Cargo Theft Set to Surge 22% in 2025—Approaching Holiday Calls for Heightened Awareness
The trucking and supply chain industries are entering a dangerous digital age. As logistics operations lean more heavily into technology, a sobering trend is emerging: cargo theft is on the rise—and it’s evolving fast. According to recent data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), cargo theft losses spiked by 27% in 2024 and are projected to climb another 22% by the end of 2025. That would mark a record-breaking year of cargo crime, fueled in large part by sophisticated digital tactics. In a parallel warning, CargoNet has issued a red alert to shippers and carriers alike: the July 4th holiday week is primed to become a hotbed for theft. With criminal tactics growing more deceptive and effective, industry players must rethink security protocols or risk becoming easy prey. Tech-Driven Theft: The Digital Tools Criminals Use The very tools that help modernize supply chains—GPS tracking, VoIP communications, and digital document sharing—...