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Greetings from the SensiGuard™
Supply Chain Intelligence Center
Table of Contents
(SCIC).
North & South America
How quickly time flies! Fall is upon United States............................................................................3
us, which means it is time for
Canada.....................................................................................5
our annual Global Cargo Theft
Risk Assessment. This 2018 Mexico......................................................................................7
edition has undergone a number Paraguay...................................................................................9
of formatting changes to simplify Bolivia......................................................................................11
the information we are providing, Colombia.................................................................................13
and make it more digestible. We believe the new format allows
Peru........................................................................................15
for easy navigation and the ability to focus quickly on regions or
countries of interest to the reader. Chile........................................................................................17
Argentina.................................................................................19
Our global team of experienced supply-chain security experts
Guatemala...............................................................................21
have worked hard to identify supply chain risk around the world
Panama...................................................................................23
and summarize it into this comprehensive report. Our goal is
to provide you with a high-level overview of issues that affect Venezuela................................................................................25
supply chains around the world. This report outlines the risk of Brazil.......................................................................................27
cargo theft on a global level, highlighting countries where risks EMEA
are particularly high, and assists industry decision makers in
Belgium...................................................................................29
determining their supply chain security needs.
France.....................................................................................31
Happy Reading! Germany.................................................................................33
Italy.........................................................................................35
Russia.....................................................................................37
South Africa............................................................................39
Spain.......................................................................................41
Sweden...................................................................................43
Scott Martino
The Netherlands......................................................................45
Director, Global Intelligence
Sensitech Inc. United Kingdom......................................................................47
APAC
China.......................................................................................49
India........................................................................................51
sensitech.com SCIC Global Cargo Theft Risk Assessment 2018 2

North & South America United States
At a Glance SUPPLY CHAIN
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
The United States (U.S.) covers

3.8 million square miles of the
North American continent, stretching
from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the
Pacific Ocean in the west, and bordered by
Canada on the north and Mexico on the south. It
has numerous land ports of entry along the southern
border with Mexico and the northern border with
Canada, which make for a large and diverse supply
chain infrastructure.
Capital Washington, D.C.

Area 3.8 million mi.2
Population 325.7 million
RISK LEVEL: HIGH LOW MODERATE ELEVATED HIGH SEVERE
GDP (PPP) Inflation Rate Unemployment Rate Balance of Trade

$19.39T 2.9% 3.9% -$46,348M
Source: Trading Economics
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The highway system in the United States consists The United States has 926 coastal, Great Lakes,
of over 164,000 miles of roadways and is the and inland ports which can handle 82,000 vessels
largest highway system in the world. and $4.6 trillion in economic activity each year.
Highway Description Length Direction Seaport State Coast Annual

(mi) Capacity (TEUs)
I-10 Los Angeles, CA to 2,416 E/W Los Angeles CA West 9.3 million
Jacksonville, FL Long Beach CA West 4.9 million
I-35 Laredo, TX to Duluth, MN 1,559 N/S New York & New Jersey NY/NJ East 4.5 million
I-40 Barstow, CA to Wilmington, NC 2,477 E/W Savannah GA East 4 million
I-90 Seattle, WA to Boston, MA 3,052 E/W Seattle WA West 2.1 million
I-95 Miami, FL to Houlton, ME 1,835 N/S
RAILROADS
The rail system in the U.S. spans over 140,000 mi., and carries over two billion tons of freight each year.
Railway Region Border Connections Seaport Connections

Union Pacific Western U.S. 2 6
BNSF Western & Central U.S. 5 8
CSX Eastern U.S. 3 17
Norfolk Southern Eastern U.S. 3 24

North & South America United States
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft is centralized around the intersection of major seaports or rail depots and interstate highways, such as in Southern
California, Atlanta, Florida, East Texas, Chicago and New England.
HIGH RISK HIGH RISK MODUS OPERANDI

STATES PRODUCTS Thefts are primarily perpetrated when a shipment is stationary
and unattended and tend to target high value merchandise
State % Total Product % Total or non-serialized products for ease of liquidation. Typically the
Thefts Category Thefts entire tractor and/or trailer are stolen while unattended at a truck
California 27% Electronics 19% stop or rest area. Pilferages have been recorded outside of
Texas 16% Home & Garden 16% destination facilities and can be indicators of a larger scale theft
Florida 12% Food & Drinks 15% to come.
New Jersey 9% Building & 13%
Industrial Resources Weapons Location
Georgia 8%
Miscellaneous 10% Technology; N/A Truck Stops; Rest Areas;
Inside Information Unattended
Peripheral Risks Cargo Theft Risk Rating: 4
3
While organized crime dominates the cargo theft landscape, corruption
stemming from these organizations is minimal.
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME
4
The U.S.’s varied geography and climate make for a wide variety of weather
and natural disaster events. Many examples have occurred in the previous
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS twelve months.
There is no war and little to no large scale terrorism events that disrupt the
WAR &
TERRORISM 1 flow of cargo.
2
While uncommon, labor disputes at key freight hubs such as sea and airports
have caused disruption in the past and have the ability to do so in the future.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
While not as prolific as in other areas of the world, the sophistication with
which the U.S. cargo thief operates raises the risk level.
CARGO THEFT
While protests and demonstrations are frequent, they rarely block the flow of
CIVIL UNREST 2 cargo for any extended time.
2
Despite some areas of disrepair, the U.S. has the largest and most expansive
INFRASTRUCTURE national highway system in the world.
General Overview
Over the last 12 months, the SCIC has observed an increase in thefts of Electronics and Mixed Retail loads, as well as advanced theft
methods such as Fictitious Pickups and Facility Thefts. The organized cargo thief in the U.S. will continue to be risk averse as more
states adopt cargo theft specific legislation. As newer cargo thieves are trained in these advanced methods, the SCIC expects these
increases to continue.
The outcome of NAFTA renegotiations is unlikely to have much of an impact on cargo theft trends or hotspots within the United
States as most theft activity is not focused around land border crossings.

North & South America Canada
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Canada covers 3.9 million square

miles to the north of the United
States, with whom it shares its only
land border. It is bordered on the west
by the Pacific Ocean and on the east by the
Atlantic Ocean. Its physical geography limits the
international flow of cargo to a few major seaports
and land border crossings with the United States.
Capital Ottawa, ON
Area 3.9 million mi.2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH
LOW MODERATE ELEVATED HIGH SEVERE

$1.847T 3% 5.8% -$626M CAD
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The highway system in Canada is maintained The 18 ports that make up the National Ports
majority by the provinces, consists of over System in Canada handle more than 310 million
38,021 kilometers of roadways, including the tons valued at over $400 million each year.
Trans-Canada Highway, which travels through all 10 Canadian
provinces. The federal government has little authority over
Seaport Province Coast Annual
the maintenance or expansion of roads and highways as this Capacity (TEUs)
is typically handled by the province or territory transportation
Montreal Quebec East 9.3 million
department.
Toronto Ontario East 4.9 million
Highway Description Length Direction Metro Vancouver British West 4.5 million
(km) Columbia
ON-401 Windsor, ON to Quebec border 823 N/S
TCH Victoria, BC to St John, NL 7,821 W/E
RAILROADS
The rail system in Canada spans over 49,422 km, and is primarily used to transport freight due to the seasonal
conditions that can make highway travel dangerous.

Canadian National National & Mississippi River 5 9
Canadian Pacific National 5 2

North & South America Canada
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft is clustered along the ON-401 highway from the U.S. border to Montreal, with the greater Toronto area being the riskiest
area in the country for cargo theft.

PROVINCES PRODUCTS Thieves in Canada operate in a very similar manner to those
in the U.S., with advanced use of technology and fictitious
Province % Total Product % Total schemes, as well as the use of inside information. Additionally,
Thefts Category Thefts news of organized crime groups infiltrating major seaports under
Ontario 78% Home & Garden 33% the guise of legitimate employment for illicit purposes has been
Quebec 11% Food & Drinks 24% reported.
Data Range: Q3-2017 to Q2-2018 Metals 9%
Resources Weapons Location
Inside Information; N/A Truck Stops; Major Seaports;
Criminal Network Unattended

Traditional organized crime plays a large role in the cargo theft landscape, but
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME 3 corruption is minimal.
4
While natural disasters are not frequent, seasonal weather patterns are
extremely disruptive to the flow of goods in Canada and can cause significant
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS delays if not properly planned for.
1
There is no war and little to no large scale terrorism events that disrupt the
WAR & flow of cargo.
TERRORISM
1
Labor disputes that cause delays at freight hubs are rare in Canada.
LABOR
DISPUTES
4
Cargo theft sophistication and advanced methods match what is seen in the
United States.
CARGO THEFT
Protests and demonstrations are typically peaceful and roadblocks are not the
CIVIL UNREST 2 preferred method of protest.
While the national highways system spans the country, the remote nature
INFRASTRUCTURE 3 of much of the country means that infrastructure support can be lacking in
areas.
General Overview
Quantitative data collection for cargo thefts in Canada remains a challenge. However, analysis of available data and detailed incident
reports reflects that the organized cargo thief in Canada is just as sophisticated and prolific as those in the United States.
Without additional cargo theft specific legislation and penalties, advanced theft types and product targeting will likely increase in
Canada.

North & South America Mexico
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Mexico is a federal republic in the

southern portion of North America.
Its geographic location and expanding
transportation network facilitate its supply
chain connections with the rest of the world.
Capital Mexico City

Area 761,610 mi.2
RISK LEVEL: SEVERE

USD $2.34T 4.81% 3.4% USD -$897M
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The roadway network in Mexico is extensive, The inauguration of the new port of Veracruz in
covering all areas in the country. upcoming months will bring Mexico’s total port
capacity to 530 million tons in 2018.
Highway Description Length Direction Seaport State Coast Annual

(km) Capacity (tons)
MEX-150D Mexico-Veracruz 388 E/W Manzanillo Colima Pacific 44 million
MEX-57D Mexico-Nuevo Laredo 1,174 N/S Lázaro Cárdenas Michoacán Pacific 47 million
MEX-15D Mexico-Tijuana 288 NW/S Altamira Tamaulipas Gulf 21 million
MEX-180D Coatzacoalcos-Cancun 2,240 N/SE Veracruz Veracruz Gulf 96 million
MEX-45D Queretaro-Ciudad Juarez 1,920 N/S
RAILROADS
The railway system spans over 26,000 km of the country, connecting industrial zones to sea and land ports.

Ferromex North / Central & West 4 7
KCSM North East / Central & West 2 3
Ferrosur Central / South East 0 3

North & South America Mexico
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft is most prevalent in the central region, with the states of Mexico and Puebla accounting for 46% of all registered thefts
in the nation. Overall incidence has increased by approximately 20% in the first half of 2018, with a total of 7,906 recorded events.
Criminal groups are becoming increasingly violent.

