Posts tagged: ports and terminals
EU Sanctions against Libya
25 July 2011
Posted in Blog
Tagged: Libya, ports and terminals, sanctions
On the 7 June 2011, the Council of the European Union agreed Council Decision 2011/332/CFSP which sets out their intention to freeze the assets of the following six port authorities in Libya (and which took effect on 17 June 2011): 1. Port Authority of Tripoli 2. Port Authority of Al Khoms 3. Port Authority of [...]
Read more »Lay Ups in Singapore – no sign of increasing premiums
28 May 2009
Posted in Blog
Tagged: P&I, ports and terminals, premiums, shipowner
Earlier this year, the American P&I Club issued a members alert regarding lay ups in Singapore. It refers to a general indication that Singapore’s port has become congested with laid up vessels and that members should be aware of an increased risk of collision. It appears that most claims have resulted from mis-calculating the strength [...]
Read more »Insurance as a risk management tool in supply chain management
1 July 2007
Posted in Articles
Tagged: Asia, business interruption, Emma Maersk, Hyundai Fortune, insurers, liabilities, Lloyd's, losses, MSC Napoli, piracy, ports and terminals, premiums, regulation, risk, supply chain, trade, vessel
This article appears in the Standard Chartered Bank World of Supply Chain Management 2007/2008 With growing trade volumes, vessel sizes and government legislation, supply chain managers face increasing risks and liabilities in their industry. Insurance is an important risk management tool, but one that has yet to be fully utilised in Asia. For an effective [...]
Read more »Recent articles
20 July 2011
What has changed in the marine insurance markets over the last year? And can Assureds expect to see these soft markets continue?
14 July 2011
We recommend ways for freight forwarders to ensure the liability insurance they purchase will protect them when they need it most.
Blog
30 January 2012
As of 30 January 2012, the US has issued some important sanctions against a few major corporations and the EU has escalated its regulations on Iranian trade.
12 December 2011
On the 8 December, the Joint War Committee added Syria to its listed areas and removed three areas.
Press releases
11 May 2011
FP Marine Risks and Oceanic partnership announced, creating an expert network of marine specialists serving the Australasian retail and wholesale markets.
29 April 2010
FP Marine Risks builds direct retail business in Australasia through acquisition of specialist cargo insurance agency
Opinions
26 March 2009
26 November 2008