Know the risks around cargo storage.

In a world engaged in moving cargoes from one place to another, it is easy to spend time focused on what is being moved and the risks involved in transit. Inevitably, there will be multiple places where the goods will ‘rest’, either as an interface between different modes of transport or for other trade needs.

This page looks at the risks of storing cargo from dangerous goods to theft, to weather risks, to abandonment of cargo. We will be releasing a new series of TT brief documents that will look at warehouse safety, security, flooding risk and fire risk. 

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NEW TT Brief: warehousing series

Man walks through a chemical storage warehouse with mask and PPE

Warehousing White Paper and Checklist

Safety Guidance for Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Facilities produced by ICHCA International, IVODGA, National Cargo Bureau and World Shipping Council.

Further resources

This “Year in focus” brochure takes a look back over the full 12 months of 2023 at some of the key topics that TT has covered, the key events attended and the initiatives launched, all in the name of promoting safety, security and sustainability throughout the global supply chain.

A short, two-page summary on the prevention of working at height related risks

This bulletin considers all aspects of supply chain security, highlighting TT Club claims statistics along with a range of other industry data.

TT Club draws attention to the critical question of who is initially responsible for the state in which cargo is shipped.

This is the first in a series of ‘Risk Bytes’ which TT is providing to its membership and those in the global supply chain. 

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*.

Focus in maritime transport has been turned towards the safe transport of microplastic pellets following well-publicised incidents.