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TT Talk - December 2020: national security - the invasion of pests

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TT Live - highlighting risk: casualties of the sea

TT Live - highlighting risk: casualties of the sea

In this edition of TT Live Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, sits down with Kerime Huseyin, Senior Claims Executive, to talk about maritime risk.

This episode considers General Average, salvage, loss of cargo and causes of wreck.

Mar 21, 202423:18
TT Live - highlighting risk: the impact of customers demands on operational risk

TT Live - highlighting risk: the impact of customers demands on operational risk

In this episode Mike Yarwood, Managing Director Loss Prevention and Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, sat down to discuss how customer demands can impact logistics operations - posing threats that you may not immediately consider in your risk mitigation strategy.

The two consider ways in which you can make your operations safer, more secure and more sustainable.

If you would like to hear more advice on supply chain security, listen to our other episodes!

Mar 12, 202427:20
TT Talk - March 2024: Due diligence - know your cargo

TT Talk - March 2024: Due diligence - know your cargo

Thorough understanding of your supply chain counterparties and, specifically, the full nature of any cargo being accepted into transport is a matter central to TT’s Cargo Integrity campaign. Now there’s welcome endorsement from five US regulatory agencies.

Mar 05, 202405:21
TT Talk - March 2024: Journey to net zero - a logistics challenge

TT Talk - March 2024: Journey to net zero - a logistics challenge

The global logistics and transport industry is facing unprecedented challenges in achieving material carbon emissions reduction. This now-accepted necessity for humanity has highlighted that the industry is estimated to contribute approximately 20% of emissions and this is likely to continue to grow at speed.

Mar 05, 202406:50
TT Talk - March 2024: Safe mooring - focusing on bollards

TT Talk - March 2024: Safe mooring - focusing on bollards

While the container sector has experienced increase in ship size of some 1,500% over the last 50 years, there have also been significant increases for other ship types, including cruise and car carriers. Regardless of future trends, the risk elements for port operations are writ large. Combining this with changing weather patterns around the globe, safety for navigation and mooring in ports are dynamic issues.

 

Mar 05, 202406:40
TT Talk - February 2024: Energy transition for a cleaner future

TT Talk - February 2024: Energy transition for a cleaner future

Seven years on from the Paris Agreement, as society transitions away from the use of fossil fuels to provide the energy to sustain industrial, business and domestic life aimed at reducing global carbon emissions and tackling climate change, ports, terminals and logistics operators find themselves at an energy crossroad .

Feb 06, 202405:39
TT Talk - February 2024: European Union Customs changes

TT Talk - February 2024: European Union Customs changes

The European Union's Import Control System 2 (ICS2), a cornerstone of customs security and safety, is poised for its third release on 3 June 2024. This evolution brings significant changes and enhancements, geared towards augmenting efficiency, optimising risk management, and bolstering the protection of EU citizens and the internal market.

Feb 06, 202409:19
TT Live- highlighting risk: strategic theft

TT Live- highlighting risk: strategic theft

In this edition of TT Live Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, sits down with Guillermo Cancio, Senior Claims Executive, to talk about strategic theft in North America, a growing trend we have picked up on in recent years.

Guillermo explains how organised crime organisations have been manipulating current systems that are available, to portray themselves as legitimate motor carriers, and stealing cargo from the depot right under the nose of everyone involved.

Advice is provided for those in the industry who may be struggling with strategic theft, or may want to get ahead of the curve and put appropriate risk mitigation strategy in place.





Jan 16, 202422:52
TT Talk - January 2024: Are you exposed to RAAC?

TT Talk - January 2024: Are you exposed to RAAC?

Alerts were raised in the UK in mid-2023 about a potential serious safety risk arising from the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). While this particular building practice appears to have been widely adopted in public structures (for example schools), it is possible that it has been applied in port or warehouse facilities in some parts of the world.

Jan 09, 202405:30
TT Talk - January 2024: Ports and terminals - standard trading conditions?