STATES HIGHWAYS Over 70% of thefts occur In-Transit, where cargo vehicles are
intercepted by groups of armed men. Criminals employ tactical
State % Total Highway % Total jammers to block GPS signals while they unload cargo in nearby
Thefts Thefts warehouses.
Puebla 24% MEX-150D 21%
State of 22% CEM 9.9%
Mexico Resources Weapons Location
MEX-57 9.8%
Tlaxcala 11% GPS Jammers; Police Radios; Hand Guns; In-Transit
MEX-136 6.0% Fake Police Cars Rifles
Michoacán 10% MEX-14D 5.5%
Nuevo León 8%
5
Highly susceptible to corruption, with a score of 29 out of 100 on
Trading Economics’ Corruption Index (0-Highly Corrupt to 100-Very
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME Clean). Strong presence of organized crime throughout the country.
4
Mexico has suffered at least 4 major earthquakes in the last year. Extensive
sea coasts make it vulnerable to tropical storms and flooding.
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS
Little to no incidence.
WAR &
TERRORISM 1
2
Occasional strikes by labor unions. These events rarely affect traffic circulation.
LABOR DISPUTES
5
Significant rise in cargo theft in the past year, both on roadways and
railroads. 2018 is expected to close with a 20% rise in cargo theft as
CARGO THEFT compared to 2017.
Frequent road blocks and protests in the states of Oaxaca, Michoacán,

CIVIL UNREST 4 Chiapas, and Guerrero.
Extensive network throughout, although roadways lack maintenance and

INFRASTRUCTURE 4 surveillance in some areas.
General Overview
Although cargo theft has been on the rise in recent years, the upcoming change in the Federal government could provide added
stability to the country as a whole, with the main objectives of the incoming administration being to fight corruption and insecurity.
Additionally, uncertainty as to the outcome of NAFTA negotiations is a topic of concern nationwide. If favorable for Mexico, the
agreement would certainly result in increased stability and foreign investment in the country. However, a negative outcome would
significantly change the landscape of supply chain related services.

North & South America Paraguay
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Paraguay is a constitutional republic

in the central portion of South
America.
Capital Asunción
Area 252,798 mi.2
RISK LEVEL: ELEVATED

USD $72.9B 4% 7.6% USD -$317,484
HIGHWAYS RIVERPORTS
The roadway network in Paraguay is extensive, Paraguay is a landlocked country in which river
covering all areas in the country. ports are split between state and private ownership.
The country’s twenty private ports handle nearly
90% of soybean exports.
Highway Description Length Direction
(km) Riverport Department River Annual
HWY-7 Asunción-Ciudad del Éste 329 W/E Capacity (tons)
HWY-6 Encarnación-Minga Guazú 246 SW/NE Asunción Metropolitan Paraguay 30 million
HWY-1 Asunción-Encarnación 374 NW/SE Villeta Central Paraguay 20 million
HWY-3 Asunción-Bella Vista Norte 459 SW/NE San Antonio Central Paraguay 15 million
HWY-9 Asuncion-Chiquisaca 758 SE/NW Encarnación Itapúa Paraná 14 million
RAILROADS
The railway system consists primarily of a 971 km throughout the country connecting to Argentina, Brazil, and
Bolivia, as was specified in the International Rail Transport (TIF).

Ferrocarriles del Paraguay Northeast / Central, Southwest & West 3 0

North & South America Paraguay
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft is most prevalent in the central region, with the Asunción and Central departments accounting for 83% of all registered
thefts in the nation.

DEPARTMENTS HIGHWAYS Most thefts occur In-Transit, where cargo vehicles are
intercepted by groups of armed men, which in some cases
Department % Total Highway % Total pretend to be cops, making use of jammers. Also, criminals
Thefts Thefts steal cargo from warehouses, restraining security guards to
Asunción 44% HWY-7 35% commit the crimes.
Central 39% HWY-9 28%
Alto Paraná 9% HWY-1 26%
GPS Jammers; High power weapons & In-Transit &
Canindeyú 2% HWY-6 9% Fake Police Cars Grenades Warehouses

According to Transparency International, Paraguay is the 135th least
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME 5 corrupt nation out of 175 countries. Insight Crime points out the presence
of organized crime throughout the country as it is an important route for
drugs and illegal weapons among South America.
4
Paraguay had a strong flooding from Paraguay River in January 2018,
affecting main roads. During the last three years, the country suffered six low
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS earthquakes.
According to Trading Economics, the Terrorism Index in Paraguay decreased to

WAR & TERRORISM 3 3.60 in 2016, from 3.84 in 2015.
3
Constant strikes due to nonpayment and against changes in law.
LABOR DISPUTES
Decrease of 40% in cargo theft in the past year in roadways. The main
CARGO THEFT 3 products stolen are grains, minerals, and Cash-in-Transit.
Frequent road blocks and protests in the main roads to Asunción, the capital.
CIVIL UNREST 3
Extensive network throughout, although roadways lack maintenance due to
INFRASTRUCTURE 4 flooding and surveillance in some areas.
General Overview
Paraguay is a small and open economy, which has had a 5% growth in its economy during the last decade, greater than that of its
neighboring countries, although very volatile due to its strong dependence on natural resources.
Its stable macroeconomic bases, a solid financial system, poverty reduction, and other policies of recent years are paving the way for
economic growth with social inclusion in Paraguay.

North & South America Bolivia
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Bolivia is a constitutional republic in

the western-central portion of South
America.
Capital La Paz
Area 682,773 mi.2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $88.5B 3.17% 3.1% USD -$4M
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The roadway network in Bolivia consists of Bolivia is a landlocked country with maritime port
70,000 km, of roads of which about 10,000 km agreements with Peru and Chile in the Pacific
are paved. Mainly the cities of the central axis Ocean, and with Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay in
and some other important cities are integrated by the Atlantic Ocean through the Paraguay-Paraná
asphalted road structures. waterway.

(km)
HWY-4 Paso Chumgara-Puerto 1,635 NW/SE
Suárez
HWY-1 Desguesadero-Aguas 1,160 NW/S
Blancas
HWY-9 Yacuíba-Marbán 888 S/N
RAILROADS
The railroad system is divided into two networks: the Oriental Network (FCO) with 1,244 km that connect with
Brazil and Argentina, and the Western Network (FCA) with 2,318 km in length that connect with Chile and
Argentina.

Oriental West / Central, Southwest, Northeast 3 0
Western South / Central & Southeast 2 0

North & South America Bolivia
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft is most prevalent in the west and central region, with La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz departments accounting for
84% of all registered thefts in the nation.

DEPARTMENTS HIGHWAYS Criminals take advantage of the slow speed of cargo vehicles on
slopes or passing the speed reducers to climb on it from trees,
Department % Total Highway % Total cutting the tent to then throw the load to the road without the
Thefts Thefts drivers noticing.
La Paz 34% HWY-4 45%
Santa Cruz 27% HWY-3 31%
Cochabamba 23% HWY-1 10%
Romanian Roll Knives In-Transit
Oruro 6% HWY-12 6%

According to Transparency International, Bolivia is the 112th least corrupt
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME 5 nation out of 175 countries. Insight Crime points out the presence of
organized crime in the country as it is the air bridge for Peru cocaine and
the third world producer of cocaine.
4
Heavy rains caused flooding in February 2018, generating the fall of trees and
damaged vehicles. Bolivia suffered frequent medium earthquakes.
According to Trading Economics, the Terrorism Index in Bolivia decreased to

WAR & TERRORISM 2 0.02 in 2016, from 0.04 in 2015.
3
Protests against changes in the penal system code.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Cargo theft on roadways remains stable. The main products stolen are grains
(specifically soybeans), electronics and clothing.
CARGO THEFT
At the beginning of the year, carriers and doctors blocked main roads in
CIVIL UNREST 3 protest of changes in the penal system code.
85% of highways are made of gravel or sand, only the cities of

INFRASTRUCTURE 5 the central axis: La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz and some other
important cities are integrated by paved roads.
General Overview
The development of the labor market in Bolivia has been hampered in recent years due to economic setbacks and governance.
The main income of the country comes from the export of natural gas, which has collapsed, negatively affecting the budget of the
State.

North & South America Colombia
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Colombia is a constitutional republic

in the northwest portion of South
America.
Capital Bogotá
Area 709,600 mi.2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $750.27B 3.12% 9.1% USD -$0.9B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The roadway network in Colombia consists of Considered the gateway to South America as its
206,727 km of roads, including National Primary strategical location has become a must for those
Network (great highways), National Secondary vessels that need to reach the nations that are
Network (department’s roads) and National Tertiary located in the east and west of the country.
Network (dirt roads).

(km) Seaport Department Coast Annual
HWY-25 Barranquilla-Ipiales 1,740 NE/SW Capacity (tons)
HWY-45 Cienega-San Miguel 1,630 NE/SW Bolívar La Guajira Atlantic 20 million
HWY-90 Paraguachón-Moñitos 753 NE/NW Buenaventura Valle del Cauca Pacific 16 million
HWY-40 Buenaventura-Puerto 1,570 W/E
Carreño
RAILROADS
The railroad system is divided into two networks: the Atlantic Network with 1,493 km that connects Bogota with
Santa Marta, and the Pacific Network with 498 km in length that connects Buenaventura port with Cali.

Atlantic Central / North 0 0
Pacific West / Central 0 0

North & South America Colombia
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft is most prevalent in the central region and ports, with the Cundinamarca, Cesar, Antioquia, Valle de Cauca and Cauca
departments accounting for 67% of all registered thefts in the nation.

