Time to take charge of lithium batteries
25/04/2022
Amid a number of recent fire incidents affecting container transport, ro-ro ships and air cargo movements allegedly involving lithium batteries, international freight transport insurer TT Club is calling for increased vigilance to ensure a secure safety environment for the fast-developing supply chains of this increasingly common component.
Various sources of potential pest contamination exist throughout the global freight supply chain. Both national legislatures and multinational regulators are keen to minimise potentially devastating consequences to agriculture and the natural environment that unwanted invasive pests can deliver. All those involved in the movement of cargo internationally must heighten their awareness and tighten biosecurity measures.
BIC and FIATA join Cargo Integrity Group
24/02/2022
The original five partners of the Cargo Integrity Group are excited to welcome the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), strengthening the group in its efforts to improve safety in the global supply chain.
Virtual Presentation Ceremony Celebrates the Winners of TT Club Innovation in Safety Award
22/02/2022
From a record number of over thirty entries VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S was announced the winner for its innovative HydroPen system designed to fight onboard container fires
TT Club claims analysis highlights trends in tank container risks.
Over 30 organisations from around the world have submitted entries for the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award.
Third quarter cargo theft data in the US shows storage facilities targeted in 45% of reported cases; up from 20% of recorded cases in the same quarter in 2020
Crime report from TT Club and BSI finds over three-quarters of cargo theft occurs at logistics hubs and warehouses, with Free Trade Zone (FTZ) particularly vulnerable locations.
TT Club highlights weather-related risk
08/12/2021
Freight transport and logistics insurance specialist TT Club's analysis of weather-related risk highlights water damage to cargoes in particular.
A long-time advocate of safer parking facilities for long-distance road vehicles, international transport insurer, TT Club has welcomed the EC's initiative to introduce a standard ensuring a minimum level of security and safety at these overnight parking sites
Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award 2021 announced at final online event
17/11/2021
FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and TT Club, international freight transport insurer, revealed this year's global winner of the Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award (YIFFYA) during today's final online event.