TT Talk - January 2024: Ports and terminals - standard trading conditions?

It is obvious that ports are pivotal nodes in international supply chains. However, within each setting there will be a broad range of responsibilities and relationships, some statutory or regulatory, some commercial or operational. As a result, there will be an array of terms and conditions to be considered. It remains important to consider standard trading conditions to provide a framework that helps mitigate risks, streamline processes, and foster fair and efficient trading environment.

Jan 09, 202408:57
TT Talk - December 2023: Legal eagle - liability for post-discharge damage

TT Talk - December 2023: Legal eagle - liability for post-discharge damage

In containerised transport it is easy to assume that everything that happens to the cargo between the point when it is packed to the point it is unpacked is within the responsibility of the carrier. The reality is that this will depend on the precise terms of the contract of carriage for any period when the international carriage regimes do not specifically apply.

Dec 05, 202304:11
TT Talk - December 2023: Drones and security

TT Talk - December 2023: Drones and security

Security at ports and terminals is vital to protect cargo, other assets and workforce. However, the typical size and layout of a port (especially container terminals) can make monitoring difficult, since the line of sight may be obscured by cargo, buildings and plant or equipment. Similarly, the physical distance sometimes required to travel across the facility, compounded by the potential disruption to automated operations, adds to the challenges.

Dec 05, 202307:27
TT Talk - December 2023: Party time? Think time.

TT Talk - December 2023: Party time? Think time.

Hosting special events at your premises can be an effective means - particularly for ports - to engage positively with your local communities. This can create greater levels of transparency and improve common perceptions about your activities, as well as generate new income streams - all while serving to demonstrate a commitment towards social elements of an ESG policy.

Dec 05, 202307:59
TT Live - highlighting risk: lithium batteries and supply chain security

TT Live - highlighting risk: lithium batteries and supply chain security

Join TT Club's Managing Director Loss Prevention, Mike Yarwood, and Risk Management Director, Peregrine Storrs-Fox, as they discuss key risk areas for the transport and logistics industry.

In this edition Mike and Peregrine discuss the risks of transporting lithium batteries as well as supply chain security concerns.

Nov 30, 202342:17
TT Talk - November 2023: Asset management - a case for drones

TT Talk - November 2023: Asset management - a case for drones

Ports, terminals and similar facilities use a wide range of handling equipment assets to serve the global supply chain in the movement and storage of cargo. Given the nature of the operations, these assets regularly see significant wear and tear over their service life. Therefore, to ensure safe and efficient operations, management must be able to make informed decisions based on the condition of their assets.

Nov 07, 202307:36
TT Talk - November 2023: Unplanned uncoupling

TT Talk - November 2023: Unplanned uncoupling

Safety of trucks on the high way is a paramount concern for the transport industry, impacting not only the lives of drivers but also all road users. It is imperative that industry stakeholders prioritise and uphold stringent safety measures. This article delves into one aspect of truck safety: unplanned uncoupling.

Nov 07, 202309:13
TT Talk - October 2023: Legal eagle - US freight brokers test defences

TT Talk - October 2023: Legal eagle - US freight brokers test defences

In the past six months, two important appellate court decisions in the United States (in the Seventh and Eleventh circuits) have come down in favour of the freight brokerage industry on the issue of whether negligence claims against freight brokers are pre-empted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (F4A).

Oct 10, 202309:06
TT Talk - October 2023: Transport of plastic pellets

TT Talk - October 2023: Transport of plastic pellets

Focus in maritime transport has been turned towards the safe transport of microplastic pellets following well-publicised incidents. While the debate rages as to how to mitigate the risks to the maritime ecosystem, those arising through the entire freight supply chain need to be recognised.

Oct 10, 202309:24
TT Talk - October 2023: Cargo packing matters

TT Talk - October 2023: Cargo packing matters

The biennial cycle of maritime dangerous goods regulations, the next Amendment of which enters mandatory application on 1 January 2024, provides a valuable opportunity to consider the trajectory of changes or improvements in safety for the freight supply chain.

