TT Talk - Are you exposed to RAAC?
09/01/2024
Alerts were raised in the UK in mid-2023 about a potential serious safety risk arising from the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete [RAAC]. While this particular building practice appears to have been widely adopted in public structures (for example schools), it is possible that it has been applied in port or warehouse facilities in some parts of the world.
TT Talk - Party time? Think time!
05/12/2023
The hosting of events can be a valuable and enjoyable experience for all; careful planning and risk assessment will pay dividends in delivering success.
TT Talk - Drones and security
05/12/2023
Security at ports and terminals is vital to protect cargo, other assets and workforce.
In containerised transport it is easy to assume that everything that happens to the cargo between the point when it is packed to the point it is unpacked is within the responsibility of the carrier.
Drones can eliminate placing the workforce in dangerous environments, while gathering enhanced data at regular intervals.
TT Talk - Unplanned uncoupling
07/11/2023
Safety of trucks on the highway is a paramount concern for the transport industry, impacting not only the lives of drivers but also all road users.
An interesting challenge to established English law relating to responsibility under CMR for excise duty where goods are lost or stolen.
TT Talk - transport of plastic pellets
10/10/2023
Focus in maritime transport has been turned towards the safe transport of microplastic pellets following well-publicised incidents.
TT Talk - Cargo packing matters
10/10/2023
The next version of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG code), being Amendment 41-22, will shortly enter mandatory application.
TT outlines the importance of robust standard trading conditions as part of a strong risk mitigation strategy.
TT Talk - Alert to customs representation
05/09/2023
Recent years, not least consequent on Brexit, have seen greater opportunities for logistics operators to provide customs related services to their customers.