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  Weathermen are predicting what could be record breaking temperatures this summer not only for the Northeast, but across the country, thanks to the quickly developing La Niña climate pattern in the coming months.   The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts that heat waves will be more common, especially along the I-95 corridor, contributing to what could be an extremely warm summer season, perhaps breaking 2021 and 1936 records​ ( FOX Weather ) ​​ ( Almanac.com ) ​. High temperature conditions pose a large concern for shippers whose products must maintain specific temperature ranges or else face spoilage and contamination risks (which in turn can lead to widespread outbreaks), hazardous concerns (such as explosions and injuries), as well as damage and malfunctioning of their products.  Did you know?  Large shares of pharmaceutical and medicinal shipments are classified as chilled products, which means they must be stored in a temperature range be

The trucking industry faces an ongoing challenge with cargo theft, and recent data indicates a troubling trend of increasing incidents in the first quarter of 2024.   According to CargoNet , theft incidents increased 46% in 2024’s first quarter compared to 1Q 2023 and 10% from 4Q 2023.   According to the report : *The average stolen shipment was $281,757 with the declared total being $76 million. *An estimated $154.6 million of product was stolen during 1Q 2024. *Illinois experienced the greatest spike in thefts (126% YOY) followed by California (72% increase YOY) and Texas (22% rise YOY). *Appliances, alcohol and beverages were among the top stolen products but CargoNet noted that a “wide array of goods” were stolen, creating a threat to all industries. *While the majority of thefts were “complex fraud schemes,” simple cargo theft continues to persist with popular hotspots being Southern California, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and the corridor spanning New York, North Jersey

  Cargo theft continues to be a persistent threat in the trucking industry, with criminals devising sophisticated schemes to intercept and steal valuable goods in transit.   A recent warning from federal authorities sheds light on a concerning cargo theft scheme, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and proactive measures to safeguard valuable cargo.   According to a recent article from Land Line Media, federal authorities have issued a warning to carriers about a cargo theft scheme targeting high-value shipments of electronics and other goods.   The scheme, which they refer to as “social engineering,” involves deceiving an individual or individuals into divulging information that is then used to steal/seize cargo.   The FBI has broken this scheme into three categories:   insider threat, third party and Good Samaritan. Insider threats remain a large threat to the supply chain as thieves are working with employees within the company to gather shipment information including rou