Digital corridors: charting international trade

Digital corridors: charting international trade

Freight transport involves more than just moving goods from point A to point B; it also entails managing confidential data and documents throughout the supply chain. Ensuring the security of this sensitive information is crucial. To achieve this, virtual environments...

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How are hurricanes classified and how dangerous are they?

How are hurricanes classified and how dangerous are they?

At this very moment, various regions around the world are in the midst of hurricane season. While most of us are familiar with the term, often associated with monumental and unavoidable disasters, it’s important to understand the different categories of hurricanes and...

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Maintenance and safety of urban bridges

Maintenance and safety of urban bridges

The collapse of the bridge in Baltimore highlighted the importance of urban bridges and their role in the economic and social development of cities. Preventing structural damage and avoiding service interruptions is essential. Risk management and maintenance of these...

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Urban bridges: icons and key city structures

Urban bridges: icons and key city structures

The most famous city skylines around the world all have an iconic bridge that represents them. It's not just a matter of beauty: these bridges sustain residents’ social and economic lives and are designed to withstand demanding daily activity. Last March, an incident...

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How is the world protected from natural disasters?

How is the world protected from natural disasters?

Extreme catastrophic events, intensified by climate change, represent a growing threat to communities around the world. Some countries, such as Japan, have developed innovative solutions that pave the way for a safer and more resilient future. Earthquakes, hurricanes,...

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So what do we do with all this renewable energy?

So what do we do with all this renewable energy?

As our society depended for so long on nonrenewable energies, the climate emergency finally accelerated an energy revolution. The challenge today is how to store and optimize renewable energy we generate so we can get the most out of them. Once upon a time, there was...

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First edition of GR Excellence: Colombia

First edition of GR Excellence: Colombia

MAPFRE Global Risks recently hosted risk managers from the largest companies in Colombia. This meeting gave visitors the chance to learn more about the company's different areas, the work done by the various teams and the importance of cybersecurity and AI in the...

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