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Managing Risk in the Bulk Trade
These articles explore the operational, regulatory and claims risks facing bulk carriers, drawing on our practical experience supporting Members worldwide.
Carriage of Soybeans
The export of soya beans from Brazil to China has shown significant growth in recent years. This trade growth comes with greater risks during transportation, especially related to cargo damage and associated claims. These claims typically occur annually, coinciding with the soya bean harvest cycle.
See below our resources to help navigate soybean season each year.
Carriage of Soybean Cargoes
23/02/2026
Shifting Tradewinds
20/06/2025
The Can Test: A simple test that saves lives!
Bulk cargo liquefaction has tragically claimed the lives of over 100 seafarers in the past decade, often without warning. The Can Test is a quick, practical check that can help prevent such disasters before a ship even leaves port.
Expertise
Claims specialists with technical and operational experience in the bulk trading sector
Comprehensive in-house library of best practices in handling bulk cargoes
Knowledge & expertise in issues relating to the carriage of soybeans within the bulk trade sector
Significant representation of bulk tonnage on UK Club Board
Extensive Safety & Risk Management training for Members
Market-leading expertise globally
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Flagship Training Programmes
Through collaboration with specialist training providers, our flagship programmes support safer operations and stronger risk awareness.
Safety Assessments
Our free safety assessments help Members take a proactive approach to risk, compliance and operational performance.
Meet the team
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Mark Beare
Regional Claims Director
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Richard Offord
General Manager, Singapore
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Kostas Karavasilis
Regional Loss Prevention Director, Greece
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