Much can be learnt about the logistics industry - in terms of complexity, practices and expectations - from the 'MSC Flaminia' judgment analysing and establishing the responsibilities in this casualty.
TT Talk - Aluminium dross - dangerous or not
15/01/2019
There are known issues relating to aluminium dross, being an example of waste/recycling streams that are now carried in containers. Not a frequent issue, but another where a 'perfect storm' may expose issues.
Brexit circular: 20 December 2018
20/12/2018
This circular dated 20 December 2018 provides an update of TT Club's business continuity plans in relation to Brexit.
TT Talk - Legal eagle: force majeure
11/12/2018
The concept of 'force majeure' can be understood as a useful tool; it is rather more complex in practice.
TT Talk - Lost documents - best practice
11/12/2018
The original bill of lading is a valuable document and great care should be taken to ensure that it is not lost.
TT Talk - Switch bills
11/12/2018
A bill of lading may not be lost or unavailable, but still the issuer faced with a request to provide new, revised documents. It's another warning!
There may be many circumstances where a bill of lading issuer is asked to deliver cargo without original documents being produced; take extreme care.
TT Talk - Global cargo theft intelligence
26/11/2018
In conjunction with BSI Supply Chain Services and Solutions, TT Club has launched the first joint 2018 Semi-Annual Global Cargo Theft Intelligence and Advisory Report. The report demonstrates their shared goal ofr educating the transport and manufacturing sectors about dynamic cargo theft risks.
BSI Supply Chain Services and Solutions and leading international transport and logistics insurer, TT Club launch the first joint 2018 Semi-Annual Global Cargo Theft Intelligence and Advisory Report. The report brings together threat and intelligence data from BSI's supply chain security country risk intelligence tool, SCREEN and TT Club's insurance risk management and loss prevention insights.
TT Talk - LNG bunkering considerations
06/11/2018
Significant coverage has been given to the debate in the maritime world concerning Sulphur content in bunker fuel and reduction is CO2 emissions. One fuel solution is LNG, but what are the implications for the shoreside infrastructure?
TT Talk - Sure power to meet expectations
06/11/2018
Shore-based power supply for ships is not exactly new, but may be becoming a 'hygiene factor' as stakeholders grapple with broader societal expectations in relation to environmental performance and protection.