A total of 166 cargo thefts were recorded by FreightWatch International in the second quarter of 2016, representing a 11 percent drop-off in incidents when compared to the same time period last year.
Food and drinks represented 23 percent of total thefts during the quarter with nuts and sodas, juice, tea and water being the most targeted products in the category, according to FWI. Electronics accounted for 13 percent of overall thefts, with the majority of these being televisions. Compared to the first quarter of 2016, electronics saw a 63 percent increase in its theft rate.
FreightWatch says 82 percent of the thefts occurred in unsecured parking locations. Theft of full truckload also continues to be most prevalent, making up 78 percent of thefts.