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Insights
Tariffs pose risks to shipping industry
The spring of 2025 is an uneasy time for businesses, especially those operating in the shipping industry. In April, US President Trump announced global tariffs that impact some 100 countries with increases ranging from 10% to as much as 50% on top of previously existing tariffs.
11/06/2025 -
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Managing maritime connections between Asia and Europe
Global trade is facing multifaceted challenges causing longer delivery times, increased risks, and significant increases in costs.
Caroline Bødkerholm, If 27/06/2024 -
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Challenges in maritime connections between Asia and Latin America
The following article has been re-published with consent from Mapfre Global Risks, a valued If Insurance global partner.
25/06/2024 -
Insights
Navigating risks in global trade
In global commerce, business is conducted where business is, from bustling city centres to the most remote corners of the world. For some, maintaining operations in foreign countries is the norm, not the exception. At If, we understand that while such locations can present unique transportation risks, it is often a risk worth taking.
Kimmo Hattunen, If 24/06/2024 -
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Breakdown of cold chain breaches
Transport of temperature-sensitive materials such as medical products and foodstuffs has always been linked to increased risk of damage during transport of either complete or partial consignments.
Published 2010 by Peter Bredal Mikkelsen. Updated by Caroline Bødkerholm, If 10/04/2024