07/09/2010
Shipping second-hand machinery may seem like easy money, but it carries hidden penalties for the unwary.
One of the most important actions taken by those in the transport industry is the correct issue of, or release from, proper documents.
Interchanging chassis in the USA has taken on a new meaning in recent years.
As with inventory control, matters will not correct themselves, some checks and balances need to be put in place to help reduce the occurrence of theft.
Serious accidents can happen if the provisions of the IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code are not met.
26/07/2010
Four regional finalists representing the future of the freight forwarding industry are preparing to travel to Bangkok, Thailand for the FIATA World Congress - 4th-8th October 2010. The four, from South Africa, Canada, Singapore and Germany, will each be hoping for selection as the overall Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year 2010 and a prize that includes hands-on training experience at one of TT Club's regional centres in London, Hong Kong or New Jersey.
23/06/2010
A document that is increasingly being used in relation to the conveyance of packaged dangerous goods is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
The Club has been alerted to a serious accident where a fitter was removing wheels from a lift truck to carry out planned maintenance work. One wheel flew off as the pneumatic tyre suddenly and unexpectedly depressurised. The wheel struck the fitter and caused serious injuries.
The UK Maritime Administration's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) publishes a regular Safety Digest and a recent issue contained an accident involving a stores crane on a ship.
20/06/2010
TT Club Rating Maintained at A- (Excellent)
24/05/2010
The handling of flatracks is an issue which affects many TT Club Members. ICHCA International in its Information Paper No 45 reports the details of possible problems.
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