
Cargo theft losses in the U.S. continue to climb: 2024 was projected to record 27 percent more losses than 2023, a year that also reached all-time highs for reported incidents. Verisk, a global data analytics and technology provider, recently launched CargoNet RouteScore API, a solution aimed at significantly minimizing the risk of cargo theft.
RouteScore API uses a proprietary algorithm to generate a cargo theft route risk score that provides a relative measure of probability that crime and loss will occur along any route in the U.S. and Canada.
Verisk CargoNet is positioned to deliver an industry-leading cargo theft scoring algorithm that provides what the company said is unparalleled accuracy and insight with the use of best-in-industry data and analytics.
RouteScore measures the probability of a loss for individual risks by assigning a score of 1 to 100 — with 1 representing the lowest likelihood. RouteScore is based on critical factors such as cargo type, value, length of haul, origin, destination, day of the week, and the theft history of truck stops. In addition to generating a score, the model also observes the key variables that most influenced the score and provides a list of the riskiest truck stops along the route.
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“RouteScore exemplifies our commitment to helping the industry manage and mitigate risk,” said Ryan Shepherd, general manager of Verisk’s CargoNet. “By providing actionable insights through advanced data analysis, Verisk is empowering the insurance and the transportation industry to protect their assets and ensure a safer delivery of goods.”
Empowering companies to protect their cargo proactively, a high-risk score of 98, for example, may prompt the implementation of additional security measures such as tracking devices, driver teams, relays, escorts or securing parking spots in advance and more.
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Additionally, users can align high-risk lanes with best-in-class carriers, helping to ensure optimal security measures are in practice. This powerful solution is available in an API format, facilitating integration with third-party Transportation Management Systems and proprietary systems. Additional third-party platforms, such as supply chain risk management, fintech, insurtech and telematics platforms, will also be able to source the solution and make it available for customers.
For more information about this cargo security solution, visit CargoNet’s website at: https://www.cargonet.com/
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