The recent theft of a shipment of DJI drones, cameras, and accessories after it left Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) once again brings to the forefront one of the main challenges facing any supply chain: maintaining control over merchandise beyond the point of arrival.

The incident occurred on August 19. Although the exact circumstances of the theft and the precise location where it took place have not yet been made public, DJI reported that the stolen products have been identified and their serial numbers blocked, and that it has initiated the appropriate legal proceedings.

The risk continues beyond the airport

The security of an operation does not end when the cargo is unloaded from an aircraft or released from an airport facility. Ground transportation remains a critical stage in the logistics chain.

During the second quarter of 2026, the State of Mexico accounted for 18% of the cargo thefts recorded by Overhaul nationwide. Collectively, ten states accounted for 86.3% of the incidents. The data also shows that theft patterns vary depending on routes, times of day, types of goods, and operating conditions.

Although official figures show an overall decline in truck thefts during 2026, industry experts warn that these incidents continue to pose a significant risk to operations and that, in many cases, they involve violence.

Fewer transfer points, greater visibility

When an operation is divided among different suppliers—one for receiving, another for shipping, another for warehousing, and yet another for transportation—the number of coordination points and the transfers of responsibility for the goods also increase.

This does not mean that working with a single operator eliminates risk. However, integrating different stages under a single management structure can facilitate a clearer chain of custody, continuous traceability, and a more coordinated response to any incident.

Logistics security depends precisely on maintaining visibility of the cargo throughout its journey, establishing defined routes and procedures, and monitoring vehicles during transport—practices that are also part of international security standards for logistics operators.

From Standalone Services to a Comprehensive Operation

Nexen’s logistics offering is based precisely on integrating the various stages of the operation. From the arrival of the goods to their final destination, the model encompasses services such as bonded warehouses, customs brokerage, transportation, loading and unloading, handling, storage, and distribution—all under a single operational strategy.

This integration helps reduce intermediaries, ensure greater continuity of information, and simplify coordination among the various stages of the supply chain. Nexen also publicly presents its offering as a comprehensive management solution that covers the handling of goods from their receipt through delivery to the end customer.

In logistics, protecting cargo doesn't depend solely on what happens inside an airport or warehouse. It depends on maintaining control throughout its entire journey.
And the less fragmented the operation is, the easier it is to know who has the cargo, where it is, and who is responsible for the next move.