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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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New Study Looks at Impact of Weather on Container Stack Stability

Norwegian marine insurance group Gard has released a comprehensive new study exploring the effects of weather on the collapse of container stacks. The research

February 15, 2024
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Monday, October 23, 2023
FILE PHOTO: MV Maersk Eindhoven. Credit: MarineTraffic.com/Hanners Von Rijn
Shipping

Maersk Sued Over 2021 Cargo Loss

Danish shipping line Maersk is facing a $5.8 million lawsuit over the loss of containers from the Maersk Eindhoven in 2021. The lawsuit was filed last by the

October 23, 2023
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Monday, May 22, 2023
Number of Containers Lost at Sea Plummets in 2022
Shipping

Number of Containers Lost at Sea Plummets in 2022

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual Containers Lost at Sea report, shedding light on encouraging developments regarding container safety

May 22, 2023
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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MSC Containership Loses Empty Containers Overboard Off Bermuda

An MSC containership lost more than three dozen empty containers overboard in heavy weather. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said it was advised via

March 8, 2023
Total Views: 4880

Thursday, July 14, 2022
Ultra-Large Containership APL Vanda Loses Boxes Overboard in Indian Ocean
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Ultra-Large Containership APL Vanda Loses Boxes Overboard in Indian Ocean

A CMA CGM-operated mega containership apparently lost an undisclosed number of containers overboard while underway in the Indian Ocean off the coast of

July 14, 2022
Total Views: 17665

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
ONE Announces Industry-First Weight Discrepency Surcharge for Overweight Containers
Shipping

ONE Announces Industry-First Weight Discrepency Surcharge for Overweight Containers

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Asia-Europe ocean carriers are cracking down on rogue shippers who incorrectly declare westbound booking container

June 28, 2022
Total Views: 4349

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Survey Shows Worrying Increase in Number of Containers Lost at Sea

The number of shipping containers lost at sea has risen significantly during the pandemic thanks to an “unusually high” number of incidents

June 22, 2022
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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Maersk Ship Loses Containers in Pacific Ocean
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Maersk Ship Loses Containers in Pacific Ocean

A Maersk-operated containership lost around 90 containers in heavy weather this week during an eastbound voyage in the North Pacific Ocean, the company has

March 24, 2022
Total Views: 34648

Saturday, February 19, 2022
Dutch Coastguard Searches North Sea For Lost Shipping Containers
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Dutch Coastguard Searches North Sea For Lost Shipping Containers

THE HAGUE, Feb 19 (Reuters) – The Dutch coastguard said on Saturday it was trying to locate 26 empty shipping containers

February 19, 2022
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
Madrid Bridge Will Proceed to Charleston After North Atlantic Cargo Loss
Accidents

Madrid Bridge Will Proceed to Charleston After North Atlantic Cargo Loss

The containership MV Madrid Bridge is believed to have lost some 60 containers overboard in the North Atlantic last week, the ship’s operator Ocean

January 13, 2022
Total Views: 3342

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
ONE-Operated MV Madrid Bridge Loses Containers in Atlantic Ocean
Accidents

ONE-Operated MV Madrid Bridge Loses Containers in Atlantic Ocean

A containership operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE) has suffered a container collapse in the Atlantic Ocean while en route to New York. ONE confirmed the

January 11, 2022
Total Views: 14572

Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Shipping

Winter Weather, West Coast Port Labor Talks Pose Wild Cards for Shipping -Hapag Lloyd

FRANKFURT, Nov 18 (Reuters) – The shipping industry may face unexpected risks from labour negotiations in western U.S. ports and winter weather

November 18, 2021
Total Views: 3835

Friday, November 5, 2021
Latest Threat in Supply Chain Nightmares Is Storm Season at Sea
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Latest Threat in Supply Chain Nightmares Is Storm Season at Sea

By Robert Tuttle (Bloomberg) — Storm season is coming to the shores of Southern California, and that could make global supply-chain bottlenecks even

November 5, 2021
Total Views: 2145

Saturday, October 23, 2021
ZIM Kingston On Fire Off Victoria, BC After Losing Containers in Heavy Seas
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ZIM Kingston On Fire Off Victoria, BC After Losing Containers in Heavy Seas

Update: 16 people have been evacuated from ZIM Kingston and the situation remains “dynamic,” the Canadian Coast Guard said in a late night update

October 23, 2021
Total Views: 22601

Monday, August 9, 2021
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Marine Insurer Warns of Risks of Shipping Containers on Vessels Other Than Purpose-Built Containerships

With continued chaos driving record-high freight rates in container shipping, some shippers have been forced seek more creative ways of moving cargo point A to

August 9, 2021
Total Views: 12689

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Accidents

Shipping Losses Hit Record Low in 2020, But Risks and Challenges Abound -Report

The number of total losses in shipping hit record low levels in 2020, but risks and challenges on several fronts pose a threat to safety, according to marine

August 3, 2021
Total Views: 1503

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Huge Spike In Shipping Containers Lost At Sea
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Huge Spike In Shipping Containers Lost At Sea

By Ann Koh (Bloomberg) Containers piled high on giant vessels carrying everything from car tires to smartphones are toppling over at an alarming rate, sending

April 27, 2021
Total Views: 35091

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Maersk Updates on Transpacific Ships’ Return to Service After Cargo Losses
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Maersk Updates on Transpacific Ships’ Return to Service After Cargo Losses

Maersk is providing updates on its two ships that lost a significant number of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean recently. First up is Maersk Essen

February 23, 2021
Total Views: 8617

Thursday, February 18, 2021
More Cargo Loss for Transpacific as Maersk Ship Loses Hundreds of Containers in Storm
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More Cargo Loss for Transpacific as Maersk Ship Loses Hundreds of Containers in Storm

A Maersk Line containership has lost a significant number of containers overboard while en route from China to Los Angeles, the latest in series of container

February 18, 2021
Total Views: 32064

Tuesday, February 2, 2021
More Containers Lost in the Pacific as 41 Go Overboard from MSC Ship
Accidents

More Containers Lost in the Pacific as 41 Go Overboard from MSC Ship

An MSC containership has become the latest giant boxship to lose containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean. Cargo casualty firm WK Webster reports that the MSC

February 2, 2021
Total Views: 15528
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