NU Online News Service, Jan. 19, 12:58 p.m. EST

Cargo theft in the United States is on the rise, according to FreightWatch International, with food and drinks surpassing electronics as the most popular target of thieves.

"It is a constant, ongoing problem not only in the U.S. but globally," Alan Spear, director of cargo security loss control for Chartis Global Marine, told NU Online News Service. "It is a very damaging event for any company that experiences the loss."

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