storage and handling,” Chappell wrote. “We do not want to see this increase in thefts continue.” Read more here.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
CTA Launches Cargo Crime Study
(Truck News)
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), working in partnership with the provincial trucking associations, law enforcement and representatives from the insurance industry, has launched a study to examine cargo crime activity in Canada and explore possible solutions.
“The purpose of this study is to identify the trends in cargo crime across the country, identify best practices in combating cargo crime, and develop an action plan for the private and public sector to address this important issue,” said CTA CEO David Bradley. […]
“There appears to be much momentum within the carrier, insurance and law enforcement communities to deal with this issue. The goal of this study is to focus these efforts in one direction by consulting with stakeholders and recording their recommendations on what needs to be done.” Read more here.
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), working in partnership with the provincial trucking associations, law enforcement and representatives from the insurance industry, has launched a study to examine cargo crime activity in Canada and explore possible solutions.
“The purpose of this study is to identify the trends in cargo crime across the country, identify best practices in combating cargo crime, and develop an action plan for the private and public sector to address this important issue,” said CTA CEO David Bradley. […]
“There appears to be much momentum within the carrier, insurance and law enforcement communities to deal with this issue. The goal of this study is to focus these efforts in one direction by consulting with stakeholders and recording their recommendations on what needs to be done.” Read more here.
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