Third-Party Logistics Leaders and Cargo Theft Prevention Experts AFN® Sign Membership Agreement with World-Class Cargo Theft Solution Providers CargoNet™
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NILES, Ill.--(Business Wire)-- AFN, a recognized leader in cargo theft prevention and third-party logistics services, announces its membership in the CargoNet program (www.CargoNet.com). "We are pleased to work with a notable organization such as CargoNet," said Jared Palmer, AFN`s general counsel and member of the CargoNet Advisory Board. According to Palmer, "The systems and analytical tools provided by CargoNet are second to none. CargoNet offers services vital to the supply chain, insurance, and law enforcement industries." "CargoNet is pleased to have AFN join our program, and we look forward to a long-term strategic relationship that will continue to strengthen supply chain security," added Maurizio Scrofani, managing director of CargoNet. CargoNet helps prevent cargo theft and increases recovery rates through secure and controlled information sharing between theft victims, their business partners, and law enforcement. The solution is centered on a national database and information sharing system managed by crime analysts and subject-matter experts. CargoNet exploits the weakness of cargo thieves at multiple points in the supply chain by leveraging integrated databases and a layered system of anti-theft systems, including a theft alert system; task force and investigations support; a tractor/trailer theft deterrence program; the TruckStopWatch program; driver education and incentives; secondary-market monitoring and interdictions; crime trend analysis and loss control services; and training and education. ABOUT AFN AFN, formerly known as Advantage Freight Network, provides freight brokerage, third party logistics, and transportation management services for many clients in a number of industries, including consumer products, apparel, electronics, food and beverage, and paper and packaging. AFN is directly involved in the prevention of cargo theft and provides legislative, tactical, and financial support to the law enforcement industry. AFN is also a member of the National Cargo Theft Task Force and chairs its Government Affairs Committee. For more information, visit our website at www.loadafn.com or call us at 877-Load-AFN. About ISO Since 1971, ISO has been a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk. For a broad spectrum of commercial and personal lines of insurance, the company provides statistical, actuarial, underwriting, and claims information; policy language; information about specific locations; fraud-identification tools; and technical services. ISO serves insurers, reinsurers, agents and brokers, insurance regulators, risk managers, and other participants in the property/casualty insurance marketplace. ISO is a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics. For more information, visit www.iso.com and www.verisk.com. AFN Jared Palmer 224-515-7018 jpalmer@afnww.com Copyright Business Wire 2010
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