International clandestine migration has become a persistent threat to the unitised supply chain.

This Risk Byte provides an introduction to contractual risk management for transport operators.

The importance of contractual risk management, with both suppliers and customers (up and down the chain) should not be underestimated.

The importance of implementing robust due diligence procedures, incorporating all aspects of your business, cannot be underestimated as key risk mitigation.

The illicit trafficking of wildlife not only endangers countless species but also undermines the stability of ecosystems.

A joint compliance note, issued on 11 December 2023 by five US agencies (thus known as the Quint-Seal Compliance Note) encouraged stakeholders to “Know Your Cargo”,

Whatever the event, everyone involved wants it to be a success and that the public will enjoy it in safety and comfort.

Read more to find out the importance of safety culture in the transport and logistics industry and the steps needed to mitigate risk, reduce accidents, empower your workforce and improve efficiency

When it comes to safety, simply complying with regulation is often not enough

Security is key for container terminals and ports generally. The threat horizon is vast, incorporating cargo theft, illicit trades, alongside operational safety and the prevention of terrorist attacks. Inevitably, account is needed of both land and water interfaces.

Technological advances in digitalisation of process, telematics and smart containers provide opportunities to mitigate risk for the temperature controlled supply chain. However, much still relies on human intervention – and that is the aspect that TT’s claims experience suggests continues to produce losses.