Cargo Theft Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Cargo Theft Statistics

Cargo theft is costing the US $496 million in 2022, with global losses topping $30 billion a year by 2023 estimates. The full picture gets more startling when you break down regions, incident types, and recovery costs, from high value attacks to trailer thefts and port losses. This dataset pulls those details together to explain what changed and where the risk is growing.

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Key Statistics

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The total value of stolen cargo in the US reached $496 million in 2022.

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Global cargo theft losses exceeded $30 billion annually as of 2023 estimates.

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In Europe, cargo theft cost insurers €1.5 billion in 2022.

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Mexico's cargo theft resulted in $400 million losses in 2022.

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Average value per US cargo theft incident was $278,000 in 2022.

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California's cargo theft losses totaled $152 million in 2022.

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Worldwide supply chain theft inflated insurance premiums by 12% in 2023.

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Texas cargo theft economic impact was $98 million in 2022.

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France's cargo theft claims hit €250 million in 2022.

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UK cargo theft cost businesses £120 million in 2023.

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Brazil lost $150 million to cargo theft in 2023.

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High-value thefts over $1 million each accounted for 8% of US incidents but 45% of losses in 2022.

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Illinois cargo theft losses reached $65 million in 2022.

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Spain's cargo theft economic damage was €180 million in 2022.

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US companies faced $200 million in recovery costs beyond stolen value in 2022.

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Canada cargo theft losses totaled CAD 120 million in 2022.

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Germany's cargo theft claims exceeded €300 million in 2023.

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Florida's cargo theft financial hit was $42 million in 2022.

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Australia reported AUD 85 million in cargo theft losses for 2023.

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Atlanta area losses from cargo theft were $38 million in 2022.

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Italy's cargo theft cost €450 million in 2023.

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Pennsylvania cargo theft losses: $32 million in 2022.

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South Africa's cargo hijackings caused ZAR 2.5 billion losses in 2023.

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Ohio losses from cargo theft: $28 million in 2022.

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Netherlands cargo theft claims: €140 million in 2022.

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New Jersey losses: $24 million in 2022.

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Belgium's economic impact from cargo theft: €110 million in 2023.

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Georgia (US) cargo theft losses: $22 million in 2022.

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Poland cargo theft damages: €220 million in 2023.

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In 2022, the United States experienced 1,786 reported cargo theft incidents, a 57% increase from 1,135 in 2021.

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Globally, cargo theft incidents rose by 15% in 2023 compared to 2022, totaling over 25,000 reported cases worldwide.

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In the first half of 2023, cargo thefts in Europe increased by 24% year-over-year, with 4,200 incidents logged.

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Mexico reported 12,000 cargo theft attempts in 2022, with 3,500 successful thefts.

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California saw 452 cargo thefts in 2022, accounting for 25% of all US incidents.

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Between 2019 and 2022, US cargo theft incidents surged 120% from pre-pandemic levels.

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In Q4 2022, cargo thefts in the US hit a quarterly record of 512 incidents.

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France recorded 1,200 cargo thefts in 2022, up 18% from 2021.

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The UK saw 20,000 tonnes of cargo stolen in 2023, equivalent to 8,500 incidents.

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Brazil experienced 15% growth in cargo thefts in 2023, with 2,100 major incidents.

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Texas reported 312 cargo thefts in 2022, second highest in the US.

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During 2020-2023, global port thefts increased by 30%, with 1,200 cases at major hubs.

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Illinois had 198 cargo theft incidents in 2022, up 40% from 2021.

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Spain logged 950 cargo thefts in 2022, a 22% rise.

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In 2023, US holiday season cargo thefts jumped 35%, with 289 incidents in November-December.

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Canada reported 450 cargo thefts in 2022, primarily in Ontario and BC.

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Germany saw 1,500 cargo theft attempts in 2023, with 65% success rate.

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Florida had 156 cargo thefts in 2022, focusing on interstates.

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Australia recorded 320 cargo thefts in 2023, up 12%.

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In 2022, Atlanta metro area had 120 cargo thefts, highest in Southeast US.

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Italy reported 2,800 cargo thefts in 2023, leading Europe.

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Pennsylvania saw 112 cargo thefts in 2022.

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South Africa had 900 cargo hijackings in 2023.

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Ohio reported 98 cargo thefts in 2022.

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Netherlands logged 750 cargo thefts in 2022.

