Opinion

Navigating the Storm: How the U.S. Port Worker Strike Challenges Insurers

Some insights on the US port strike for you, by Peter Curtis of Supply Wisdom. The ongoing U.S. Port Worker strike has become a significant disruptor in global trade and logistics. As cargo ships accumulate […]

Global insurance trends

Ports & Terminals: TMK and Marsh Team Up on BI Coverage

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) and Marsh have announced the launch of an exclusive insurance facility for ports and terminals which provides cover against business interruption arising from trade disruption. Here are details; The offering, the […]

News

Port Blockage Insurance is Launched By Marsh

Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has announced the launch of a first of its kind $50 million port blockage insurance facility, covering shipping […]

Opinion

Future Proofing Shipping Against the Next Crisis

Turbulence across global supply chains is nothing new. But escalating geopolitical conflict and unpredictable weather events are raising the risks for ships, crew and cargo, demanding new levels of awareness and speed of response from […]

Technology

Automated Demurrage Can Speed Marine/Shipping Claims

Voyager Portal has launched a new web-based tool for optimising the often complex demurrage process, while streamlining claim calculations and management. Providing greater insight from port operations, the company’s new Demurrage Module reduces processing time by automatically […]

News

Risks Associated With Seized Mega-Yachts Are Multiple

Seized maritime assets could pose a “significant risk” to ports, harbours and marinas if there is no requirement to ensure mega yachts detained under sanction rules are properly maintained, made safe or deactivated. Safety concerns […]

Motor Insurance

Caravan Thieves Stopped in Their Tracks

Strike up another win for technology vs thieves; Thieves who went to extraordinary lengths to steal an Elddis Camino Tourer caravan from the Stourbridge area, overlooked an all-important security detail – a tracking device. When […]