Cyberattacks are showing up more often in day-to-day logistics, and new data suggests the problem is only getting bigger.
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A new report from Everstream Analytics finds that cyberattacks targeting logistics companies are expected to double in 2026, following several years of sharp growth. The research tracks incidents affecting carriers, ports, 3PLs, and other logistics providers and shows attacks are up nearly 1,000% since 2021.
In 2025 alone, cyber incidents tied to logistics jumped 61%, climbing from 132 cases to 213. Hackers are moving away from hitting individual companies and instead going after shared transportation networks, where a single breach can ripple across thousands of businesses.
That shift helps explain why logistics has become such an attractive target. Many companies rely on the same ports, carriers, and digital systems to keep freight moving. When those systems go down, shipments stall, inventory backs up, and costs start to climb quickly.
The report also highlights a change in who is behind many of the attacks. In 2025, a growing number of incidents were linked to state-sponsored groups, with activity tied to Russia, China, and Iran. Several campaigns simultaneously targeted maritime infrastructure, airport systems, and transportation networks across multiple countries.
Everstream found that these attacks are becoming more coordinated and harder to contain. In many cases, the compromised systems weren’t owned by the affected company at all, but by a third-party provider, leaving shippers and carriers with little control over the situation.
Ports and major transportation hubs are especially exposed. A single cyber incident at a key port or carrier can trigger delays across ocean, air, rail, and truck networks. When that happens, companies often rush to secure limited capacity, pushing rates higher and slowing recovery.
Looking ahead to 2026, Everstream expects the pressure to keep building. More digital connections, more automation, and more shared systems create more openings for attackers. At the same time, rising geopolitical tensions are putting logistics infrastructure squarely in the crosshairs.
The message is clear. Cyber risk in logistics is no longer just an IT concern or a rare disruption. It’s becoming a regular supply chain challenge, and one that can move faster than weather events, labor issues, or equipment breakdowns.
