Freight Industry News: Transport & Logistics

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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.

07/04/2025

TT Talk - Promoting new ways to make cargo handling safer

The seventh annual TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards were presented at Informa’s London headquarters on 26 February 2025. They again highlighted a wide range of innovative products, services and processes for improving cargo handling safety. Artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring systems, automated pipe spreaders, container lashing tools, smart bollards, a safety app and an emergency flash card deck for workers were among the submissions duly recognised this year.

26/03/2025

A wealth of safety innovation in one place

Safety innovators in the field of cargo handling from across the globe have been celebrated via the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award. Their outstanding entries were submitted late last year and have now been collated in their entirety by the awards organizer ICHCA International. The resultant Digest is now available.

26/03/2025

Security of the supply chain more critical than ever

TT Club's recent bulletin highlights the increasing complexity of global supply chains and addresses drug smuggling and cargo theft in the US, with solutions like smart containers and online guides.

11/03/2025

TT Club highlights dangers of fire to mobile port equipment

Analysis of the international freight and cargo handling insurer’s claims history reveals that a fifth of all losses and damage to port equipment are related to fire. There exists a real and significant risk to the safety of the workforce and terminal users that must be addressed.

TT Talk - Legal eagle: effective Himalaya clause drafting

11/03/2025

TT Talk - Legal Eagle: UK Supreme Court clarifies time bar applicability in cargo misdelivery cases

The UK Supreme Court's landmark judgment clarifies the applicability of the Hague-Visby Rules to cargo misdelivery claims post-discharge, impacting time bars in maritime law and carrier responsibilities.

Augmented Reality 3D Visualization Over Containers in the Terminal

11/03/2025

TT Talk - Why are smart containers are the future

Explore how smart containers are transforming the transport and logistics industry with real-time monitoring, enhanced security, and improved sustainability. Learn about the benefits, technologies, and future growth of smart containers.

High automated container terminal in port Qingdao Shandong, China

11/03/2025

TT Talk - Automation is now an option for all ports

Discover how port automation is transforming the maritime industry with innovative technologies, enhanced efficiency, and improved sustainability. Learn about the benefits, opportunities, and challenges of automating port operations.

27/02/2025

Innovators in Cargo Handling Safety Honoured Once More

The TT Innovation in Safety Award has been expanded to recognize the depth and variety of projects and products which abound in the industry to meet the challenge of reducing accidents and damaging losses. Four winners and four highly-commended entries were announced at last night’s presentation in London.

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