Despite some industry commentators predicting the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore will res...
Statement from IUMI on the Baltimore Bridge Incident
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is deeply saddened to learn about the loss of life that resulted from the collapse of the Baltimore...
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is deeply saddened to learn about the loss of life that resulted from the collapse of the Baltimore...
Article / 1 month ago
Frozen food – what cargo underwriters should be aware of
Frozen foods must be maintained at the correct temperature during transportation, as temperature fluctuations can cause losses...
Frozen foods must be maintained at the correct temperature during transportation, as temperature fluctuations can cause losses...
Article / 2 months ago
Project Cargo and DSU
Project cargo is a highly complex risk since tight delivery schedules, safety requirements and time constraints must be adhered to, often across various modes of transport....
Project cargo is a highly complex risk since tight delivery schedules, safety requirements and time constraints must be adhered to, often across various modes of transport....
Article / 2 months ago
Message from the president: A busy year draws to a close
As we expected, 2023 has been a very busy year for marine insurers with a number of issues impacting significantly across all lines of...
As we expected, 2023 has been a very busy year for marine insurers with a number of issues impacting significantly across all lines of...
Article / 5 months ago
Maritime security threats in the Red Sea
IUMI condemns the recent attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and agrees with our maritime colleagues that the protection of seafarers must be the top priority....
IUMI condemns the recent attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea and agrees with our maritime colleagues that the protection of seafarers must be the top priority....
Article / 5 months ago
Does the cargo market have a handle on port accumulations?
Around 90% of all goods are shipped around the world by sea and containerised trade has been steadily increasing year-on-year.
Around 90% of all goods are shipped around the world by sea and containerised trade has been steadily increasing year-on-year.
Article / 5 months ago