TT Talk Edition 125 - 27/01/2010
29/01/2010
1. US '10+2' Rule - fully enforced per 26 January 2010
Bill Brassington of ETS Consulting has drawn attention to the recent publication by the Container Owners Association of the second edition of the Recommended Code of Practice for Flexitanks.
A few days ago, A TT Club Member received the following (automatically generated) message from a large airline: hese conventions, airlines are in no position to bar claimants from using traditional paper means for the required 'written' notification.
TT Talk Editions 123 and 124 reported that IATA was adjusting its air waybill conditions of contract, which are based on IATA Resolution 600b, to the new Montreal Convention 1999 liability limit of 19 SDR per kg.
The US '10+2' Rule ('Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements') requires the US importer to submit electronically 10 data elements of advance cargo information to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In addition, the ocean carrier must provide 2 message sets. The '10+2' Rule applies to cargo arriving in the US by ocean vessel, but bulk cargo, unless placed in containers, is excluded from the '10+2' filing requirement.
Peregrine Storrs-Fox, the TT Club's Risk Management Director, comments on weight misdeclaration in containers.
Risk management handbook
01/01/2010
This publication aims to define the principles of security in the supply chain.
TT Club Sponsors Award for 11th Year Running
TT Talk Edition 124 - 24/12/2009
24/12/2009
1. US sanctions against Iran - list of 'blocked' vessels 2. IATA adjusts air waybill form 3. Rechargeable batteries pose greater risk 4. Hong Kong - how can a carrier limit liability for misdelivery? 5. TT club and ICHCA International welcome mandatory IMDG code training.
Press Release: 'Rotterdam Rules' may increase Terminal Operators Liability, TT Club advises.
02/12/2009
'Rotterdam Rules' may increase Terminal Operators Liability, TT Club advises.
In a concerted effort to reduce injuries and equipment damage in port operations, the TT Club, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) and ICHCA International have announced a joint initiative to establish minimum safety standards for quayside container cranes.