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Transit cargo is one of the most vulnerable parts of the supply chain and the level of theft sophistication is on the rise. According to TT Club, a leading international transport, freight, and logistics insurance provider, theft is a top reason for claims. The total value of TT Club claims over a five-year period starting in 2010 was approximately $425 million of which 12.7 percent or $54 million was attributed to cargo theft.
When there is no way to communicate vehicle position or alert fleet managers to an emergency situation, thieves can quickly and easily hijack the cargo and endanger drivers with little risk of traceability. A monitoring solution that provides layers of assurance for companies that are vulnerable to cargo theft greatly reduces exposure to this type of situation.
Dual-mode satellite-cellular telematics devices provide the necessary and reliable monitoring of the trailer and cargo when a vehicle is in an area without cellular coverage or when crossing country borders. Although not all shipments are of high-value or operate in high-risk areas, some shipments that are temperature sensitive such as pharmaceuticals, seafood, alcohol, and meats can be worth hundreds of dollars, and reselling these consumables can endanger the consumer.