The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and CargoNet have announced the establishment of an exclusive strategic alliance with the shared goal of combating the growing problem of cargo theft across the retail industry.

According to the 2010 United States Cargo Theft Report issued by CargoNet, reported incidences of cargo theft increased by 50% in 2010 compared with 2009. The FBI identifies cargo theft as a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States.