Secure Long-Haul Transport for High-Value Assets

There shouldn’t be any weak links in your shipment process. Brink’s moves commodities like precious metals, pharmaceuticals, and bank notes across borders by road, sea, and air with the security protocols, compliance expertise, and insurance coverage you rely on.

When your assets move continuously, so does your exposure. Get a secure, documented, monitored chain of custody from pickup to delivery.

100+ countries served

165+ years of secure logistics experience

16,100 vehicles

All-risk cargo insurance on every shipment

How Brink's long-haul transportation works

End-to-end visibility, documented custody, and no gaps in your chain. Here’s how a Brink’s long haul shipment runs:

  1. We work together on a pre-shipment plan. Your Brink’s account team reviews the asset type, route, handling requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations before anything moves.

  2. Secure pickup is scheduled. Trained Brink’s personnel collect the asset. Chain of custody documentation begins at first contact.

  3. Your asset is monitored in transit. Your shipment is tracked continuously in transit. Any route deviation or unscheduled stop triggers an immediate review.

  4. We’re there for border and customs support. Brink’s works with your team on documentation and regulatory requirements for each international crossing.

  5. Delivery is verified. You get confirmation of delivery and a complete logged custody record from pickup through receipt.

High-value cargo loss is a common problem. And it’s harder than ever to combat.

Strategic theft methods from powerful, organized criminal groups increased 1,500% from 2022 to 2024. This represents a huge shift from opportunistic crime to sophisticated, technology-enabled operations that exploit vulnerabilities in digital logistics. Today’s cargo criminals aren’t just targeting transit vehicles. They’re using identity fraud, false documentation, and insider access to intercept shipments before a theft is even reported.

Source: Safe and Sound Cargo Theft Statistics, 2025

Picture it: long-haul transportation without Brink’s

Your asset changes hands without a documented record

Every carrier handoff is a gap in accountability and an opportunity for loss or theft. Without a formal chain of custody, there’s no clear record of the asset.

One border crossing can stop a shipment entirely

Regulatory requirements vary by country and asset type. A missing export license, an incomplete customs declaration, or a documentation error can hold a shipment at the border indefinitely.

Standard cargo insurance wasn’t built to cover your asset

Limited liability coverage designed for standard commercial freight won’t be enough to cover a loss. If the value of your asset is above that ceiling, you’re on the hook if something goes wrong.

What changes when you move high-value assets with Brink’s long-haul transport?

Every handoff is part of a documented chain

Brink’s logs custody from the moment of pickup through confirmed delivery. Every transfer, checkpoint, and in-transit status update is recorded. If a question arises, the record is already there.

Cross-border compliance becomes a managed process

Brink’s provides regulatory compliance support for international routes, including documentation preparation and customs coordination, so your team isn’t navigating each country’s requirements alone.

All-risk insurance is built into every shipment

Every Brink’s long-haul shipment is covered by comprehensive all-risk cargo insurance. You’re not relying on a standard liability cap that wasn’t designed for the value of what you’re moving.

Climate-sensitive assets travel in controlled conditions

Temperature-controlled transport options are available for pharmaceutical inventory and other assets that require environmental management while in transit.

A deviation triggers an actual response

If something unexpected occurs, you get a response, not a report. If the route, timing, or status changes, Brink’s operating protocols define what happens next. Every shipment has a designated contact and a contingency plan.

Priced and designed for assets that standard freight carriers aren’t equipped to handle

Brink’s Global Services' long-haul transport is built around the specific security, compliance, and handling requirements of high-value asset categories. Pricing is based on asset type, route, shipment volume, and applicable regulatory requirements. 

Talk to one of our long haul transit specialists for a quote tailored to your needs.

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Industries that depend on Brink’s long-haul transportation

Long-haul secure transport is a lot more than a specialty use case. At Brink’s, it’s a core logistics requirement that leverages our expertise across industries.

Precious metals dealers and refiners

Moving inventory between facilities, across markets, or to buyers requires a carrier with institutional-level security and documented custody.

Financial institutions

Banks moving physical currency, negotiable instruments, or securities need a logistics partner whose operating protocols match the regulatory environment in which they operate.

Pharmaceutical companies

High-value drug inventory, like controlled substances and temperature-sensitive biologics, requires climate-controlled transportation, a documented chain of custody, and compliance with applicable handling regulations.

Diamonds, jewelry, and tradeshow participants

High-value goods moving between shows, galleries, auction houses, or buyers require discreet, secure handling by a team experienced in this specialized environment.

Fine art

Works moving between collectors, galleries, or exhibitions require careful handling, specific environmental conditions, and a carrier that has experience moving high-value goods.

Other Brink’s Global Services solutions worth exploring

Secure long-haul transportation is just one part of what Brink’s can offer. Here are some of the other services we provide on a global scale:

Vault-to-Vault Transfer

Secure movement of high-value assets between Brink’s vault facilities, with full chain-of-custody documentation from origin to destination.

Tradeshow Assistance

Security and logistics support for diamond, jewelry, and fine art tradeshow participants, covering planning, in-transit security, and on-site handling on the show floor.

Cash-in-Transit

Physical cash pickup, secure transport, and deposit services for financial institutions and businesses managing high cash volumes across locations.

Risk Consulting

Expert review of your current logistics and security posture, with recommendations for reducing exposure across your supply chain.

Secure Vaults and Bonded Warehouses

Brink’s high-security warehousing guarantees your valuable assets are monitored and protected around the clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brink’s Global Services' long-haul transport moves precious metals, bank notes, securities, pharmaceutical inventory, diamonds, jewelry, fine art, and other high-value or heavily regulated assets. Your account team can advise on whether Brink’s is the right fit for specific shipments.
Yes. Brink’s provides regulatory compliance support for cross-border routes, including documentation assistance and customs coordination. Specific capabilities vary by country and asset type. Your account team will confirm what’s available for your route before the shipment is scheduled.
Yes. Every shipment handled through Brink’s Global Services is covered by all-risk cargo insurance. Coverage details vary based on asset type and shipment parameters. Your account team will confirm specifics before departure.
Yes, for assets that require temperature management while in transit. This includes certain qualifying pharmaceutical inventory. Availability depends on route and shipment configuration. Contact your account team to confirm options for your specific needs.
Custody is logged from the moment of pickup through confirmed delivery. Each handoff, checkpoint, and status update is recorded. If a discrepancy arises, that record is the basis for resolution.
Talk to a Brink’s specialist. Your team will review your asset type, route, regulatory requirements, and security needs, then build a service plan around what you’re moving.

Protecting your assets starts with one conversation

Talk to a Brink's specialist about secure long-haul transport for your operation. We’ll walk through your asset type, route, and compliance requirements, then put together a plan tailored to your needs.

Or call 804-289-9600 to contact a Brink's specialist.

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