All Insurance articles – Page 4
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ITIC warns shipping industry of Covid-19 test oversights
The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) – managed by Thomas Miller – has warned of the importance of checking crew Covid-19 tests.
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Thomas Miller names Braun
Thomas Miller has appointed Sven-Erik Braun as a senior consultant at its Hamburg, Germany office.
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Ever Green freed but what comes next?
The grounded container vessel Ever Given has been refloated and the Suez Canal cleared for passage, but the ripple effects of the blockage could last for much longer.
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Vaccination: A legal minefield for the marine industry
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned that lack of access to vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a legal minefield, while leaving global supply chains vulnerable.
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Pandemic plays havoc with project cargo claims
The pandemic has had a major effect on the transport of goods, leading to many more insurance disputes. Despite this, there remains a confidence that the shipping industry will recover within a couple of years, writes Gregory DL Morris.
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DB Schenker is on track in freight awards
In the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2020, DB Schenker took first place in the project forwarding category, sponsored by Peter Lole Insurance Brokers, defeating fellow finalists Atlantic Pacific Global Logistics; RIF Worldwide; Specialist Logistics Services; and Ucargo.
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TT Club welcomes Kuling
Transport and logistics insurer TT Club has appointed Marcus Kuling as a specialist underwriter covering the Benelux region.
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The Shipowners Club issues crane safety guidance
The Shipowners Club has issued guidance relating to the proper inspection and maintenance of ship cranes.
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Europe Cargo delivers to the USA
Europe Cargo – member of the Project Cargo Network (PCN) – transported a 56-ton (50.8-tonne) case from Alblasserdam in the Netherlands, to New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA.
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BIMCO developing standard contract for autonomous shipping
BIMCO is in the process of updating its ship management agreement for use with autonomous ships, which it expects will be welcomed by a small, yet pioneering market.
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Storing cargoes in a pandemic
With projects on hold or delayed as a result of Covid-19, project forwarders are faced with a new challenge: finding space to store heavy and oversized cargoes.
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Shipping’s concerns – Covid-19 and beyond
Unsurprisingly, a survey from law firm DWF has found that the majority of traders and operators in the shipping sector feel that Covid-19 has negatively affected their revenue, employee headcount and insurance premiums. The future concerns, however, involve environmental regulations, geo-political tension and autonomous ships.
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Berkley Offshore adds to insurance offering
Berkley Offshore Underwriting Managers has launched an ocean cargo product line within its marine division that includes coverage for project cargo for US-based companies.
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Central Oceans coordinates ferry lift
Central Oceans has loaded a ferry named Saoirse Na Farraige onboard SAL Heavy Lift’s vessel Svenja in Hong Kong.
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Somaliland poised to challenge Djibouti in logistics arena
Berbera port in Somaliland has the potential to become a real alternative to Djibouti, explains David Whitehouse. East Africa may also be about to see oil exploration off troubled Somalia.
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Blue Water responds to hacking attempt
Blue Water Shipping has confirmed that it was affected by a hacking attempt on September 11.
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AqualisBraemar expands in Russia
Global marine, energy, and offshore consultancy service provider AqualisBraemar has established an office in Moscow, Russia.
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West Africa power projects set to lead logistics rebound
Demand for power in West Africa has helped project cargo markets limit the impact of Covid-19. However, future recovery will depend on a solution to the region’s growing maritime security problems, reports David Whitehouse.
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From our sponsors
Heavy Lift Awards 2020 shortlist: Project Logistics Provider of the Year
HLPFI reviews the shortlisted entries for the Project Logistics Provider of the Year category, sponsored by AAL Shipping.
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Heavy Lift Awards 2020 shortlist: Forwarder Network of the Year
HLPFI takes a look at the shortlist for the 2020 Forwarder Network of the Year.