Fish is a global vital source of natural protein. Its highly perishable nature requires an efficient shipping supply chain to ensure it reaches the customer before spoiling. Unfortunately, around 20% of fresh fish products sold worldwide spoil before reaching their destination. To maintain the quality and freshness of seafood, it must be frozen or cooked within a few days of catching and shipped under continuous cold chain conditions. Properly securing and protecting seafood shipments is also crucial to minimize losses. These challenges continue to pose significant issues for the seafood industry, which is working tirelessly to implement robust solutions to preserve the quality and freshness of their products.
A CNBC article from March 2023 highlights the increase in cargo theft across the US, with food and beverage products being the most targeted items. Seafood has emerged as a hot commodity for cargo thieves, along with meat, electronics, alcohol, and clothing. According to FBI statistics, cargo theft costs the trucking industry and retailers an estimated $15 to $30 billion annually. CargoNet data reveals a 50% rise in beverage and food cargo theft in January and February 2023, resulting in an average loss of $214,000. This alarming trend underscores the importance of implementing effective security measures to safeguard high-value shipments and reduce losses.
In today’s feature, TydenBrooks, as leading industry experts, details our top-tier strategies for safeguarding seafood shipments. Read on to learn about our proven methods for monitoring temperature fluctuations, detecting unauthorized door access, and tracking cargo to ensure secure delivery to the final destination.
Securing the World
By following these best practices, shippers and carriers of seafood can reduce the risk of cargo theft and ensure their shipments reach their destination in optimal condition and quality. With a TydenBrooks multi-layered security solution, you can remove the “blind spots” in your supply chain to actively curtail incursions, and proactively respond should there be a breach. To implement a TydenBrooks cargo security solution, contact us at 1-800-458-7325 (SEAL) or [email protected] and speak with one of our supply chain security experts today.