TT Talk Edition 111 - 12/09/2008

An interesting challenge to established English law relating to responsibility under CMR for excise duty where goods are lost or stolen.

Security is key for container terminals and ports generally. The threat horizon is vast, incorporating cargo theft, illicit trades, alongside operational safety and the prevention of terrorist attacks. Inevitably, account is needed of both land and water interfaces.

Reaching a 300th edition is a significant milestone for any monthly publication, but much is still to be done.

Wildlife crime is a topic that remains a critical threat to biodiversity, local and national economies, national and international security, and global health.