Cargo theft is one of the fastest-growing threats in the North American supply chain. Organized criminal groups increasingly target freight while it is parked, staged, or waiting for processing—turning yards, warehouses, and distribution hubs into the most vulnerable points of loss.
Each year, cargo theft drives $15–35 billion in losses, with risk continuing to rise as freight volumes increase across major corridors. Facilities now face mounting pressure from insurers, customers, and regulators to prove they have real control over stationary freight.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn:
Why stationary freight is the weakest link in the supply chain and how criminals exploit dwell time in yards and facilities
The true scale of today’s cargo theft crisis, including loss estimates reaching $15–35 billion annually
How cargo theft tactics are evolving, from straight theft to sophisticated fraud and deception-based schemes
Which industries and facilities face the highest exposure, including logistics providers, warehouses, and automotive yards
The hidden financial impact of yard inefficiency, including detention delays, insurance risk, and compliance costs
Key indicators that your yard may be a target, from weak gate controls to outdated monitoring practices
The modern standard for yard security and oversight, including real-time monitoring, gate verification, and integrated supervision
This guide provides a clear, operational view of the cargo theft landscape—and outlines what leading facilities are doing to turn yards from liabilities into secure, controlled environments.
Cargo theft is no longer a rare or isolated event—it’s a systemic risk built into today’s supply chain. As organized theft rings shift their focus to stationary freight, yards, warehouses, and distribution facilities have become the most common points of loss.
This guide explains why traditional security measures are failing, how modern cargo theft actually happens, and what operators must do to regain control. Backed by industry data and real operational insight, it’s designed for leaders who need to reduce theft, limit liability, and protect margins in an increasingly high-risk environment.
If your operation manages parked trailers, containers, or vehicles—even for a few hours a day—this guide will help you understand where your exposure lies and how to address it before loss occurs.
Trusted across transportation, warehousing, and automotive logistics, Birdseye Security delivers:
Our Maximum Telepresence Approach™ combines advanced video analytics with trained remote agents across iGMS™ (Intelligent Gate Management), Perimeter Monitoring, and Yard Supervision to deliver complete yard visibility, reduce bottlenecks, and increase profitability.
