Supply Chain Risk on Ice: Lobsters & Logistics!
In this session, a series of high-value seafood thefts in New England sets the stage for a deeper look into a growing and surprisingly sophisticated form of supply chain crime. What initially appears to be a pair of unrelated incidents involving lobster and crab, quickly expands into a broader story, one that touches on similar thefts, raises questions about how these crimes are connected, and highlights just how vulnerable certain parts of the logistics process have become.
As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that these are not isolated or opportunistic events, but part of a larger pattern affecting the movement of perishable goods. We will explore how widespread this issue is, why certain types of cargo are particularly attractive targets / higher-risk, and how industry players and law enforcement are responding.
This is not just a story about missing seafood. It’s about the hidden risks embedded in modern supply chains, and the real costs that ripple outward when things go wrong.
