Fire hazards from containerised cargo are an increasing problem in the container shipping sector and one industry expert believes that the competition regulations are making the issue worse as liner operators are forbidden from discussing their customers with each other.
Competition rules are sensible when promoting fair competition, but those same rules could mean that lines cannot confer on hazardous cargoes and the misdeclaration of cargo, which could lead to vessel fires, the loss of lives...
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