Cargo theft isn’t always a midnight heist at the port. Sometimes, it’s subtler—misdelivered containers, falsified paperwork, or trailers quietly disappearing between warehouses. In today’s fractured supply chain, cargo theft and misdelivery are on the rise, and shippers need more than insurance—they need clarity, accountability, and action.

Theft Trends:
Today’s cargo crimes are increasingly tech-enabled and opportunistic. Whether organized crime targets loaded containers in parking lots or theft by misdirection in last-mile deliveries, thieves are adapting fast. Drayage zones and unsecured warehouses—especially during peak congestion—have become prime targets.

Misdelivery Risks:
In many cases, misdelivery is unintentional but just as costly. A wrong handoff at the terminal, a delivery to an unverified address, or a warehouse staffer bypassing internal controls can result in massive downstream disruption. Liability in these cases often depends on chain-of-custody documentation, carrier contracts, and cargo ownership terms at the moment of loss.

How Arete Helps:
When cargo vanishes or winds up in the wrong hands, Arete Adjusting gets to work fast. Our team conducts full-scope investigations to trace liability across the supply chain, reviewing GPS logs, surveillance footage, warehouse protocols, and shipment documentation. We help determine what happened, who’s responsible, and how recovery or reimbursement should be handled.

We also bridge the gap between claimants and insurers by translating legal and logistical complexity into clear, actionable information. Whether it’s subrogation against negligent parties or validating loss amounts, we support recovery efforts with neutrality and precision.

In a risk landscape where one slip-up can mean six figures lost, Arete brings the focus, speed, and expertise to protect your bottom line.