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Total owned ET
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Global market share
1043 +
Ships currently insured

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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.

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

Further support for Members

Flagship Training Programmes

Through collaboration with specialist training providers, our flagship programmes support safer operations and stronger risk awareness.

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Safety Assessments

Our free safety assessments help Members take a proactive approach to risk, compliance and operational performance.

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