From Loading Bay to Boardroom: Why Cargo Crime Must Be a C-Suite Topic

Cargo crime has evolved from localised pilferage into a highly sophisticated, technology-driven enterprise risk orchestrated by organised crime groups. Despite growing severity, supply chain security remains a boardroom blind spot, masked by systemic underreporting, insurance coverage gaps, and human vulnerabilities exacerbated by industry talent shortages. Concurrently, AI fuels advanced fraud while offering predictive defense, and nearshoring introduces unvetted trade corridors. This panel demonstrates why cargo theft must move from the loading bay to the C-suite risk register. Enterprise leaders will explore how leveraging international security standards, auditing cross-policy insurance gaps, and strengthening operational vetting transform security from a cost center into a strategic value driver.