Lobster heist was third case of seafood theft in New England in recent weeks

In a recent Boston Globe article, Professor Yossi Sheffi was cited in coverage of a major cargo theft involving hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of lobster that disappeared after leaving a cold-storage facility in Taunton, Massachusetts. The piece examines how organized criminal networks are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities in freight transportation, particularly through identity fraud and impersonation of legitimate carriers. Professor Sheffi’s perspective highlights the growing risks facing modern supply chains and the urgent need for stronger security, verification, and resilience measures to protect high-value goods in transit. Read the full article for more information.