Episode # 219:
The Cargo Theft Epidemic: Why 2026 Will Be the Most Dangerous Year Yet
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Is your fleet prepared for the most dangerous year in cargo theft history? In this episode, Chris Harris and John Farquhar sit down with Danny Ramon, Director of Intelligence at Overhaul.
Danny breaks down the 2025 Cargo Theft Report, explaining the 16% surge in crime and why the "official" numbers are just the tip of the iceberg. Learn how transnational criminal organizations are using stolen cargo to fund violent operations and what you can do to protect your assets in 2026.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The true scale of the 2025 cargo theft report.
Why many carriers are reluctant to report theft and how that helps the criminals.
The "Venn diagram" overlap between auto theft and cargo crime.
Strategies to protect your fleet from increasingly agile criminal organizations.
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Meet This Weeks Guest
Danny Ramon
Knowledgeable and experienced supply chain intelligence professional with extensive experience in cargo theft risk analysis, supply chain impact analysis, supply chain security, remote compliance monitoring, covert asset tracking, facility and transit security, on-site assessments, and report generation.
Proven leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills which foster productive and inclusive team environments. Ability to streamline processes and standardize outputs to best serve customer needs.
