In-Transit Security for Fortune 100 Cellphone Manufacturer

With sales in the tens of billions annually in the United States alone, this global communications leader had become a popular consumer brand, and a target of criminal groups. Since cellphones are profitable on the grey market, this manufacturer's cargo was being targeted by highly organized crime groups that specialized in stealing full truckloads. Stolen cargo resulted in annual losses in the millions—losses that this manufacturer wanted to put an end to.

Working with FreightWatch Group, they did just that. FreightWatch logistics security officers (LSOs) escorted valuable cargo loads from origin to destination, providing covert surveillance for the duration of the transit, and discouraging criminal elements from attacking the trucks. FreightWatch LSOs briefed drivers and carriers on the client’s security protocols, which were designed to eliminate opportunities for theft. FreightWatch LSOs also advised carriers (and their third-party partners) that non-compliance with these security protocols would be reported back to the client. Furthermore, FreightWatch consultants provided continuously updated cargo theft intelligence about the methods and activity of various criminal organizations involved with related cargo theft.

The result? Losses from in-transit theft plummeted. In operation for over four years now, FreightWatch's customized logistics security program has ensured that our client has not lost a single cellphone while being transported via truck.