How to Protect Your Perishables

<p>This episode of Running on Ice discusses cargo theft and how to protect your freight. </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Cargo theft is a major problem in the freight industry, and it's important to share information about incidents to help others prevent them.</p> </li> <li><p>Location tracking and real-time alerts can help you identify suspicious activity with your shipments.</p> </li> <li><p>Cargo thieves often target high-value goods that can be easily resold, such as electronics and beverages.</p> </li> <li><p>When shipping in high-risk areas, make sure your carrier has a full tank of gas to avoid stopping and becoming vulnerable.</p> </li> <li><p>Cold chain goods are still targets for theft, even though they require special handling.</p> </li> </ul> <p>You can learn more about cargo theft prevention by listening to the full episode of Running on Ice on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube at 2:00 PM Eastern on Fridays. You can also subscribe to the Running on Ice newsletter for more industry news at <a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/running-on-ice" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.freightwaves.com/running-on-ice</a></p>

An episode of the FreightWaves NOW podcast, hosted by FreightWaves, titled "How to Protect Your Perishables" was published on October 11, 2024 and runs 10 minutes.

October 11, 2024 ·10m · FreightWaves NOW

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This episode of Running on Ice discusses cargo theft and how to protect your freight.  Key Takeaways Cargo theft is a major problem in the freight industry, and it's important to share information about incidents to help others prevent them. Location tracking and real-time alerts can help you identify suspicious activity with your shipments. Cargo thieves often target high-value goods that can be easily resold, such as electronics and beverages. When shipping in high-risk areas, make sure your carrier has a full tank of gas to avoid stopping and becoming vulnerable. Cold chain goods are still targets for theft, even though they require special handling. You can learn more about cargo theft prevention by listening to the full episode of Running on Ice on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube at 2:00 PM Eastern on Fridays. You can also subscribe to the Running on Ice newsletter for more industry news at https://www.freightwaves.com/running-on-ice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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