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U.S. cargo theft events will rise again in 2025 after organized crime groups and opportunistic thieves spearheaded a near 50% spike in stolen goods last year, according to a report by Overhaul.

Incidents increased by 49% in 2024 including a 17% jump in stolen goods’ value, the data showed, with cargo theft now predicted to rise from 2,217 events in 2024 to 2,705 events in 2025.

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