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Security risks in the supply chain are evolving rapidly, with cyberattacks, cargo theft, and trafficking posing serious threats to operations and reputation. TT Club urges stakeholders to adopt a layered approach to security—combining digital resilience with physical safeguards.

This page explores how vulnerabilities in systems, documentation, and infrastructure can be exploited, and outlines practical steps to mitigate risk. From securing data and access controls to monitoring high-risk routes and recognising red flags in human trafficking, proactive measures are essential. Protecting cargo means protecting people, assets, and trust across the global logistics network.

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The latest loss prevention guidance

Security is a shared responsibility. When partners work in silos, the entire network becomes susceptible to manipulation

Mike Yarwood Managing Director Loss Prevention, TT Club

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TT Talk - Using AI for customs declarations

03/02/2026

TT Talk - Using AI for customs declarations

Can artificial intelligence (AI), specifically machine-learning models, speed up the process and ensure greater accuracy?
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. 
Lorries in a lorry park at dusk lit up by overhead lighting with an inky blue sky

04/09/2025

TT Talk: Britain starts to clamp down on road freight crime

The British government has recognised the urgent need to clamp down on cargo thefts from trucks. A new report to the Department of Transport has confirmed the importance of providing properly safe truck stop for drivers of the nation’s 437,000 heavy goods vehicles, who move 89% of all national freight by road.
TT Talk: How to avoid the risk of handling fake goods

04/08/2025

TT Talk: How to avoid the risk of handling fake goods

The global trade in counterfeit goods is a constant threat to supply chains around the world. The illegal trade in fake and potentially dangerous goods is estimated to be worth over US$450 billion a year. As such counterfeit cargoes continue to expose transport and logistics professionals to fines, product liability claims and abandonment costs if they fail to spot them. 
a tug boat from above sails across deep blue water with a white wake behind

30/06/2025

TT Talk: What autonomous ships mean for ports

Autonomous ships are set to have a major impact on the world’s ports. But while they promise increased efficiency, and safety, and a nice fit with automation technologies, they also raise questions about regulation, liability and cyber security.
men in hard hats stand near a bollard with a ship tied to it by a large rope and chain

09/06/2025

TT Talk: Benefits of smart mooring systems

Traditional mooring lines and bollards have been used to secure ships in ports for thousands of years. But when they fail, the consequences can be catastrophic. In the five policy years leading up to 2021, the International Group of P&I Clubs members were notified of 858 injuries and 31 fatalities that occurred during mooring operations.
Smart truck tt talk

12/05/2025

TT Talk - Transport industry gears up for smart trucking

Driver shortages, rising operational costs and the need for increased safety mean that automated trucking operations offer a compelling solution for the transport and logistics industry. Big advances have already been made with automated coupling, loading and driving systems, paving the way for fully autonomous trucks and huge productivity gains.