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Factors influencing cargo robbery in last-mile delivery of e-commerce: an empirical study in Brazil

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  • Beatriz Torres Silva

    (Centro Universitario FEI)

  • Mauro Sampaio

    (Centro Universitario FEI)

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This empirical study examines the factors influencing cargo robbery incidents in Brazil’s last-mile e-commerce delivery. By analyzing historical data from a leading online retailer, the study identifies variables such as shipment value, quantity, time of day, use of third-party services, and the presence or absence of an escort. The findings demonstrate the significant impact of these factors on the severity of cargo robbery incidents in the last-mile delivery process. These results provide valuable insights for developing effective risk management strategies to mitigate cargo robbery risks in the e-commerce sector. The study contributes to the literature on cargo security in last-mile delivery and offers practical implications for businesses, logistics professionals, and policymakers involved in the Brazilian e-commerce industry.

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  • Beatriz Torres Silva & Mauro Sampaio, 2023. "Factors influencing cargo robbery in last-mile delivery of e-commerce: an empirical study in Brazil," Journal of Transportation Security, Springer, vol. 16(1), pages 1-30, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:jtrsec:v:16:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1007_s12198-023-00267-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s12198-023-00267-z
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