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(15 articles)Cargo Theft Declines as Freight Market Expands in Mexico
Recent data indicates that cargo theft incidents in Mexico are declining even as the overall freight market expands, suggesting that improved security measures, market consolidation, or operational ef
Cargo Theft Rising: How Freight Companies Can Protect Shipments
Cargo theft represents a growing operational and financial challenge for freight and logistics companies across North America and beyond. This trend reflects a structural shift in supply chain vulnera
Cargo Fraud Exploits Driver Shortage & Spot Market Volatility
European supply chains face a critical security vulnerability created by the perfect storm of labor scarcity and operational desperation. With a 400,000-driver deficit forcing logistics operators towa
Cargo Theft Hits 5-Year High During Memorial Day 2025
Memorial Day 2025 marked a significant inflection point for supply chain security, with cargo theft incidents reaching their highest level in five years. This spike reflects a confluence of factors th
Cybercrime Tradecraft Now Used to Target and Steal Freight
Cybercriminals are increasingly applying sophisticated digital tradecraft to identify, track, and steal high-value freight across global supply chains. This emerging threat combines traditional cargo
FBI Warns of Surging Cyber Cargo Theft Cases
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued an alert regarding a significant uptick in cargo theft cases involving cyber-enabled attack vectors. This warning signals a structural shift in supply ch
LASD Recovers $4M Stolen Cargo in Breakthrough Enforcement Case
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department successfully recovered approximately $4 million in stolen cargo tied to multiple companies following a search warrant operation in Vernon, California—a rare
Criminals Hijacking Legitimate Carrier Authorities for Cargo Theft
A sophisticated cargo theft scheme is exploiting a critical vulnerability in how the transportation industry verifies carrier legitimacy. Criminal organizations are acquiring valid motor carrier autho
FBI Warns of $725M Cyber-Enabled Cargo Theft Epidemic
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a critical alert regarding a surging wave of cyber-enabled cargo theft operations that have inflicted approximately $725 million in losses across North A
Simultaneous Driver and Cargo Loss Signals Growing Trucking Crisis
Recent incidents in North American trucking reveal a compounding crisis: the simultaneous loss of both drivers and loads suggests either unprecedented opportunistic theft, driver flight due to working
Industry Coalition Urges DOJ Action on Cargo Theft Surge
An industry coalition has formally escalated concerns to the Department of Justice regarding a nationwide surge in cargo theft and organized retail crime, signaling that supply chain security threats
Modern Cargo Theft Now Uses Phishing & Fraud, Not Bolt Cutters
Researchers at cybersecurity firm observed a cargo theft actor operating over 30 days, documenting a complete shift in how modern cargo theft occurs. Rather than relying on traditional physical method
Florida Produce Fraud Case Exposes $600K Supply Chain Vulnerability
A Florida man has been federally charged in connection with a sophisticated $600,000 produce fraud scheme involving onions and potatoes. The perpetrator impersonated legitimate businesses via email to
Organized Crime Reshapes Cargo Theft: Q1 Data Shows Shift to Targeted Fraud
While cargo theft incidents in Texas dropped 22% year-over-year in Q1 2026, the overall freight security picture has darkened significantly. Verisk CargoNet's latest data reveals a structural shift aw
Global Cargo Theft Surges: $725M US Losses, Trucks at Risk
Global cargo theft is accelerating in both frequency and sophistication, presenting a growing structural risk to supply chains worldwide. According to new data from TT Club and BSI Consulting's 2025 r