GearTrack April Cargo Security Index Reveals Record Cargo Theft Levels in California, Florida, and Texas

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"Shippers needing to transport food and beverage, apparel and accessories, household goods, metals, and vehicles or autoparts should increase focus on route planning to ensure the safe, timely delivery of valuable goods.” April 2025 Cargo Security Index Highlights: 54% of reported cargo thefts occurred in the United States;California led all states with a 34% month-over-month increase in theft activity;Texas and Florida followed, each with 17% increases;Top targeted goods included food and beverages, household items, and vehicle accessories;Notable Case: An attempted theft of $55,000 worth of beef in Philadelphia.

Surge in theft is attributed to rising economic pressures, tariff uncertainty, increased shipment volumes, and the growing sophistication of criminal networksATLANTA, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The GearTrack April Cargo Security Index reveals that 54% of U.S.cargo theft incidents occurred in California, Florida, and Texas in March 2025.

The Cargo Security Index is a strategic collaboration between GearTrack, a leader in intelligent supply chain monitoring, and CargoNet, a Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) business and the nation’s premier cargo theft recovery and analytics network.

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Published On: 2025-04-28 @ 15:17:00 (1 days ago)

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