Insurance claims on the rise with box ships forced to brave Cape weather
There has been a prolific rise in weather-related cargo loss and insurance claims since carriers ...
Weather-related technology is helping reduce ship emissions by suggesting clearer routes, saving on fuel, but complacency in the face of advanced tech is likely to lead to lost cargo or even ships, if the human touch is left ‘out of the loop’, say experts.
Jesse Vecchione, meteorologist and Weathernews International (WNI) head of sales and marketing, Americas, said that without human intervention in weather routing software, and with an over-reliance on AI, he anticipates a repeat of the 2015 El Faro tragedy, which ...
Up to $1.5m fee for every Chinese-built box ship calling at a US port
$1.5m China-built ship charge would bring return of US port congestion
Carriers warn of cargo disruption due to strikes at Munich Airport
MSC switches bigger box ships to higher-paying trades in 'landmark' move
Carriers put on a brave face amid further decline in ocean spot rates
Business calls for end to French port strikes, but unions plan more
Sanctions-busting forwarder jailed, while Europe 'ramps up the pressure'
Taiwan and South Korea lines don't fear US levy on Chinese ships
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