WSC: Misdeclared dangerous goods remain a persistent threat to shipping and supply chains

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Allianz released statistics showing container ship fires happen every 17 days, highlighting the ongoing risk misdeclared dangerous goods pose to seafarers and global supply chains. The Allianz Safety & Shipping Review 2026 emphasizes that undeclared hazardous cargo remains a major cause of these incidents.

New statistics released today by Allianz show a container ship fire occurs every 17 days, underscoring the persistent risk misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods pose to seafarers, shipping and global supply chains. Allianz Safety & Shipping Review 2026 says misdeclared cargo is still a major contributor to container ship fires. “Misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods ...