Logistics security
Transportation and logistics companies move fast and are responsible for handling valuable cargo. With trucks coming and going around the clock, you need a reliable security partner who can manage access, reduce loss, and improve workforce safety – all while keeping traffic moving.
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Common industry challenges
The pressures shaping logistics security today
Logistics companies operate in an environment shaped by both global disruption and site-level risks. Security programs must account for the broader forces influencing freight movement and supply chains as well as the day-to-day realities at busy warehouses and distribution centers.
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Trailers and cargo remain targets for organized crime, and inventory loss costs billions of dollars annually. Secure gates, accurate truck load management, trailer tracking, and outbound employee screening all play a role in helping reduce shortage and loss without impeding throughput.
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Workplace violence is a reality for logistics and distribution facilities, making inbound screening, weapons detection, and access control essential for helping mitigate threats and supporting a safe working environment.
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Economic shifts, volume fluctuations, and supply chain trends can quickly change traffic patterns and staffing needs. Transportation and logistics companies need scalable security that can flex with demand, optimize resources, and prioritize cost efficiencies.
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Facilities handling international freight may operate under MTSA, C-TPAT, customs agreements, and foreign trade zone requirements, making accurate inspection protocols and screening procedures critical to ensuring compliance.
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FAQs
Logistics security questions we hear every day
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Securitas brings decades of experience supporting logistics and distribution operations. Some clients already operate established corporate security programs and need a partner who can integrate services seamlessly across their global footprint. Others look to us to help design or strengthen site-level security programs that address their specific risks.
We partner with your team to assess facility risks, review operating procedures, and align security services with your operational needs. Our teams regularly support logistics organizations in meeting regulatory obligations from MSHA, OSHA, DOT, FRA, EPA, Customs, the Coast Guard, and DHS.
Through security audits, operational analysis, and ongoing risk intelligence services, we help identify internal and external security vulnerabilities while providing relevant, timely, and actionable insights to inform your decision-making. -
Logistics security officers help protect your people, assets, and shipments while supporting smooth operations and minimizing downtime across your facilities. Officers manage access control and front gate operations, conduct inspections and ID checks, and provide escort services or other specialized support as needed. Many sites also rely on logistics security guards for random bag inspections, parking lot patrols, safety training support, and coordination with local authorities.
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Each security officer goes through an eight-step selection and hiring process before joining Securitas. Officers assigned to logistics environments then complete logistics-specific training covering everything from truck driver access control and customer service to how to properly inspect cargo seals and truck containers. The logistics security curriculum includes C-TPAT requirements, TWIC and MTSA regulations, MARSEC levels, and 7-point and 17-point container inspections, among other important fundamentals. Beyond specialized industry training, we invest in ongoing proffesional development and career opportunities designed to create pathways for growth and success for our people.
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From geopolitical unrest and global supply chain disruptions to economic pressures and organized cargo theft, logistics companies operate in a climate of constant exposure. Our risk intelligence services help logistics leaders maintain awareness of emerging threats, regional crime activity, regulatory developments, and workforce safety concerns – providing timely, relevant, and actionable insight that supports proactive decision-making.
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Securitas operates from more than 275 local offices across North America, which means branch leadership is close to your facility. In fast-moving distribution operations, that proximity supports quicker coverage, faster issue resolution, and direct communication when incidents occur.
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With more than 530 district managers, Securitas maintains strong local leadership across North America, which means that if there’s an operational issue, local managers can help address it quickly. That structure supports continuity and accountability in environments where reliable coverage is essential.
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Local knowledge backed by global support is what Securitas specializes in. We combine the strength and experience of a global security partner with the responsiveness of more than 275 local branches across North America. For logistics companies operating multiple warehouse and distribution centers, that means consistent standards, industry-leading best practices, and scalable coverage – with local leadership that understands your organization and each site’s unique requirements.
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Sustainability is a critical component of our business strategy and one of the many ways we're delivering value to our clients. Many logistics companies are responsible for meeting ESG and supply chain reporting requirements, and we support these efforts through documented sustainability practices and third party-ratings. We are rated by EcoVadis, MSCI, Sustainalytics, and other independent ESG assessors, and can provide our EcoVadis ID upon request to support your procurement and reporting processes.
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