The Club has recently seen an increase in claims against transport operator Members for release of cargo without presentation of the transport operator bill of lading.

Interchanging chassis in the USA has taken on a new meaning in recent years.

As with inventory control, matters will not correct themselves, some checks and balances need to be put in place to help reduce the occurrence of theft.

Assurances when issuing Bills of Lading on behalf of the NVOCC.

In approaching these requirements it should be remembered that the ISM Code represents only one part of a substantial volume of regulations to which ship operators must adhere.

Shipping second-hand machinery may seem like easy money, but it carries hidden penalties for the unwary.

One of the most important actions taken by those in the transport industry is the correct issue of, or release from, proper documents.

This act continues to provide business with surprises - usually unpleasant ones.

Improperly secured coil materials can have catastrophic and fatal consequences. New industry guidance is now available.

Serious accidents can happen if the provisions of the IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code are not met.

Four regional finalists representing the future of the freight forwarding industry are preparing to travel to Bangkok, Thailand for the FIATA World Congress - 4th-8th October 2010. The four, from South Africa, Canada, Singapore and Germany, will each be hoping for selection as the overall Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year 2010 and a prize that includes hands-on training experience at one of TT Club's regional centres in London, Hong Kong or New Jersey.