Cargo Theft Losses Rose to $304.6 Million as Incidents Fell in Q2 2026

Cargo theft losses across the United States and Canada reached an estimated $304.6 million in Q2 2026 even as incidents fell, with organized groups targeting enterprise computing and cryptocurrency-mining hardware. The tally recorded 677 incidents, down 26% from Q2 2025. Estimated losses rose from $135.7 million in Q2 2025 to $304.6 million in Q2 2026. The 2026 reporting window ran through July 27, and the figures cover all cargo categories. Targeted goods included metals, enterprise-grade computing and networking equipment, and cryptocurrency-mining hardware. Business email compromise remained a primary access point in sophisticated cargo-theft schemes.