Allianz Safety & Shipping Review 2022: 54 large ships lost worldwide last year

Even though there is a significant decline in shipping loses, Allianz says war and geopolitical conflicts are increasingly affecting the industry.

The impact of elections in India, Mexico, the European Parliament, and the United States, could introduce further uncertainty to supply chain risks in 2025.

Mitsui OSK Lines and Allianz sue Volkswagen AG over the 2022 fire on the Felicity Ace cargo ship.

Missile and drone attacks by Houthi militia on merchant ships passing through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden could trigger a global supply chain crisis; Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd suspend Red Sea sailings; World Shipping Council calls for decisive action to ensure freedom of navigation

Pairpoint (Vodafone and Sumitomo Corporation’s Economy of Things business), Deloitte and asset iintelligence company Nexxiot have joined forces to offer digital services that speed up the flow of goods worldwide

With some marine cargo vessels with Israeli connections already changing their routes, following attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, marine cargo insurance specialist Ascend Broking is urging forwarders to advise their insurer of any changes