DEPARTMENTS HIGHWAYS Criminals puncture the tires of the cargo units or pretend to
have a broken down vehicle to steal cargo, which is loaded
Department % Total Highway % Total in three small trucks that arrived at the site with the help of a
Thefts Thefts motorcycle, while others distract the driver.
Cundinamarca 19% HWY-25 34%
Cesar 13% HWY-45 19%
Antioquia 13% HWY-50 8%
Sharp object; clamps Hand Guns In-Transit
Valle de Cauca 13% HWY-40 5%
Cauca 9% HWY-62 5%

According to Transparency International, it is the 96th least corrupt nation
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME 5 out of 175 countries. Insight Crime points out the presence of organized
crime in Colombia with approx. 2,000 structures, from which 32 are the main
generators of urban violence and transnational drug trafficking networks.
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS 4 Last year, Colombia suffered the overflow of three rivers, as well as an
avalanche that left significant damage. The last fifty earthquakes have been
medium.
WAR & TERRORISM 4 According to Trading Economics, the Terrorism Index in Colombia decreased to
5.6 in 2016, from 5.95 in 2015.
3
Strikes due to salary increase and against changes in Labor Code.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Although cargo theft on roadways remains stable, it has recently been
CARGO THEFT detected that some drivers form alliances with criminal organizations to
facilitate cargo unit theft.
3
A common form of protest in Colombia is the closure of the main access roads
to Bogota, Cartagena and Sucre.
CIVIL UNREST
5
The 2018 budget for the construction of new roads, as well as
INFRASTRUCTURE the maintenance of the national road infrastructure, is $2.1 billion
Colombian pesos.
General Overview
The economic expectation in Colombia is that GDP will grow 3% in 2018. This speculation was made without considering the
escalation in oil prices.
South America has not been a relevant factor in the administrative policy of the United States regarding the trade deficit and its global
growth; so there are no direct pressures in terms of FTAs that have been signed with member countries of the Pacific Alliance, such
as Colombia.

North & South America Peru
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Peru is a unitary presidential

republic in the western portion of
South America.
Capital Lima
Area 798,767 mi.2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $450.1B 1.62% 6.2% USD $1.164B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The roadway network in Peru totals almost Most shipping is through Lima’s port of Callao.
70,000 km, including about 7,500 km of paved There are seventeen deep-water ports, mainly in
roads, 13,500 km of gravel, and 49,000 km of northern Peru, including Salaverry, Pacasmayo, and
unimproved earth. Paita and in the south, including the iron ore port of
San Juan.
(km) Seaport Department River Annual
HWY-1 Zarumilla-Concordia 2,945 N/S Capacity (tons)
HWY-3 Vado Verde-Desaguadero 3,193 N/SE Lima Callao Pacific 19 million
HWY-5 Nambale-Atalaya 1,861 N/E
RAILROADS
The railroad system in Peru consists of 1,884 km of roads, including 1,584 km of standard gauge and 300 km of
narrow gauge track. The national railway network consists of two major systems.

Central West / Central 0 1
Southern Southwest / Southeast 1 1

North & South America Peru
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft is most prevalent in the western region and ports, mainly in Lima and Callao departments, accounting for 60% of all
registered thefts in the nation.

DEPARTMENTS HIGHWAYS Most thefts occur In-Transit, where cargo vehicles are
intercepted by groups of armed men using jammers to block
Department % Total Highway % Total GPS signals. Also, warehouse burglary is a frequent mode of
Thefts Thefts operation in Peru.
Lima 32% HWY-1 50%
Callao 28% HWY-3 24%
Loreto 12% HWY-5 22%
GPS Jammers Hand & Machine Guns In-Transit &
Ica 8% HWY-30C 3% Warehouses
Ucayali 8% HWY-34C 1%

According to Transparency International, Peru is the 101st least corrupt
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME 5 nation out of 175 countries. Insight Crime points out the presence of
organized crime in Peru, which most important criminal activities are
the trafficking of cocaine, gold and wood.
4
Last year, Peru suffered the overflow of the Piura and Chira Rivers due to a
stormy session, from which the damage generated had not yet been totally
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS repaired.
3
According to Trading Economics, the Terrorism Index in Peru decreased to 2.54
in 2016, from 2.98 in 2015.
WAR & TERRORISM
4
During the year, there were a number of stoppages, marches and strikes due
to social conflicts. In the last months, the number increased from 51 to 202.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
An increase in the smuggling of goods is expected due to the increase in the
CARGO THEFT Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) approved in June of this year.
3
A common form of protest in Peru is the closure of the main access roads to
Lima, Cusco and Arequipa.
CIVIL UNREST
5
The 2018 budget for the construction of new roads (20 national and
INFRASTRUCTURE 149 local) is $5.1 billion Peruvian pesos, with an additional $1.5 billion
for the reconstruction of bridges and roads in 13 regions.
General Overview
The economic expectation in Peru, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is that GDP growth for will be 3.7% in 2018
and 4.1% in 2019 due to the government’s recent fiscal and macroeconomic policies. The policies are aimed at accelerating the
growth of the local economy, which has generated a strong economic recovery in the April-May bimester, where there was a 7.1%
growth.

North & South America Chile
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Chile is a South American country

occupying a long, narrow strip of
land between the Andes to the east
and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
Capital Santiago
Area 291,930 mi.2

USD $434B 2.7% 7.2% USD $380M
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
Made up of more than 82,000 km, Chile’s Along its 6,435 km of coastline, Chile has a total
extensive roadway network spans the entire of 26 sea ports through which 80% of its exterior
country. commerce is conducted.

(km) Seaport Region Coast Annual
RN-5 Pan-American Highway 3,363 N/S Capacity (tons)
RN-7 Austral Highway 1,240 N/S San Antonio Valparaíso Pacific 17.9 million
RN-68 Valparaíso-Santiago 110 E/W Valparaíso Valparaíso Pacific 11.8 million
RN-78 Autopista del Sol 133 E/W Antofagasta Antofagasta Pacific 2.5 million
RAILROADS
With only 6,782 km of railways, the rail system currently plays a minimal role in cargo transport, however, there are
plans to develop railway corridors for the country’s main ports in upcoming years.

FEPASA Central/South 0 9

North & South America Chile
Cargo Theft Trends
While there are no exact records of cargo theft incidence in the country,
authorities have identified the area between the ports of San Antonio, Valparaíso,
and the city of Santiago as the “Bermuda Triangle” of cargo theft. It is estimated
that there are up to 3 incidents per day, with daily losses averaging between 70
and 100 million pesos.
MODUS OPERANDI
Criminals have been known to use drones to monitor trucks as they are being
loaded within ports, allowing them to identify and track the vehicles they will
be targeting. They operate in large groups of 15-20 armed males, intercepting
cargo units In-Transit.

GPS Jammers; Drones; 1–2 Vehicles Hand Guns In-Transit
2
Corruption Index score of 67 according to Trading Economics (0-Highly Corrupt
CORRUPTION & to 100-Very Clean). Little presence of local organized crime.
ORGANIZED CRIME
4
Highly susceptible to extreme natural events such as earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, and tsunamis.
3
Small-scale domestic terrorist activity, aimed primarily at damaging buildings
to make political statements.
WAR & TERRORISM
3
Strong laws protecting worker and union rights make the country susceptible
to labor strikes.
LABOR DISPUTES
3
Cargo theft is mostly prevalent near the capital, Santiago, and surrounding
CARGO THEFT port cities.
Frequent protests and political gatherings in major cities like Santiago,

CIVIL UNREST 4 specifically around dates of significance (September 11, March 9, May 1).
Road conditions among the best in Latin America.

INFRA-
STRUCTURE 1
General Overview
Chile’s stable democracy, exceptional roadway conditions, and extensive sea coast offer an attractive setting for supply chain
networks.
With relatively low incidence of cargo theft as compared to other Latin American countries, areas of concern may include a growing
presence of criminal organizations from neighboring countries, as well as its susceptibility to protests, labor strikes, and political
demonstrations, which have the potential to interrupt the flow of traffic.

North & South America Argentina
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
As the second largest country in

South America, Argentina shares
borders with five other countries and
has a South Atlantic sea coast of over
5,000 km.
Capital Buenos Aires

Area 1,056,641 mi.2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $920B 31.2% 9.1% USD -$789M
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The roadway network in Argentina is comprised 90% of Argentina’s exterior commerce is conducted
of over 600,000 km, of which 37,000 km belong through its numerous seaports.
to the national highways that connect the capital,
Buenos Aires, with other major cities.
(km) Seaport Province Coast Traffic Jan-May
RN-1 Au Dr. Ricardo Balbín 50 NE/SE 2018 (tons)
RN-3 Buenos Aires-Ushuaia 3,045 NE/S Bahía Blanca Buenos Aires Atlantic 5.7 million
RN-9 Pan-American National 1,967 CE/NW Quequén Buenos Aires Atlantic 4.4 million
Route Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Atlantic 2.8 million
RAILROADS
The country boasts the largest roadway network in Latin America. The freight division in particular connects 13 of
the 27 provinces, and reaches all neighboring countries, but is currently only being used to transport 5% of the
cargo moving through the country. There are plans to revamp the more than 45,000 km of railway in existence in
order to lower freight costs.
Railway Length (km) Region Border Connections Seaport Connections

Belgrano 4,897 North 2 2
San Martín 2,899 Central 0 2
Urquiza 1,486 North East 4 3

North & South America Argentina
Cargo Theft Trends Among the public security objectives for 2018 are the following
points aimed at combatting this type of criminal activity:
Public crime statistics do not separate cargo theft into its • Finalizing the law banning the use and sale of GPS jammers.
own category, making it difficult to obtain concrete figures; • Standardizing the classification of the crime as “Truck Piracy”
however, the Inter-company Board of Truck Piracy reported nationwide.
that on average, there are four reported cargo thefts daily, the • Creating specialized prosecutors in the city of Buenos Aires,
main target being Food & Drinks, followed by Appliances and where 23% of cargo thefts are concentrated.
Electronics.
HIGH RISK AREAS HIGH RISK HIGHWAYS MODUS OPERANDI
Department % Total Highway % Total Cargo theft criminals are referred to as “Asphalt Pirates”, who
Thefts Thefts most often work in pairs, targeting smaller cargo units between
Buenos Aires 60% RN-9 42% the hours of midnight and 04:00 a.m.
Province RN-40 38% Resources Weapons Location
Autonomous 23% RN-7 10% GPS Jammers Hand Guns; First/Last-Mile Courier
City of Buenos
RN-11 5% Rifles while Loading/Unloading
Aires (CABA)
Interior of 17%
Argentina
4
to 100-Very Clean). Drug trade related violence.
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME
2
Occasional flooding and heavy rains along the eastern sea coast.
WEATHER & NATURAL
DISASTERS
2
Moderate threat, with a resurgence in the use of small explosive devices in the
last year, particularly in Buenos Aires.
WAR & TERRORISM
3
Labor unions and groups of unemployed or underemployed are prone to
protest in major cities.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
High incidence of cargo theft, particularly on the highways connecting to
CARGO THEFT Buenos Aires.
4
Frequent protests in major cities related to economic and political issues. Road
blocks at highway access points are the most frequently used tactic employed
CIVIL UNREST by social activist groups.
A large percentage of roads are unpaved, and there is little adherence to/
INFRASTRUCTURE 3 enforcement of traffic laws.
General Overview
Projects to improve the country’s infrastructure over the next five years have the potential to make cargo transport through Argentina
more efficient and affordable.
However, cargo theft and organized crime continue to pose a threat to supply chains. The country’s location makes it a prime
transnational shipping point for drugs from neighboring countries, and while authorities are taking steps to target cargo theft,
particularly in Buenos Aires, criminals often act on inside information, targeting specific shipments to fulfill specific orders.

