News & Resources

25/03/2019

CTU code - poorly secured cargo

Containers and the cargo within are subjected to dynamic forces through the supply chain, including inter-modal handling and heavy sea conditions. Ensuring that...

25/03/2019

CTU code - poorly secured cargo

Containers and the cargo within are subjected to dynamic forces through the supply chain, including heavy sea conditions. Ensuring that the cargo is sufficiently...

25/03/2019

CTU code - eccentrically packed cargo

Equal weight distribution should be a fundamental element of load planning when packing cargo into a container. An eccentrically loaded container will give rise to...

25/03/2019

CTU code - improper weight distribution

Equal weight distribution should be a fundamental consideration when packing cargo into a container. An eccentrically loaded container will have unpredictable...

25/03/2019

CTU code - improper weight distribution

Equal weight distribution should be a fundamental element of load planning when packing cargo into a container. An eccentrically loaded container will give rise to...

25/03/2019

CTU code - misdeclared cargo

Properly declaring cargo should be a fundamental element of load planning when packing cargo into a container, especially when dangerous goods are being handled....

20/03/2019

Campaign for Greater Container Safety Must Focus First on Dangerous Goods

The recent reports of container ship fires has once more focussed those in the container supply chain on safety issues related to the incorrect processing of dangerous goods. The nascent Cargo Integrity campaign initiated by the international transport and logistics insurer, TT Club has as a consequence gained renewed impetus.

12/03/2019

TT Talk - Common issues in the cool chain

Whilst perishable cargo is often valuable freight, it can also give rise to higher exposures, which should provide adequate incentive for extra care to be taken by all stakeholders.

12/03/2019

TT Talk - Legal eagle - evidences and burdens

A recent Supreme Court decision seeks to lay to rest the way that the burden of proof may pass and be discharged under the Hague Rules, reversing the Court of Appeal decision. This is an update from the earlier report.

12/03/2019

TT Talk - Supporting the unit load cool chain

In collaboration with UK P&I Club, TT Club has developed a new StopLoss publication which considers the risk exposures associated with the transport of temperature controlled cargo through the global supply chain and provides guidance as to how to avoid losses.

05/02/2019

TT Talk - The IMB NVOCC Register - Reducing bills of lading risks

While there may be valid trading reasons that give rise to bill of lading difficulties, there is an unhealthy under-belly of criminal activity.