90% of world trade – from bulk raw commodities to breakbulk and finished goods – is moved on approximately 60,000 trading ships, crewed by about 1.5 million seafarers. To most traders, the potential risks associated with any one of these vessels is an unknown. How can you ensure that the ships you’re evaluating for supply … Continue reading From starboard surprises to portside perils: Inherent risks in the shipping industry