All marine risk articles
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AnalysisInflation drives patterns of cargo crime
There is an increasing emphasis on theft of basic goods, food and beverages, fuel and auto parts
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AnalysisGuidelines for safe transport of Lithium-ion batteries introduced
Guidelines seek to prevent fire and other risks, ensuring a safer supply chain in the future
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AnalysisFood and fuel top global cargo thefts
Thefts from hijacking have fallen as a proportion of cargo theft; these are now second to theft from facilities
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AnalysisInflation drives up cost of vessel, cargo repairs
The rising prices of steel, spare parts and labour are all factors in the increasing cost of hull repair and machinery breakdown claims
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AnalysisClimate risks could undermine viability of world’s key waterways
Rising physical climate risks, such as coastal inundation and extreme heat and wind, could impact key shipping lanes
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AnalysisThe end of globalisation is nigh, warns Russell Group
Industry must brace for profound changes ahead as economies shift away from globalisation after three decades
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AnalysisBattery fires in shipping a significant safety issue
All parties in the supply chain must understand and mitigate risks of transporting lithium-ion batteries - AGCS
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AnalysisUkrainian grain insurance facility secures first placement
Marine cargo and war facility has been extended to clients of Lloyd’s brokers
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AnalysisFelixstowe strike to impact $800m in trade
The 8-day strike will add to current supply chain woes, with Maersk warning of a ‘significant impact’
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AnalysisBlack Sea grain deal will ease supply bottlenecks
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has hailed the accord a “beacon of hope”
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AnalysisIdentifying global supply chain chokepoints
Understanding chokepoints and disruptive hazards are becoming key to business viability - Russell Group
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AnalysisSupply chains at a ‘critical junction’
Why global supply chains are ‘on the move’ as risk managers measure the trade-off between cost, risk and sustainability
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AnalysisCargo theft rises amid port congestion
Storage locations are increasingly vulnerable to theft at ports and inland facilities
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Analysis“No room for complacency” in shipping industry
Crew and port congestion challenges and the war in Ukraine are among the challenging headwinds - AGCS
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FeaturesContainer fires shine spotlight on lithium battery risks
Ecommerce platforms have facilitated trade in potentially lethal products, warns TT Club
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AnalysisShanghai lockdown delivers $28 billion hit to global trade
Clothing, textiles and automotive industries have been most impacted by supply chain backlogs
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AnalysisPCS: Ukraine claims to exceed $20 billion
Ultimate industry losses will likely be much higher with potential for the conflict to surpass 9/11
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AnalysisSeized Oligarch yachts pose port liability risk
Mega-yachts worth over $16 billion could present a pollution or disruption risk if not properly maintained
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AnalysisOne year from Suez - another Evergreen grounding
Latest grounding is a reminder of the risks relating to the increasing size of vessels - AGCS
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AnalysisUkraine crisis forces supply chains to rebuild
As nations join the wall of sanctions against Russia, its success will depend on building new lines of delivery