North & South America Guatemala
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Guatemala is Central America’s

largest country and economy.
With Mexico at its north and western
borders, access to both the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans, and Honduras and El Salvador
to the southeast, its geographic location creates
great potential for trade partnerships.
Capital Guatemala City

Area 42,040 mi.2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $131.7B 3.79% 2.3% USD -$841M
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
Only 45% of Guatemala’s 16,860 km roadway Guatemala has five main seaports, it’s most
network is paved. Much of the developed important being Santo Tomás de Castilla, which sits
infrastructure is concentrated in major cities, on its Atlantic Coast and moves more than 8 million
with connections to other regions of the country tons of cargo annually.
remaining predominately unpaved and in poor
condition.
Seaport Department Coast Cargo Volume
Highway Description Length Direction Jan-Jun 2018
(km) (tons)
CA-1 Pan-American Highway 691 NW/SE Santo Tomás Izabal Atlantic 4.2 million
CA-2 Pacific Highway 339 NW/SE Barrios Izabal Atlantic 2.3 million
CA-9 Atlantic Highway 396 NE/SW Quetzal Escuintla Pacific 6.5 million
RAILROADS
There are currently no running freight trains in Guatemala. Though there are plans to reopen railways in the future,
Ferrocarriles de Guatemala would first have to rehabilitate the largely deteriorated infrastructure. Years of exposure
to the elements and theft of railway components have left it inoperable in its current state.

North & South America Guatemala
Cargo Theft Trends
The National Civil Police reported only 37 cargo thefts in the first half of 2018. This represents a 54% increase as compared to the
same period of 2017. Though it is likely that cargo theft incidence does not reach the levels of other Latin American countries, it is
likely that the low figures are attributed more to underreporting than an actual lack of thefts.

DEPARTMENTS HIGHWAYS Cargo thieves in Guatemala are prone to hijack vehicles
In-Transit, threatening drivers with hand guns. Stolen
Department % Total Highway % Total merchandise is distributed among the criminal participants and/
Thefts Thefts
or sold in local markets and businesses.
Escuintla 65% CA9A 53%
Guatemala 29% CA-9 41%
Quetzaltenango 6% RN-1 6%
Cell Phones; 1–2 Vehicles Hand Guns In-Transit
5
Corruption Index score of 28 according to Trading Economics (0-Highly
Corrupt to 100-Very Clean). Drug trade related violence and strong
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME presence of local and foreign criminal organizations.
4
Susceptible to hurricanes and tropical storms along the Caribbean coast that
can cause mudslides, landslides, and flooding. Location on the Ring of Fire
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS makes it vulnerable to volcanic and seismic activity.
1
WAR &
TERRORISM
2
Ineffective enforcement of labor laws with a low rate of unionization make
labor strikes extremely rare.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Official records show cargo theft incidence is on the rise, though there is an
CARGO THEFT issue of underreporting.
3
Propensity for large demonstrations with the potential to turn violent. Often
disrupt traffic with roadblocks.
CIVIL UNREST
4
Largely underdeveloped. Poor road conditions outside of major cities that are
INFRASTRUCTURE highly vulnerable to inclement weather, specifically during the rainy season
from April to October.
General Overview
The major threats to supply chains in Guatemala are the high levels of drug related criminal activity and the largely underdeveloped
infrastructure.
Roadways, in particular, are vulnerable to environmental factors as a large portion of the network remains unpaved. Much more
alarming, however, is the strong presence of criminal groups, both local and foreign, which make the country subject to drug and
gang related violence. While the threat of cargo theft may be low, shipments may be exposed to drug contamination, and businesses
are often subject to extortion.

North & South America Panama
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Panama is located on the narrow

bridge of land that connects North
and South America. Bounded by the
Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, its
well-known Panama Canal connects the two
bodies of water, making it a crucial sea route.
Capital Panama City

Area 29,120 mi.2

USD $100B 1.3% 6.1% USD -$1.1B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The roadway network covers more than 15,000 With almost 3,000 km of coast line, Panama
km, only a third of which is paved. The Pan- hosts a number of natural harbors, the two most
American Highway spans the length of the country important being Balboa and Cristobal, which lie on
up to Yaviza. With the highway stopping short of either end of the Panama Canal.
the Darien Gap, there is no road that crosses the
border into Colombia. Seaport Province River Cargo Volume
Highway Description Length Direction Jan-June 2018
(km) (tons)
CA-1 Pan-American Highway 777 E/W Balboa Panamá Pacific 7.9 million
CA-9 Panama-Colon Expressway 59 N/S Manzanillo Colón Atlantic 7.2 million
CA-4 La Chorrera Highway 44 E/W Charco Azul Chiriquí Pacific 5.8 million
Cristobal Colón Atlantic 5.5 million
RAILROADS
Currently, the only functioning railroad is the Panama Canal Railway. Although it only stretches 76 km in length, it
has historically been of vital importance to the safe transport of both passengers and freight across the Isthmus of
Panama.

Panama Canal North / South 0 2

North & South America Panama
Cargo Theft Trends
Though official crime reports in Panama do not specify the incidence of cargo theft, the National Chamber of Cargo Transport
(CANATRACA) has reported a rise in thefts in the Chiriquí province on the Costa Rican border. Traditionally, cargo theft has been most
prevalent in the central provinces of Colón and Panama; however, in recent months CANATRACA has noted the expansion of this
criminal activity to other provinces connected by the Pan-American Highway.

PROVINCES HIGHWAYS The most commonly used M.O. is the impersonation of police
officers to detain vehicles, at which point a group of armed men
Province % Total Highway % Total threaten and restrain drivers. However, recently there have been
Thefts Thefts
reports of incidents in which a woman drugs the driver so he
Panama 39% HWY-1 81% can be beaten and robbed by her accomplices.
Veraguas 12% HWY-3 11%
West Panama 11% HWY-11 4% Resources Weapons Location
Colon 11% HWY-50 2% Police Uniforms; Drugs Hand Guns In-Transit
Chiriquí 10% HWY-2 2%
4
to 100-Very Clean). Strong presence of criminal organizations and drug trade
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME related violence.
3
Susceptible to earthquakes. Heavy rains between October and December can
cause road closures due to landslides and flooding.
1
WAR &
TERRORISM
3
Labor protests and strikes occur frequently due to inadequate enforcement of
labor protections.
LABOR DISPUTES
3
Cargo theft incidence is expanding to atypical regions of the country.
CARGO THEFT
4
Protests are common. Roadblocks in particular can last days and often result
in violent confrontations with police.
CIVIL UNREST
3
Highways are well maintained, but smaller roadways are mostly unpaved and
INFRASTRUCTURE in poor condition.
General Overview
Panama offers many supply chain advantages in terms of geographic location, serving as a bridge between oceans and continents;
however, these very characteristics make it attractive to criminal organizations as well. Similar to other Central American countries,
cargo theft takes a back seat to drug trafficking and corruption as supply chain risks.
The country has long served as a key transit point for a variety of illicit trade activities, a situation that has flourished under the high
levels of corruption. This makes for an increased risk of cargo contamination, particularly in land and sea ports, and drug related
violence.

North & South America Venezuela
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Venezuela is a federal republic

on the northern coast of South
America, consisting of a continental
landmass and a large number of small
islands in the Caribbean Sea.
Capital Caracas
Area 912,050 mi.2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

$482B 200,000% 7.3% USD -$782M
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The roadway network in Venezuela totals almost The most important ports are in the Caribbean Sea.
96,000 km, concentrated in the center-north of the
country.

(km)
Seaport Department River Annual
Caracas-La Caracas-La Guaira 17 N/N Capacity (tons)
Guaira
La Guaira Vargas Atlantic 584,000
Troncal 9 Caracas-Miranda 106 N/E
Maracaibo Zulia Atlantic 2,190,000
Troncal 1 Caracas-Valencia 155 N/W
Troncal 5 San Carlos-Barinas 250 N/SW
Centro Morón-Veragacha 125 N/W
Occidental
RAILROADS
Rail transport has developed little compared to other countries, given the low cost of fuel.

Ferrocarril Simón Bolívar Puerto Cabello-Barquisimeto 0 1

North & South America Venezuela
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft and looting have increased in the country. All kinds MODUS OPERANDI
of products are stolen by criminals, but food are particularly
Criminals throw objects, such as metal, trunk bars, or interlaced
critical. In some cases, criminals can take advantage of parts of
nails, on the road to force drivers to stop. They also throw rocks
highways where there are problems of cellular communication
at windshields or threaten drivers with firearms. Sometimes
and satellite location. Some of the high risk level areas are: cities
armed criminals approach alongside in another vehicle and
of Maracay and Maracaibo, avenue Circunvalacion Norte de
force the driver to stop. In some cases, groups of armed bikers
Barquisimeto, and Lara-Zulia highway.
surround the truck until it stops; other times they wait for the
truck to slow down. There are records of crowds surrounding
trucks like a swarm during a rest stop or some repairs. There is
also record of fake police.

Motorcycles similar to police; Hand Guns In-Transit
Radio Communicators
5
Highly susceptible to corruption at all government levels. Local crime
organizations and crime organizations from other countries have been
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME involved in drug trafficking, smuggling etc.
4
Venezuela suffered at least five major earthquakes last year. Hurricanes are
rare.
1
Little to no incidents.
WAR &
TERRORISM
4
Protests have become commonplace and can affect traffic circulation.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Cargo theft and cargo looting have increased.
CARGO THEFT
5
Demonstrations against the government have become commonplace.
Many protests block roads, and looters attack shops, warehouses, and
CIVIL UNREST vehicles in transit.
Many highways are deficient in signage, lighting, and control points. Many
INFRASTRUCTURE 4 have potholes/pits and asphalting problems.
General Overview
The economic crisis in the country is aggravated. Cargo theft and looting are driving up food prices and transportation costs in an
already hyperinflationary environment. Population living conditions have deteriorated, causing migration of many Venezuelans to
neighboring countries that are looking for employment, access to food and medicines. Unless there are major improvements in the
economy, shortages can raise the level of violence and crime in the country.

