MSC Sues CargoLoop Over MSC Carlotta EV Fire
4, August 2026
MSC is seeking about $273,000 from CargoLoop, alleging that improperly secured electric vehicles caused a fire aboard MSC Carlotta during a 2023 voyage.
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AAL Ships 192 units of UN3480 lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System to Newcastle
30, January 2026
AAL Shipping carried 192 UN3480 lithium-ion BESS units from Taicang to Newcastle on AAL Brisbane, as part of a 720-unit programme supporting a major Australian grid-connected battery project.
WSC Unveils Global Cargo Safety Program to Tackle Surge in Ship Fires
15, September 2025
The World Shipping Council has launched a landmark Cargo Safety Program, introducing AI-powered screening and common inspection standards to reduce ship fires linked to misdeclared dangerous goods.
