Freight Industry News: Transport & Logistics

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01/07/2025

TT Talk: A zero-tolerance approach to worker dehydration

Workers in ports, terminals and warehouses need to maintain a high degree of concentration to cope with the complex physical hazards of operating in a busy cargo-handling environment. But simply not drinking enough water can impair their mental abilities in a similar way as consuming alcohol, which may lead to accidents and injuries. Transport and logistics operators need to take the same zero-tolerance approach to worker dehydration as they do for consuming alcohol.

01/07/2025

TT Talk: What autonomous ships mean for ports

Autonomous ships are set to have a major impact on the world’s ports. But while they promise increased efficiency, and safety, and a nice fit with port automation technologies and smart mooring systems, they also raise questions about regulation, liability and cyber security. Port operators need to be prepared to adapt to survive – and perhaps the best place to start is with their own fleet of work boats. 

01/07/2025

TT Talk: How to improve loading dock safety

Listen here Loading docks in warehouses and terminals...

Laurent Aduaz on the left and Saffia Kanoo on the right.

26/06/2025

TT Club Strengthens Board with Global Industry Experts from MSC and Kanoo Logistics

TT Club, the leading mutual insurer in the global transport and logistics industry, has appointed two new non-executive Members to its Board. TT Club has strengthened its Board considerably with the appointment of...

12/06/2025

Hidden dangers of fire initiating cargoes explained

The industry bodies of the Cargo Integrity Group expand on their concerns relating to cargoes that can catch fire and cause significant damage and casualties under certain conditions. Circumstances created by...

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.

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