Soyabeans: Moisture Content, Self Heating and Cargo Damage
Taslim Imad
Published: March 26, 2026
As global soyabean demand continues to surge, particularly on long voyages from the Americas to Asia, the shipping industry has seen a trend in cargo damage claims linked to moisture and self heating during seasonal export peaks and more importantly, many of these claims are avoidable.
Our latest Loss Prevention Risk Alert highlights the main risk factors, including harvesting conditions, moisture variability, voyage duration, ventilation challenges and delays at congested ports. It also provides clear, practical steps to help Masters, operators and Members reduce exposure and prevent damage to soyabean cargoes.
To learn how these risks develop and how to stay ahead of them, please read the full Risk Alert below.
