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Understanding the regulatory and legal landscape is critical for all parties involved in international transport and logistics. From contractual obligations and liability frameworks to customs regulations and environmental compliance, staying informed helps reduce risk and avoid costly disputes.

TT Club provides practical insights into the legal principles and regulatory requirements that shape global trade. This section offers guidance on key concepts affecting operators, including carriage conventions, jurisdictional issues, sanctions compliance, and emerging regulatory trends — helping members stay compliant, protected, and prepared.

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TT Talk: Legal Eagle - Places of Refuge and Risk Management

07/07/2026

TT Talk: Legal Eagle - Places of Refuge and Risk Management

Key insights from Safety Village 2026, where industry leaders explored collaboration, safety innovation,...
TT Talk - Communicating with customers during crisis situations

02/06/2026

TT Talk - Communicating with customers during crisis situations

Transport and logistics operators must communicate clearly during crises to maintain trust and manage risk. Effective,...
TT Talk - When a ship in distress calls, how should ports respond?

02/06/2026

TT Talk - When a ship in distress calls, how should ports respond?

Ports must treat requests for refuge as complex, risk-based decisions rather than simple acceptance or refusal. Effective...
TT Talk - Legal Eagle - When general average claims fail: unseaworthiness and crew competence under the spotlight

12/05/2026

TT Talk - Legal Eagle - When general average claims fail: unseaworthiness and crew competence under the spotlight

While General Average allows shared loss in maritime incidents, recent cases (notably The Happy Aras) show claims can fail...
TT Talk - What freight forwarders should watch under China’s revised Maritime Code

12/05/2026

TT Talk - What freight forwarders should watch under China’s revised Maritime Code

China’s revised Maritime Code (effective 1 May 2026) significantly shifts risk and responsibility towards freight...
Legal eagle: dual roles, dual risks: freight forwarders as transporters and insurance arrangers

03/03/2026

Legal eagle: dual roles, dual risks: freight forwarders as transporters and insurance arrangers

Cases like Overseas Medical Supplies v Orient Transport remind us that when forwarders take on extra roles, such...
TT Talk – Adoption of the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents

03/03/2026

TT Talk – Adoption of the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents

New legal developments—from updated industry STCs to the freshly adopted UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents—bring...