Cargo Theft: Is Your Loading Dock a Target?

SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY | CARGO THEFT

Any unsecured, dropped or unattended trailer at the loading dock is a prime target for cargo thieves. 

THE FACTS: 

1. The FBI estimates 30 billion dollars’ worth of cargo is stolen each year and just one stolen trailer load could be worth $1 million dollars, or more.1
2. Food and beverage products account for 24 percent of incidents and are targeted because of their low price points, they are hard to trace (no bar codes or RFID tags), and the evidence is usually consumed rather quickly.²

3. Electronics and home & garden goods, account for 15 percent and 12 percent of thefts, respectively.²

HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR ASSETS? 

1. Know your risks: Cargo theft may have been an opportunistic crime in the past, but it has recently become much more organized. Read more. 

2. Improve dock security with a Dok-Lok® Vehicle Restraint:

» Rite-Hite has a full line of vehicle restraints to match your specific needs. Each one adds an additional level of security to your dock and is unmatched by any other line of restraints.
» Dok-Loks can be interfaced with your facility security system.
» Dok-Loks are physical and visual deterrents for cargo thieves.

Help prevent cargo theft before it is too late. Contact your local Rite-Hite representative today.  

Sources:

1. FBI Cargo Theft Report
2. 17 Tips for Protecting Your Cargo From Thieves
3. American Journal of Transportation