At the start of 2021, there was great optimism following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through 2020. Countries grappling with its challenges took varying measures to control the spread of the virus and in doing so continued to unbalance trade flows, volumes and equipment availability. The development of several vaccines were welcome news and industry attention quickly switched to how to deliver such an invaluable cargo to every corner of the globe.

TT Club looks at how advances could be made in the design of the standardised freight container

Ensuring containers are clean prior to loading is a crucial step in preventing the spread of invasive species

Mud and vegetation harbour invasive pests, so it's important to ensure containers are clean prior to use.

When containers are in short supply, supply chain actors may take a more lenient approach to container inspection

Packing a container at night under bright lights can attract unwanted insects that can then be transported across the globe.

TT Club has recently been made aware that shipper interests have been seeking to transport Divinylbenzene (DVB) from China to destinations in both Europe and United States of America, while misdeclaring the commodity as Class 9, UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S

Freight transport and logistics insurance specialist TT Club's analysis of weather-related risk highlights water damage to cargoes in particular.

Global transport and logistics insurer TT Club will speak about the X-Press Pearl fire and its impact on the insurance of containerships

Global transport and logistics insurer TT Club will speak about the X-Press Pearl fire and its impact on the insurance of containerships

Read more about the operational challenges of the temperature-controlled supply chain.