Cargo theft is no longer opportunistic. It’s strategic.

We continue to see far too much “easy” theft of cargo.

Criminals know exactly when a shipment leaves, where it’s going, and what’s inside.

Allianz confirms this in their Shipping Safety Review 2025 — and at Recoupex, we see the same every single day.

In 2024 alone, cargo worth $455 million was stolen across North America.

In EMEA? Over €1.2 million disappears every 24 hours.

We’re not talking about Louvre-style heists.

We’re talking perfumes, designer clothing, cosmetics, alcohol, electronics — goods that move fast and sell faster on the black market or on marketplaces.

Behind the scenes?

Forged documents
Fake driver identities and PINs
Unsecured parking lots
Complete disregard of SOPs

This is no longer opportunistic theft.

These are well-informed criminal networks exploiting every gap — in logistics, insurance, and yes, even legal structures.

Some trucking companies still treat CMR package limitation like a slap on their wrist, compared to the real value of stolen goods.

That’s why most (Not All!) trucking companies do not care to implement extra security.

What shippers must do now:

📌 Vet your logistics partners. Make sure they have valid liability insurance — and don’t pass your cargo through a chain of 10 unknown subcontractors.
📌 Ban unauthorized stops. Make it clear in writing: no overnight parking unless pre-approved.
📌 Give specific safety instructions. For example: At night, parking only allowed with container doors facing a wall.
📌 Use GPS tracking — especially for high-risk products and routes.
📌 Train your team. Know how to spot and verify documents, ID, and truck plates.
📌 Don’t rely on insurance alone. Prepare for subrogation.

If your insurer declines the claim, you must act fast to recover directly from the liable party.

We’re here for that part.