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 ...

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 ...

When you order something online, you usually trust that the package will make its way to you intact. And that's typically the case, but nothing is foolproof. About 90,000 packages a year delivered to ...

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 ...

Marine Insurance in Ship Finance Transactions: What Lenders and Owners Need to Know Marine insurance coverage plays a pivotal role in ship finance transactions, ensuring operational continuity, ...

YOU THINK IT DOES. EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE. CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE EXPLAINS. BACK IN APRIL, I WAS SHIPPING A PACKAGE TO MY SON IN LAW FOR HIS BIRTHDAY, WHO CURRENTLY RESIDES IN SOUTH KOREA. BUT ...

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 ...

Is Shipping Insurance Worth It? The holiday season is on the horizon, which means the shipping industry is about to get a big bump in traffic. UPS alone expects to deliver 527 million packages just ...