The Port of Montreal is one of Canada’s most vital gateways, handling millions of containers annually—but right now in early 2026, it’s also one of the most congested. Ongoing labor disruptions, winter weather slowdowns, and global rerouting ripple effects have pushed container dwell times to record levels. What should be a quick turnaround is now stretching into days—or even weeks—for many loads, leaving trailers parked in yards longer than ever. For cargo thieves, this is p

The Red Sea remains a live fire zone in early 2026, and the security implications for global supply chains have never been more severe. Houthi attacks on commercial shipping have not only continued—they’ve intensified. Multiple major carriers have now extended their avoidance of the Suez Canal route well into the first quarter, forcing vessels around the Cape of Good Hope. What used to be a 10–14 day transit is now routinely 30–40+ days, adding thousands of nautical mile

The turkey is gone, the leftovers are dwindling, and the holiday lights are up… but so are the thieves. December isn’t just the most wonderful time of the year — it’s officially the most dangerous month for cargo crime in the United States. Early numbers from CargoNet and Overhaul are Flashing Red : - Q3 2025 already saw 645 reported thefts (+29% YoY) - Thanksgiving week alone logged 31 food & beverage incidents - December historically averages 11 thefts per day, wit

If you think cargo thieves punch a 9-to-5 clock and take weekends off… think again. They work overtime on your weekend. In the first half of 2025 alone, **48% of all recorded cargo thefts in the U.S. and Canada happened between Friday and Sunday** (CargoNet data). Sunday has now quietly taken the crown as the single most dangerous day of the week for parked loads. Why the weekend spike? 1. Loads sit still – Drivers are off-duty, trailers are dropped in yards, lots, or roa