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.
TT Talk Edition 127 of 4 March 2010 published an article by US attorney-at-law Conte Cicala on 'Delivery under a 'Straight' bill of lading under United States law'. In contrast to US law, which generally permits delivery without presentation of a 'straight' bill of lading, Canadian law requires surrender of one original 'straight' bill of lading in return for the goods.
Ocean carriers are often caught between cargo interests fighting over whether, and to whom, cargo may be released. Where shipment is made pursuant to a traditional negotiable or order bill of lading, the rules are relatively straightforward. But when the shipment is made pursuant to a non-negotiable/straight bill of lading ('Straight B/L') or pursuant to 'sea waybill', the question becomes far more complex, especially in light of the inconsistent treatment of Straight B/L's and sea waybills from nation to nation (endnote 1). It comes as no surprise, then, that this topic has been frequently revisited by TT Talk (endnote 2).