Oct 10, 202309:07
TT Talk - September 2023: Legal eagle - Buchanan affirmed

TT Talk - September 2023: Legal eagle - Buchanan affirmed

An interesting challenge to established English law relating to responsibility under CMR for excise duty where goods are lost or stolen. Strongly maintaining the existing English law position, particularly post Brexit and VOCID, bring welcome certainty to the logistics industry.

Sep 05, 202308:34
TT Talk - September 2023: Alert to customs representation

TT Talk - September 2023: Alert to customs representation

Recent years, not least consequent on Brexit, have seen greater opportunities for logistics operators to provide customs related services to their customers. While potentially new and lucrative revenue streams, these services do not come without risk as TT has highlighted previously. In what precise capacity an operator acts will affect the potential liability exposure. In this edition, we take a look at risks applicable European Union wide, but specifically relating to a series of challenges identified in the UK.

Sep 05, 202307:56
TT Talk - September 2023: Importance of standard trading conditions

TT Talk - September 2023: Importance of standard trading conditions

The global supply chain is fraught with potential risks, so disputes are perhaps inevitable. The exposure to financial consequences can be minimised, however, by maintaining a robust risk mitigation policy. Risk mitigation extends not only to the proactive steps taken to improve operational safety and security, but also to ensuring, from the outset, that adequate contractual protections are in place.

Sep 05, 202308:21
TT Talk - August 2023: Developing a safety culture

TT Talk - August 2023: Developing a safety culture

Compliance with regulations and related requirements is a given for all businesses. Failure to comply will place your business in an extremely difficult position, should a serious incident occur. However, adherence with the law should be seen as the baseline in the context of developing a mature safety culture. Furthermore, achieving the minimum may not ultimately be good enough for your business.

Aug 08, 202309:09
TT Talk - August 2023: Value safety

TT Talk - August 2023: Value safety

Safety culture encompasses the shared values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours regarding safety within an organisation. If reflects the collective commitment to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for all individuals involved. A strong safety culture goes beyond mere compliance with regulations and standards; it fosters a proactive and continuous effort to identify and mitigate risks, prioritise, safety and promote well-being.

Aug 08, 202308:27
TT Talk - July 2023: Legal eagle - confirmation on the operation of time-bars

TT Talk - July 2023: Legal eagle - confirmation on the operation of time-bars

The English Court of Appeal confirms the Commercial Court decision clarifying the application of time-bars in relation to deliveries made after discharged from the ship. Further appeal has been denied, so this case bring welcome certainty, albeit clearly decided on specific contractual wording and factual situation.

Jul 11, 202305:19
TT Talk - July 2023: TT grasping at industry issues!

TT Talk - July 2023: TT grasping at industry issues!

TT has been seeking over decades to deliver on its inherent mission to be at the heart of the global transport and logistics industry, and to make the industry safer, more secure and more sustainable.

Jul 11, 202310:21
TT Talk - July 2023: Container industry, future direction

TT Talk - July 2023: Container industry, future direction

For 25 years, this newsletter has communicated to the global transport industry information and guidance, highlighting a wide range of topical issues that the industry has faced. Rightly, safety has frequently been the focus of discussion. The industry will inevitably continue to face both existing and as yet unknown challenges.

Jul 11, 202310:47
TT Talk - July 2023: Container industry, incremental change?

TT Talk - July 2023: Container industry, incremental change?

Over the last 25 years, the global container transport industry has undergone significant economic and safety developments. As with so many aspects of life, many such developments are incremental and have faced various head-winds, such that highlights from this last quarter century may not necessarily be strong indicators of future trends.

Jul 11, 202311:38
TT Talk - July 2023: Horizon scanning - what's next?

TT Talk - July 2023: Horizon scanning - what's next?

