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.
Cargo theft is no longer isolated. It’s becoming a built-in risk across today’s supply chain, with stationary freight increasingly targeted inside yards and facilities.
As theft tactics evolve, many operations are relying on security models that were never designed for how loss actually occurs today. The result is growing exposure, rising liability, and avoidable operational risk.
This guide is for leaders responsible for yards, trailers, containers, or vehicle storage who want a clearer view of where losses originate and why traditional controls keep missing them.
If your operation manages parked assets at any point in the day, this guide will help you see where risk is quietly accumulating.
