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10.04.26 - 10:01
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Odd Lots: How Shipping Insurance Works During a War (Podcast) (Bloomberg)
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When the conflict with Iran started, some of the first headlines we saw had to do with shipping insurance. Marine insurers were said to be canceling war risk coverage for vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz. Premiums were said to surge. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced it would offer its own insurance for ships traversing the Gulf, in an effort to get things moving again. So why is insurance such a crucial part of maritime trade? And how does the system actually work? In this...
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10.04.26 - 05:57
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Southwest Airlines Limits Passengers To One Portable Charger On Flights (ZeroHedge)
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Southwest Airlines Limits Passengers To One Portable Charger On Flights
Southwest Airlines is limiting passengers to one lithium portable charger each - "to strengthen our ability to contain and mitigate lithium battery incidents, including reducing the risk of battery fires," the airline said in a Tuesday statement.
A Southwest Airlines flight arrives at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colo., on Nov. 8, 2025. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images
Passengers will also be prohibited from recharging their devices using in-seat power outlets, and the chargers must remain in an under-seat carry-on bag or on their person.
The new policy goes into effect April 20 and will apply across the airline's network of flights, as company officials noted that the entire fleet would have in-seat power by mid-2027, reducing the need for travelers to bring their own portable chargers.
This is the latest in a series of rules around portable power sources. As the Epoch Times notes, Southwest ha...
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