More than 10% of inspected cargo units found with safety deficiencies

More than one in ten cargo transport units inspected by government authorities in 2025 were found with safety deficiencies, according to the World Shipping Council (WSC). Authorities in seven countries carried out 93,079 inspections during the year and identified deficiencies in 9,645 units, representing a rate of 10. 36%. The problems included incorrect documentation, marking and labelling, improper packing and inadequate cargo securing. According to the WSC, such deficiencies can increase the risk of cargo damage, containers being lost at sea and fires aboard ships.