TT Club explores the risks to the global supply chain after the Suez blockage of March 2021
Transport and logistics insurer, TT Club, explains the difference between the terms on a bill of lading
TT Talk - Considering bribery and corruption
30/05/2011
New legislation: The UK's new Bribery Act is tough on economic crime and it will impact any company with operations in the UK regardless of its country of domicile. In this article we consider these implications.
TT Talk - Crime is alive and well
03/11/2015
TT Club's experience is that theft remains firmly in the top five claims causes, accounting for about 13% by number and value over the last five years. Much recent attention has been focused on the emerging risk of cybercrime, as internet capabilities are increasingly used to identify, track and intercept cargo. However, case studies abound for the more traditional vulnerabilities, even if potentially aided by electronic means.
TT Talk - Unfair Contract Terms in Australia
01/11/2016
The Australian government has passed legislation extending protection against unfair terms in standard form contracts beyond consumers to Australian small businesses.
Approaching a decade ago it became mandatory for all shore-side staff involved in dangerous goods transport by sea to have training. There's still too much to do!
You may think it is Groundhog Day again. TT Club has been highlighting the issue of the boom of a quay crane colliding with a ship for many years. However, it is frustrating to note the continued regularity of this type of incident.
Russian cargo theft trends 2020
13/04/2021
Russian cargo theft report highlights key trends in cargo theft and supply chain security throughout 2020.
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
TT Club and BSI Supply Chain Services & Solutions have teamed up again to produce a full year analysis of cargo theft, together with some further loss prevention commentary to assist those considering how to combat this on-going threat.
TT Talk - Tank container risks
01/10/2019
The versatility of the tank container for both transport and storage can give it preference over traditional parcel tankers and drums, influencing how supply chains develop, providing additional efficiencies and flexibility.