Security in international logistics has become one of the most sensitive topics in 2025. Between geopolitical tensions, sophisticated fraud, theft in transit areas or documentary manipulation, global transport chains must cope with an unprecedented level of risk.
In a context where sea freight operations, air freight and multimodal transport are increasingly interconnected, understanding these threats is essential for companies wishing to protect their flows and strengthen their operational continuity.
At Nexline, these developments are observed daily in different international scenarios, revealing a clear trend: logistics security is no longer a secondary subject, but a fundamental strategic axis.
The major risks weakening international logistics
The global logistics chain now faces a combination of operational, criminal and geopolitical risks. Some have existed for a long time, but others, more recent, have grown in scope due to an unstable global environment. It is therefore essential to maintain this security in international logistics.
Theft and fraud: persistent threats
Cargo theft remains particularly frequent in maritime and air transshipment areas. Among the most common cases, we also find the falsification of customs declaration documents, the manipulation of shipping data or the modification of certificates of origin.
These practices lead to economic losses, cause delays and give rise to administrative disputes that can paralyse an entire logistics chain.
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Technologies transforming logistics security
Faced with these growing risks, technological innovations now provide a real and operational response. They make it possible not only to monitor and alert, but also to predict incidents before they occur.
Artificial intelligence and Big Data: predicting risks
Artificial intelligence analyses large volumes of data in real time and identifies “invisible” anomalies: inconsistencies in declarations, suspicious behaviour on a maritime or air route, or abnormal variations in logistics movements.
Thanks to these technologies, early detection is possible and supply chains can act before the incident, rather than suffer its consequences.
Blockchain: enhanced traceability
Blockchain provides a secure register that guarantees the traceability of goods. Every movement, every validation, every document, including those related to customs declaration, is timestamped and tamper-proof.
In an international environment where information circulates between many actors, this transparency reduces the risk of manipulation and improves collaboration between carriers, authorities and infrastructure.
Logistics security: a shared global responsibility
Ensuring safe international logistics requires close cooperation between customs authorities, port and airport infrastructures, as well as partners specialising in logistics and transport.
The harmonisation of standards, documentary coordination and the exchange of reliable information are now essential conditions for streamlining trade and limiting the risk of incidents.
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International logistics is evolving at great speed. Risks are increasing, but technological solutions are strengthening.
Understanding, analysing and anticipating these transformations is the key to building resilient supply chains. With this in mind, Nexline maintains its commitment to international trade players, in an environment where security has never been so decisive.
