IIS loss type definitions
| I. Incident Category Definitions | |
|---|---|
Type |
Definition |
Hijacking |
The use of force (armed or unarmed), threat or intimidation to kidnap the driver in order to take the vehicle |
Robbery |
The use of force (armed or unarmed), threat or intimidation in order to steal shipments/cargo while employees, guards or drivers are present and coerced to allow access (open doors), hand over goods, hand over vehicle |
Burglary |
Entry to a facility (plant, warehouse, transportation hub etc.) with the intent to steal shipments/cargo, without confrontation with employees or guards (may or may not be present). |
Fraud |
"theft by deception"; offense of deliberately deceiving another in order to damage them — usually, to obtain property or services from the victim unjustly |
Theft |
General Term for wrongful taking of property without that owner's willful consent. |
Theft from Facility |
Theft of complete shipment/cargo while being stored or handled in a facility (plant, warehouse, transportation hub etc.) |
Theft from Vehicle |
The stealing of shipments/cargo from vehicle (truck, van, lorry, trailer etc.), without any confrontation with the driver (driver may or may not be present). |
Theft of Vehicle |
Stealing of vehicle (truck, van, lorry, trailer etc.), – with/without the shipment/cargo, while driver is not present. |
| II.Modus Operandi | |
|---|---|
Type |
Definition |
Forced Stop |
Stationary or vehicle Roadblock; Running off road by another vehicle; Drive by shooting |
Deceptive Stop |
Bogus police roadblock / fake road works / Diversion from main route / Hitchhiker / Fake Accident / “Stuck” vehicles / “Bump and rob” |
Violent & Threat with Violence |
The use of force armed/unarmed, Threat to use force; extortion |
Deception |
Posing as customer / driver / warehouse employee – “around the corner” / Changing delivery details / fraudulent delivery or release documentation |
Intrusion |
Stealth, Breaking & Entry |
Internal |
Active involvement in the theft by employee/s or driver |
Unknown |
Modus Operandi details are unknown |
| III.Location Types | |
|---|---|
Type |
Definition |
En Route |
While in motion/driving |
Secured Parking |
Customer or IRU Approved as secured parking |
Non secured Parking |
Public; Roadside; not approved by customer or IRU |
Origin facility |
Plant; Warehouse |
Destination facility |
Plant; Warehouse; Distribution |
Road Transportation facility |
Pickup/Delivery terminal; Hub |
Aviation Transporation facility |
Airside – Tarmac, apron, runway; Air Hub, Landside hangar or warehouse within Airport perimeter |
Authorities 3rd party facility |
Customs; Ground Handling authorities warehousing and handling facility |
Services 3rd party facility |
Broker; Forwarder; Handling provider warehousing and handling facility |
Unknown |
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