North & South America Brazil
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Brazil is a federal republic in eastern

South America, bordering the
Atlantic Ocean with a vast coastline. It
is the fifth largest country in the world in
terms of size. It is a supplier of important raw
materials and buys many industrialized products
for its consumption.
Capital Brasília
Area 8,515,770 mi.2
RISK LEVEL: SEVERE

USD $2.056B 4.48% 12.3% USD $4.2B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
Despite being responsible for 60% of cargo The most important ports of the country are on
transportation in the country, the density of the Atlantic coast. Most national ports are run by the
road network is still small when compared with government.
other countries of similar dimensions.
Highway Description Length Direction Seaport State River Annual
BR-116 Jaguarão – Fortaleza 4,513 S/NE Santos São Paulo Atlantic 106.5 million
BR-101 São José do Norte – Touros 4,772 S/NE Itaguaí Rio de Janeiro Atlantic 52.9 million
BR-364 Limeira – Rodrigues Alves 4,324 SE/N Paranaguá Paraná Atlantic 45.6 million
BR-381 São Paulo – São Mateus 1,220 SE/SE
BR-040 Rio de Janeiro - Brasília 1,178 SE/W
RAILROADS
Railway system spans over 29,000 km of the country, connecting mainly areas of mineral extraction and
agricultural production to sea and land ports. The extension is considered small compared to the size of the
country—rail transport is only responsible for 20% of the country´s cargo transportation.

EF-315 North-Northeast 0 1
EF-262 Central - East 0 1
Rede MRS Central - East 0 4

North & South America Brazil
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft is most prevalent in southeast region of Brazil, with the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro accounting for more than
80% of all thefts recorded in the country. They are more common in urban areas, committed by small gangs, taking loads worth up to
USD $25,000. But there are also very well-planned actions, consisting of large gangs, driver Kidnapping and high losses.
HIGH RISK STATES HIGH RISK MODUS OPERANDI

PRODUCTS Most thefts occur by Hijacking, when the load is In-Transit or
being unloaded at its destination. Drivers are approached by
State % Total Product Type % Total armed men, and the truck is either taken or the drivers are
Thefts Thefts forced to follow them to a deserted place where the cargo is
São Paulo 41% Miscellaneous 28% transshipped.
Rio de Janeiro 41% Food & Drinks 24%
Electronics 9%
GPS Jammers; Police Radios; Hand Guns; In-Transit;
Tobacco 7% Fake Police Car Rifles Final Destination
5
Highly susceptible to corruption at all government levels. Strong
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME presence of organized crime throughout the country.
1
Excessive rains can cause floods in the summer.
WEATHER
& NATURAL
DISASTERS
1
WAR &
TERRORISM
3
Occasional strikes by labor unions. These events eventually affect traffic.
LABOR DISPUTES
5
There was a 5.7% increase in cargo theft last year, both on roadways
CARGO THEFT and urban areas.
3
Denunciations of corruptions in government caused many protests and block
CIVIL UNREST roads.
4
Extensive network throughout, although roadways lack maintenance and
INFRASTRUCTURE surveillance in some areas.
General Overview
Cargo theft has been on the rise in recent years. In 2017, political instability and economic crisis have increased violence and
triggered some crime rates, among them, cargo theft. Many reports of corruption have hit government at different levels. The new
government was unable to solve the problems of decreased police resources and the growth of organized crime.

EMEA Belgium
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Belgium is one of the smallest and

most densely populated European
countries, and it has been, since
its independence in 1830, a
representative democracy headed
by a hereditary constitutional
monarch.
Capital Brussels
Area 30,528 km2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $42,659 2.17% 6% €2.004B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
Belgium has a total of 154,012 km of road and a Belgium has multiple seaports, as well as inland
high accident rate. ports that are important for trade.

(km)
Seaport Department River Annual
A1 Hoogstraten to Brussels 81 N/S Capacity (tons)
A2 Maasmechelen to Leuven 85 E/W Oostende West Flanders North Sea 1.3 million
A3 Liege to Brussels 83 E/W Bruges- West-Flanders North Sea 40 million
A4 Brussels to Arlon 188 NW/SE Zeebrugge
A10 Ghent to Oostende 55 SE/NW
A14 Antwerp to Menen 100 NE/SW
MONTHS TARGETED Month Cargo Theft Percentage

Belgium saw the most incidents recorded in October October & November 16%
and November, which would be in line with the fact December 15%
a lot of companies ship product for the Christmas
January 14%
market at that time of the year, making it a target for
criminals.

EMEA Belgium
Cargo Theft Trends
Unsecured Parking is targeted the most via the M.O. Pilferage, including Curtain Slashing. Most recently there are some reports of
criminals disguising themselves as police/customs officials in order to stop trucks with the intention of hijacking them.

PRODUCTS Pilferage (including Curtain Slashing) is the most commonly used
M.O. in Belgium.
State % Total Product % Total
Thefts Thefts Resources Weapons Location
Hainaut 45% Miscellaneous 10% Criminal Gangs; Disguises; Sharp Cutting Objects/ Unsecured
Antwerp/Liege 8% Personal Care / 9% Blue Lights; Migrants Knives; Bolt Cutters Parking
Namur/West 7% Home & Garden /
Flanders Clothing & Shoes
Food & Drinks 8%
Attempted Theft 24%
Unknown Product 12%
4
A growing problem, especially in Brussels, is theft from vehicles, both moving
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME and parked.
3
Flooding is a threat along rivers and in areas of reclaimed coastal land,
protected from the sea by concrete dikes.
4
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Belgium.
WAR & TERRORISM
4
Labor strikes occur with some frequency and can cause delays or
cancellations of services for several days at a time.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Most thefts occur at Unsecured Parking and the most stolen product type
CARGO THEFT is Personal Care. The preferred M.O. is Pilferage including Curtain Slashing.
Criminals are also disguising themselves as police/customs officials to rob
trucks.
3
Prior police approval is required for all public demonstrations, and police
CIVIL UNREST are present to ensure adequate security for participants and passers-by.
Nonetheless, spontaneous demonstrations do take place in response to world
events or local developments.
3
Traffic is fast and Belgium’s accident rate is high mainly due to speeding.
INFRASTRUCTURE Roads are up to main European standards.
General Overview
Belgium is often ranked as one of the top countries where most cargo thefts are reported partially due to excellent reporting of the
Belgian police. It would be considered a transit country through which shipments must pass if on the United Kingdom route to/from
certain other countries in Europe. Awareness of the presence of criminals that disguise themselves as police or customs officials is
a must. Migrants of late are causing major concerns at parking areas in the country where not only are they trying to force their way
onto trucks, but violence seems to be escalating amongst different groups from different countries, having recently led to fatalities and
the closing of certain parking locations.

EMEA France
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
France is a country in Western

Europe that borders Andorra,
Belgium, Germany, Italy,
Luxembourg, Spain, and
Switzerland. It has a great
infrastructure which benefits the
supply chain.
Capital Paris
Area 547,557 km2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $38,606 2.3% 9.1% €6.248B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
France has 1,028,446 km of highway. France has many seaports with some of the largest
being Brest, Calais, Dunkerque, Le Havre, Marseille,
and Nantes.
Highway Description Length Direction Seaport Department River Annual

Northern Motorway Paris-Lile 211 N/S Brest Brittany Celtic Sea 54.8 million
Eastern Motorway Paris-Strasbourg 482 E/W Calais Hauts-de-France Strait of 44 million
Motorway of the Sun Lyon-Marseille 302 N/S Dover
La Provençale Aix-en-Provence- 224 E/W Dunkerque Hauts-de-France French 20.3 million
Cote d’Azur North Sea
Le Havre Seine-Maritime English 70 million
Channel

France saw the most incidents recorded in November & December 14%
November and December. This is a time of July 13%
the year where shipments are in transit for the
March & August 11%
Christmas period, and darkness falls early, so
criminals have more opportunity to operate with
less chances of being seen.

EMEA France
Cargo Theft Trends
Unsecured Parking is the most targeted location in France. Tobacco is the most stolen product type.

REGIONS PRODUCTS Pilferage is the most commonly used M.O. in France.
Region % Total Product % Total Resources Weapons Location

Thefts Thefts
Criminal Gangs; Disguises; Sharp Cutting Unsecured
Ile-de-France 28% Tobacco 18%
Blue Lights; GPS Jammers Objects/Knives; Parking;
Auvergne- 12% Miscellaneous 14% Bolt Cutters; Guns In-Transit;
Rhône-Alpes / Auto & Parts 13% Warehouse/DC
Pays de la Loire
Attempted 10%
Normandy 11% Theft
Unknown 13%
Product
3
Transnational organized crime (TOC) operatives reside in France. TOC
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME syndicates are technically savvy and conduct many of their schemes via
cyber platforms.
4
Forest fires can occur anywhere in southern France during the summer
months but especially along the Mediterranean coast and on Corsica.
4
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in France.
WAR & TERRORISM
4
Strikes are a commonly used method in labor disputes in France and can
disrupt the supply chain for extensive periods of time.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Reports of burglaries taking place while truck drivers sleep in their vehicles.
CARGO THEFT Also, attempts by illegal migrants to enter trucks while stationary or in slow
moving traffic.
Protests and demonstrations routinely occur throughout France, especially in
CIVIL UNREST 4 major cities. These protests range from concern over work conditions/wages to
the environment. While protests are generally non-violent, some have resulted in
property damage and minor injuries.
France has excellent ratings for its road, rail, and air infrastructure, putting it
INFRASTRUCTURE 2 amongst the EU top performers for these indicators.
General Overview
The number of cargo theft incidents reported in France remains low. This is most likely due to underreporting, instead of a lack of
incidents actually occurring. Of the known incidents in France, Unsecured Parking is the location where drivers should be most
vigilant and Pilferage occurs the most. Hijacking also occurs here. Migrants have been seen to attempt to gain entry to trucks at
parking areas across France, not just in the northern parts.
Apart from theft, the supply chain in France can easily be negatively affected by terrorist attacks, forest fires, and strikes by the
workforce.

EMEA Germany
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Germany is located in the north-

central part of Europe. One of the
world’s leading exporters, Germany
has consistently maintained a
surplus with its trading partners.
Capital Berlin
Area 357,021 km2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $45,229 2% 3.4% €21.792B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
Germany has 645,000 km of highway. Germany The German seaports are of vital importance for the
is considered a transit country; many of the country’s industry and economy, handling almost a
highways are important for freight transport. quarter of Germany’s imports and exports.

A1 Heiligenhafen to 749 N/S Rostock Mecklenburg- Baltic Sea 26.9 million
Saarbrücken Vorpommern
A2 Oberhausen to Werder 473 W/E Wilhelmshaven Lower-Saxony Weser 26.2 million
A4 Aachen to Goerlitz 583 W/E Hamburg Hamburg Elbe 136.5 million
A7 Handewitt to Füssen 961 N/S
A44 Dortmund to Fuldabrück 157 E/W

Germany saw the most incidents recorded in November 18%
November, January, and February, which are January 15%
months when darkness falls early, allowing
February 11%
criminals to operate with less fear of being seen.

