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Cargo thieves ‘launder freight’ through supply chain, Cornell warns

Cornell University researchers warn that cargo thieves are increasingly 'laundering freight' by embedding stolen goods into legitimate supply chain operations. The warning appears in a FreightWaves article promoting its F3: Future of Freight Festival, set for October 27–28, 2026. The platform highlights specialized industry resources including SONAR, Modern Shipper, and American Shipper, alongside coverage of fraud, global supply chains, and cross-border logistics. Events such as the Cross Border Logistics Summit 2026 and Fraud Fighters Awards underscore ongoing industry focus on security and resilience.

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Cargo thieves ‘launder freight’ through supply chain, Cornell warns

Cargo thieves are ‘laundering freight’ through the supply chain, Cornell warns.

FreightWaves is promoting its upcoming F3: Future of Freight Festival, scheduled for October 27 and 28, 2026. Attendees can register now using the promo code FALLFORF3, which is available in limited quantity.

Event and Platform Highlights

The FreightWaves ecosystem includes multiple specialized platforms: SONAR — a freight market intelligence platform offering real-time data and analytics; Modern Shipper, American Shipper, FreightWaves Checkpoint, FreightWaves Playbook, FreightWaves Forum, PostalMag, Trains, and SONAR.

Users may request a SONAR demo, log in to SONAR, or contact customer support directly via links provided on the site. Subscription and newsletter sign-up options are also prominently featured.

Content and Coverage Areas

FreightWaves organizes its coverage across several thematic categories including Startups, Reindustrialization, Global Supply Chain, Trade and Compliance, Borderlands: Mexico, Fuel News, Legal Issues, Fraud, and Trucking Compliance.

Modes of transport covered include Truckload, Less than Truckload (LTL), Parcel Freight, Railroad, Maritime, and Air Cargo. Insights are delivered through SONAR Chart of the Week, SONAR Sitreps, State of Freight Insights, #WithSONAR podcast, and SONAR Freight Market Updates.

Events and Recognition

FreightWaves hosts several annual events, including the Enterprise Fleet Summit, F3: Future of Freight Festival, F3 Awards Dinner, Freight Brokerage Compliance Summit, Cross Border Logistics Summit 2026, Freight Pricing Symposium 2026, and Supply Chain Day at F3.

The FreightWaves Awards program includes the Fraud Fighters Awards, AI Excellence in Supply Chain Awards, FreightTech Awards, and ShipChoice Awards — all accessible via the awards portal.

Resources and Partnerships

Additional resources offered by FreightWaves include advertising services, Freight Industry White Papers, and FreightWaves Webinars. The site also provides access to RSS feeds and social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

FreightWaves lists its mission, market experts, and editorial team on its About Us page. The site’s navigation includes dedicated sections for news, video, podcasts, SONAR, awards, events, resources, and company information.

Source: FreightWaves

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