01/10/2018
International trade inevitably involves multiple stakeholders in different parts of the globe. Fraudulent activity has always been one risk to consider. This article highlights recent cases impacting forwarder relationships, together with due diligence advice.
10/09/2018
The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) latest meeting of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) takes place in London this week and the international freight insurance specialist, TT Club is calling for more urgent action on issues pertaining to the safety of container transport.
Health and safety considerations when entering a cargo transport unit (CTU).
04/09/2018
Further to the TT Talk article this year 'In defence of a storm claim', here is an update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Using the appropriate modal regulations or convention, the shipper/consignor is responsible for correctly classifying any item that is to be transported. In many instances, reliance has to be placed on the manufacturer to provide reliable data so that the carrier is adequately alerted and may respond appropriately in an emergency.
Sources suggest that container fires may occur on a weekly basis and statistics indicate there is a major container cargo fire at sea roughly every 60 days. Tackling fires and subsequent investigations are complex activities.
Litigation can throw up complex issues - here considering whether time bars apply to misdelivery claims and the impact of commencing proceedings contrary to exclusive jurisdiction provisions.
28/08/2018
This circular dated 28 August 2018 provides an update of TT Club's business continuity plans in relation to Brexit.
07/08/2018
The inter-relationship between training and competence must be a pressing issue in relation to the transport of dangerous goods, surely? Here's a review of the current state.
Most individuals and organisations know that training is an important requirement in order to develop skills. However, appropriate, needs-based training is more difficult to define and control.
06/08/2018
Joint TT Club & McKinsey report concludes that the future is digital.
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