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New Jersey had 85 cargo thefts in 2022.

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Belgium saw 620 cargo thefts in 2023.

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Georgia (US) recorded 76 cargo thefts in 2022.

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Poland reported 1,100 cargo thefts in 2023.

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Nevada had 42 cargo thefts in 2022.

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California led US cargo theft hotspots with 25% of national incidents in 2022.

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Globally, Europe accounted for 40% of reported cargo thefts in 2023.

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Mexico City metro area saw 4,200 theft attempts in 2022.

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Texas ranked second in US with 18% of thefts in 2022.

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Ile-de-France (Paris) had 35% of France's cargo thefts in 2022.

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Southeast England dominated UK thefts with 28% in 2023.

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Sao Paulo state reported 1,200 cargo thefts in Brazil 2023.

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Chicago area (Illinois) 11% of US thefts in 2022.

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Catalonia (Spain) 40% of national cargo thefts in 2022.

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Greater Toronto Area 45% of Canada's thefts in 2022.

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North Rhine-Westphalia 32% of Germany's 2023 thefts.

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Florida's Miami-Dade county 22% state thefts in 2022.

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New South Wales 55% of Australia's cargo thefts 2023.

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Atlanta, GA metro 7% of US total in 2022.

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Lombardy (Italy) 38% of national thefts in 2023.

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Pennsylvania's Philadelphia area 65% state thefts 2022.

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Gauteng province 70% of South Africa thefts 2023.

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Ohio's Columbus-Dallas combined 6% US in 2022.

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Randstad (Netherlands) 50% of thefts in 2022.

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New Jersey's Newark port area 75% state incidents 2022.

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Flanders (Belgium) 60% national cargo thefts 2023.

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Georgia's Savannah port region 40% state thefts 2022.

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Mazovia (Poland) 45% of 2023 thefts.

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Nevada's Las Vegas area 80% state cargo thefts 2022.

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Electronics accounted for 22% of all US cargo thefts by volume in 2022.

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Beverages were the most stolen commodity in the US in 2022, with 312 incidents.

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Consumer electronics topped Europe's stolen cargo list, 28% of incidents in 2022.

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In Mexico, copper and metals made up 35% of stolen cargo value in 2022.

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Food and beverages represented 18% of California's cargo thefts in 2022.

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Pharmaceuticals were stolen in 12% of US high-value incidents in 2022.

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Texas saw 45% of thefts involving beverages and household goods in 2022.

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France's top stolen item: alcohol and tobacco, 25% of cases in 2022.

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UK thefts targeted electronics 19% and metals 15% in 2023.

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Brazil's most stolen: electronics and auto parts, 40% combined in 2023.

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Illinois thefts: 30% beverages in 2022.

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Spain favored high-end fashion and electronics, 32% in 2022.

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Canada: seafood and meat products 22% of thefts in 2022.

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Germany: non-ferrous metals 27% of cargo thefts in 2023.

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Florida: electronics 25% of incidents in 2022.

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Australia: alcohol beverages 20% in 2023.

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Atlanta: household goods and tools 28% in 2022.

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Italy: clothing and luxury goods 35% in 2023.

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Pennsylvania: beverages 26% in 2022.

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South Africa: cigarettes and electronics 42% in 2023.

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Ohio: electronics 24% in 2022.

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Netherlands: dairy products 18% in 2022.

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New Jersey: pharmaceuticals 15% in 2022.

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Belgium: meat and poultry 21% in 2023.

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Georgia (US): auto parts 19% in 2022.

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Poland: alcohol 29% in 2023.

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Theft from trailers accounted for 58% of US cargo thefts in 2022.

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Globally, fictitious pickups represented 22% of cargo theft techniques in 2023.

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In Europe, burglaries at truck stops made up 35% of incidents in 2022.

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Mexico used armed hijackings in 45% of 2022 cargo thefts.

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California: parking lot thefts 62% in 2022.

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US dock thefts increased to 12% of total incidents in 2022.

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Texas: straight theft from trailers 55% in 2022.

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France: theft from unattended vehicles 40% in 2022.

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UK: insider-assisted thefts 18% in 2023.

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Brazil: robbery with violence 52% in 2023.

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Illinois: service station thefts 48% in 2022.

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Spain: fictitious companies used in 25% of 2022 thefts.

