10/9/2024
Hurricanes and logistics: prevention lessons to protect your cargo
The impact of hurricanes on transportation can be devastating, but preparation is key. Find out how to prevent damage and ensure the continuity of your operations in the face of natural disasters.
The Yucatan Peninsula, a strategic point for trade and logistics in Mexico, has recently witnessed the devastating effects of hurricanes. As the region recovers from the impact of Hurricane Helene, which left ports closed and roads flooded, the arrival of Hurricane Milton has demonstrated how preparedness and preventive measures can make a difference.
Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Helene brought with it millions of dollars in losses in transportation logistics, paralyzing operations at key ports and affecting land routes. However, its impact served as a catalyst to strengthen the culture of prevention in the region, leaving an important lesson for future storms.
Hurricane Milton: a prevention success story
With sustained winds of up to 250 km/h, Hurricane Milton reached category 4, but thanks to preventive actions, the Yucatan Peninsula managed to avoid major damage. Although the coasts suffered damage, logistical activities were quickly resumed. The local governor reported a white balance, highlighting the importance of anticipating these natural events.
How to protect your logistics operations
At Hanseatica, we are leaders in Cargo Insurance, and we know that storms not only affect infrastructure, but also business continuity. That's why we recommend these key measures:
- Insure your cargo: Protecting your goods against unforeseen damage can make all the difference.
- Strengthens logistics infrastructure: Ensures that warehouses and routes are resistant to inclement weather.
- Anticipate closures and detours: Monitor weather and plan alternate routes to minimize disruptions.
Why choose Hanseatica for comprehensive coverage of the transport of your goods?
Our experience has taught us that being prepared is not optional. Securing your cargo and having a contingency plan in place not only protects your operations, but also strengthens the confidence of your business partners.
We understand that each shipment is unique, so our policies are customized to the specific needs of each client, either through individual coverages or floating (open) policies, which provide superior flexibility in large volume operations. In addition, with our door-to-door coverages, we guarantee the protection of your cargo from the point of origin to the final destination, whether the transportation is by sea, air, land or river, including protection in intermediate warehouses.
Hurricanes like Helene and Milton remind us of the vulnerability of transportation to natural disasters, but also of the power of prevention. At Hanseatica, we are committed to accompany you with insurance solutions that guarantee the continuity of your business, even in the most difficult storms. Don't leave your logistics operations unprotected!