The global container shortage is increasing the number and severity of damaged cargo according to international marine and cargo surveyor Battermann & Tillery. It states that companies are reaching out to bulk cargo shipments as an alternative, but don't always reinforce packaging to prepare for the different transportation.

Container shortage is increasing cargo damage, says marine surveyor

Dry cargo container prices have doubled over the past year, according to the <em>Container Census & Leasing Annual Review and Forecast 2021/22</em> report by analysts at Drewry Shipping Consultants. At the same time, container production is also breaking new records. All of this is due to the massive demand for sea transport services.

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