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Cargo theft continues to pose a serious threat to global logistics, with evolving tactics ranging from violent hijackings to sophisticated fraud. TT Club’s collaboration with BSI Consulting reveals that strategic theft using deception, forged documents, and even AI - is on the rise, particularly in transit and at vulnerable facilities.

The annual Cargo Theft Report provides critical intelligence on hotspots, targeted commodities, and emerging risks. This page explores key findings and outlines practical mitigation strategies, including enhanced due diligence, digital security, and staff training. Proactive measures are essential to protect cargo, reputation, and operational continuity.

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Lorries in a lorry park at dusk lit up by overhead lighting with an inky blue sky

04/09/2025

TT Talk: Britain starts to clamp down on road freight crime

The British government has recognised the urgent need to clamp down on cargo thefts from trucks. A new report to the Department of Transport has confirmed the importance of providing properly safe truck stop for drivers of the nation’s 437,000 heavy goods vehicles, who move 89% of all national freight by road.
TT Talk: How to avoid the risk of handling fake goods

04/08/2025

TT Talk: How to avoid the risk of handling fake goods

The global trade in counterfeit goods is a constant threat to supply chains around the world. The illegal trade in fake and potentially dangerous goods is estimated to be worth over US$450 billion a year. As such counterfeit cargoes continue to expose transport and logistics professionals to fines, product liability claims and abandonment costs if they fail to spot them. 
TT Talk - Legal eagle: effective Himalaya clause drafting

11/03/2025

TT Talk - Legal Eagle: UK Supreme Court clarifies time bar applicability in cargo misdelivery cases

The UK Supreme Court's landmark judgment clarifies the applicability of the Hague-Visby Rules to cargo misdelivery claims post-discharge, impacting time bars in maritime law and carrier responsibilities.
TT Talk - Be alert to 'carrier fraud'

12/12/2024

TT Club applauds UK Parliamentary calls for more resource to tackle freight crime

Find out about the latest developments in the fight against freight crime in the UK
New report highlights alarming freight crime trend in Italy

27/11/2024

New report highlights alarming freight crime trend in Italy

The latest analysis from international freight insurer, TT Club, resilience and security network, Transported Asset Protection Association, and business improvement consultants BSI SCREEN, reports dramatic increase in freight crime in Italy with incidents of theft quadrupling in the last two years.
TT Talk - Fuel theft

06/08/2024

TT Talk - Fuel theft

Freight crime continues to present major challenges for the supply chain industry.
TT Talk - Container misappropriation

02/07/2024

TT Talk - Container misappropriation

While there are differing causes for container misappropriation, sometime related to issues such as abandoned cargo, the industry continues to grapple with this persistent risk globally.

In an era where global supply chains underpin the movement of goods and the prosperity of nations, the threat posed by freight crime has never been more acute or more complex.

Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, TT Club

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Motorway Buddy App

The Motorway Buddy app uses detailed crime data to map cargo and fuel theft hotspots across the UK. With investment from TT Club and crime data provided by the Freight Unit of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), the app allows drivers to make informed choices when choosing a truck stop. Motorway Buddy provides the location of over 300 recognised truck stop facilities across the UK and allows uses to report incidents to aid other drivers. 

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