EMEA 2018 Annual Cargo Theft Report

Report Highlights:

• Cargo theft recorded in 2018 increased 55% compared to 2017
• U.K., Germany and Sweden were the top three countries for cargo theft
• Pilferage and Curtain Slashing were most frequent M.O.'s
• Metals was the product type which had the highest average value stolen
• Auto & Parts was the most frequently identified stolen product type
• Private security companies in South Africa relying on technology to fight Cash-in-Transit heists
• Customs officials in Malta intercepted 37 million illegally smuggled cigarettes
• Channel ports face significant disruption if U.K. leaves EU without deal in place
• Overview of top five countries for cargo theft in 2018