All Risk management articles
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ArticleEPC Logistics: The importance of behavioural economics
Miroslav Jakab, Fluor Fellow - logistics, shares the EPC contractor’s views on project logistics and its interaction with behavioural economics in the second of a three-part series.
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NewsShipping industry an easy target for cyberattacks
A report from law firm HFW and maritime cyber security company CyberOwl has revealed that the maritime industry remains an “easy target” for cyber criminals, with the average cost of attacks and demand for ransom payments skyrocketing over the past 12 months.
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NewsRightShip launches PortRISK to improve port and terminal risk management
RightShip has launched a digital platform, PortRISK, to improve operational efficiency and decision making for port and terminal operators during vessel pre-arrival preparations.
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NewsHöegh Autoliners details EV fire mitigation measures aboard its ro-ro fleet
Recent fire incidents aboard electric vehicle (EV) carrying vessels have brought attention to factors such as thermal runaway, saltwater intrusion, and compromised battery cells or components. Industry stakeholders, insurers, and safety experts have underscored the need for vigilance. Höegh Autoliners outlined the measures it is taking to minimise the risks.
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NewsESTA progresses with safety initiatives
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is progressing with its SPMT training plans, with a meeting scheduled for October to decide upon its contents.
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NewsModern economies, ESG, and transformers – more than meets the eye
Samson Rathaur, marine risk engineer at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), looks at the growing logistical challenges and risks involved in supporting the evolving transformer market.
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NewsWinds of change ripple across Brazil’s project logistics market
There is a clear consensus regarding Brazil’s project logistics potential on the global stage – but its political and economic uncertainties cannot be ignored. Nor can the changing dynamics among other large economies, writes Megan Ramsay.
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ArticleRebalancing the multipurpose shipping market
At a glance, 12 consecutive months of falling rates might be cause for alarm for the multipurpose and heavy lift shipping market. However, there is more going on than meets the eye. Owners and operators remain bullish, both now and for the future. David Kershaw reports.
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NewsNorden completes Thorco Projects acquisition
Norden has completed the acquisition of Thorco Projects. It has been integrated into Norden Projects & Parcelling, which falls under the company’s freight services and trading business unit.
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NewsDe-risking the carriage of lithium-ion batteries
Freight insurer TT Club is urging those responsible for transporting lithium-ion batteries to be keenly aware of the hazards. It’s calling for the development of a united approach to enhance their safe carriage. Improved regulatory clarity is required and automotive manufacturers need to address transport safety issues more thoroughly.
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NewsKoberg to chair outrigger mat task force
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has named Kris Koberg, ceo of DICA, as chairman of its new outrigger mat resource task force, which is part of the safety education and training committee.
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NewsTT Club warns of changing risk profiles
Disruptive economic, societal and geopolitical influences are altering global supply chain risk profiles, according to TT Club – a provider of insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry.
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NewsErhardt rebrands
Spanish project freight forwarding specialist Erhardt Proyectos has rebranded to Erhardt Projects.
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NewsGroup7 gains data security certification
Germany-based Group7 recently received achieved the ISO 27001 data security certificate.
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NewsDNV links up with Applied Risk
DNV plans to acquire industrial cyber security specialist Applied Risk.
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NewsBV and BESSÉ team up
Bureau Veritas (BV) has formed a partnership with insurance consultancy BESSÉ to support shipowners with tailored solutions to improve cyber security and cyber insurance.
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NewsVelankar promoted at UK P&I Club
The UK P&I Club has appointed Anuj Velankar as regional loss prevention director.
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NewsNavigating newbuild dilemmas with DNV
DNV has published its latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 to help shipowners navigate the technologies and fuels needed to meet global greenhouse gas (GHG) targets.
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NewsCargo handling best practice code published in more languages
The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) has published its quick guide to the CTU code – a code of best practice for cargo handling – and its accompanying container packing checklist, in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish, in addition to English.
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NewsCheck before Fixing 2021
BIMCO has published Check before Fixing 2021 – a practical handbook to help shipping practitioners navigate today’s complex risk management environment.