Global CFS Today’s logistics facilities do more than move freight—they protect it. And as cargo theft grows more organized and digitally savvy, facility security in logistics has to evolve too. It’s no longer just about fences and cameras—it’s about smart systems, fast response, and knowing exactly where your vulnerabilities are.
From recent FBI investigations to $1.5 million thefts in Southern California yards, organized crime groups are actively targeting supply chains. According to CargoNet, thefts are up sharply in 2025, especially at facilities storing electronics, food and beverage, and auto parts. Many of these losses aren’t brute force—they’re strategic, quiet, and digital.
Today’s security solutions must be layered, proactive, and constantly updated.
Modern Security Risks at Logistics Facilities
- Cyber-enabled theft: Fake carriers, stolen credentials, spoofed dispatches—fraud is now digital.
- Unauthorized access: Sophisticated trespassing and internal lapses can open the door to high-value losses.
- Blind spots in surveillance: Old tech or limited coverage can leave gaps in visibility.
- Lack of integration: When alarms, locks, and cameras don’t communicate, response time suffers.
How to Protect Your Facility (and Your Clients)
- Invest in layered security: This includes surveillance, access control, motion detection, and perimeter monitoring that work together, not in silos.
- Train your teams: Staff should recognize signs of fraudulent pickups, identity theft, and security breaches—digital and physical.
- Review your SOPs regularly: Security plans aren’t one-and-done. Regular audits keep you ahead of new threats.
- Vet your partners: Carriers, subcontractors, and temp labor all play a role in maintaining the integrity of your yard.
- Use real-time monitoring: Live tracking of inventory and vehicles makes theft harder and recovery faster.
Facility security in logistics is about being ready for the obvious threats and the ones you don’t see coming. At Global CFS, we take this seriously, with facility strategies that match the pace and complexity of today’s cargo environment.
“Security isn’t just about locks and lights anymore. It’s about systems that talk to each other, people who know what to look for, and a mindset that says: if we don’t stay ahead of the threat, we’re already behind it.”
— Steve Panzarella Jr., President, Global CFS
If your team is ready to review your physical and digital security plans, we’re prepared to help. Let’s ensure that your facility isn’t just moving freight—it’s protecting it.
