The transportation, logistics and cargo industry plays a key role in the world economy. Any disruptions to the smooth flow of goods around the world can have huge consequences - both practical and financial. Take the recent Suez Canal blockage, which lasted two weeks. Every hour that the blocked ship did not move, it cost the global economy an estimated $400 million.
Some disruptions are caused by events out of our control, such as extreme weather conditions. Even terrorist attacks can have a dramatic impact on trade - following 9/11, supply chains suffered because the US Government closed borders, shut down air traffic and evacuated buildings in response.
However, many disruptive events are within our control: namely, criminal activity which targets vessels, vehicles, storage facilities and cargo. Improving your security protocol and technology can help to protect your part of the supply chain from theft and organised crime.
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