The Hazworld.com website recently carried an article on the problems that can arise when cargoes are fumigated. Readers with good memories may remember that TT Talk addressed this issue in Editions 17 and 19, published in January and March 2002 respectively. The Hazworld article was prompted by a circular issued by the TT Club's sister club, the UK Pandi Club, following a survey of containers that had recently been carried out in Rotterdam.
TT Club given Best rating upgrade
12/12/2003
AM Best, the financial ratings agency, has upgraded the TT Club's rating to B++ (Very Good) after its recent review of the insurer's performance.
TT Talk Edition 38 - 04/12/2003
04/12/2003
1. Dangerous goods alert
TT Talk - Dangerous goods alert
04/12/2003
In recent years at least six big container ships have been seriously damaged by major fires or explosions. Apart from the loss of life and injury to seafarers, each accident caused millions of dollars of damages. Experts attribute most of these incidents to hazardous materials that were loaded into containers but not declared to the carriers.
Speaking at the Intermodal Transport & Logistics Conference in Rotterdam earlier in this month perishable trade expert and consultant to TT Club, David Heather made clear the necessity for operators dealing with the transport of perishables to adopt more disciplined loss prevention strategies.
TT Club reduces estimates of 'Maemi' claims
31/10/2003
TT Club, a leading transport insurance provider, has confirmed that its latest assessment of claims resulting from Typhoon Maemi, the devastating storm that hit South Korea on 26 September, is substantially reduced from the initial estimates of US$40-50 million, with the likely level of claims faced by the mutual not expected to exceed US$25 million.
TT Talk Edition 37 - 29/10/2003
29/10/2003
1. Delivery of cargoes in Chile
TT Talk Edition 36 - 12/08/2003
12/08/2003
1. UK budget lightens the load
TT Club appoints Kemp to Asia-Pac
03/08/2003
TT Club, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry, has announced that senior underwriter Andrew Kemp is transferring from London to Singapore. From 1st August 2003 he takes up the new position of Regional Underwriting Manager for the Asia-Pacific region, while also retaining responsibility for the Club's Indian Subcontinent business.
TT Talk Edition 35 - 23/07/2003
23/07/2003
1. Delivery of cargoes in Chile
This prestigious Award - sponsored by the TT Club, FIATA, and IATA - has just completed its fifth successful year. It is aimed at encouraging training in forwarding and enlarging the professional experience of the candidates. The Award is open to young freight forwarders whose age will not be greater than 30 in the competition year and they must have been working full-time in forwarding for at least two years.