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
