10/06/2025
Project cargoes, particularly offshore wind components, are a growing business opportunity for ports around the world. But the typically large size and weight of these unusual loads also expose port operators to unprecedented risks of infrastructure damage, business interruption, third party liabilities and personal injury claims.
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.
As container terminal operations grow in scale and complexity, investment in proactive safety and operational intelligence technologies is no longer optional. From anti-snag protection to real-time analytics and asset detection systems, see how these integrated tools are becoming indispensable components of resilient, high-performance port operations.
02/06/2025
Recent developments related to global tariff strategies have disrupted normal trading patterns that will inevitably increase operational risk in the global supply chain. Based on TT Club’s experience of highly disruptive events over the last five years, this article discusses where the risks are likely and the exposures that may develop across different sectors. It focuses on freight crime, cargo risks, port operations, container operations, asset management, safety, contractual obligations, and customs broking.
Josh Finch talks with Mike Dawber PC on the work NaVCIS is undertaking.
21/05/2025
14/05/2025
This bulletin considers all aspects of supply chain security, highlighting TT Club claims statistics along with a range of other industry data.
13/05/2025
A cargo of yellow soybeans was partially damaged being shipped from the USA to Egypt.
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.
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.
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