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Canada: warehouse burglaries 15% in 2022.

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Germany: theft during transport 38% in 2023.

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Florida: rest area thefts 50% in 2022.

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Australia: cyber-enabled fraud 10% of thefts in 2023.

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Atlanta: drop yard thefts 42% in 2022.

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Italy: organized gang burglaries 44% in 2023.

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Pennsylvania: carrier yard thefts 39% in 2022.

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South Africa: hijackings at gunpoint 60% in 2023.

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Ohio: public storage thefts 36% in 2022.

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Netherlands: seal manipulations 20% in 2022.

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New Jersey: port terminal thefts 14% in 2022.

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Belgium: driver collusion 16% in 2023.

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Georgia (US): interstate pullovers 41% in 2022.

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Poland: pallet thefts 23% in 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026
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Cargo theft is costing the US $496 million in 2022, with global losses topping $30 billion a year by 2023 estimates. The full picture gets more startling when you break down regions, incident types, and recovery costs, from high value attacks to trailer thefts and port losses. This dataset pulls those details together to explain what changed and where the risk is growing.

Key Takeaways

  • The total value of stolen cargo in the US reached $496 million in 2022.
  • Global cargo theft losses exceeded $30 billion annually as of 2023 estimates.
  • In Europe, cargo theft cost insurers €1.5 billion in 2022.
  • In 2022, the United States experienced 1,786 reported cargo theft incidents, a 57% increase from 1,135 in 2021.
  • Globally, cargo theft incidents rose by 15% in 2023 compared to 2022, totaling over 25,000 reported cases worldwide.
  • In the first half of 2023, cargo thefts in Europe increased by 24% year-over-year, with 4,200 incidents logged.
  • California led US cargo theft hotspots with 25% of national incidents in 2022.
  • Globally, Europe accounted for 40% of reported cargo thefts in 2023.
  • Mexico City metro area saw 4,200 theft attempts in 2022.
  • Electronics accounted for 22% of all US cargo thefts by volume in 2022.
  • Beverages were the most stolen commodity in the US in 2022, with 312 incidents.
  • Consumer electronics topped Europe's stolen cargo list, 28% of incidents in 2022.
  • Theft from trailers accounted for 58% of US cargo thefts in 2022.
  • Globally, fictitious pickups represented 22% of cargo theft techniques in 2023.
  • In Europe, burglaries at truck stops made up 35% of incidents in 2022.

US cargo theft climbed sharply, costing hundreds of millions, while global losses surpassed $30 billion annually.

Economic Impact

1The total value of stolen cargo in the US reached $496 million in 2022.
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2Global cargo theft losses exceeded $30 billion annually as of 2023 estimates.
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3In Europe, cargo theft cost insurers €1.5 billion in 2022.
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4Mexico's cargo theft resulted in $400 million losses in 2022.
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5Average value per US cargo theft incident was $278,000 in 2022.
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6California's cargo theft losses totaled $152 million in 2022.
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7Worldwide supply chain theft inflated insurance premiums by 12% in 2023.
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8Texas cargo theft economic impact was $98 million in 2022.
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9France's cargo theft claims hit €250 million in 2022.
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10UK cargo theft cost businesses £120 million in 2023.
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11Brazil lost $150 million to cargo theft in 2023.
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12High-value thefts over $1 million each accounted for 8% of US incidents but 45% of losses in 2022.
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13Illinois cargo theft losses reached $65 million in 2022.
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14Spain's cargo theft economic damage was €180 million in 2022.
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15US companies faced $200 million in recovery costs beyond stolen value in 2022.
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16Canada cargo theft losses totaled CAD 120 million in 2022.
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17Germany's cargo theft claims exceeded €300 million in 2023.
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18Florida's cargo theft financial hit was $42 million in 2022.
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19Australia reported AUD 85 million in cargo theft losses for 2023.
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20Atlanta area losses from cargo theft were $38 million in 2022.
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21Italy's cargo theft cost €450 million in 2023.
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22Pennsylvania cargo theft losses: $32 million in 2022.
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23South Africa's cargo hijackings caused ZAR 2.5 billion losses in 2023.
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24Ohio losses from cargo theft: $28 million in 2022.
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25Netherlands cargo theft claims: €140 million in 2022.
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26New Jersey losses: $24 million in 2022.
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27Belgium's economic impact from cargo theft: €110 million in 2023.
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28Georgia (US) cargo theft losses: $22 million in 2022.
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29Poland cargo theft damages: €220 million in 2023.
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Economic Impact Interpretation

It seems the world's most reliable delivery service is a thriving, global black market, pilfering over $30 billion worth of goods annually and leaving everyone else to foot the increasingly expensive bill.

