In the transport and supply chain sector, a new form of fraud is emerging at an alarming rate: so-called “phantom carriers.” These are criminals who, posing as reputable transport companies, pick up cargo and disappear without a trace. The Fraud Method…
Claim Handling Service (CHS): Comprehensive Claims Management for the Supply Chain
At SAKAROGLOU A. & CO KG – MALETSCHEK & PARTNER HELLAS, understanding that effective claims management is crucial for the smooth operation of the supply chain, we created the Claim Handling Service (CHS). This service is designed to offer comprehensive, immediate,…
Full Kasko Vehicle Insurance: The Ultimate Protection for Your Vehicle
Driving, whether for private or commercial transportation, comes with numerous unpredictable risks. Accidents, material damage and external factors can lead to significant financial burdens, especially when a vehicle is a crucial tool for a business’s daily operations. The solution to these…
Temperature-Controlled Cargo Insurance: Our Expertise in Managing Quality Deterioration Risks
At SAKAROGLOU A. & CO KG – MALETSCHEK & PARTNER HELLAS, we understand that transporting temperature-controlled goods requires specialized insurance coverage. Whether it concerns pharmaceutical products, fresh and frozen foods, meat, fish, dairy products, or fruits and vegetables, even a minor…
Identifying Risks in International Road Freight Transport: How to Protect Your Business
International freight transport is a critical component of the global economy, ensuring the smooth movement of goods from producers and suppliers to final recipients. From the moment products leave the warehouse until they reach their destination, they are exposed to unpredictable…
The CMR Convention: Its Role in Freight Transport and Insurance
By Athanasios Sakaroglou, Director of SAKAROGLOU A. & CO KG – MALETSCHEK & PARTNER HELLAS International freight transport is one of the key pillars of the global economy. When it comes to road transport, the CMR Convention serves as the foundation…
Carrier and Freight Forwarder: The Two Key Links in the Supply Chain
In the world of supply chain management, the terms “carrier” and “freight forwarder” often create confusion, as both relate to the transportation of goods. However, their roles are distinct and equally vital for ensuring the smooth flow of products. A carrier…
Why do C-Loop Lashings not work with excessively wide cargo?
Loop lashings, in addition to many other techniques of attaching lashings, have been around for centuries, once used for securing cannons on ships to provide additional storm protection, today loop lashings are used for a wide range of purposes. Vertical loop…
Containers overboard – is practice overtaking theory
The number of major container losses at sea is on the rise; recent events in particular demonstrate this with frightening clarity. Spectacular pictures of containers floating in the sea and container ships with visible gaps in the container stacks have recently…
The Top 3 Causes of Damage to Stored Goods
Warehouses are used for the temporary storage of a wide variety of goods. The storage conditions must be tailored as closely as possible to the needs of the stored goods. At the same time, the warehouse operator must work efficiently, cost-effectively…