Tag Archives: marine
Vessel accidents have increased, are you prepared?
Vessel accidents have increased, are you prepared? It is estimated that 3,000 containers have been lost at sea over the past few months alone. Compared to the 1,382 containers on average lost per year between 2008-2019, as reported by The World Shipping Council, that’s a big jump. What’s the reason for it? Why are vessel…
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Marine Cargo – ‘Ever Given’ Suez Canal blockage impact
Marine Cargo – ‘Ever Given’ Suez Canal blockage All customers with cargo onboard must contribute to the costs of the recovery and salvage costs to the Ever Given. If you have an Ascend Cargo insurance policy then this will be covered under the General Average extension – if you do not have marine insurance you…
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The threats and opportunities of autonomous ships
As autonomous cars feature increasingly in the headlines, it seems the world of shipping is not far behind. Currently, Norway seems to be leading the way with collaboration between international technology group Kongsberg and chemical company Yara, in order to build a fully autonomous, electric container ship. The Yara Birkeland, due to be launched in…
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How to get the best price for your motor fleet
How to get the best price for your motor fleet Specialist insurance for the Transportation and Haulage sector needs a unique approach. It is important to engage a broker that has a specialism in your industry. They must have the knowledge and expertise in your business sector and be able to provide you with full market access.…
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Covernotes Winter 2017 Newsletter
Winter 2017 Newsletter Please download our winter 2017 newsletter Winter covernotes 2017 In this months Covernotes we cover:- Motor Vehicles: the new instruments of terror Weather-proof your business against the winter Social engineering, spear phishing, whaling…the latest trends in cyber-crime Are you GDPR ready? Recovering after a flood How would you handle a product recall?…
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5 tactics cargo thieves use and how to help prevent them
Technology continues to transform cargo theft, as companies work to stay one step ahead of highly strategic cargo heists, from creating fraudulent companies to arranging for fictitious pickups. Being aware of current theft tactics can help haulage and freight companies more effectively protect their cargo and prevent interruptions to their supply chains. Thieves that commit…
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Marine Cargo Insurance – Things that are often misunderstood or even overlooked
Case Study – Relying on Haulier’s Insurance Relying on Haulier’s cover – don’t do it. We were introduced to a company who until recently did not purchase Marine Cargo Insurance, and were left out of pocket following a claim. They incorrectly assumed as they were using a Haulage Company to move their goods that loss…
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Specialist Insurance for the Transport Sector
As a specialist transportation insurance provider we understand the risks facing operators in the road and marine industries and can either provide products that meet the your property, business interruption, liability, goods in transit and motor needs or construct bespoke cover tailored to your specific requirements. Specialist advice makes the complex job of arranging insurance…
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