The Forwarder: Spring 2026

Maritime August 3: MSC Sends a Message on Container Fire Safety By Suing a Customer – The Maritime Executive Cargo fires rank at the top of the list of hazards aboard a modern container ship, in part because the operator has limited control over the cargo. In general, the ship sails with the cargo it’s […]

Dangerous goods regulations are often viewed as slow-moving, but lithium batteries are proving to be the exception. Around the world, regulators are working to address new battery technologies, emerging transportation applications, and evolving safety concerns. While many of these discussions remain works in progress, they offer valuable insight into where dangerous goods regulations may be […]

Maritime July 3: China Urges ‘Unimpeded Passage’ of Hormuz as Fee Chatter Mounts – gCaptain China called for the unhindered flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, comments that come as leading European powers are apparently accepting that vessels will have to pay fees to Iran and Oman. “Resuming safe and unimpeded passage in […]