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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Freight fraud: Your supply chain is showing
This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves' Freight Fraud Symposium in Dallas on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: How intelligence is power in freight fraud prevention DETAILS: Truckstop and Hetherington Group experts discuss the rising sophistication of fraud in the trucking industry. They emphasize the critical need for cybersecurity awareness, open-source intelligence and proactive verification of carriers and vendors. Key strategies include employee training, social media vigilance and using AI-driven research techniques to detect and prevent fraudulent activities. SPEAKERS: Shawn Rasmor, principal product manager at Truckstop, and Alex DuBay, senior technical instructor at OSINT Academy, the Hetherington Rasmor is the principal product manager at Truckstop, where he helps shape vision and strategy for RMIS and compliance solutions across the Truckstop ecosystem. Rasmor has been with Truckstop for over eight years, serving in various roles including integration product management and product strategy. DuBay retired from the Army after 10 years of service, including seven years in special operations within psychological operations. His expertise lies in integrating cybercapabilities into real-world applications, leveraging publicly available information for intelligence and operational effectiveness. DuBay has developed both physical and digital solutions to meet mission-specific requirements. KEY QUOTES FROM SPEAKERS: 'So we're seeing individuals be targeted through phishing to find information on the individual carriers and truckers. But we're also seeing that [technology] is being used to attack the brokers as well. … They're able to get into the systems of brokers and find the information that they're looking to gain access to, like credentials, that are on these systems.' – DuBay'The other way to find more information is social media. If you are too open on your social media, you're tagging your locations, you're tagging what companies you're working for, what truck routes you're going for – that's publicly open. Now your threat actors are able to see that information and start building a profile on you to further fine-tune their attack on you.' – DuBay 'The bad actors are continuously learning. They're talking. They have a network. They may even be sitting in a room like this and talking to each other and learning about new tactics and how to circumvent those and continue to work together. It's critical that we are all working together and trying to make this the least hospitable industry for the bad actors right now.' – Rasmor Articles by Grace Sharkey DAT acquires Outgo, enters race to become dominant freight exchange platform Avocados, auto parts and ambushes: Inside Mexico's cargo theft crisis Cyberthreats surge against US logistics infrastructureThe post Freight fraud: Your supply chain is showing appeared first on FreightWaves.
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
China bans South African beef imports amid FMD outbreak
China has suspended all beef and related product imports from South Africa following ongoing foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal. The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has expressed deep concern over the economic consequences of this ban, stressing the far-reaching effects on the red meat value chain, including producers, feedlots, abattoirs, and exporters. RMIS CEO Dewald Olivier comments: "This development is a stark reminder of the fragility of our export markets when faced with biosecurity threats. While we respect China's biosecurity protocols, the economic impact on South African farmers and the entire red meat value chain is severe and disheartening." The suspension comes despite the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between South Africa and China in September 2024, which aimed to enhance bilateral trade, particularly with regard to FMD prevention and control. The MoU was designed to allow beef exports from provinces free of FMD, enabling regionalisation to prevent trade suspensions during outbreaks. "We had hoped the MoU would pave the way for more nuanced responses to outbreaks—allowing beef exports from non-affected provinces to continue," Olivier notes. "Unfortunately, the current blanket suspension shows the complexity of implementing these agreements effectively during real-time crises." Strategic importance of the agreement The MoU sought to expand South Africa's beef exports to China, focusing on value-added products, and reinforcing China's role as South Africa's largest trading partner. The FMD-specific aspect of the agreement was intended to ensure that South Africa's disease control measures were respected, thereby reducing the risk of widespread trade suspensions. The current situation highlights the urgent need for the practical implementation of regionalisation and more resilient disease management systems. Export volumes to China In 2024, South Africa's beef exports grew by 30%, reaching 38,657 tonnes. China accounted for 14% of South Africa's frozen beef exports, underscoring the importance of this market to South African producers. While RMIS has voiced its concerns, it also acknowledges the swift response from the Department of Agriculture, which included containment measures and intensified biosecurity efforts. Olivier also recognised the leadership of deputy director-general, Dipepeneneng Serage, noting his instrumental role in guiding the sector through these challenging times. A call for innovative solutions RMIS urges the adoption of innovative strategies that can balance disease control with economic sustainability. They advocate for: • Enhanced traceability and biosecurity protocols to reassure trade partners. • The practical application of regionalisation, allowing exports from unaffected zones. • Stronger public-private partnerships to improve surveillance and response. • A review of protocols to prevent blanket bans that disrupt the industry. "We need solutions that serve both our domestic industry and our trade partners," Olivier emphasises. "Out-of-the-box thinking is essential—not just to manage disease outbreaks, but to protect the livelihoods of everyone in the red meat value chain and secure the future of South African exports." All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Spead of foot and mouth disease outbreak threatens South Africa's red meat exports
