TT Talk Edition 86 - 28/06/2006

The international freight transport insurer TT Club has turned its attention to the safety risks at cargo storage facilities

A new CFO has joined the TT Club to manage the leading transport and logistics insurer's plan profit targets with a view to simplifying and automating processes.

Climate change is already exposing ports to more extreme weather occurrences, and these can cause millions in damage, repairs and downtime. Today, ports are taking note of climate change, but many are still deciding what to do about it.

Effective incorporation of standard trading conditions remains a fundamental business practice. Seeing them interpreted robustly by the courts in South Africa adds confidence.