Cargo Theft 2013
Did you know that more than 200 cargo thefts occurred in the United States this summer? That was a 5 percent increase compared to the previous quarter, according to FreightWatch International’s most recent theft report. The average value loss topped $166,000, which is a 9 percent increase from the previous three months. California, Texas, Illinois, Florida and Georgia represented the top-five states for cargo theft during the summer. For more information, go to Freight Watch.
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