How to Navigate Ocean Freight Disruptions in Today’s Shipping Environment

Lucas Hockenberry sat down with Risk & Insurance while at RISKWORLD 2026 to discuss the trends shaping today's Inland Marine landscape.

Tariff rules are complex and can shift quickly, creating uncertainty across the supply chain.

In an article for Marine Log, Katie Goon explains that companies are importing larger shipments, holding goods in storage longer, and shifting routes, all of which raise exposure to loss and create gaps in coverage. She outlines the key steps companies should take now to confirm their insurance coverage.

Navigating inland waterways presents unique challenges, and bridge clearance is one that every boater must understand. Collisions involving bridges are among the various risks boaters may encounter on inland waterways. Whether cruising beneath a fixed bridge or timing a passage beneath a movable bridge, boaters must understand their vessel’s height, the type of bridge ahead, and the signals that guide safe passage.

Cargo theft is no longer a crime of opportunity. It is a technology‑enabled, coordinated, end‑to‑end operation.

In a new Supply & Demand Chain Executive article, Tony Falcone, President, Inland Marine, and Travis Ochowicz, National Cargo Director, Ocean Marine, examine how organized theft networks exploit predictable processes across international shipping, domestic transit, and short‑term storage.

As the boating season winds down, now is the time to start thinking about protecting your boat for the colder months ahead. Proper winterization protects your boat from cold weather damage and ensures a smooth, stress-free launch when spring arrives.