EMEA Germany
Cargo Theft Trends MODUS OPERANDI
The most commonly used M.O. in Germany is Curtain Slashing,
Unsecured Parking is the most targeted location in Germany.
which occurs at the many Unsecured Parking areas across the
Auto & Parts is the most stolen product type.
country. The lack of secure parking is a major issue throughout
the whole of Europe. Other M.O.’s seen are Pilferage (also from
HIGH RISK HIGH RISK Unsecured Parking) and Facility Thefts. Rolling thefts have also
STATES PRODUCTS been seen to occur in the country. There has been an increase
in the level of violence towards drivers by criminals this year,
State % Total Product % Total including reports that drivers have been gassed while asleep in
Thefts Thefts their trucks.
Lower Saxony 24% Auto & Parts 15%
Bavaria 16% Electronics/Home & 4%
Garden/Clothing & Criminal Sharp Cutting Unsecured Parking at laybys,
North Rhine- 13% Gangs Objects/Knives; roadside, industrial estates,
Westphalia Shoes/Miscellaneous
Bolt Cutters; Gas unattended rest areas
Building & Industrial 3% and truck stops; Warehouse/DC
Attempted Theft 51%
Unknown Product 7%

Reported crime being at its highest level since 2005.
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME 4
3
Germany is favoured with a generally temperate climate, especially in view
of its northerly latitudes and the distance of the larger portions of its territory
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS from the warming influence of the North Atlantic Current.
4
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Germany. The German
government has announced that increased security has been put in place as a
WAR & TERRORISM precaution at public buildings, major events, transport hubs, and large public
gatherings.
3
Germany has a reputation for industrial peace when compared to other EU
Member States; however, strikes do occur in different sectors every year.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Most thefts occur at Unsecured Parking via Curtain Slashing. The preferred
CARGO THEFT stolen product type is Auto & Parts.
4
Many well-planned and publicized demonstrations protesting government
policies draw thousands of participants, and spontaneous demonstrations
CIVIL UNREST concerning education and other socio-economic issues occur almost daily.
Roads in Germany are generally of a good standard, but can experience deep
INFRASTRUCTURE 4 and uneven rutting, causing grooves to form on seemingly flat and level road
surfaces. This often results in a hard and unexpected steering pull, which can
lead to accidents for some drivers.
General Overview
Germany does not register cargo theft in a central database yet, making it difficult to get an accurate picture of the depth of the
problem. However, it is known that Curtain Slashing is very common in the country and causes many losses in the supply chain.
The most targeted goods are Auto & Parts and most thefts occur at Unsecured Parking. On many occasions curtains are slashed,
but because the cargo is not what the criminal is looking for, nothing is stolen. This still has a negative impact to the supply chain
through cost of curtain repairs and shipment delays.

EMEA Italy
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Italy is located in south-central part

of Europe. Jutting out deeply into
the Mediterranean Sea, the country
occupies a position of strategic
importance, enhancing its trading
potential not only with eastern
Europe but also with North Africa
and the Middle East.
Capital Rome
Area 301,340 km2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $35,220 1.5% 10.9% €5.071B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
Roads are relatively well maintained, and extensive Because of the way Italy is positioned in Europe,
lighting exists. Vehicle accidents are common. seaports are present along almost the entire border.
Due to the collapse of a bridge, causing multiple
fatalities, the Italian government is re-evaluating
the conditions of the bridges in the country.

A1 Milan to Naples 386 NW/SE Augusta Sicily Mediterranean Sea 33.9 million.
A3 Naples to Reggio Calabria 487 N/S Cagliari Sardinia Tyrrhenian Sea 55 million
A4 Turin to Trieste 519 W/E Genoa Liguria Ligurian Sea 57 million
A14 Bologna to Taranto 736 NW/SE Livorno Tuscany Mediterranean Sea 18 million
A16 Naples to Cerignola 184 W/E

Italy saw the most incidents recorded in July, May July 17%
and January. May 14%
January 10%

EMEA Italy
Cargo Theft Trends
Underreporting and the lack of data sharing create some difficulty of obtaining a clear picture of cargo theft trends in Italy. Based on
the data gathering of the SCIC, Facility Theft, followed by Theft of Full Truckload, Hijacking and Vehicle Theft were the main M.O.’s.

STATES PRODUCTS Italy is one of the few countries in the region where Hijackings
occur. Hijacking often involves violence. Criminals are known
State % Total Product % Total to use stolen vehicles in order to steal trucks, sometimes using
Thefts Thefts
GPS jamming equipment. Facility Theft is a commonly used
Apullia 16% Auto & Parts 20% M.O as well.
Lombardy 12% Food & Drinks / Metals 16%
Campania/ 11% Miscellaneous 7% Resources Weapons Location
Emilia- Attempted Theft 9% Criminal Gangs; Guns; Vehicles Warehouse/DC; In-Transit;
Romagna GPS Jammers (Usually Stolen) Unsecured Parking
Unknown Product 7%
5
There are multiple organized crime rings active in Italy that also use
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME cargo crime either as a way to facilitate other criminal activities or as
a target.
4
Many parts of Italy lie on a major seismic fault line. Minor tremors and
earthquakes are a regular occurrence. Major earthquakes have occurred with
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS multiple fatalities.
4
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Italy.
WAR & TERRORISM
Strikes are permitted in practice, but typically short-term to draw attention to
LABOR DISPUTES 4 specific areas of concern. In addition, workers (or former employees) commonly
participate in demonstrations to show opposition to proposed job cuts or facility
closings, but these demonstrations have not threatened investments.
4
The most targeted location is Warehouse/DC and the most stolen product type
is Auto & Parts. Most thefts occur by Facility Theft.
CARGO THEFT
Public demonstrations happen frequently. Some factions have organized

CIVIL UNREST 4 protests that have turned violent.
Roads are relatively well maintained, and extensive lighting exists. Vehicle
INFRASTRUCTURE 3 accidents are common, and accidents involving pedestrians are also common.
General Overview
Italy is one of many countries in the region where underreporting occurs. However, the incidents that are reported show a high rate of
violence being used in cargo theft with Hijacking being amongst the highest M.O.’s used in the region.
Most thefts are recorded at Warehouse/DC; Auto & Parts is the most targeted product type.

EMEA Russia
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Russia extends across

the whole of northern
Asia and the eastern part
of Europe, incorporating
a great range of
environments and
landforms. It has varied
market segments spread across
eleven time zones.
Capital Moscow
Area 17.1 million km2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $24,766 2.5% 4.7% $15.555B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
Thoroughfares marked as major routes on maps In order to handle the sheer tonnage of trade
can be two-lane roadways, and some routes have turnover, Russia’s Baltic, Arctic, Pacific and Black
heavy truck and bus traffic, while others have poor Sea coasts have world-class ports.
or nonexistent shoulders. Asphalt quality varies
widely, and roads outside of cities are often poorly
illuminated. Seaport Department River Annual
Capacity (tons)
(km) Kaliningrad Northwestern Baltic Sea 7.6 million
M2 Moscow-Crimea 720 N/S Nakhodka Far Eastern Sea of Japan 13.5 million
M4 Moscow-Novorossiysk 1550 N/S Novorossiysk Southern Black Sea 131.4 million

District
M5 Moscow-Ural Mountains 1879 E/W

EMEA Russia
Cargo Theft Trends
The amount of cargo theft reported in Russia is very limited but that doesn’t mean that cargo theft is not a problem in Russia. In fact,
it is believed to be a major problem with violence involved on many occasions. Hijackings, Deceptive Pickups, Pilferage, Theft of Full
Truckloads, and Facility Thefts all occur but are either not reported or the incident is not shared outside of law enforcement.

PRODUCTS Based on the incident data during the timeline used (Oct. 2017
to Sept. 2018) gathered by the SCIC, Facility Theft is the M.O.
State % Total Product % Total that occurred most, followed by Theft of Full Truckload. This is
Thefts Thefts a very limited data set, so it should be noted that many other
Central District 67% Food & Drinks 67% M.O.’s are also believed to occur.
Northwestern 33% Miscellaneous 33%
province Resources Weapons Location
Criminal Gangs Guns; Knives Warehouse/DC;
Unsecured Parking
5
Russia’s judicial system remains heavily biased in favor of the state,
which often leaves investors with little recourse in the event of a
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME legal dispute with the government. High levels of corruption among
government officials compound to this risk.
3
There are occasional occurrences of flooding in southern regions, and forest
fires, mainly in the far eastern areas and Siberia.
4
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Russia.
WAR & TERRORISM
3
In recent years, the number of labor protests in Russia, including various forms
of work stoppage, has increased significantly compared to previous years,
LABOR DISPUTES but the number of legally constituted collective labor disputes and strikes has
remained very low.
4
Cargo theft is still largely underreported in Russia. Limited incidents recorded
CARGO THEFT show Warehouse/DC is the most targeted location and Food & Drinks is the
most stolen product type.
3
While numerous public demonstrations do take place, local officials selectively
deny permission to assemble or offer alternate venues that are inconveniently
CIVIL UNREST or remotely located.
Thoroughfares marked as major routes on maps can be two-lane roadways,

INFRASTRUCTURE 4 and some routes have heavy truck and bus traffic, while others have poor
or nonexistent shoulders. Asphalt quality varies widely, and roads outside of
cities are often poorly illuminated.
General Overview
Like many countries in the EMEA region, Russia has massive underreporting when it comes to cargo theft. Despite the lack of data,
it is believed to be one of the countries with a high amount of cargo crime. This is likely due to the large volumes of cargo crossing
the country, through large desolated areas. There are also reports of the use of violence during thefts, even leading to the killings of
multiple truck drivers throughout the years.

EMEA South Africa
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
South Africa is located at the

southern tip of the African
continent. It enjoys relative
macroeconomic stability and a
largely pro-business environment.
Capital Cape Town

Area 1,22 million km2
RISK LEVEL: SEVERE

USD $12,295 5.1% 27.2% ZAR 11.99M
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
South Africa has 747,014 km of highway. The South African Government views the country’s
ports and terminals as key engines for economic
growth.
Highway Description Length Direction Seaport Department River

(km) Cape Town Western Cape South Atlantic Ocean
N3 Johannesburg-Durban 577 N/S Durban KwaZulu Natal Indian Ocean
N2 Cape Town-Ermelo 2,255 S/NE Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape Indian Ocean
Richards Bay KwaZulu Natal Indian Ocean
RAILROADS
South Africa has 20,986 km of railroads.

