Sustainability and Risk Management in Food Transportation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Insurance Strategies
This session delves into the intricate relationship between agrifood sustainability, transportation dynamics, and the insurance challenges shaping the global food supply chain. By focusing on the emerging opportunities and obstacles in implementing sustainable transport practices and the critical role of insurance in mitigating associated risks, this session brings together academics, in-house counsel and lawyers from different jurisdictions to explore key issues such as:
-The growing influence of sustainability standards on transport and insurance contracts, and their role in shaping global supply chains;
-The legal implications of ensuring sustainability in the transportation of perishable goods, particularly under stringent environmental regulations;
-Risk management strategies and liability concerns in cold chain logistics;
-The role of force majeure and climate change in increasing vulnerabilities for food transportation systems;
-The transformative potential of emerging technologies in enhancing efficiency and transparency in sustainable food transportation and insurance.
This session offers a unique opportunity for exchanging ideas and exploring innovative strategies to enhance resilience and advance sustainability throughout global food supply chains.