New IMO amendments in force from Jan. 1 strengthen seafarer welfare, fire safety, container reporting, fuel standards, polar operations, and shipboard technology across multiple conventions.
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released updated safety guidelines addressing the unique fire risks of transporting electric vehicles by sea, offering new best practices for carriers, operators, and insurers.
Shipper complaints are piling up at the US Federal Maritime Commission, with DB Schenker USA and Wallenius Wilhelmsen facing new claims over documentation failures, cargo delays, and post-pandemic operational issues.