Agricultural Farming associations are concerned about the impact of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak on the red meat industry. Image: Picture: Justin Sullivan Getty Images via AFP Farming associations on Monday expressed concern about the impact of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak on the red meat export industry. This comes as the People's Republic of China has already suspended imports of cloven hoofed animals and related products following Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng. The Department of Agriculture on Saturday confirmed an outbreak of FMD in the province of Mpumalanga and new cases in KwaZulu-Natal. Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), on Monday said that the livestock and poultry industries accounted for nearly half of South Africa's agricultural economy. 'Because of this large size, we worry about the sector when these industries encounter challenges. One of the persistent challenges of the South African livestock industry is the prevalence of animal diseases,' Sihlobo said. 'We experienced this challenge most severely from 2022 through 2023 when the cattle industry was affected by foot and mouth disease, the poultry industry by avian influenza, and the pig industry by African swine fever. 'Whenever we have such cases, trading partners typically respond by protecting their borders against potential disease spread. Thus, China has temporarily suspended the imports of beef and cattle products from South Africa. We can assume that this is the start of many temporary pauses on imports that we will see from our trading partners.' Sihlobo added that this will reverse the progress observed in South Africa's beef export recovery. 'For example, in 2024, South Africa's cumulative beef exports increased by 30% from 2023, reaching 38 657 tons. About 57% of this was fresh beef, and 43% was frozen beef. The key markets include China, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Angola, Mozambique, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Mauritius,' he said. Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) said that they were concerned following China's suspension of imports of all beef and related products from South Africa. RMIS said the decision by a key trade partner highlighted the severe impact of FMD outbreaks and subsequent trade suspensions on the red meat industry. RMIS CEO Dewald Olivier said that this development was a stark reminder of the fragility of the country's export markets when faced with biosecurity threats. 'The ripple effect of this ban is far-reaching, threatening the livelihoods of producers, feedlots, abattoirs, exporters, and many others across the value chain, while compounding the challenges of biosecurity and economic uncertainty,' Olivier said. 'While we respect China's biosecurity protocols, the economic impact on South African farmers and the entire red meat value chain is severe and disheartening. The setback is especially unfortunate considering the landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between South Africa and China in September 2024, which aimed to deepen bilateral trade cooperation.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Olivier added that this MoU, which was celebrated as a key step in strengthening economic ties, included a specific agreement focused on Foot and Mouth Disease prevention and control. 'The MoU aimed to broaden South Africa's export basket with diversified, value-added products to China, reinforcing China's role as South Africa's largest trading partner and opening new avenues for trade and investment,' he said. 'In 2024, South Africa's beef exports experienced significant growth, increasing by 30% from the previous year to reach 38,657 tonnes. China emerged as a key market, accounting for approximately 14% of South Africa's frozen beef exports.' Olivier said that RMIS acknowledged and appreciated the swift escalation of control measures by the Department of Agriculture, including rapid response, containment, and intensified biosecurity efforts. Visit:
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Census of minor irrigation projects to begin soon in Cuddalore
The seventh census of Minor Irrigation Projects will begin soon in Cuddalore district.. According to Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, the objective of Rationalisation of Minor Irrigation Statistics (RMIS) is to build a comprehensive and reliable database in the minor irrigation sector for future planning. The census is conducted once in every five years covering all groundwater and surface water minor irrigation schemes. The data collection will be completed with the support of village administrative officers and workers of urban local bodies. Once the data collection and compilation is completed, an accurate figure will be available about the total number of dug wells, shallow tube wells, medium tube wells, deep tube wells, surface flow, and surface lift.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
APRA taps Klear.ai to unify claims operations
Alaska Public Risk Alliance (APRA) has partnered with to unify claims operations across its soon-to-be consolidated public risk pools, formerly AMLJIA and APEI. Currently, APRA's claims management relies on two outdated systems—Claim Pilot and PCIS—which operate independently with separate processes and data structures. To address these challenges, APRA will transition to cloud-based platform, Intelligence, replacing the legacy systems with a unified, 'modern' solution. Intelligence is designed to simplify claims management through intelligent automation, real-time analytics, and seamless data integration. It supports various insurance lines, including workers' compensation, property, auto, and general liability. The platform, with an 'intuitive' interface, unifies data, delivers actionable insights, and scales to support the changing needs of public risk pools, stated the tech vendor. chief revenue officer Pete Govek said: 'Our team specialises in high–stakes implementations involving multi–employer environments, data migrations, and configurable workflows. 'This initiative presents an opportunity to help APRA enhance efficiency, strengthen transparency, and reduce administrative friction through cutting–edge technology." APRA interim executive director Lynn McNamara is headling the system evaluation and transition planning while deputy director Brennan Hickok is managing the implementation process. founded in 2004, is a software provider serving the risk and insurance sector. Its tools incorporate AI and machine learning technologies to support claims management and risk analysis. In March 2023, acquired the Inform business from Cloud Software Group. Inform is a Risk Management Information System (RMIS) provider. The addition of Inform's RMIS to risk, claims, and analytics product portfolio is anticipated to benefit insurance providers, self-insured businesses, and governmental bodies. "APRA taps to unify claims operations " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
