Lori Ann

Lori Ann LaRocco is a seasoned journalist with expertise in global supply chain reporting and political analysis. She currently serves as a senior editor and global supply chain reporter for CNBC Business News, where she coordinates high-profile interviews and special on-location productions for all shows on the network. Her extensive background in covering politics, working with industry titans, and authoring books related to shipping and business gives her unique insights into the world of international trade. LaRocco has authored several notable works, including “trade War: Containers Don’t Lie, Navigating the Bluster” (Marine Money Inc., 2019), “dynasties of the Sea: The Untold Stories of the Postwar Shipping Pioneers” (Marine Money Inc., 2018), “Opportunity Knocking” (Agate Publishing, 2014), “dynasties of the Sea: The Ships and Entrepreneurs Who Ushered in the Era of Free Trade” (Marine Money, 2012), and “Thriving in the New Economy: Lessons from Today’s Top Business Minds” (Wiley, 2010).

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/lori-ann-larocco/

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

89%

Examples:

  • Her role as a senior editor may introduce potential biases in her reporting, especially when coordinating high-profile interviews and multi-million dollar on-location productions for all shows on the network.
  • Lori Ann LaRocco is a global supply chain reporter for CNBC Business News with a focus on politics and titans of industry. She has authored several books related to shipping and business.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Lori Ann LaRocco's role as a senior editor and coordinator of high-profile interviews may introduce potential conflicts of interest due to her influence on the network's programming and relationships with industry titans.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The article states that CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen and Maersk have formally declared 'force majeure' a legal term which refers to the right to waive contract duties when events beyond a party's control occur. However, this statement is also misleading because only Maersk has stated it will provide transport from diverted ports for customers.
  • The article states that MSC has joined the list of ocean carriers terminating diverted cargo outside of the port for shipping clients as a result of the container ship accident near Port Baltimore. However, this statement is misleading because MSC did not join any such list and was only responding to events beyond its control.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article deploys misleading statements about MSC's actions in response to the Port of Baltimore crisis.
  • The article states that several carriers have declared force majeure due to the port closure, when in fact only Maersk has stated it will provide transport from diverted ports for customers.

Recent Articles

Explosives to Be Used in Bridge-Ship Separation at Baltimore Port: Safety First in Dali Salvage Operation

Explosives to Be Used in Bridge-Ship Separation at Baltimore Port: Safety First in Dali Salvage Operation

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 In a press conference on Tuesday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that salvage crews will use explosives to separate the Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage from the Dali cargo ship in Baltimore. The decision follows careful analysis and planning to ensure safety and effectiveness. The bridge collapse occurred after a collision in March 2024, resulting in one fatality and significant disruptions for Maersk, one of the world's largest shipping companies. Crews are working to refloat the Dali by May 10 and reopen the main channel by the end of May. The use of explosives is an important step forward in recovery efforts, with safety remaining a top priority.
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Causes Major Disruption on East Coast, Two Dead and Four Missing

Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Causes Major Disruption on East Coast, Two Dead and Four Missing

Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024 The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed while carrying cargo from overseas. The incident resulted in two fatalities and four missing persons. Recovery efforts are underway with federal funding approved for $60 million.