Incidence Rates

1In 2022, the United States experienced 1,786 reported cargo theft incidents, a 57% increase from 1,135 in 2021.
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2Globally, cargo theft incidents rose by 15% in 2023 compared to 2022, totaling over 25,000 reported cases worldwide.
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3In the first half of 2023, cargo thefts in Europe increased by 24% year-over-year, with 4,200 incidents logged.
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4Mexico reported 12,000 cargo theft attempts in 2022, with 3,500 successful thefts.
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5California saw 452 cargo thefts in 2022, accounting for 25% of all US incidents.
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6Between 2019 and 2022, US cargo theft incidents surged 120% from pre-pandemic levels.
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7In Q4 2022, cargo thefts in the US hit a quarterly record of 512 incidents.
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8France recorded 1,200 cargo thefts in 2022, up 18% from 2021.
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9The UK saw 20,000 tonnes of cargo stolen in 2023, equivalent to 8,500 incidents.
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10Brazil experienced 15% growth in cargo thefts in 2023, with 2,100 major incidents.
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11Texas reported 312 cargo thefts in 2022, second highest in the US.
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12During 2020-2023, global port thefts increased by 30%, with 1,200 cases at major hubs.
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13Illinois had 198 cargo theft incidents in 2022, up 40% from 2021.
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14Spain logged 950 cargo thefts in 2022, a 22% rise.
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15In 2023, US holiday season cargo thefts jumped 35%, with 289 incidents in November-December.
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16Canada reported 450 cargo thefts in 2022, primarily in Ontario and BC.
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17Germany saw 1,500 cargo theft attempts in 2023, with 65% success rate.
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18Florida had 156 cargo thefts in 2022, focusing on interstates.
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19Australia recorded 320 cargo thefts in 2023, up 12%.
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20In 2022, Atlanta metro area had 120 cargo thefts, highest in Southeast US.
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21Italy reported 2,800 cargo thefts in 2023, leading Europe.
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22Pennsylvania saw 112 cargo thefts in 2022.
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23South Africa had 900 cargo hijackings in 2023.
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24Ohio reported 98 cargo thefts in 2022.
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25Netherlands logged 750 cargo thefts in 2022.
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26New Jersey had 85 cargo thefts in 2022.
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27Belgium saw 620 cargo thefts in 2023.
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28Georgia (US) recorded 76 cargo thefts in 2022.
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29Poland reported 1,100 cargo thefts in 2023.
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30Nevada had 42 cargo thefts in 2022.
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Incidence Rates Interpretation

It appears the global economy is running a perilous side-business where everyone’s supply chain is also everyone’s shopping list.

Regional Statistics

1California led US cargo theft hotspots with 25% of national incidents in 2022.
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2Globally, Europe accounted for 40% of reported cargo thefts in 2023.
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3Mexico City metro area saw 4,200 theft attempts in 2022.
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4Texas ranked second in US with 18% of thefts in 2022.
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5Ile-de-France (Paris) had 35% of France's cargo thefts in 2022.
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6Southeast England dominated UK thefts with 28% in 2023.
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7Sao Paulo state reported 1,200 cargo thefts in Brazil 2023.
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8Chicago area (Illinois) 11% of US thefts in 2022.
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9Catalonia (Spain) 40% of national cargo thefts in 2022.
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10Greater Toronto Area 45% of Canada's thefts in 2022.
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11North Rhine-Westphalia 32% of Germany's 2023 thefts.
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12Florida's Miami-Dade county 22% state thefts in 2022.
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13New South Wales 55% of Australia's cargo thefts 2023.
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14Atlanta, GA metro 7% of US total in 2022.
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15Lombardy (Italy) 38% of national thefts in 2023.
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16Pennsylvania's Philadelphia area 65% state thefts 2022.
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17Gauteng province 70% of South Africa thefts 2023.
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18Ohio's Columbus-Dallas combined 6% US in 2022.
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19Randstad (Netherlands) 50% of thefts in 2022.
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20New Jersey's Newark port area 75% state incidents 2022.
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21Flanders (Belgium) 60% national cargo thefts 2023.
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22Georgia's Savannah port region 40% state thefts 2022.
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23Mazovia (Poland) 45% of 2023 thefts.
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24Nevada's Las Vegas area 80% state cargo thefts 2022.
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Regional Statistics Interpretation

It seems the world's cargo thieves have a peculiar fondness for urban landmarks and major ports, as if they're collectively following a well-thumbed travel guide to the most efficient places to commit grand larceny.

