Cargo Theft: The What, How, Where and When
Cargo theft can happen anywhere from the warehouse to the parking lot to the truck stop. It can happen with anything from electronics to personal care products at any time of the day or night. The facts might surprise you. Check out this infographic to learn more about the latest trends.
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Cargo Trends Q3 2024
Q3 2024 Incident Analysis
How Much, What, When and from Which Locations Cargo Is Being Stolen
Understanding current trends in cargo theft is a giant step forward in helping protect cargo from theft occurring in the first place. As part of Travelers’ ongoing commitment to reducing theft risk, we’re sharing an overview of Q3 2024 in partnership with CargoNet, an industry-leading source of incident data.*
How Much Is Being Stolen?
776 incidents reported
-1.65% compared to Q2 2024
+14.12% compared to Q3 2023
$39.37M stolen in Q3 2024
What Is Being Stolen?
Vehicles & Accessories: Q3 2023: 56; Q3 2024: 58
Household Products: Q3 2023: 63; Q3 2024: 73
Electronics: Q3 2023: 43; Q3 2024: 67
Food & Beverage: Q3 2023: 113; Q3 2024: 120
Building Materials: Q3 2023: 18; Q3 2024: 22
Other: Q3 2023: 30; Q3 2024: 35
Commercial/Industrial: Q3 2023: 31; Q3 2024: 24
Personal Care & Beauty: Q3 2023: 12; Q3 2024: 30
Metals: Q3 2023: 14; Q3 2024: 23
Apparel & Accessories: Q3 2023: 31; Q3 2024: 43
Pharma & Medical: Q3 2023: 16; Q3 2024: 7
When Are Thefts Occurring?
2023: July 222; August 244; September 214
2024: July 289; August 253; September 234
From Which Locations Is Cargo Being Stolen?
Warehouse/Distribution Center: 282
Parking Lot: 53
Truck Stop: 108
Side of Road: 42
Other: 216
Unsecured Yard: 26
Secured Yard: 38
Port/Rail: 11
To find out more about Travelers Inland Marine Cargo Theft Prevention, contact your Travelers representative or visit travelers.com/transportationresources.
*Q3 2024 CargoNet Quarterly Incident Analysis
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