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(18 articles)Cargo Theft Rising: How Logistics Firms Can Protect Shipments
Cargo theft represents a growing operational and financial risk for freight and logistics operators globally. The Lockton analysis highlights how organized theft, opportunistic pilferage, and supply c
Cargo Theft Cases Drop 50%, But Losses Surge: TAPA Alert
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has released findings showing a paradoxical trend in European cargo theft: while the number of reported theft incidents has decreased by approximate
$647K Nike Cargo Recovered After Fraudulent Pickup Scheme
On August 21, an unknown individual executed a sophisticated cargo theft scheme at a Nike facility in Memphis, Tennessee, using fraudulent documentation to authorize the pickup of approximately $647,4
How RFID & Serialization Combat $131M Quarterly Cargo Theft
Organized retail theft represents a structural and growing threat to supply chain operations, with cargo theft reaching $131 million in Q1 alone. This surge underscores a critical vulnerability in sup
US Cargo Theft Remains at Historic High Despite Q2 Decline
Despite a modest 5% year-on-year decline in Q2 2026, cargo theft in the United States remains at historically elevated levels, according to supply chain intelligence firm Overhaul. The company recorde
Texas Police Bust $272K Precious Metal Cargo Theft Ring
Texas authorities arrested two men—Rahual Phore, 25, and Virender Phore, 36—after intercepting an 18-wheeler loaded with 32,000 pounds of precious metals valued at approximately $272,000 in Sealy, a c
Why Cargo Theft Is Easier Than Expected in Modern Supply Chains
Cargo theft represents a significant and often underestimated security vulnerability in modern supply chains. Despite advances in tracking technology and logistics infrastructure, thieves find it rema
Cargo Theft in Europe: A Strategic Supply Chain Risk
Cargo theft across European supply chains has escalated from isolated incidents to a **structural business risk** affecting multiple sectors and trade lanes. What distinguishes this challenge from his
European Cargo Theft Now a Strategic Supply Chain Risk
Cargo theft in Europe has evolved from a localized operational nuisance into a systemic business risk that demands strategic attention from supply chain leaders. The article highlights how organized c
RXO Freight Security Initiative Strengthens Supply Chain Protection
RXO, a leading North American transportation and logistics provider, has implemented a targeted freight security enhancement that is drawing significant market attention. This initiative represents th
MODE Global & Overhaul Launch Real-Time Cargo Theft Detection
MODE Global has announced a strategic partnership with Overhaul to integrate real-time cargo theft detection capabilities into supply chain visibility platforms. This collaboration represents a signif
Montana Equipment Theft: $182K Loss Highlights Rental Security Gaps
A Montana man received a 41-month federal prison sentence for stealing approximately $182,000 in construction equipment from RDO Rental Equipment in Kalispell and transporting it across state lines to
$1.3M Cargo Theft Ring Busted: Copper Wire & Data Center Equipment Recovered
Law enforcement in Cook County, Illinois, dismantled a significant cargo theft operation, recovering two trailers containing over $1.3 million in high-value commodities stolen from Alabama and Florida
CHP Recovers $2.2M Stolen Cargo in Anaheim Warehouse Raid
The California Highway Patrol successfully executed a search warrant at an Anaheim warehouse on June 18, recovering over $2.2 million in stolen cargo connected to multiple ongoing theft investigations
Trucker Path Adds Real-Time Cargo Theft Alerts to Navigation App
Trucker Path has launched a significant operational tool by integrating Verisk CargoNet's cargo theft intelligence directly into its navigation platform, giving 1.2 million professional drivers access
Federal Cargo Theft Ring Exposed: What Supply Chain Teams Must Know
A federal criminal investigation has exposed the operational mechanics of an organized cargo theft ring, shedding light on vulnerabilities in North American freight networks that supply chain professi
Holiday Closures Expose Supply Chain Cargo Theft Vulnerabilities
Extended holiday periods like the Fourth of July create systemic vulnerabilities in North American supply chains that organized theft groups actively exploit. According to industry security data, the
Mexico World Cup Cargo Theft Risk Tops MX$150M: Zuru Alert
Zuru, a major consumer goods and sporting merchandise company, has publicly flagged a significant cargo theft vulnerability in Mexico, with potential losses exceeding MX$150 million during the World C