BSI special reports

In examining cargo crime in the Gulf countries, warehouse thefts and supply chain corruption stand out as risks to supply chains, with noted concerns in specifically the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) despite efforts by government officials to combat the issue. To understand both cargo crime trends and the methodologies employed by criminals operating in this region, this report also examines the role special economic zones play in the Middle East.

BSI publishes this report in coordination with TT Club and TAPA EMEA. BSI Supply Chain Services and Solutions is the leading global supply chain intelligence provider, auditing services, audit & risk management compliance solutions, and advisory services. BSI’s charter is to help corporations, governments, and associations identify, manage, and mitigate global supply chain risks and maintain world-class governance, risk, and compliance programs.

In response to a survey distributed by RANE, clients shared their concerns about—and approaches to—security and risk. The COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on employee safety was the greatest concern. Most survey respondents have already brought at least some employees back to the workplace in either a full-time or part-time capacity and have instituted a number of new workplace health and safety measures at the majority of their facilities.