Protecting Zambia’s Cargo Routes: JW Cargo Security Escorts in the Spotlight
Protecting Zambia’s Cargo Routes: JW Cargo Security Escorts in the Spotlight Cargo Theft on the Rise — Globally and Locally Cargo theft is surging—Verisk CargoNet reports record lows of 11 thefts per day, with incidents tripling since 2013. The National Insurance Crime Bureau warns thefts are expected to climb another 22% in 2025 , driven by sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud like GPS jamming, VoIP spoofing, and phishing schemes. In Southern Africa, challenges like poor rural infrastructure, customs holdups, and blind spots in cellular coverage make cargo especially vulnerable. Zambia's Transport Boom — With Security Risks Zambia is steadily upgrading its key logistics corridors: The Lusaka–Ndola dual carriageway is now 15% complete, enhancing connectivity through mining zones. Significant investments—$76 million for Ndola–Mufulira (M4/M5) and $56 million to improve Mufulira–Mokambo—aim to facilitate trade via the Congo Pedicle shortcut. Zambia-Tanzania’s TAZARA rai...