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AnalysisEuropean supply chains brace for two more years of disruption, Maersk warns
A new Maersk survey of more than 900 European companies shows four in five expect supply chain disruption to continue into 2027, driven by geopolitical volatility, tariffs and shifting trade routes.
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AnalysisNew guidance sets roadmap for climate-ready ports
Nearly nine in ten major ports are exposed to damaging climate hazards. New guidance urges ports, waterways and logistics operators to move quickly from awareness to action, embedding climate resilience into business strategy.
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AnalysisNew IUMI paper highlights fire risks and safety gaps in EV shipping
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has updated its guidance on the carriage of electric vehicles at sea, adding new evidence on gas hazards, peak heat, ship design constraints and the limits of current firefighting systems. The paper explains where risks are evolving and how operators and insurers should ...
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AnalysisSteel-zero: new research shows why risk managers must prepare for policy-driven change
A major new study warns that carbon pricing alone will not deliver the transition to clean steel, with big implications for businesses reliant on the metal.
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AnalysisRed Sea crisis demands proactive planning from risk managers
Ongoing Houthi attacks on merchant vessels are disrupting global shipping and driving up costs. Clyde & Co’s Hannah Chua warns risk managers to plan early, review contracts and prepare contingencies to protect supply chains and time-critical deliveries.
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AnalysisFire at sea: Why risk managers must confront outdated safety systems and cargo risks
With fires on vessels rising and cargoes becoming more volatile, maritime risk managers must reassess fire prevention strategies from port to open water.
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AnalysisScenario analysis: What risk managers need to know about a Strait of Hormuz shutdown
With Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, risk managers face a range of escalating scenarios. Here, we explore four potential outcomes, their implications for energy prices, supply chains, and insurance, and the steps businesses must take now to stay ahead of the threat.
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AnalysisAirmic 2025: The truth about lithium-ion battery risks and how to manage them
Electric vehicles may be the spark, but lithium-ion battery risks run deeper. At Airmic 2025, Marsh’s Alistair Schuberth gave a briefing on what risk managers need to know
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AnalysisWhy marine companies must manage cardiovascular health risks
MedSea data shows that cardiovascular issues accounted for 20% of medical diversions and were also the leading case type requiring shoreside evaluations. Here they share top tips for managing the risk
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AnalysisIMCSO unveils standardised cybersecurity testing methodology for maritime vessels
The International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO) has released a cybersecurity testing methodology for maritime vessels seeking to evaluate their cyber risk and join the IMCSO’s Cyber Risk Registry.
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AnalysisWTW report warns of marine & offshore energy hybrid warfare targets
‘Gray zone’ attacks against ships, undersea cables, and offshore oil installations are a major risk in 2025, the broker has warned in a new political risk report.
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AnalysisRisk briefing: learning lessons from the US port strike
The strikes highlighted the need for risk managers to have better levels of information on the impact of developing risks across the world
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AnalysisBriefing: Can the marine trade body keep the market shipshape amid rising tide of risks?
Innovation in the marine and cargo classes is sorely needed to help this sector weather oncoming challenges – but will conversations at IUMI conference garner insurer support?
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AnalysisRisk briefing: Maritime supply chains in danger of sinking
As CEO of shipping giant Maersk says that supply chains are at breaking point, here’s how ports are responding and what risk managers can expect
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AnalysisRisk-!n 2024: How MSC Cruises is tackling geopolitical risks
Rocco Bozzelli, head of global insurance at MSC Cruises SA, shares how the company deals with crisis and why he thinks insurers are letting down their side of the bargain
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AnalysisRisk briefing: Transport and logistics companies must urgently prepare for ICS2 regulation
Awareness of the implementation of the new requirements is key, as is understanding how ICS2 will affect different entities in the supply chain
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AnalysisBaltimore Bridge collapse could cause $81billion trade crisis - what risk managers need to know
Stakeholder engagement, adaptation, and flexibility are key for businesses impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Experts outline the next steps for risk managers
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AnalysisBusiness confidence soars despite growing supply chain concerns
Organisations must have a comprehensive view of their supply chain and look for opportunities to bring supply chains closer to consumers
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Analysis$100bn annual nat cat losses is “the new normal” - how risk managers can better prepare
2023 highlighted the need for a proactive approach to risk identification, mitigation and adaptation including a renewed focus on downward counterfactual analysis.
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AnalysisRisk briefing: political threats rising for emerging market manufacturing hubs
Against a backdrop of heightened political risk, supply chain professionals looking to operate more strategically and build resilience need to create as much certainty as they can
