Marketplace Cargo theft ramps up
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Feb 4, 2026 Kristen Schwab, a Marketplace reporter who covers logistics and retail, explains rising cargo theft and its ripple effects. She describes organized rings stealing goods from trucks. The segment covers insurance strains, higher costs for companies, and how those pressures reach consumers.
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