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Insights
Truck Gate procedures in Europe
As truck and terminal thefts are on the rise across Europe, robust gate controls are becoming increasingly important. This article outlines the essential checks that ports and inland terminals should apply to verify drivers, vehicles and cargo, as well as strengthen security and maintain a clear chain of custody.
15/10/2026 -
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Why supply chains must prepare for more extreme weather
Recent heatwaves across Europe underline a growing reality for global supply chains: cargo risk is no longer limited to storms, floods or long-distance shipping routes. Rising temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events and increasingly volatile weather patterns are creating new vulnerabilities for goods in transit and temporary storage. For large enterprises, climate-related cargo losses can increase logistics costs, disrupt operations and threaten business continuity.
Eva Nyholm, Marianne Zambrano and Laura Hyytiäinen, If 30/07/2026 -
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Managing maritime connections between Asia and Europe
Global trade is facing multifaceted challenges causing longer delivery times, increased risks, and significant increases in costs.
Caroline Bødkerholm, If 27/06/2024 -
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Challenges in maritime connections between Asia and Latin America
The following article has been re-published with consent from Mapfre Global Risks, a valued If Insurance global partner.
25/06/2024 -
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Managing risks in global trade
In global commerce, business is conducted where business is, from bustling city centres to the most remote corners of the world. For some, maintaining operations in foreign countries is the norm, not the exception. At If, we understand that while such locations can present unique transportation risks, it is often a risk worth taking.
Kimmo Hattunen, If 24/06/2024