Steady growth in flexitank usage around the world prompts container owners and specialist insurer to offer safety guidelines to assist shippers, forwarders, carriers and terminals to handle cargo carried in these units with minimal risk.
While there are differing causes for container misappropriation, sometime related to issues such as abandoned cargo, the industry continues to grapple with this persistent risk globally.
Security is key for container terminals and ports generally. The threat horizon is vast, incorporating cargo theft, illicit trades, alongside operational safety and the prevention of terrorist attacks. Inevitably, account is needed of both land and water interfaces.
Wildlife crime is a topic that remains a critical threat to biodiversity, local and national economies, national and international security, and global health.
