Animations
Invasive pests - lighting risks
11/01/2022
Packing a container at night under bright lights can attract unwanted insects that can then be transported across the globe.
Invasive pests - transit conditions
18/01/2022
Ensuring containers are clean prior to loading is a crucial step in preventing the spread of invasive species
Invasive pests - unit and cargo cleanliness
29/03/2022
Debris from the previous load may be contaminated, as can the cargo to be packed if this debris is not thoroughly cleared. To mitigate the risk, always clean inside of the unit before returning it to the supply chain and ensure the cargo to be packed is free from pests.
Mud and vegetation harbour invasive pests, so it's important to ensure containers are clean prior to use.
Further resources
TT brief: pest control - in warehousing
22/09/2023
A short, two-page summary on the prevention of pest related losses
The Group publish updates to their container safety guidance to ensure increased integrity in the global supply chain
TT Club believes all involved in intermodal cargo movements need to be aware of their responsibilities to tighten biosecurity.
Various sources of potential pest contamination exist throughout the global freight supply chain. Both national legislatures and multinational regulators are keen to minimise potentially devastating consequences to agriculture and the natural environment that unwanted invasive pests can deliver. All those involved in the movement of cargo internationally must heighten their awareness and tighten biosecurity measures.
Invasive pests - unit and cargo cleanliness
29/03/2022
Debris from the previous load may be contaminated, as can the cargo to be packed if this debris is not thoroughly cleared. To mitigate the risk, always clean inside of the unit before returning it to the supply chain and ensure the cargo to be packed is free from pests.
Loss Prevention a year in focus 2021
01/02/2022
At the start of 2021, there was great optimism following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through 2020. Countries grappling with its challenges took varying measures to control the spread of the virus and in doing so continued to unbalance trade flows, volumes and equipment availability. The development of several vaccines were welcome news and industry attention quickly switched to how to deliver such an invaluable cargo to every corner of the globe.
Invasive pests - transit conditions
18/01/2022
Ensuring containers are clean prior to loading is a crucial step in preventing the spread of invasive species
Mud and vegetation harbour invasive pests, so it's important to ensure containers are clean prior to use.
Invasive pests - lighting risks
11/01/2022
Packing a container at night under bright lights can attract unwanted insects that can then be transported across the globe.
TT Club calls for intrusive inspections of import and export freight to counter the risk of invasive pests
Read about the risks of transporting bulk grain in containers from bodily injury, to contamination, to damage to the container itself
Read more about how cargo integrity has become an issue of national security in the fight against pest contamination.
Coinciding with the international launch of 'CTU Code - a quick guide', the Safe Container Loading Practices and Heavy Vehicle Safety campaign was launched in Australia, following an award of government funding. While the emphasis is on road safety in Australia, the messages are consistent with those of the Cargo Integrity Group.
TT Club has been at the heart of a long-term campaign to increase awareness of good cargo packing practices, both as part of responding to incidents and through speaking at industry events. These efforts are now galvanised in the 'Cargo Integrity Group'.