I. Incident Category Definitions
TypeDefinition
HijackingThe use of force (armed or unarmed), threat or intimidation to kidnap the driver in order to take the vehicle
RobberyThe use of force (armed or unarmed), threat or intimidation in order to steal shipments/cargo while employees, guards or drivers are present and coerced to allow access (open doors), hand over goods, hand over vehicle
BurglaryEntry to a facility (plant, warehouse, transportation hub etc.) with the intent to steal shipments/cargo, without confrontation with employees or guards (may or may not be present)
FraudTheft by deception; offense of deliberately deceiving another in order to damage them — usually, to obtain property or services from the victim unjustly
TheftGeneral Term for wrongful taking of property without that owner’s willful consent
Theft from FacilityTheft of complete shipment/cargo while being stored or handled in a facility (plant, warehouse, transportation hub etc.)
Theft from VehicleThe stealing of shipments/cargo from vehicle (truck, van, lorry, trailer etc.), without any confrontation with the driver (driver may or may not be present)
Theft of VehicleStealing of vehicle (truck, van, lorry, trailer etc.), – with the shipment/cargo/load, while driver is not present
Truck TheftStealing of vehicle (truck, van, lorry, trailer etc.), – without any load/shipment/cargo
AttemptThe act of trying to steal cargo/load/shipment unsuccessfully
II. MODUS OPERANDI
TypeDefinition
Forced StopStationary or vehicle Roadblock; Running off road by another vehicle; Drive by shooting
Deceptive StopBogus police roadblock / fake road works / Diversion from main route / Hitchhiker / Fake Accident / “Stuck” vehicles / “Bump and rob”
Violent & Threat with ViolenceThe use of force armed/unarmed, Threat to use force; extortion
DeceptionPosing as customer / driver / warehouse employee – “around the corner” / Changing delivery details / fraudulent delivery or release documentation
IntrusionBreaking & Entry
For vehicle/Truck: “Jump up” / breaking door’s lock or seal / slashing tilt curtain (driver may or may not be present).
For Facility: Breaking and entry at a warehouse/logistics or company premises
InternalActive involvement in the theft by employee/s or driver
UnknownModus Operandi details are unknown
III. Location Types
TypeDefinition
En RouteWhile in motion/driving
Secured ParkingCustomer or IRU Approved as secured parking
Non secured ParkingPublic; Roadside; not approved by customer or IRU
Origin facilityPlant; Warehouse
Destination facilityPlant; Warehouse; Distribution
Railway Operation Facility
Road Transportation facilityPickup/Delivery terminal; Hub
Aviation Transporation facilityAirside – Tarmac, apron, runway; Air Hub, Landside hangar or warehouse within Airport perimeter
Authorities 3rd party facilityCustoms; Ground Handling authorities warehousing and handling facility
Services 3rd party facilityBroker; Forwarder; Handling provider warehousing and handling facility
Maritime Transportation FacilityTheft from ferry terminal/ port/dockyard facilities
UnknownFrom ….. To …….. (origin & destination are required)
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