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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactSep 24, 2026

Cargo Theft Costs Exceed $1M Annually for 40% of US Companies

A comprehensive survey of 150 U.S.-based loss prevention and organized retail crime professionals reveals an escalating cargo theft crisis that demands immediate strategic response. Forty percent of s

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Risk & Disruption
ModerateAug 31, 2026

$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

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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 24, 2026

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

Supply Chain Dive#cargo-theft#retail-theft#rfid-technology
Risk & Disruption
ModerateJul 31, 2026

CHP Recovers $500K in Stolen Cargo Linked to Organized Crime Ring

The California Highway Patrol's Inland Division Cargo Theft Interdiction Program recovered more than $500,000 in stolen merchandise from a discount retailer in Rialto on July 28, 2024, following a sea

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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 29, 2026

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

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Risk & Disruption
ModerateJun 29, 2026

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

FreightWaves#cargo-theft#warehouse-security#supply-chain-risk