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
TT Talk - TT grasping industry issues!
11/07/2023
TT has been seeking over decades to deliver on its inherent mission to be at the heart of the global transport and logistics industry
TT Talk - Port and terminal security
06/06/2023
Security is key for container terminals and ports generally. The threat horizon is vast, incorporating cargo theft, illicit trades, alongside operational safety and the prevention of terrorist attacks. Inevitably, account is needed of both land and water interfaces.
TT Talk - Death in spaces
02/05/2023
This month we outline the steps that could be taken to protect workers from the dangers of enclosed spaces.
Managing the safety of all third- party personnel who might not be familiar with your facility should be a high priority and can present additional challenges.
ICHCA and TT Club present the Safety Awards Digest for 2022.
Read more to find out who was crowned winner of the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award.
TT Club looks back over the risks faced in 2022 and how Loss prevention practices are aiding the global supply chain.
Good housekeeping extends beyond simple cleanliness, this article discusses how good housekeeping controls, reduces or eliminates workplace hazards.
Port safety publications
Collision prevention
01/11/2019
PEMA, TT Club, and ICHCA International have pooled resources to make available information to promote collision prevention.
Crane safety recommendations
01/10/2019
This paper covers the main recommended safety features for quay container cranes that are not specifically described in national or international standards.
VGM - essential guidance for ship operators
01/07/2016
The shipper is responsible for obtaining the verified gross mass of a packed container and communicating it to the ocean carrier.
Verified gross mass - industry FAQs
01/07/2016
This document has been compiled in response to questions that have been raised by the industry in relation to the revised SOLAS regulation and the accompanying guidelines.
Verified gross mass - supplementary FAQs
01/07/2016
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'.
Container yard equipment safety
01/12/2012
TT Club, collaboratively with PEMA and ICHCA International have published recommended safety standards for container yard equipment.
Risk management handbook
01/01/2009
The TT Club and ICHCA International have brought together the shared knowledge and experience of operators and experts in managing storm damage.

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.