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Internal Cargo Theft Prevention

While cargo theft prevention typically focuses on external risks (robbery, border theft), internal theft prevention addresses losses caused by employees, subcontractors, or service providers.

Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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While cargo theft prevention typically focuses on external risks (robbery, border theft), internal theft prevention addresses losses caused by employees, subcontractors, or service providers. Logistics and transport firms employ access controls, inventory audits, video surveillance in sensitive areas, dual custody during pickup and delivery, regular employee compliance training, and periodic audits by internal or external reviewers. Experience shows that internal incidents are often subtle—misalignments, minor withdrawals—rather than dramatic break-ins, making them harder to detect.

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