
Nearly $3.48 million worth of goods were stolen from a Georgia port in late February, drawing scrutiny from all walks of life. “Cargo theft is often unknown, but it’s a relatively serious crime,” said Cornell,a crime and theft specialist. Cornell said he was even heard of organized criminals stealing goods worth as much as $30 billions of dollars. According to CargoNet.com, most thefts don’t take place in ports, but when truck drivers are parked in parking lots or gas stations, these organized criminals come out. Transport companies, shipping companies, and ordinary consumers are all vulnerable to cargo theft in varying