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US, Canada See $131M in Supply Chain Losses

April 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US and Canada saw $131.58M in supply chain losses in Q1 2026.
767 recorded supply chain crime events, a 5.3% decrease from Q1 2025.
Confirmed cargo thefts rose by 41 incidents to 596 total events.
Thefts of personal care and beauty products increased 178% year-over-year.

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Strategic Implications

The shift in cargo theft trends may indicate a growing presence of organized crime networks in the logistics sector, which could pose significant challenges for supply chain security. The increase in thefts of personal care and beauty products suggests that criminals are targeting goods with high resale value, which may lead to increased investment in anti-fraud measures.

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What Happened

Cargo Theft Trends Shift Amid Organized Crime Involvement

The US and Canada experienced $131.58 million in supply chain losses in the first quarter of 2026, despite a 5.3% decrease in recorded supply chain crime events compared to Q1 2025. According to Verisk CargoNet, confirmed cargo thefts rose by 41 incidents to 596 total events, with the majority of states in the top eight for cargo theft seeing a reduction in events year-over-year. Thefts of personal care and beauty products saw a significant increase, rising 178% year-over-year. This report was first published by PropertyCasualty360.

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