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Carrier fraud, where criminals imitate hauliers and other subcontractors, has become a growing and prevalent threat for logistics businesses, accounting for 84 per cent of claims of fraud or deception in 2022, according to specialist freight insurer TT Club.
In the latest issue of Freight Industry Times TT Club’s Mike Yarwood explores two common manifestations of this type of fraud, providing case study examples, explaining how they work and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Truck crime not only puts livelihoods at risk but lives too, says RHA’s Managing Director Richard Smith. He explores the hidden costs of cargo crime, highlighting some of the findings from the latest report from the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service.
Other highlights in this issue include:
Tools for the tough times
Ahead of UKWA’s national conference in March, CEO Clare Bottle explains why the adoption of new technologies has become a critical consideration for the warehousing sector.
CDS: The end of a difficult chapter
Migrating from CHIEF to CDS for import declarations has been a slow, gruelling process. Now, as the focus switches to November’s export deadline, AFSS Chairman Steve Bartlett asks what lessons have been learnt from the import experience.
Sign of the times
Maintaining and growing rail freight will inevitably be made harder by the gloomy economic outlook, but it is essential that a pro-growth agenda is allowed to continue, says RFG’s Director General Maggie Simpson.
What lies ahead for air cargo?
Glyn Hughes, Director General of The International Air Cargo Association, addresses the key challenges facing the air cargo industry.
As well as the latest news from across the modes, we have further analysis and opinion from our regular contributors including Logistics UK’s Chief Executive David Wells, BIFA's new Director General Steve Parker and Simon Goldie, Director of Business Finance at the Finance and Leasing Association.