New report finds concerning surge of freight crime in Italy

The rise in theft is primarily driven by organized crime, which employs increasingly sophisticated methods to target high-value goods such as luxury clothing, apparel, and pharmaceuticals. Italy’s reputation for luxury goods and its extensive supply chain networks make it a prime target, particularly around highways and industrial hubs where unsecured cargo is most vulnerable.

We are seeing the same trends across the board, with major highways and industrial hubs becoming key targets for criminals. The statistics clearly highlight the key issue: cargo at rest, unsecurely parked, parked on the roadside, around these main intersections, is most at risk.
… said Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager at TT Club

According to the Safety and Shipping Review 2024, there has been a significant rise in cargo theft in recent years, with a change in the goods being targeted and increasingly sophisticated tactics used by criminals.

Key challenges include a lack of secure parking facilities, leaving cargo at rest exposed to theft. Criminal groups are also leveraging advanced tools like drones for reconnaissance, using them to identify vulnerabilities in warehouses and parking areas. These drones provide criminals with critical information about security measures, enabling targeted thefts.

We must focus on a ‘goods at rest are goods at risk’ strategy and combine people and technology on the best way.
… noted Panayiotis Laimos of TAPA EMEA

To address these threats, the report emphasizes preventative measures such as adopting drone-disabling technology, enhancing secure parking options, and employing due diligence throughout the supply chain. By spotlighting these risks and solutions, TT Club and its partners aim to help the logistics industry better combat the evolving tactics of freight criminals and mitigate potential losses.