Another concern to TT Club Members are failures of container corner fittings. ICHCA International in its Information Paper No.46 reports that the recent meeting of ICHCA International's International Safety Panel (ISP) in Casablanca considered a report on accidents in which lifting twistlocks have pulled out from the top corner fittings of freight containers. A discussion ensued on the implications and the possible causes of such incidents.
The TT Club has issued its updated guide to risk management in relation to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, based on amendment 34-08.
The TT Club, in collaboration with ICHCA's International Security Panel, launches a new handbook on Supply Chain Security. It is intended as a guide to operators on how best to enhance value through effective security implementation
Leading insurance provider to the transport and logistics industry, TT Club, in collaboration with ICHCA International, has issued new guidelines on safe slinging of cargo on and off vessels, in the form of two handy pocket-cards.
Dangers to shore-based cargo handling workers are highlighted by the two latest risk management guides issued by specialist insurance provider, TT Club
Leading insurance provider to the transport and logistics industry, TT Club has issued its updated guide to risk management; the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code's (IMDG Code - amendment 34) classification of dangerous goods.
Dr Chris Foster of Dr J H Burgoyne & Partners LLP has drawn attention to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) advice issued concerning transportation of batteries for recycling and disposal following a number of serious incidents.
