Across industries, efforts to improve efficiency have often centered on standardization practices. The commercial shipping industry is no exception. With so many moving parts in the commercial shipping supply chain, collaboration between stakeholders have [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

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Climate change has the potential to affect every life and every industry on the planet. Faced with a growing body of evidence that greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants are altering the global environment, enterprises [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

Tagged: Cargo Shipping climate change Commercial Marine Insurance Commercial Shipping global shipping sustainability IMO IMO 2020 marine insights

Cargo shipping is the foundation on which global commerce is built upon. Container and tanker vessels ply the world’s waterways, transporting goods from manufacturing and processing centers to ports in every corner of the [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

Tagged: Cargo pollution commercial marine coverage Commercial Marine Insurance IMO 2020 marine pollution minimizing ship pollution ship pollution

With millions of tons of goods transported each year and a fleet of thousands of vessels, the global shipping industry is a vital part of world commerce. The shipping industry has the responsibility of [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

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In the commercial maritime industry, dredging operations represent some of the riskiest procedures and practices for both workers and the environment. Dredging requires the use of heavy machinery, which presents significant hazards for employees. [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

Tagged: Cargo Shipping Dredging Dredging Practices Dredging Safety Marine Excavation

The commercial shipping industry is a complex and dynamic sector, with many different types of vessels and facilities working together to support global shipping interests. Commercial shippers are responsible for moving millions of tons [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

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