Insurance companies will invest more in analitics within the next three to five years
Thursday, 04 August 2016
by Desiree Colmenares
According to the latest study by Bain & Company that collects information from 90 insurance companies worldwide, between 24% and 27% of insurers plan to invest in the next few years in advanced data analytics. The report offers an overview of how insurance companies can invest on Big Data to make a better decision and
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Which is the life expectancy of a shipping container?
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
by Desiree Colmenares
Container’s life expectancy? Shipping containers are built to last. Their specific structure and materials allow them to resist an arduous life of frequent use traveling around the world without suffering major damages. This “boxes” are made with Cor-ten steel. This type of steel has a chemical composition that protects against corrosion. Even when gets rusty,
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Container ships get bigger: Potential for catastrophe?
Wednesday, 04 May 2016
by Desiree Colmenares
When talking about container ship size, the trend is “The bigger, the better”. That seems to be the thinking of the largest shipping lines, which nowadays count on their fleets with 19,000 TEU’s vessels. However, even if mega container ships are a big deal for the maritime transport, some experts assure that the benefits come
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Cargo losses increasing for the first time in three years
Friday, 01 April 2016
by Desiree Colmenares
According to the last report by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), accidents related to cargo losses accounted for over 60% of the cases, increasing for the first time in three years. At this time, the most frequent cause is foundered (sunk/ submerge) followed by bad weather. However, losses in the maritime sector remain stable during
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5 steps that you should follow before getting insurance
Monday, 22 February 2016
by Desiree Colmenares
The type of insurance you get for your business is a big deal. When you think about the different policies, companies and coverage, sometimes it can get hard to make the right decision. Luckily for you, in International Container Insurance we´ve got your back! We have 5 great tips that you should consider before getting insurance.
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Infographic: Top 10 container lines 2016
Tuesday, 02 February 2016
by Desiree Colmenares
One ranking, one infographic! Alphaliner has recently release it´s ranking of the 100 largest container lines, based on existing fleet and orderbook. Once more, APM-Maersk has made it to the top, with a total fleet capacity of 3,016,253 TEU. Get a right overview with our original infographic: Source: http://www.alphaliner.com/top100/
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