12/02/2013
Leading insurance specialist in the global freight industry, TT Club reports that innovation in the logistics sector is on the rise. The insurer, which provides cargo, property and liability cover to freight forwarders and...
06/02/2013
Many container terminals will be familiar with the potential problem of lifting two 20' containers from a ship's hold whilst the spreader is in 40' mode. The TT Club has seen many accidents over the years of this nature and advised operators to consider procedures or technology to assist in their prevention.
TT Club places high value on its own expertise and those with whom it collaborates, across the insurance and transport industries. This symbiotic approach has proven over the years to be mutually beneficial in fostering supply chain efficiency and safety.
16/01/2013
Don't disregard the complete business case for evaluating safety innovations. Long-term sustainability of an operation may be best served by investing in proven and effective devices and procedures. Many have found that good health and safety management can deliver savings and improved performance.
Statistics continue to demonstrate that working in terminal facilities presents huge risks to people, despite massive expenditure on mobile handling equipment in relation to containerisation and the development of personal protective gear over the recent decades.
20/12/2012
TT Club, collaboratively with PEMA and ICHCA International, have published recommended safety standards for container yard equipment. The three bodies have identified additional safety devices that can be implemented on yard equipment, along with other operational changes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities as well as cargo, property and equipment damage.
TT Club, collaboratively with PEMA and ICHCA International have published recommended safety standards for container yard equipment. Together we have identified additional safety devices that can be implemented on yard equipment, along with other operational changes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities as well as cargo, property and equipment damage.
19/12/2012
The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) was formed by leading liner shipping companies to allow seaborne carriers to share information in order to establish areas of concern and trends, and improve safety in the transport chain. An impressive first year of operation demonstrates the power of this database - and confirms worries in relation to dangerous goods.
The IMDG Code mandates training for all shore side staff involved in consigning dangerous goods for sea transport. Requiring training is straight-forward, delivering it effectively is a challenge. While there are no short cuts, there are an increasing number of aids to ensure that nobody really has excuses for compromising safety in the supply chain.
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is intended to ensure that carriage of DG by sea can be conducted safely. Here are some of the changes explained.
01/12/2012
TT Club, collaboratively with PEMA and ICHCA International have published recommended safety standards for container yard equipment.
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