Nearly 2 000 trucks hijacked in SA last year: Here's how couriers are trying to keep parcels safe

Truck hijacking is on the rise. 

The rapid growth of the e-commerce and delivery sector has brought a surge in the number of logistics trucks and courier vehicles on the road. Criminals have taken note. Unsurprisingly, truck hijackings and attempted robberies are on the increase.

Logistics trucks transporting goods in bulk and parcel delivery courier vans are particularly vulnerable as criminals target these vehicles due to the valuable cargo they carry.