During the first quarter of 2025, 94% of cargo thefts in Brazil were concentrated across 10 states, with São Paulo (41%) and Rio de Janeiro (28%) accounting for the vast majority of thefts. Food and drinks were the most stolen product type, while auto and parts experienced significant targeting in São Paulo. Additionally, nearly 85% of all events involved some form of armed robbery.

As the year continues, cargo theft risks in Brazil will continue to grow and evolve. It’s important that shippers remain aware of these risks and adjust their supply chain strategies accordingly. To help in this effort, Overhaul’s Q1-2025 Brazil Cargo Theft Report breaks down thefts in the country by time of day, location, and event type. We also break down how we recently helped recover a stolen shipment of beverages. 

We hope our cargo theft report helps you better understand current theft patterns in Brazil, what these patterns mean for the months ahead, and how your company can improve security via visibility and risk monitoring solutions.