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An EVolving issue: rise of EVs presents an insurance challenge for the Ro-ro fleet

Fires involving Li-ion batteries are more dangerous and can lead to huge losses - and the insurance and shipping sectors are grappling how to deal with the issue.

By Sergio Held

July 21, 2023

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