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Equipment plays a vital role in the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of goods across the supply chain. From containers and handling systems to road and rail assets, the right equipment — used correctly — helps reduce risk, improve operational performance, and protect cargo integrity.

TT Club provides practical guidance on equipment-related risks and innovations, supporting members in selecting, maintaining, and managing assets effectively. This section introduces key equipment types and highlights best practices for their use across different transport modes and facilities.

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Cargo ship docked alongside port from above. It is nighttime and the sea to the right of the ship appears black. The port on the right hand side is brightly lit.

27/01/2026

TT Club urges ports & terminals to strengthen resilience against increasing power failures

Ports and terminals worldwide are being urged to plan and prepare for power outages as blackouts become a growing challenge to global supply chains. 
TT Talk - Shore Power 2030

13/01/2026

TT Talk - Shore Power 2030

Ports and shipping lines need to explore every option to decarbonise their operations to reduce emissions and meet climate targets. One solution gaining traction in the ports sector is onshore power supply (OPS), also known as shore-side electricity or ‘cold ironing’. 
Stacked shipping containers. Most of them are blue, a few are crimson and in the top left corner is a pink shipping container. A man on a bicycle is in the foreground.

13/01/2026

TT Talk - How containers changed the world

This year, 2026, is the seventieth anniversary of the shipping container. In 1956 US trucking entrepreneur Malcom McLean revolutionised global trade with a simple idea: a standardised steel box that could seamlessly move cargo across ships, trucks and trains.
TT Talk: The perennial challenge of wreck removal

02/12/2025

TT Talk: The perennial challenge of wreck removal

Wreck removal costs can escalate quickly – and an insurance gap can leave the port footing the bill.
a large fully loaded container ship from above sailing on aqua water flanked by a smaller pilot boat

06/10/2025

TT Talk - IMO container inspections leave room for improvement

The latest IMO container inspection statistics are a wake-up call for both regulators and the industry. By learning from inspection data, investing in training and processes, and working collaboratively, the risks can be reduced, preventing losses and ensure that every container journey is as safe as possible.
Side of a large container ship at dusk

04/09/2025

TT Talk: Safer grounding - how to manage NAABSA berth risks

To avoid major liability claims for hull damage and disruption to port operations, port authorities and operators need to ensure that their NAABSA berths are regularly surveyed, dredged and levelled. In addition, all dropped cargo incidents need to be investigated and resolved without delay.
Three large stacked container ships in a row at dusk. Port cranes and some of the sea is also visible

04/09/2025

TT Talk: Industry reports shed new light on container losses at sea

Freight container losses at sea highlight the need for prevention due to environmental, financial, and reputational impacts.