North-South corridor KwaZulu-Natal 8 3

EMEA South Africa
Cargo Theft Trends
Cargo theft in South Africa is usually committed with the use of a high level of violence with most of the incidents occurring In-Transit.
Criminals also pose as Fake Police to coerce truck drivers to stop, to facilitate them stealing both the truck and cargo.

MONTHS The use of heavy firearms and explosives is common practice
and drivers are often shot.
State % Total Month % Total
Thefts Thefts
Gauteng 43% March 16%
Criminal Gangs; Vehicles; Firearms and In-Transit
KwaZulu-Natal 18% August 13% Disguises; Blue Lights explosives
Eastern Cape 14% June 12%

Criminals may target vehicles on the highways—seldom during daylight hours—typically by
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME 5 placing debris in the road and waiting for a vehicle to stop after hitting the object. In another
frequently used tactic, an individual (or several working together) with a vehicle on the side of the
road with an apparent mechanical problem may attempt to flag down passing traffic for help.
4
During the rainy season, thunderstorms, lightning strikes, or water damage
often disrupt power to alarm systems, traffic lights, and other electronic
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS equipment.
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in South Africa.

WAR & TERRORISM 4
Labor strikes and protests occur frequently and can be violent and disruptive.
LABOR DISPUTES 4
5
The most targeted location is In-Transit and the most stolen product type
is Cash-in-Transit. The preferred M.O. is Hijacking. Violence is frequently
CARGO THEFT used.
4
Protests against the government occur frequently and can be violent and
disruptive.
CIVIL UNREST
4
South Africa’s Economic Development Minister says infrastructure
INFRASTRUCTURE development is a key driver of growth prospects, with rail and water
infrastructure the focal areas.
General Overview
Where the SCIC is able to record cargo theft data, South Africa has the highest amount of violence used. Criminals do not shun from
using heavy firearms and explosives.
The number of incidents are underreported but when losses occur, it often involves full truckloads or large parts of loads. There has
also been a large increase in the number of Cash-in-Transit thefts.

EMEA Spain
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Spain is located in the

southwest of Europe on the
Iberian Peninsula, which also
consists of Portugal. Spain is the
fourth-largest economy in the
Eurozone, post-Brexit.
Capital Madrid
Area 505,990 km2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $34,272 2.2% 15.3% €2.448B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The road network in Spain spans over 683,000 km Spain ports play an important role in the export and
with over 16,000 km being motorways/highways. import trade of the country.

A-1 Madrid-Irun 371 N/S Algeciras Cádiz Bay of Gibraltar 50.8 million
R-1 Madrid-El Molar 61 N/S Barcelona Barcelona Balearic Sea 61 million
AP-1 Burgos-Eibar 87.35 N/S Bilbao Vizcaya Bay of Biscay 34.2 million
A2 Madrid-Barcelona 504 SW/NE Valencia Valencian Balearic Sea 57.5 million
AP-7 Figueres-Estepona 1007 NE/SW Community

Spain saw the most incidents recorded in July, July 18%
February and April based on the incident data February 14%
collected by the SCIC.
April 12%

EMEA Spain
Cargo Theft Trends
Pilferage from Unsecured Parking and Facility Thefts from Warehouse/DC occur the most based on the limited cargo theft data
available in Spain. Cargo theft is very underreported in Spain. Rolling thefts have been known to occur as have Deceptive Pickups.
Many parking areas on the routes to and from Madrid are known to be targeted by cargo theft gangs.

PRODUCTS Pilferage including Curtain Slashing from Unsecured Parking.
Castile and 16% Auto & Parts 28% Criminal Gangs Sharp Cutting Unsecured Parking at
León/Valencian Metals 16% Objects/Knives; laybys, roadside, industrial
Community Bolt Cutters estates, unattended rest
Electronics 12%
Community of 14% areas and truck stops
Madrid/Catalonia Attempted 12%
Theft
Extremadura/ 7%
Asturias Unknown 18%
Product

The Catalan capital is one of the preferred destinations for the Mafia, which
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME 4 has historically chosen Barcelona as a place to live given its proximity to Italy,
and the fact that they can go unnoticed there. The Catalan coast has also
historically been a place where the Mafia launder their ill-gotten gains.
3
Forest fires occur frequently in Spain (including Spanish islands) during the
summer months.
4
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Spain. Attacks could be
WAR & TERRORISM indiscriminate.
4
Labor disputes can be accompanied by strikes or threats to the labor force. This
can disrupt the supply chain.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Highly underreported. The known incidents consist mostly of Pilferage at
CARGO THEFT Unsecured Parking and Facility Thefts from Warehouse/DC. Auto & Parts is the
most stolen product type.
General strikes can cause disruptions to public transportation, a temporary

CIVIL UNREST 4 shutdown in public services, and large street protests. These events typically
have the greatest effect on public transportation and the industrial sectors;
traveling is difficult within areas near the protests.
Spain has an excellent network of roads and highways.

INFRASTRUCTURE 2
General Overview
Like many countries, there is massive underreporting in Spain. This undermines the ability to abstract cargo theft trends.
There are organized crime groups active in Spain and for at least some of these groups, cargo is a target. Of the known incidents,
Pilferage at Unsecured Parking occurs the most followed by Facility Thefts from Warehouse/DC. Auto & Parts seems to be highly
targeted. There have also been reports of rolling thefts and Deceptive Pickups.

EMEA Sweden
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Sweden is located on the

Scandinavian Peninsula in
northern Europe. Sweden’s high
living standards result from an
economy that performs optimally
because of regulatory efficiency and
open-market policies that enhance
flexibility, competitiveness, and large
flows of trade and investment.
Capital Stockholm
Area 447,435,000 km2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $46,949 2.1% 7.2% SEK -500M
RAILROADS SEAPORTS
Sweden has 14,127 km of railroad. Major seaports in Sweden are Brofjorden,
Goteborg, Helsingborg, Karlshamn, Lulea, Malmo,
Stockholm, Trelleborg, and Visby.
Railway Region Border Seaport Seaport Department River Annual

Connections Connections Capacity (tons)
Western Multiple East & North- Ports of Stockholm & Gothenburg Port Västra Göta älv 41 million
Main Line West Gothenburg Götaland
Southern Multiple None Copenhagen Malmö Helsingborg Skåne Øresund 9 million
Main Line Port AB Copenhagen Copenhagen Øresund 15.5 million
East Coast Multiple East border Ports Stockholm & Malmo port
Line Sundsvall

The incidents were evenly distributed over the June 17%
months, with the exception of the end of 2017, February 15%
which had relatively low numbers of incidents
January 15%
recorded.

EMEA Sweden
Cargo Theft Trends
The M.O.’s that were most recorded in Sweden are by far Pilferage and Vehicle Theft. Almost all incidents were recorded at
Unsecured Parking and the most targeted product type was Auto & Parts. Criminals have also used the M.O. Rolling Theft.

PRODUCTS Pilferage is the most common M.O. in Sweden.
Skåne 26% Auto & Parts 14% Criminal Gangs; Vehicles Sharp Objects Unsecured Parking
Stockholm 25% Electronics 1%
Västra Götaland 15% Food & Drinks 1%
Unknown 84%
Product
3
Crime levels are low although there is some petty crime. Violent crime does
occur; instances of gang related crime, including shootings and explosions,
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME have been reported in Malmö and Gothenburg.
4
A lot of Sweden is forested and major forest fires and storms can be a
threat to timber production. The vulnerability of society in the face of natural
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS disasters is expected to increase as a result of climate change, population
increase, and urbanisation.
The overall terrorist threat to Sweden is assessed to be elevated. The elevated
WAR & TERRORISM 3 threat level includes the possibility of a terrorist attack in 2018.
1
The Swedish model implies that the social partners are responsible for wage
LABOR formation without any interference from the state. In collective agreements they
specify the labour market conditions. This way of working has avoided severe
DISPUTES labour market disputes for a long time.
4
Unsecured Parking is the most targeted location; Pilferage is the most used
M.O.; Auto & Parts was the most stolen product type.
CARGO THEFT
2
There is little to no civil unrest in Sweden. Demonstrations can occur but they
are seldom violent.
CIVIL UNREST
Sweden possesses a modern transportation network, regarded as a vital

INFRASTRUCTURE 2 component of equitable wealth distribution.
General Overview
Sweden is a relatively safe country, but still comes up in the top five of highest numbers of cargo crime recorded. This is because of
excellent reporting by the Swedish police. The trends that can be seen are that all thefts recorded are at Unsecured Parking and the
most targeted product type is Auto & Parts.
Another M.O. that was located in Sweden was Rolling Theft.

EMEA The Netherlands
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
The Netherlands is among the

most prosperous countries in
the world, with an excellent
infrastructure and a special
unit within the police force that
focuses on mitigating cargo theft.
Capital Amsterdam
Area 41,543 km2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $48,473 2.1% 4.9% 56.9
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The Netherlands has 139,124 km of highway. Next to sea ports, The Netherlands also has
multiple major ports located at rivers like the Port of
Rotterdam and the Port of Amsterdam.
Highway Description Length Direction Seaport Department River Annual Capacity

(km) (tons)
A13 Rijswijk-Rotterdam 17 N/S Port of North Ijmeer 81.3 million
A10 Beltway Coenplein 32 Beltway Amsterdam Holland
A12 The Hague-German Border 137 W/E Vlissingen Zeeland WesterSchelde 66.6 million
A16 Rotterdam-Breda 58 N/S Port of South- Maas 232.8 million
Rotterdam Holland (first 6 months 2018)
A2 Amsterdam-Limburg 217 N/S
RAILROADS
The Netherlands has 3,058 km of railway.

Rotterdam-Genua South Holland 3 2

EMEA The Netherlands
Cargo Theft Trends
The most recorded M.O.’s in the Netherlands are Curtain Slashing, Pilferage and Vehicle Theft. Most incidents were recorded at
Unsecured Parking. with the most targeted product type being Auto & Parts. There have been reports of criminal gangs that apply
Rolling Theft.

