Global cargo theft risks as shown on the above map vary greatly from country to
country. Even within individual countries, risks can vary from region to region. On a
country-by-country basis, cargo theft threats, as most other criminal activity, are
typically rooted in social, economic and cultural conditions. The prevention of cargo
theft on a global scale requires intimate knowledge of incident trends on a regional
basis, as security programs and mitigation techniques do not always transfer
successfully from region to region.
Organizations must diligently gather intelligence and adapt their anti-theft programs to
address local threats. The purpose of this report is to outline the risk of cargo theft on a
global level, highlighting significant countries in the global supply chain in order to
assist industry decision-makers in determining their supply chain security needs.
According to data collected by FreightWatch International from numerous sources
across the globe, including but not limited to FreightWatch International’s own
databases, its customers, law enforcement agencies, industry organizations, insurance
industry sources and news reports, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, the United States and
Russia are the countries most at risk for cargo theft globally.
Unless otherwise noted in this assessment report, when specific theft statistics are
noted in this assessment report those statistics are derived from FreightWatch
International’s own data based on cargo security services provided by FreightWatch
International to its customers. As such, total theft figures for a particular country or
region are likely higher than stated.
Please note that this assessment report expresses the opinions of FreightWatch
International based on the specific data reviewed. Global cargo theft circumstances
and risks can and do change, sometimes frequently and/or quickly, and in ways that
may make the facts and opinions expressed in this assessment report no longer
complete or valid. As such, the extent to which you rely on the facts and opinions
expressed in this assessment should be made entirely by you, in your sole discretion,
only after careful analysis of all relevant facts applicable to your business