Cargo theft puts the supply chain in Brazil at risk

According to the Overhaul Intelligence Center, the Southeast region represents 91% of food and beverage theft incidents in the country

Supply chains can suffer from various sources of disruption, from international – such as inflation levels in the world's largest economies, wars, energy crises and internal policies in other countries – to national. 

Brazil suffers from several factors, but, mainly because it is a continental country, we can especially mention the insufficient levels of safety on the roads, which culminates in cargo theft. As a consequence of poor management, there is a reduction in the supply of services, products, raw materials, components, transport options, storage availability, among other restrictions.

According to the study by the Intelligence Center of Overhaul, “Brazil: Quarterly Cargo Theft Report”, In the second quarter of 2023, Mixed Loads, that is, loads of different types being transported together, were the most targeted with 44% of events. Next, Food and Beverages (18%), Cigarettes (11%), Electronics (7%) and Agro (6%).

Also according to the report, thefts of food and beverage cargo were concentrated in the Southeast, representing 91% of incidents. Of these, 75% took place in the State of Rio de Janeiro – the cities of Duque de Caxias, São João do Mereti and the city of Rio de Janeiro were responsible for 67%. Mixed loads made up of different types of food and drinks were the most stolen. Analyzing products individually, meat loads were the most targeted (10%). In relation to general occurrences (all types of products), the Southeast is still responsible for the majority, with 76%.

There is, however, a socioeconomic explanation, addressed by the PNAD 2012-2022 survey (National Household Sample Survey), by IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics): among the poorest 10%, 64% are not fully employed , that is, they work informally, despite seeking entry into the job market. Given this, there is a need for more accessible alternatives and changes in habits, resulting in an increase in the informal market that provides this part of the population with basic survival items. Thus, gangs and organized crime find opportunities to supply this informal market with stolen cargo, selling them at tax-free prices, but with high profits.

Solutions

According to the Overhaul Intelligence Center, “shipments in Brazil are at serious risk of cargo theft”, and recommends the inclusion of professionals specialized in supply chain risk management, responsible for planning these trips – with this participation, companies Those responsible for road freight can make a difference in combating cargo crime. The development of advance forms of planning and organization of transport operations, in addition to improving the use of technologies for statistical analysis that make it possible to apply predictions and, thus, increase the efficiency of preventive practices, are essential to change this reality in Brazil and Overhaul , has risk management and visibility software and technology to assist in safe transportation.

The study also highlights solutions such as choosing routes with safe stopping points, with individualized configurations of tracking technology for shipments, as well as the use of multiple layers of protection that need to be strategically identified and employed for each operation. 

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