HIGHWAYS Curtain Slashing is the most commonly used M.O., accounting
for 48% of the incidents recorded.
State % Total Highway % Total
North Brabant 39% A67 7% Vehicles; Firearms; Unsecured Parking
South Holland 20% A2 4% Armed Criminals / Violence Sharp Cutting
Limburg 17% A1 3%
3
In 2017, the Dutch National Police reported at least 28 drug-related murders
and eight murders connected to corruption and organized crime. The police
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME are widely seen as professional and have low tolerance for corruption.
2
Mild earthquakes occur in the northern part due to gas winning and since The
WEATHER & NATURAL Netherlands is below sea level, flooding occurs occasionally.
DISASTERS
The threat level is being maintained at 4 (on a 1 to 5 scale). Level 4 indicates
WAR & TERRORISM 4 that the threat of an attack is real.
2
An average of 8 strike days/year.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Unsecured Parking is the most targeted location; Curtain Slashing is the most
used M.O.; Auto & Parts is the most stolen product type.
CARGO THEFT
3
Civil demonstrations, which range from small groups to thousands of
participants, are common and are often directed at the government, focusing on
CIVIL UNREST matters involving foreign relations, domestic policy, or economic developments.
Marks for its infrastructure across all modes are the highest across the EU.
INFRA-
STRUCTURE 1 The Netherlands also scores highly for the timeliness of shipments.
General Overview
Even though the cargo theft rates in The Netherlands are dropping, it still remains a highly targeted area due to the large volumes that
are being transported through it, being a transport hub.
Auto & Parts was the most recorded product type stolen and Unsecured Parking remains a highly targeted location.
The Netherlands has also seen the rise of illegal migrants hiding in trucks to travel on to the U.K. and other countries in the EU.

EMEA United Kingdom
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
The United Kingdom is a leading

trading power and financial
center and is the third-largest
economy in Europe after
Germany and France. However,
there might be some negative
changes linked to Brexit.
Capital London
Area 242,495 km2
RISK LEVEL: HIGH

USD $39,753 2.5% 4% -£1.861B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
The U.K. has 394,428 km of highway. Approximately 96% of the volume of all U.K. import/
export trade enters the U.K. through its ports.

M3 London-Leeds 94.3 N/S Immingham Yorkshire and Humber 59 million
M5 Great Bar-Exminster 262.2 E/W the Humber
M6 Rugby-Gretna 373.7 N/S Port of London Greater London Thames 45 million
M1 London-Leeds 311 N/S Tees & North East Tees 33 million
Hartlepool
M11 London-Cambridge 88.5 N/S
Felixstowe East England Orwell 17 million

The United Kingdom saw the most incidents January 14%
recorded in January, July, June, and November. July 12%
June/November 11%

EMEA United Kingdom
Cargo Theft Trends
Unsecured Parking is mostly targeted via Curtain Slashing in the U.K. There is a severe lack of secure parking in the U.K., like the rest
of Europe, and criminals maximise these opportunities then to target trucks when parked in unsecured places. There have also been
incidents reported recently of drivers being gassed.

PRODUCTS The most used M.O. by criminals in the U.K. is Curtain Slashing
from Unsecured Parking. There have also been reports of rolling
State % Total Product % Total thefts, and recently there has been an increase in Deceptive
Thefts Thefts Pickups.
East Midlands 48% Auto & Parts 21%
South East 22% Food & Drinks 10% Resources Weapons Location
England Home & Garden 8% Criminal Sharp Cutting Unsecured Parking at laybys,
East England 14% Gangs Objects/Knives; roadside, industrial estates,
Attempted 13%
Bolt Cutters; Gas unattended rest areas and
Theft
truck stops; Warehouse/DC
Unknown 20%
Product
2
Violent criminal confrontations and the use of weapons are still relatively rare,
CORRUPTION & although serious incidents are possible and do occur. Most violent crimes,
ORGANIZED CRIME including those involving firearms, typically occur between members of rival
criminal gangs.
3
The British Isles have variable weather that changes from day to day between
different regions and within different regions. Consequently it is very difficult
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS to predict or forecast the weather.
4
The current threat level for international terrorism in the U.K. is Severe.
WAR & TERRORISM
4
There were 276,000 working days lost due to labour disputes, the sixth lowest
annual total since records began in 1891.
LABOR DISPUTES
4
Unsecured Parking is the most targeted location; Curtain Slashing is the most
used M.O.; Auto & Parts is the most stolen product type.
CARGO THEFT
4
Given the diversity of the population, political events that take place around the
globe can often precipitate demonstrations and protests in the U.K., particularly
CIVIL UNREST in London.
The quality of transport infrastructure in the UK is rated positively across all

INFRA-
STRUCTURE 1 modes of transport. The timeliness of shipments is well above EU average.
General Overview
The U.K. is one of the countries in the region that has excellent reporting on cargo thefts. It therefore becomes clear that the most
targeted area is Unsecured Parking, via Curtain Slashing. The most stolen product type in the U.K. is Auto & Parts.
There have also been other M.O.’s identified, like drivers being gassed inside their cabin in order to steal the cargo.

APAC China
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
China is located in the eastern

part of Asia that has world’s
largest population. The country
consists of 54.7% of agricultural
land and 22.3% is forest. Though
ranked first in the world in total
population, overall density is less than
that of many other countries in Asia
and Europe.
Capital Beijing
Area 9,388,211 km2
Population 1.4 billion

USD $15,309 2.1% 3.83% USD 280 HML
MONTHS TARGETED SEAPORTS

Most incidents were recorded in November and Seven of the top ten largest ports in the world are
June, with the latter possibly corresponding with located in China, with the port of Port of Shanghai
the Dragon Boat Festival. being the busiest in the world.
Month Cargo Theft Percentage Seaport Department River Annual

Capacity (tons)
November 16%
Dalian Hebei Bohai Sea 380.6 million
June 14%
Ningbo Zhejiang East China 1 billion
January, February, April & December 12%
Sea
Qingdao Shandong Yellow Sea 340.47 million

APAC China
Cargo Theft Trends
China had three M.O.’s recorded: Facility Theft, Hijacking and Pilferage. Warehouse/DC was the location with most thefts recorded.
The product type recorded that was mostly stolen by far is Electronics.

PRODUCTS Facility Thefts at Warehouse/DC were recorded in China.
Electronics is the most frequently targeted product type.
Hong Kong 86% Electronics 67% Criminal Gangs; Sharp Cutting Objects/Knives; Warehouse/DC
Fujian 8% Personal Care 9% Vehicles Bolt Cutters; Guns
Jiangsu, 6% Alcohol, 20%
Sichuan Auto & Parts,
Zhejiang Food & Drinks
Unknown 2%
Product
3
There is a risk of attack from armed criminals in remote areas. The areas
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME bordering on Siberia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Laos and Burma are
poorly policed.
4
China is subject to various natural disasters, including earthquakes, flooding
and typhoons.
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in China. Most attacks take
WAR & TERRORISM 4 place in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and, according to the Chinese
government, are carried out by Uyghur separatists with possible links to the
East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM).
4
Preventing a person from leaving a location due to a commercial or business dispute is not
viewed as kidnapping by Chinese law enforcement. In some cases, labor disputes have resulted
LABOR DISPUTES not only in protracted stoppages, but in temporary detention of expatriate managers by workers
demanding continued employment or enhanced severance packages.
3
Mariners should avoid the disputed territory between China and other
countries in the East China Sea. There have also been incidents of piracy and
CARGO THEFT armed robbery against ships in the area.
3
Most violent incidents have taken place in ethnic minority areas, such as Tibet
and XUAR, where grievances over human rights abuses and discriminatory
CIVIL UNREST policies have resulted in spontaneous outbursts of violence targeting the
government and Han Chinese interests.
Accidents are common in China due to the poor quality of roads, high
INFRASTRUCTURE 5 volumes of traffic and generally low driving standards.
General Overview
Obtaining data from China is an arduous task. The Chinese government is known for painstakingly monitoring all forms of
communication, in an attempt to avoid any negative information leaving the country.
However, there are still reports of cargo thefts in China. One method that has been reported is the use of rolling theft. China also
deals with gang activity, so there is a great possibility of their involvement in cargo theft. Although actual numbers are hard to get, it
seems likely that a country of this magnitude and volumes of cargo shipped is prone to similar types of cargo theft as other parts of
the globe.

APAC India
INTELLIGENCE CENTER
The IMF estimates that India will

continue to grow at between 7
& 8% in 2017-2018. Spurred by
further market liberalization and
reforms addressing its ease of doing
business, an active Government
driven campaign to increase local
manufacturing, grow the agricultural
sector, and attract greater levels of
inward foreign direct investment.
Capital New Delhi
Area 2,973,190 km2
Population 1.3 billion
RISK LEVEL: ELEVATED LOW MODERATE ELEVATED HIGH SEVERE

USD $6,427 4.17% 3.52% USD -$18.02B
HIGHWAYS SEAPORTS
India’s roadway network covers about 4,699,024 India has 13 major seaports and around 200 non-
km. major and intermediate ports.

NH44 Srinagar-Kanyakumari 3,745 N/S Chennai Tamil Nadu Bay of 50.21 Million
NH48 Delhi-Chennai 2,807 N/S Bengal
NH16 Kolkata-Chennai 1,711 N/S Jawaharlal Maharashtra Arabian 62.02 Million
Nehru Port Sea
NH27 Porbandar-Silchar 3,507 E/W
Kandla Gujarat Gulf of 105.44 Million
Kutch

Most incidents were recorded in September and November/September 15%
November. February, March, May & December 10%
October 8%

APAC India
Cargo Theft Trends
Criminal groups operate mostly in or near major cities, and India is home to the second-largest civilian firearm stockpile.

PRODUCTS Criminals mainly seem to target trucks In-Transit via Hijackings.

Maharashtra 15% Miscellaneous 21% Firearms Firearms; Unsecured Parking
Uttar Pradesh 13% Auto & Parts 17% Sharp Cutting
Gujarat, 11% Food & Drinks 15%
Tamil Nadu Attempted Theft 2%
Unknown 2%
Product
5
India continues to be among the most corrupt countries in the world.
Police officers have been involved in crimes & have been bribed to turn
CORRUPTION & ORGANIZED CRIME a blind eye.
4
Flooding, landslides, cyclones, tropical storms and earthquake can occur in
India.
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in India. Terrorist attacks are
WAR & TERRORISM 4 carried out by a number of terrorist and insurgent groups.
4
Labor unrest occurs throughout India, though the reasons and affected sectors
vary widely. A majority of the labor problems are the result of workplace
LABOR DISPUTES disagreements over pay, working conditions, and union representation.
3
Most thefts in India occur In-Transit; Hijacking is the most preferred M.O.; Auto
& Parts is the most targeted known product type.
CARGO THEFT
4
Spontaneous demonstrations & incidents of violence can disrupt traffic flow &
cause damage to property before police are able to respond.
CIVIL UNREST
Travel by road is dangerous. India leads the world in traffic-related

INFRASTRUCTURE 5 deaths.
General Overview
Due to underreporting of cargo theft, little is known about this phenomenon in India. The data that SCIC is able to collect shows that
the majority of the incidents occur in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Hijacking is a commonly used M.O. by criminals.
In case of a theft, assistance from the police is difficult because police officers are often ill-equipped and lack training. Some police
officers have been involved in crimes and have been bribed to turn a blind eye.

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