BIR takes aim at container shipment thefts

Aug 10, 2012 | 02:10 PM | Sean Davidson

Tags  BIR, scrap, recycling, containers, metals thefts, ISRI, Sean Davidson

SAN DIEGO — The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has deployed a global anti-crime body to help thwart fraud and container thefts in scrap export trade.

The trade association subscribed to the services of the London-based International Maritime Bureau (IMB) for a trial period in an effort to reduce losses from container shipments for its members, it said.....





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