With automated terminals, smart devices, track and trace tools….yes Containers in transit still disappear today.
As long as it happens during POL - POD and shipper has Bill of Lading (BL) issued, the liable party is always carrier on BL.
Covid or not, customers expect excellence and rotten food is not edible. However to save money on freight or without knowing, exporters stuff different nature of fresh cargo and ship under the same set point! This action results in cargo damages and lost claims for compensation.