Cargo Cybercrime Threatens Global Supply Chains
By the end of 2025, industry forums such as r/logistics are increasingly reporting attacks on freight data and transport orders. Hackers take over the communication of carriers and manipulate bookings to gain access to sensitive information or redirect shipments.
The increasing digitization in logistics opens up new attack vectors. While IT systems bring efficiency and transparency, they simultaneously elevate the risks of cybercrime. Experts warn that inadequately secured interfaces between shippers, freight forwarders, and carrier systems are particularly vulnerable.
Cases show that security measures in transport IT and supply chain management need urgent review and reinforcement. This includes encrypted communication, regular access checks, employee training, and monitoring tools that can detect irregular activities.
Reddit communities and logistics forums are increasingly discussing best practices and security standards to maintain trust in digital transport processes. Cyber hijacking can not only cause financial losses but can also delay supply chains and damage the reputation of companies.
Facts, Lists, Evidence
• Reports come from industry forums such as r/logistics in late 2025.
• Hackers take over carrier communication and bookings.
• Attacks affect global supply chains and digital transport IT.
• Risks: financial damage, delivery delays, reputation loss.
• Protective measures: encrypted communication, regular access checks, employee training, monitoring tools.
For Freight Portal Users
For our users: Cybercrime in the transport sector is on the rise. Shippers, freight forwarders, and carriers must secure their IT systems and data processes to prevent manipulation of freight data and bookings. Individual customers may also be indirectly affected if deliveries are delayed or redirected. Those who implement security standards early can minimize risks and maintain stable supply chains.
Sources
Reddit r/logistics
reddit.com/r/logistics
logisticsviewpoints.com
