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Inside Körber’s acquisition of MercuryGate; tech vs cargo theft; hurricane loads

Aug 09, 202446 min
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On episode 744 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about an explosion in Ningbo aboard Yang Ming’s YM Mobility. Are lithium ion batteries to blame again?  Korber’s Rik Schrader talks about their big deal for MercuryGate.  WeatherOptics’ Scott Pecoriello looks at fallout from Hurricane Debby and looks ahead to how the rest of the storm season could impact freight.  Verified Carrier’s Andrey Drotenko talks about the $700 million-a-year cargo theft problem this industry faces and how Verified Carrier is fighting back. Plus, June sets import record; freight recession has drivers taking on strange side hustles; trucking in the ‘70s; and more.  Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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