economy
diciembre 22, 2025
Aumentan los riesgos en el transporte internacional de carga y crece la demanda de protección financiera
Periodista Portafolio21.12.2025 10:24 Actualizado: 21.12.2025 10:52
TL;DR
- International cargo transport faces a period of high risk due to increased robberies, intensified climate events, unstable routes, and complex multimodal operations.
- Maritime transport saw a 10% increase in incidents in 2024, with mechanical failures and fires as primary causes, leading to higher logistics costs and delivery times.
- Cargo theft in land transport, particularly in Latin America, has risen by 27% globally, with criminal organizations employing methods like document fraud and identity theft.
- Air cargo experienced over 500 operational incidents in 2024, often linked to weather phenomena reflecting climate change impacts.
- The rise of multimodal shipments has increased exposure, as transfers between transport modes represent critical risk points, exacerbated by global events like Suez Canal diversions.
- Companies are seeking solutions to cover cargo value in case of damage or loss, with an emphasis on comprehensive risk management and financial protection.
- DHL Global Forwarding introduced a Cargo Value Protection Program in Colombia to cover the total declared value of goods, offering expedited claim processing.