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AnalysisSpotlight on: Health risks from gases released in lithium-ion battery fires
Fire is not the only danger with lithium-ion batteries. Here’s what risk managers need to know, and how to manage the threats
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AnalysisWhat does the dramatic increase in Chilean freight crime mean for risk managers
Analysis from TT Club and BSI SCREEN reports dramatic increases in Chilean freight crime, with incidents of theft estimated at 27% higher than in 2019. Here’s what it means for your business.
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AnalysisShipping threats are evolving - here’s what risk managers need to know
Shipping losses hit a record low in 2022, but a jump in fires, shadow tanker fleet and economic uncertainty pose new safety challenges
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NewsAXA XL identifies seven sectors most exposed to water risks
The cost to businesses of inaction is five times higher than the cost of action
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NewsThe tough cookie
Philippines-based Annacel Natividad on resilience and building risk relationships in her frequently catastrophe-hit country
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NewsAsia-Pacific MAT market to surpass $16 billion by 2026
Geopolitical tensions, supply-chain issues, volatility in oil prices, and extreme weather repercussions could hamper growth
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NewsBangladesh depot blast caused by mislabelled chemicals
ILO calls for improved safety campaigns targeting transport, logistics and emergency-service providers
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NewsMaersk diverts cargo from Shanghai ports
Several vessels will be “omitting Shanghai” due to a shortage of available container space at the port
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NewsShenzhen lockdown to further test supply chains
Major disruption at Shenzhen’s Yantian International Container Terminal is expected as 7-day lockdown begins
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NewsClaims reflect supply chain pressures and terminal logjams
Volume increases at terminals, and associated congestion, is behind an increase in impact-related incidents - TT Club
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NewsAsia to power global construction boom
The switch to more sustainable buildings and infrastructure and adoption of modern building methods will transform the risk landscape, finds AGCS
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NewsChaucer adds political risk to BRI consortium
The consortium will provide capacity of up to $300m to companies working on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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NewsIoT used in vaccine insurance solution
Insurance industry initiative, led by Aon, offers supply chain protection for COVID-19 vaccine shipments