Targeted Commodities

1Electronics accounted for 22% of all US cargo thefts by volume in 2022.
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2Beverages were the most stolen commodity in the US in 2022, with 312 incidents.
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3Consumer electronics topped Europe's stolen cargo list, 28% of incidents in 2022.
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4In Mexico, copper and metals made up 35% of stolen cargo value in 2022.
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5Food and beverages represented 18% of California's cargo thefts in 2022.
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6Pharmaceuticals were stolen in 12% of US high-value incidents in 2022.
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7Texas saw 45% of thefts involving beverages and household goods in 2022.
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8France's top stolen item: alcohol and tobacco, 25% of cases in 2022.
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9UK thefts targeted electronics 19% and metals 15% in 2023.
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10Brazil's most stolen: electronics and auto parts, 40% combined in 2023.
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11Illinois thefts: 30% beverages in 2022.
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12Spain favored high-end fashion and electronics, 32% in 2022.
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13Canada: seafood and meat products 22% of thefts in 2022.
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14Germany: non-ferrous metals 27% of cargo thefts in 2023.
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15Florida: electronics 25% of incidents in 2022.
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16Australia: alcohol beverages 20% in 2023.
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17Atlanta: household goods and tools 28% in 2022.
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18Italy: clothing and luxury goods 35% in 2023.
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19Pennsylvania: beverages 26% in 2022.
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20South Africa: cigarettes and electronics 42% in 2023.
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21Ohio: electronics 24% in 2022.
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22Netherlands: dairy products 18% in 2022.
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23New Jersey: pharmaceuticals 15% in 2022.
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24Belgium: meat and poultry 21% in 2023.
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25Georgia (US): auto parts 19% in 2022.
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26Poland: alcohol 29% in 2023.
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Targeted Commodities Interpretation

It seems the global black market has a shockingly refined palate, carefully curating its shopping list from our high-value supply chains to stock a bizarre, high-stakes bazaar of booze, gadgets, and gourmet meats.

Theft Methods

1Theft from trailers accounted for 58% of US cargo thefts in 2022.
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2Globally, fictitious pickups represented 22% of cargo theft techniques in 2023.
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3In Europe, burglaries at truck stops made up 35% of incidents in 2022.
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4Mexico used armed hijackings in 45% of 2022 cargo thefts.
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5California: parking lot thefts 62% in 2022.
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6US dock thefts increased to 12% of total incidents in 2022.
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7Texas: straight theft from trailers 55% in 2022.
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8France: theft from unattended vehicles 40% in 2022.
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9UK: insider-assisted thefts 18% in 2023.
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10Brazil: robbery with violence 52% in 2023.
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11Illinois: service station thefts 48% in 2022.
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12Spain: fictitious companies used in 25% of 2022 thefts.
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13Canada: warehouse burglaries 15% in 2022.
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14Germany: theft during transport 38% in 2023.
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15Florida: rest area thefts 50% in 2022.
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16Australia: cyber-enabled fraud 10% of thefts in 2023.
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17Atlanta: drop yard thefts 42% in 2022.
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18Italy: organized gang burglaries 44% in 2023.
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19Pennsylvania: carrier yard thefts 39% in 2022.
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20South Africa: hijackings at gunpoint 60% in 2023.
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21Ohio: public storage thefts 36% in 2022.
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22Netherlands: seal manipulations 20% in 2022.
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23New Jersey: port terminal thefts 14% in 2022.
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24Belgium: driver collusion 16% in 2023.
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25Georgia (US): interstate pullovers 41% in 2022.
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26Poland: pallet thefts 23% in 2023.
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Theft Methods Interpretation

These statistics reveal a grim global tapestry of cargo theft where the method is often as distinctive as the locale, from California's lazy parking lots to South Africa's brazen hijackings, proving that while opportunity makes the thief, geography writes the script.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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