Useful Links
AM Best
A.M. Best Company is a full-service credit rating organisation dedicated to serving the financial services industries, including the banking and insurance sectors. Policyholders and depositors rely on Best's ratings and analysis as a means of assessing financial strength and creditworthiness of risk-bearing entities and investment vehicles.
BIMCO
BIMCO is the world's largest private shipping organisation, spanning 123 countries and including over 2700 companies. Its aim is to unite shipping interests and promote higher standards and greater harmony in regulatory matters. BIMCO has NGO status at UN organisations. You may be interested to check out BIMCO's Container Lease agreement which has been designed by shipowners for use by shipowners. The TT Club also links with BIMCO in relation to maritime security issues.
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas was established in 1828 and as a group, now provides a comprehensive range of inspection and surveying services to the marine and transport sector.
CIMS International NV
CIMS is the survey division of TAG/ICIB and was formed in 1979 to provide container services worldwide. Its tank container survey service has been in operation since 1984.
Clecat
CLECAT represents the vast majority of national organizations of freight forwarders and customs agents both in the European Union and on a continental level, and interacts closely with FIATA. Its key aim is trade facilitation.
CMC International
CMC was incorporated in Bermuda in 2002 and offers container inspections and consultancy services.
Container Owners Association
The Container Owners Association was established in November 2004 as an international organisation representing the common interests of all owners of freight containers. The principle aims of the COA are to provide global expertise, to promote common standards and to facilitate international lobbying. The Association is also intended to enhance co-operation between its members and other associated industry bodies in a number of fields.
Container Shipping Information Service
The Container Shipping Information Service (CSIS) is an organisation, formed in 2007, comprising 23 of the largest container shipping companies across the world. CSIS was formed to give the global container shipping industry a voice with which to communicate with the world.
European Intermodal Association (EIA)
The mission of the EIA is to develop, improve, and promote sustainable intermodal mobility combining innovative rail, waterway, road, air and maritime transport solutions.
European Shippers’ Council (ESC)
The European Shippers' Council represents the interests of companies trading in Europe as users of freight transport services.
Hazcheck Online
Hazcheck Online is an online validation and booking system for dangerous goods by sea. Use it to search and look up key information on all IMDG Code listed substances and articles, build a load of one or many items, automatically validated for segregation within the container or vehicle, check compliance with IMDG Code requirements for packaging, labelling, and limited quantity exemptions, produce a dangerous goods note (DGN), e-mail the completed DGN to any shipping line. There is a registration fee.
ICHCA International Ltd
ICHCA International Limited (IIL) is a membership organisation established in 2003 dedicated to the promotion of safety and efficiency in the handling and movement of goods by all modes and during all phases of both national and international transport chains. The Club works closely with ICHCA and is represented on the International Safety Panel, International Security Panel and Environmental Sub-committee. ICHCA publishes a number of briefing documents, some in collaboration with the Club.
International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
IAPH is often referred to as the "United Ports of the World", in which active players in the global port community, namely Port CEOs, Port Directors and Port Managers are represented to promote and advance their common cause and interests.
International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)
FIATA is the largest non-governmental organisation in the field of transportation, representing an industry covering approximately 40,000 forwarding and logistics firms.
International Labour Organization (ILO)
The International Labour Organization is the UN specialised agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The International Maritime Organisation is the United Nations specialised agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
International Multimodal Transport Association (IMMTA)
IMMTA is a non-profit technical and specialised organisation dedicated to furthering the concept of multimodal transport throughout the world.
Intracon Worldwide
Intracon Worldwide Limited was established in 1988 and has a network of professional surveyors around the world able to provide container owners and operators with a fast and efficient service. It is able to offer its clients the following services on all types of container equipment:-On-Hire Surveys /Off-Hire Surveys / In Service Surveys Direct Interchange Surveys Depot Audits /Cargo Surveys /New Builds /Fleet Management.
ITIC
International Transport Intermediaries Club Ltd is a mutual insurance company with over 80 years experience. ITIC specialises in the provision of professional indemnity insurance to businesses and individuals involved in the transport industry. ITIC is backed by A rated security.
Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants
Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants work with government authorities and the maritime industry around the world and have provided input to the International Maritime Organization and the World Customs Organization on security matters.
Maritime Glossary
Maritime glossary provided by the Transportation Institute.
Thomas Miller
Thomas Miller & Co Ltd is the London operating company of Thomas Miller, a privately owned group of companies providing a full range of insurance and risk management services. Thomas Miller is best known for its management of mutual insurance companies in the international transport sector. It also manages a number of UK-based specialist insurance companies and has interests in a number of other companies servicing the same market place.
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is the core legal body within the United Nations system in the field of international trade law.
XL GAPS (Global Assets Protection Services)
GAPS offers risk management solutions designed to provide a more cost-effective approach to loss prevention. GAPS is the TT Club's preferred supplier for risk assessment surveys for the port and terminal membership. The risk assessment template continues to be refined based on the Club's loss experience. These loss prevention surveys are carried out at TT Member operational facilities every 3-5 years at no cost to the Member. The reports are key to helping Members improve operational performance and reduce risk.
