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Italian luxury tempts cargo thieves

[ November 27, 2024   //   ]

Cargo theft in Italy has more than quadrupled between 2021 and 2023, according to a report by TT Club, in collaboration with BSI Screen and TAPA EMEA.

It says that, like many countries, Italy is seeing a rise in strategically planned cargo theft, with criminal groups employing sophisticated means to infiltrate the supply chain. However, Italy is particularly attractive to thieves due to the luxury and designer goods that it produces, with apparel and pharmaceuticals the most targeted commodities.

A lack of secure parking is an acute problem, said Panayiotis Laimos in charge of standards and training support at TAPA EMEA. “

The co-authors highlight  the use of drones by thieves as a reconnaissance tool, using them to stake out sites, noting vulnerabilities, the location of security cameras and guard stations.

The report suggests preventative measures such as drone-disabling technology, radio frequency jammers, secure parking technology and the crucial importance of due diligence. The full report is available for free download: TT Club, BSI and TAPA EMEA | Freight crime in Italian Supply Chains

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