News & Resources

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.

05/02/2019

TT Talk - Uncollected Cargo - mitigating the risks

The problem of uncollected cargo is a perennial problem for NVOCC operators, often resulting in considerable bills on warehousing, container demurrage, and disposal costs. Apart from anything else, there is a significant drain on management resource to bring resolution.

31/01/2019

CINS, IGP&I and TT Club publish joint industry guidelines for the carriage of DVB

Joint industry guidelines for the carriage of Divinylbenzene (DVB) in containers have been published by CINS, the International Group of P&I Clubs and the TT Club.

15/01/2019

TT Talk - Aluminium dross - dangerous or not

There are known issues relating to aluminium dross, being an example of waste/recycling streams that are now carried in containers. Not a frequent issue, but another where a 'perfect storm' may expose issues.

15/01/2019

TT Talk - IMDG 39-18

This January sees a new Amendment to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code released, Amendment 39-18, entering its transitional year before being mandated from 1 January 2020.

15/01/2019

TT Talk - Legal eagle: the consequences of foreseeability

The judgment in 'MSC Flaminia' found that extensive information available concerning the stability of the commodity was ignored and not disclosed to the carrier. "Disaster was foreseeable result".