When the Unexpected Happens: Secure Logistics in Crisis Scenarios

In global logistics, control is everything, until it isn’t. When blackouts, political unrest, natural disasters, or cyberattacks strike, even the strongest supply chains are put to the test.

For those transporting high-value or sensitive goods, moments like these demand resilience, intelligence, and trust in the systems that safeguard every movement.

Defining a crisis in global logistics

A crisis in logistics can take many forms, ranging from geopolitical instability and extreme weather to infrastructure failures or targeted cyberattacks.

Each presents its own chain reaction, whether that be border closures, route blockages, communication breakdowns, or data breaches that threaten not only timelines but the very integrity of secure cargo.

In recent years, the rise in complex, interconnected threats has forced the logistics industry to evolve. It’s not a question of if disruption will happen, but how prepared a provider is when it does.

As a minor example, in early 2025, U.S. traders and investors moved over 600 tons of gold into New York vaults, largely ahead of anticipated tariffs and regulatory changes. This caused supply chains to be disrupted elsewhere, freight and transport routes were under pressure, and purity requirements meant extra melting, refining, and export compliance steps.

How Ava secures logistics in crisis scenarios

Real-time visibility, communications, and custody oversight

When disruption strikes, Ava’s crisis response centres around visibility, agility, and accountability.

Using our Customer Experience Platform, clients receive real-time updates on shipments, ensuring all parties remain informed. Ava’s operations team works closely with local partners, following documented processes and handovers to maintain integrity and security throughout the journey.

Every custody transfer and operational step is tracked within Ava’s platform, giving clients confidence even when unexpected events occur.

Technology and intelligence: risk alerts and route security

Crisis management begins with early detection. Ava operates as a leader in negotiating and delivering services in challenging environments. This structured approach helps identify potential threats and plan appropriate responses before issues escalate.

Delivering under pressure

The constant threat of theft and organised crime in major airports and seaports is a persistent challenge.

To help clients win this battle, Ava applies a proactive approach, including our in-house Risk Management Team regularly auditing hubs and creating detailed contingency plans for every single shipment, ensuring cargo is securely escorted and monitored through every transit point. This means that even in the highest-risk areas, your assets are protected.

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Working with clients and partners to plan for crisis scenarios

From day one, Ava integrates risk management and supply chain visibility into client onboarding. Operational protocols and partner due diligence ensure resilience.

The flexibility of Ava's operating model allows the selection of secure local partners when unexpected events arise, supported by strict compliance standards.

Keeping you moving

For businesses moving high-value or sensitive assets, Ava’s structured approach means that disruptions don’t have to derail operations.

Ava provides expertise in risk management and secure supply chains. Coupled with bespoke operating procedures and  vetted local partners, this structure ensures secure, flexible, and accountable logistics during crises.

By combining real-time intelligence, flexible partner selection, and expertise, clients gain confidence that their cargo can reach its destination securely, even when the unexpected occurs.

Plan ahead with Ava

If your operations rely on secure, high-value logistics, now is the time to review your crisis preparedness. Speak to us for tailored protocols, visibility, and vetted partners that can help safeguard your supply chain against uncertainty.

Ava is your trusted guide through the shifting logistics landscape. We cover six continents, with regional offices in major cities across the globe. Get in touch with your local expert to learn why Ava is the home of secure global logistics.