Claims, Damage & Investigation

Cargo Theft Investigations

Cargo theft investigations help establish what is missing, where discrepancies appear and what records or custody points are available for review.

When to instruct

When you may need this.

Document missing or stolen cargo circumstances and available evidence.

Cargo is missing at delivery

Shortage or theft is suspected

Custody records need review

A claim requires independent documentation

What it helps establish

  • Missing cargo details
  • Custody and movement observations
  • Record discrepancies
  • Findings supporting recovery or claims review

What we may examine

  • Delivery and movement records
  • Warehouse or container information
  • Seal and access details
  • Statements and timeline information

What we need from you

  • Cargo description and quantity
  • Last known location
  • Movement records available
  • Contacts for carrier, warehouse or consignee

Assignment workflow

How the assignment works.

The process remains deliberately simple: understand the instruction, attend the field situation, document the facts and report findings.

  1. 01

    INSTRUCTION

    Confirm scope, location, urgency and access.

  2. 02

    MOBILIZE

    Match the assignment with appropriate attendance.

  3. 03

    OBSERVE

    Establish what is happening in the field.

  4. 04

    DOCUMENT

    Capture measurements, records, photographs and evidence where applicable.

  5. 05

    ASSESS

    Interpret condition, damage, quantity, risk or circumstances.

  6. 06

    REPORT

    Deliver findings that support informed decisions.

Outputs

What you receive.

Depending on the scope of instruction, reporting may include the following outputs.

  • Endorsed field report where appropriate
  • Preliminary report where the scope requires early findings
  • Final report when required information is complete
  • Photographs, video or collected records where applicable

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