Flammable Cargo Identified As Cause Of Deadly Ferry Fire Flammable cargo has been identified as the cause of a ferry fire that tragically claimed 77 lives off the Philippines coast earlier this month, highlighting the potentially devastating consequences of unsafe...

Lithium Battery Fire Forces KLM Flight to Turn Back A lithium battery fire aboard a KLM flight has provided a stark reminder of the risks these everyday products can pose in aviation, with important implications for businesses shipping batteries by air. The...

Middle East Tensions LIkely To Drive Fuel Surcharges Higher   International freight costs will likely face renewed pressure following a substantial rise in oil prices caused by the latest escalation across the Middle East. Over the past two to three weeks,...

Tightening The Net Around Undeclared Dangerous Goods The safety net around dangerous goods moving by sea is becoming much tighter. Yang Ming’s recent decision to join the World Shipping Council’s Cargo Safety Program takes participating carriers to around 80% of...