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The 2026 Cargo Theft Prevention Playbook for 3PLs
The cargo theft prevention playbook built for 3PLs. In 2026, cargo theft is more organized, more strategic, and hitting harder than ever. Recent data reveals an 18% year-over-year increase in incidents, resulting in an average loss per theft of $273,990. For 3PLs already juggling thin margins and high operational demands, one theft can destroy profitability and customer relationships in a matter of minutes.
In this e-book, you’ll learn:
- How modern cargo thieves operate, leveraging digital access and operational gaps to infiltrate your facilities
- Why insurance and disconnected evidence may not be enough to mitigate losses if theft occurs
- How to implement system-led workflows that help prevent cargo theft while providing other competitive advantages for your 3PL

The 3PL Technology Evaluation Guide: 15 Essential Requirements for Customer Integration and Order Management Systems
This evaluation framework helps 3PL operators systematically assess customer integration and order management solutions with 15 critical requirements across 4 categories. Use it to compare vendors, identify gaps in current systems and processes, and build a business case for modernizing your customer connectivity and order orchestration.

Behind Every Great 3PL Is a Great WMS: Get Your Roadmap to Selecting the Right Warehouse Management System
The 3PL WMS Selection Toolkit provides logistics providers structured guidance and ready-to-use resources for every stage of researching, evaluating, and selecting a Warehouse Management System. Built on decades of 3PL experience, it brings together pricing insights, a robust ROI calculator, comprehensive RFP templates, and real-world success stories from top-performing 3PLs. Use it to gain the clarity and confidence to identify truly 3PL-ready systems and build a technology foundation for long-term growth.

Spotlight on 3PL Warehouses
What’s trending in the 3PL warehouse industry? According to the new 3PL Warehouse Benchmark Report from Extensiv, the industry is achieving record fulfillment times and maximizing available capacity despite challenges like tightening cash flow and rising labor costs.
