News / Maersk to begin random container inspections over safety fears

Maersk Line is set to begin physically inspecting container contents as part of its efforts to stem the increasing numbers of fires that break out inside boxes during transit, as well as boxes in which cargo moves or is damaged due to not being lashed correctly.

Initially, the project will focus on shipments into and out of the US, it said.

“We have recently implemented a Physical Container Inspection Pilot within North America. We are currently performing inspections for import and export ...