Ports & Terminals
08/05/2012 -
Unless forwarders in China obtain solid evidence that the shipper accepts a Forwarder’s Cargo Receipt (FCR) purely as a receipt, and that there is no requirement to obtain a bill of lading, they can be exposed to claims of loss of cargo payments under Free On Board (FOB) terms.
08/05/2012 -
According to the Maritime Code of PRC, there are two kinds of shippers. This can lead to complications for the carrier/NVOC in identifying who is entitled to be named on the bill of lading. While China may have its own rules, the situation is not unique.
19/01/2012 -
In a joint briefing, the Container Owners Association (COA) and the TT Club set out a synopsis of the exploding reefers situation and provide a clear call to action for the industry in order to eliminate counterfeit gas supply from the reefer container industry. The situation continues to develop and further information will be released once available.
16/01/2012 -
The Somali situation is politically charged, but has very practical implications throughout the industry.
16/01/2012 -
The TT Club was recently asked about the practical workings of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Does a breach of security at a port or terminal result in non-compliance with the Code, leading to 'contamination' of any ships calling at the facility? Not so, we believe!
21/12/2011 -
The growth in air/sea movements involving China has reinvigorated a practice that has supported certain supply chains historically. The TT Club has responded to this by designing an Air/Sea Waybill fit for purpose.
14/11/2011 -
Is misdeclaration of dangerous goods ever acceptable in the second decade of the 21st century?
25/10/2011 -
As a leading liability insurer for the international logistics industry, the TT Club is aware of a significant percentage of cargo movements that go wrong. And it is clear that a major cause of things going wrong is a misunderstanding of or non-compliance with basic principles at the very outset of the supply chain.
25/10/2011 -
A downside of containerisation is that normally nobody sees the contents of the container from the time it is sealed until its ultimate destination. As a result the,correct packing, stowage and securing of the cargo inside the container is vital to maintaining the integrity of the cargo during its journey and avoiding damage and possible injury on the way.
29/07/2011 -
The requirement to verify declared weight could fundamentally impact safety through the supply chain.
