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Cargo Theft in UK – See How Cargofort Solved Significant Claim

Cargo theft is a daunting challenge within the transport sector, with freight trucks being prime targets for thieves. These criminals employ a variety of methods, from slashing tarpaulins to vandalizing trailers. Regrettably, stolen cargo is often unrecoverable, triggering a series of procedures to assess the damage, establish liability, and uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident. This involves cooperation among insurance companies, cargo owners, carriers, and law enforcement, all driven by a shared goal: minimizing the material consequences and ensuring swift compensation. At Cargofort, we recently managed a case involving the theft of nice pallets, and here’s how we successfully resolved it. The Facts Our client, a transport company, was tasked with transporting goods from Bulgaria to England. After the mandatory rest break for the driver in England, he made a shocking discovery the next morning: a gaping hole in the tarpaulin and all nine pallets of cargo were gone. The Challenges In such thefts, a common tactic is to drug the sleeping driver, allowing thieves ample time to make off with the cargo. In this case, the driver remained oblivious during his break, raising questions about his account of events. Action We promptly informed all stakeholders in…