Ports & terminals risk management guidance

Safety is a key factor of sustainability.

No port can grow sustainably with costly accidents creating claims and driving up insurance premiums. Recent events suggest that windstorms and extreme weather events are becoming less predictable, more severe and affecting areas previously considered low risk.

Ensuring your port operations are safe and secure should be top priority. Here we aim to cover all aspects of port and terminal safety including quay crane risks, climatic risks, due diligence and contractual challenges, cargo theft and damage, misdeclaration, fire safety and much more.

However, if you have any concerns that are not covered here, you can always submit an enquiry on the right or email us at riskmanagement@ttclub.com.

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Ports and terminals webinars

TT Club has recorded several past webinars on the topic of ports and terminals, containing important guidance on how to mitigate related links.

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Port-safety news & insights

13/05/2025

TT Talk - Storm warning: another active Atlantic hurricane season predicted

Another above-average season for Atlantic hurricanes is expected in 2025, reflecting the increasing volatility of global weather systems due to climate change. The forecast serves as reminder to ports, terminals and warehouses to check the robustness of their storm-preparedness procedures as well as their insurance cover for extreme weather events and other weather-related natural disasters.

04/02/2025

TT Talk - Avoiding unexpected outcomes when refurbishing buildings and infrastructure

Learn how to avoid unexpected outcomes during refurbishment of buildings and infrastructure

04/12/2024

E-bikes are a greener alternative but terminal operators beware

TT Club warns about the significant risks associated with the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in facilities not designed to accommodate them

03/09/2024

TT Talk - Asset management in the face of climate change

The maritime industry’s ports, terminals, and ships play a vital role in global trade. However, the sector faces real challenges from aging infrastructure and its ability to accommodate climate change.

Port safety publications

24/10/2023

Risk Bytes | Good neighbour agreements

This Risk Byte provides a snapshot of the risks associated with so-called ‘good neighbour’ agreements and why you and the neighbour you share resources with must have adequate insurance in place*.

19/09/2023

StopLoss: organising special events

Whatever the event, everyone involved wants it to be a success and that the public will enjoy it in safety and comfort.

29/07/2021

StopLoss: abandonment of cargo

Guidance for port and terminal operators, freight forwarders and logistics operators dealing with issues of abandoned cargo and the associated risks around dangerous goods

01/07/2016

Verified gross mass - supplementary FAQs

These 'Supplementary Industry FAQS' have been compiled in response to questions that have been raised by the industry in relation to the revised SOLAS regulation requiring 'verified gross mass of packed containers'.

Ports & terminals cover

No two ports or terminals are the same, which is why we tailor-make policies to reflect the risks you face.

As well as port liability risks, TT Club cover can be tailored to address the combination of commercial and environmental risks faced by port authorities and terminal operators.

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