In this last reporting period input from the Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region has also helped to significantly increase the level of intelligence in these territories. The annual report, based on recent incident data for the whole of 2021 collated from sources including law enforcement agencies, governments and trade associations, has been compiled, as in the past years by leading international transport and logistics insurer, TT Club and global provider of supply chain intelligence, BSI. Adoption by criminals of new technology- assisted by increased digitalization of supply chain processes and communication.Increased influence of insider infiltration into operator organizations such as haulage companies and warehousing facilities.Strict Covid-19 protocols at Asian ports, particularly in China created delays and backlogs leading to theft opportunities.Idle times in European locations also augmented theft and stowaway risk.In North America prevalence of port congestion and railhead delays seen as crucial factor.
Globally cargo thefts from or of vehicles in-transit declined as incidents at storage facilities rose to nearly 30%.Widespread congestion at ports and inland facilities lead to increased opportunity for thieves during the period Joint report of 2021 global cargo theft trends finds shift in emphasis from risk of in-transit, vehicle- based attacks to losses while cargo is at-rest - storage locations are critical at risk areas.
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