The safety of containers was initially addressed when there were tens of thousands of units. Now, some 45 years later, there are tens of millions in circulation. The International Maritime…
Causes of warehouse fires are many and varied. A startling statistic is that up to half of all warehouse fires are started deliberately. Of course, it is not just the warehouses themselves that are…
The lithium ion battery fires which have grounded the new Boeing 787 Dreamliners are a salutary warning to all in the supply chain not only about the problems of batteries but all forms of cargoes…
Leading insurance specialist in the global freight industry, TT Club reports that innovation in the logistics sector is on the rise. The insurer, which provides cargo, property and liability cover to…
TT Club places high value on its own expertise and those with whom it collaborates, across the insurance and transport industries. This symbiotic approach has proven over the years to be mutually…
Many container terminals will be familiar with the potential problem of lifting two 20' containers from a ship's hold whilst the spreader is in 40' mode. The TT Club has seen many accidents over the…
Don't disregard the complete business case for evaluating safety innovations. Long-term sustainability of an operation may be best served by investing in proven and effective devices and procedures.…
Statistics continue to demonstrate that working in terminal facilities presents huge risks to people, despite massive expenditure on mobile handling equipment in relation to containerisation and the…
