Forward: Transport and Logistics Insurance podcast
Episodes
37 episodes
Heroes: The Grounding That Never Happened
Welcome to another episode of the Forward Podcast 🎙 This is part of our Heroes in Logistics series, where we step away from freight crime and courtroom dramas to look at the people who prevent disasters that never make the headlines.
Deep Dive: Behind the Rise of Chinese EVs in Europe
Welcome to another episode of the Forward Podcast 🎙 This week, we take a closer look at one of the biggest shifts in the automotive industry: the rise of Chinese EVs in Europe. It might look like a story about electric vehicles and tariffs, but...
Stories: CMA CGM – From One Ship to a Global Shipping Empire
Welcome to another episode of the Forward Podcast 🎙 This is the start of a bonus series alongside our courtroom dramas, where we will look into the stories of the families, companies that shaped logistics.In 1978, a Lebanese refugee arri...
Fake Carriers: What Can Be Done Before the Load Disappears?
Welcome to another episode of the Forward Podcast 🎙 This will be the closing episode of our short journey into fake carriers. This time, we will not open another court case or dive into one more story about a stolen load. Instead, we ask a more...
The Million-Euro Phone Call: When Verifying a Carrier Isn't Really Verification
Welcome to another episode of the Forward Podcast 🎙️ This time, we're looking at one of the fastest-growing threats in European road transport: phantom carrier fraud. It begins with what looks like a routine subcontracting request...
The Paper Trail That Wasn't: A Freight Fraud Story
Welcome to another episode of the Forward Podcast 🎙️ This one isn’t about the geopolitics. Instead, it’s about a quieter threat that freight forwarders face constantly - the moment you realise the subcontractor you trusted with a load ma...
Agent or Carrier? The Costly Liability Trap for Freight Forwarders
Join us for another episode of the Forward podcast 🎙️. This time, we discuss with Otmar J. Tuma when a "freight forwarder" is actually liable as a carrier. Three key takeaways📝 Signing transport contracts? You're l...
Wellbeing in Logistics
"If you can't handle the stress, you're not cut out for logistics." - how many times have you heard this? In our latest Forward Podcast episode, I sit with Ewelina Jaworska-Bień to challenge this damaging mindset.We dive into: <...
Advise: Agent v Principal in Freight Forwarding
In this episode of 'Quick Tips on Cargo Insurance ' 🎯 Let's talk agent vs principal status! As an agent, you connect parties. As a principal, you're fully liable for cargo damage 🚛 Proper insurance coverage makes all the difference! 📦
Case Study: Agent or Carrier? When Due Diligence Lead to Gross Negligence
This podcast 🎙️ episode explores a case from Lithuania's Supreme Court that addresses forwarders as agents liability and operational due diligence in international transport 🏛️. Gediminas Daukša, in this solo episode, breaks down a 2011 c...
Advise: Delay and Insurance
In this episode of 'Quick Tips on Cargo Insurance' 🎙️, even the most comprehensive coverage has hidden gaps that might catch shippers off guard. You might think your ICC A 2009 policy protects your cargo against everything, but there's one crit...
Gross Negligence in Europe
This podcast 🎙️ episode delves into the complexities of gross negligence within the context of international transport law in Europe. Gediminas Daukša and Otmar Tuma discuss the implications of these legal concepts for carriers, highlighting th...
Advise: Temperature Control: The Hidden Risks in Cargo Insurance
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked world of temperature-regulated shipments and their unique insurance needs. We dive deep into the Institute Frozen Food Clauses, revealing surprising limitations and crucial coverage details. Lear...
Advise: When Does Your Cargo Insurance Really End?
In this episode of 'Quick Tips on Logistics Insurance,' we tackle an often misunderstood aspect of cargo insurance: its termination point. Many shippers assume their coverage extends until goods reach their final destination, but the reality is...
Who Covers Cleanup Costs in Cargo Incidents?
In this episode of the Forward Podcast, hosts Gediminas Daukša and Justina Rumšaitė delve into the complexities of transport insurance, particularly focusing on liability issues arising from cargo rescue 🚛. They discuss a hypothetical scenario ...
Advise: When Are Institute Cargo Clauses B Sufficient?
In this episode of "Quick Tips on Logistics Insurance," we explore the often-overlooked Institute Cargo Clauses B. Learn when these clauses might be the perfect fit for your shipments, potentially saving you money without compromising on ...
Port Strikes, Thefts and Other Risks in Global Shipping
In this podcast episode 🎙️ Gediminas Daukša and Thomas Ptacek discuss the recent port strike on the East Coast of the USA, its impact on the shippers, and how it overshadows broader risks such as cargo theft and cybersecurity threats. They emph...
Advise: Mind the Gap: Navigating Policy Duration in Cargo Insurance
In this episode of 'Quick Tips on Logistics Insurance,' we unravel the complexities of policy duration in cargo liability insurance. Discover why the definition of "duration" can vary between insurers and how this seemingly small detail can lea...
Mergers and acquisitions: how much you should be concerned?
In this episode, Gediminas Dauksa and Brian Alexander discuss DSV's recent acquisition of DB Schenker. They focus on the risks associated with mergers and acquisitions from an insurance perspective. They explore the importance of Directors' and...
Interpreting Liability Limits in International Transport
In this episode, we discuss a case involving Philip Morris's transportation of cigarettes and the subsequent loss of the cargo. The case raises important issues in international transport law, including the interpretation of liability limits an...
Advise: Institute Strike Clauses
In this episode, we explore the critical gap in standard cargo insurance policies regarding strikes and demonstrations. We discuss why Institute Strike Clauses are essential, highlighting recent global events that underscore their importa...
Advise: Thief Attractive Goods
This episode reveals a crucial aspect of cargo liability insurance that many logistics professionals overlook. Learn about the special clauses in CMR and freight forwarders' liability insurance policies for high-value or theft-attractive ...
One size does not fit all in cargo liability insurance
In this episode, Gediminas Daukša and Otmar Tuma discuss a significant court case involving the theft of cigarettes and its implications for cargo liability insurance and liability in the transport and logistics industry. They emphasize the imp...
Advise: Double Insurance
In this episode, we uncover why having two policies on the same cargo isn't the safety net you might think it is. We explain why this approach doesn't prevent the recovery process it aims to avoid. Discover why freight forwarder's liabili...
Resilience and Adaptability: The Ukrainian Insurance Market
The conversation discusses the state of cargo insurance in war-torn regions, with a focus on Ukraine. The insurance market in Ukraine is still functioning, although it has been greatly impacted by the war. The local market is expanding to cover...