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  • Lost shipping container washed up on a white sand beach under a cloudy sky
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    As Cargo Accidents Rise, Risk Strategies Shield Business from Loss

    Against a backdrop of already strained container availability, cargo ships are losing more containers overboard than ever before. By understanding the current rash of accidents, companies can protect their supply chain from unexpected events.

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  • Dangerous Goods
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    Understanding the Intersection of Dangerous Goods and Cargo Insurance

    While chemicals, flammable aerosols, hazardous items, and radioactive substances are obvious, any substance or article that can harm a person, property, or the environment qualifies as dangerous. Some products might be perfectly safe for one transport mode but not be for…

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  • Container ship listing heavily to one side with stacked containers under stormy grey skies at sea
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    Protecting the Bottom Line During Times of Uncertainty

    Between the constant turmoil with tariffs, port strikes, political unrest, and lack of a true peak season, 2019 has posed huge challenges when it comes to planning and forecasting. But by taking a few simple steps, shippers can protect their cargo and their bottom lines during…

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  • City skyline of lit high-rise towers at blue twilight under a cloudy sky
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    Black Swans in the Supply Chain: Long Term Effects of the Tianjin Port Explosion

    It was a massive disaster, but we find that the impact of the Tianjin port explosion was not as devastating and long-lasting as people initially feared.

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