Tag: cargo handling

Speaking at the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI)'s annual conference in Berlin, Germany, Mike Brews, Chair of the IUMI Cargo Committee reported a sustained improvement for the marine insurance cargo market.

In August 2024, the Port of Los Angeles handled 960,597 TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year and the busiest non-pandemic month on record.

The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG), and TT Club have released updated Guidelines for the Safe Transport of Charcoal in Containers.

The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) is calling on national administrations to carry out and report the findings of their container inspection programs.

TT Club has emphasizes the responsibility of all parties involved to ensure accurate classification, packaging, declaration, and handling of hazardous cargoes.

NorthStandard P&I Club has published a guide on "Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation", exploring the phenomenon and presenting best practices to mitigate its impact. 

A recent circular from the correspondent, Oasis P&I Services Company Limited, highlights a significant surge in heat damage claims for Brazilian soybean arriving at Chinese ports, Japan P&I Club notes.

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have been working with PSA and the industry since late 2023 to prepare for container higher vessel arrivals.

Steamship Mutual P&I Club presents key measures that can be implemented to avoid claims and issues when handling bagged rice cargo. 

Gard P&I Club presents best practices for operators to avoid claims due to inaccurate cargo declaration for solid bulk cargoes in Brazil.