by John Southam, Loss Prevention Executive, and David Richards, Director Claims, North P&I Club

Amid a shortage of container ship capacity and soaring rates for transporting containerised freight, carriers are increasingly exploring alternatives, including the potential for getting bags, flexible intermediate bulk containers or intermediate bulk containers on board dry bulkers.

While more and more bulk carrier operators are considering carrying cargoes that would usually be containerised, not all goods are suited to this shipping method.

Those still willing to explore the opportunity should be aware of the associated risks.

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