AfA urges the federal government to take measures against the increasing incidents of cargo theft and fraud.

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has urged the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a Federal Cargo Theft and Fraud Task Force due to a reported 80% increase in organized theft and cyber fraud among its members. A survey revealed that identity spoofing and fake carrier schemes are significant threats, highlighting inconsistent enforcement and multi-state barriers as major challenges. AfA's Executive Director proposed a task force including DOT, FMCSA, FBI, and DOJ, alongside a national cargo theft database and stricter regulations, to enhance security in the freight forwarding industry.