The Cargo Theft Crisis:
Why Stationary Freight Is the Weakest Link
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.
What You’ll Learn
- Where cargo theft actually happens today
- How fraud, delays, and manual processes create exposure
- Why traditional security models keep missing it
- The hidden operational costs behind poor yard visibility
- What high-performing facilities are doing differently
Why Download This Guide
If you manage yards, trailers, or vehicle storage, your risk isn’t always obvious.
It shows up in:
- Unverified drivers
- Missing or inconsistent gate records
- Delays that create congestion and blind spots
- Limited visibility across yard activity
This guide breaks down where those gaps exist — and how to fix them.
Why Birdseye
Most security systems watch. Birdseye controls, verifies, and enforces.
- Verify every movement: Driver, CDL, truck, trailer, BOL, and seal data captured and logged automatically
- Enforce protocols in real time: AI + trained remote agents ensure every gate and yard process is followed
- Speed up operations while reducing risk: Up to 75% faster gate processing with complete audit trails
- Replace inconsistent guard models: Reduce security costs by up to 50–60% while increasing coverage and accuracy
- Operate with full visibility: 99.99% gate accuracy across millions of transactions annually
