Shipping loss prevention

John Spears of Global Intelligence Services shares his experience of shipping fraud but says that the practical lessons in document and cargo security and due diligence apply equally to all businesses.

John Spears is chief executive of Global Intelligence Services, 17 Davies Street, London W1 Y 1LN; tel +44 (0) 20 7629 0689; the GIS website address is www.gis-group.com.

The only sure way to prevent fraud is to be aware that it exists, that it can happen to you and to take positive action to minimise the risk.