TT Talk Edition 113 - 19/12/2008

Many newsfeeds currently are covering mass migration arising from the war in Ukraine, following the tragic pattern from other conflict zones over years and decades. The freight supply chain, however, continues to be exploited by layers of criminal barons facilitating the unfortunate 'underbelly' of economic migration.

To improve safety in the intermodal supply chain, CIG partners publish the CTU Code in all UN languages to promote cargo integrity and good packing practices

TT Club looks at how advances could be made in the design of the standardised freight container

TT Club calls for intrusive inspections of import and export freight to counter the risk of invasive pests