Container shipping firms and risk management: Identifying the most relevant strategies

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Effective risk management is vital for shipping container firms to combat different forms of risk. Use of a select number of relevant strategies can enable a cost-effective approach to the mitigation of risks associated with financial loss and issues relating to safety and security.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2020), "Container shipping firms and risk management: Identifying the most relevant strategies", Strategic Direction, Vol. 36 No. 5, pp. 23-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-01-2020-0019