Brazil Q1-2018 Cargo Theft Report

Report Highlights:

• Cargo theft in São Paulo decreased for third consecutive quarter
• Cargo theft in Rio de Janeiro increased 37% from Q1-2017
• Rio de Janeiro overtakes São Paulo in total number of cargo thefts
• Miscellaneous and Food & Drinks most stolen product types
• Hijacking continues to dominate methods for cargo theft
• Most cargo thefts occur in the morning hours and in urban areas
• Carriers are increasing security and insurance costs despite drop in cargo theft rate