The perils of the sea and the oddities of ocean freight mean shippers depend on the insurance of shipping agents who specialize in ocean freight. Cargo ships aren't required to carry cargo insurance ...

Against the backdrop of encouraging global economic growth and an improved outlook for the shipping industry, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) gives expert opinion on the current ...

Recent trucking market conditions have made it harder for carriers to turn profits as carrier costs continue to rise, but rates are not following the same trend. Some carriers have had to take freight ...

Cargo theft by fraud is a growing freight industry issue and has resulted in a massive increase in cargo loss claims in recent years. Craig Leinauer, Director of Inland Marine claims at Travelers ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re wondering why you should care about cargo insurance, it’s simple: Your business could lose a bundle. How much? How about paying ...

With a one stop shop offer to facilitate your shipping experience, CMA CGM, in partnership with one of the largest marine insurance companies in the world, has developed a Unique Cargo Insurance ...

This story appears in the March 7 print edition of Transport Topics. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it no longer will be necessary after March 21 for freight forwarders and ...

Freight brokers and third-party logistics providers act as a middle-man between the owners of products and the transportation services that carry them, such as rail, trucks, ships and planes. Brokers ...

It can be griddles, paint, pharmaceuticals, electronics, cars, vitamins, even sports drinks. When it comes to cargo theft, thieves can — and do — steal anything. Served up as a crime of opportunity, ...

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has revealed that full implementation of the Marine Cargo Insurance Protocol at the Ports of Ghana will take place before the end of the year 2021. Interacting ...