Ep. 3 The hidden risk of misdeclared cargo

Misdeclared Cargo: Catching the Risk Before It Sails What happens when a container is not what the paperwork says it is? In this episode of Knot Another Lesson, Joakim Enström, Loss Prevention Manager at The Swedish Club, is joined by Jorge Pecci and Josh Laverick from NCB to explore the risks associated with misdeclared cargo in container shipping. They discuss why misdeclaration continues to happen, what inspection and screening can reveal about the scale of the problem, and the warning signs that may indicate a container is not correctly described. The conversation also looks at why identifying a problem before loading gives operators far more options than discovering it at sea, how larger vessels and higher container stacks can complicate response, and where technology, training and better processes can help reduce exposure. If you work in container operations, cargo safety or maritime risk, this episode offers practical insight into how earlier detection and better information can support safer decision-making.