Freight Industry News: Transport & Logistics

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a yellow crane lifting a huge wind turbine blade onto a white a red ship in a blue sea.

10/06/2025

TT Talk: Project cargo risks for ports

Project cargoes, particularly offshore wind components, are a growing business opportunity for ports around the world. But the typically large size and weight of these unusual loads also expose port operators to unprecedented risks of infrastructure damage, business interruption, third party liabilities and personal injury claims.

men in hard hats stand near a bollard with a ship tied to it by a large rope and chain

10/06/2025

TT Talk: Benefits of smart mooring systems

Traditional mooring lines and bollards have been used to secure ships in ports for thousands of years. But when they fail, the consequences can be catastrophic. In the five policy years leading up to 2021, the International Group of P&I Clubs members were notified of 858 injuries and 31 fatalities that occurred during mooring operations.

Purple and yellow sunset behind huge port cranes lifting cargo off a large container ship

10/06/2025

TT Talk: How crane snags can be prevented before they occur

As container terminal operations grow in scale and complexity, investment in proactive safety and operational intelligence technologies is no longer optional. From anti-snag protection to real-time analytics and asset detection systems, see how these integrated tools are becoming indispensable components of resilient, high-performance port operations.

paper bank notes from various countries are stacked in a messy pile

02/06/2025

How global tariff strategies could impact operational risk through the supply chain

Recent developments related to global tariff strategies have disrupted normal trading patterns that will inevitably increase operational risk in the global supply chain. Based on TT Club’s experience of highly disruptive events over the last five years, this article discusses where the risks are likely and the exposures that may develop across different sectors. It focuses on freight crime, cargo risks, port operations, container operations, asset management, safety, contractual obligations, and customs broking.

13/05/2025

TT Talk - Legal Eagle: A collateral payment for damaged cargo does not affect a damage claim

A cargo of yellow soybeans was partially damaged being shipped from the USA to Egypt.

13/05/2025

TT Talk - Transport industry gears up for smart trucking

Driver shortages, rising operational costs and the need for increased safety mean that automated trucking operations offer a compelling solution for the transport and logistics industry. Big advances have already been made with automated coupling, loading and driving systems, paving the way for fully autonomous trucks and huge productivity gains.

13/05/2025

TT Talk - Storm warning: another active Atlantic hurricane season predicted

Another above-average season for Atlantic hurricanes is expected in 2025, reflecting the increasing volatility of global weather systems due to climate change. The forecast serves as reminder to ports, terminals and warehouses to check the robustness of their storm-preparedness procedures as well as their insurance cover for extreme weather events and other weather-related natural disasters.

23/04/2025

Cargo theft report reveals rapidly shifting criminal tactics and emerging targets

The BSI Consulting and TT Club 2024 Cargo Theft Report gives a detailed analysis of targeted commodities, prime locations for theft, regional hotspots and evolving strategies employed across the world. Detailed case studies are outlined and risk mitigation advice proffered.

16/04/2025

Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum publishes guidance on fire response

The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its second industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Fire Response – High Level Guidelines’, designed to reduce the risk to the safety of crews, passengers, the environment, the vessel and the cargo.

14/04/2025

Supply chain fraud – the dangers of granting extended credit

In a competitive market where the promise of profitable new business is alluring international freight transport insurer TT Club is issuing a warning to freight forwarders and logistics operators to beware of fraudulent customers offering lucrative loads.

08/04/2025

TT Talk - How to avoid catastrophic losses from warehouse fires

Effective fire risk assessment and loss prevention plans are crucial to reduce these risks and ensure the safety and continuity of operations. This article looks at various ways to mitigate the risk of warehouse fires.

07/04/2025

TT Talk - Why automated warehouses are safer places to work

Warehouse automation increases efficiency, reduces costs, raises productivity and – most importantly – improves worker safety. This article focuses on the various safety benefits of warehouse automation, including enhanced safety measures, real-time hazard detection, improved training and compliance, and reduced exposure to hazardous conditions.

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