Reaching a 300th edition is a significant milestone for any monthly publication, but much is still to be done, working together with the industry to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that TT Club supports, highlights upcoming challenges, identifies emerging trends and considers the yet unknown risks that the industry will face.

Jul 10, 202308:24
TT Talk - June 2023: Port and terminal security

TT Talk - June 2023: Port and terminal security

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.

Jun 06, 202309:46
TT Talk - June 2023: Keep it cool

TT Talk - June 2023: Keep it cool

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.

Jun 06, 202307:44
TT Talk - May 2023: Fatigue can kill

TT Talk - May 2023: Fatigue can kill

Workforce fatigue is a topic that has been considered in the context of the COVID pandemic and also more generally in past editions of TT Talk. It, however, remains an important factor in keeping people safe and equipment and property protected.

May 02, 202308:07
TT Talk - May 2023: Death in spaces

TT Talk - May 2023: Death in spaces

There are innumerable spaces found through the global supply chain that should be considered encloses or confined, some more obvious that others. Unfortunately, these spaces claim many lives each year when ill-prepared workers enter them. For this reason, we return to this topic.

May 02, 202309:23
TT Talk - April 2023: Clandestine migration in freight

TT Talk - April 2023: Clandestine migration in freight

As previously highlighted, risks associated with clandestine migration around the world include impact on the freight supply chain. Criminal organisations behind this illicit activity have long realised that legitimate logistics operations present very efficient means of moving people, often undetected across key borders.

Apr 04, 202307:29
TT Talk - April 2023: Ports and terminal facilities - managing third-party personnel

TT Talk - April 2023: Ports and terminal facilities - managing third-party personnel

There will be a range of people entering a port or terminal facility on a sporadic or temporary basis. Managing the safety of all third-party personnel who might not be familiar with your facility should be a high priority and can present additional challenges.

Apr 04, 202309:38
TT Talk - March 2023: Economic instability influences freight crime

TT Talk - March 2023: Economic instability influences freight crime

The latest BSI and TT Club study of freight crime statistics highlights the direct influence of current global economic instability on criminal activity. Various geopolitical situations and the macro-economic impact of inflation around the globe have driven a series of trends through 2022 that are likely to continue in the foreseeable future. The global logistics industry need to be alert to the changing threat landscape.

Mar 14, 202308:24
TT Talk - March 2023: Legal eagle - what are the limits of limitations?

TT Talk - March 2023: Legal eagle - what are the limits of limitations?

An English court review of what comprises, under the Hague-Visby Rules, “loss or damage to or in connection with the goods” where the claim includes both physical damage and economic loss elements. Should limitation be calculated on the weight of the entire cargo or just what was physically lost or damaged?

Mar 14, 202305:48
TT Talk - March 2023: Persistent wildlife crime

TT Talk - March 2023: Persistent wildlife crime

Wildlife crime is a topic TT has profiled before, but remains a critical threat to biodiversity, local and national economies, national and international security, and global health. The global pandemic itself highlighted emerging infectious diseases, 60% of which are considered zoonotic, that is infectious diseases that are able to pass between animals and humans, and elevated discussions around the impact of wildlife crime and unregulated trade.

Mar 14, 202310:33
TT Talk - February 2023: Valuing good housekeeping in ports and terminals

TT Talk - February 2023: Valuing good housekeeping in ports and terminals

With ever increasing operational and financial pressures placed on ports and terminals, whether it be to reduce costs, increase throughput and productivity, or simply deal with demand peaks and troughs, housekeeping may be considered a fairly non-controversial topic and certainly not one that would feature on the priority list... perhaps it should.

Feb 07, 202307:47
TT Talk - February 2023: Encouraging and profiling excellence

TT Talk - February 2023: Encouraging and profiling excellence

For decades, TT Club has supported a range of organisations and initiatives aligned to the Club's mission of making the transport and logistics industry safer and more secure. Here, we profile a selection of these, providing updates and highlighting the importance of each. 

Feb 07, 202309:07
TT Talk - January 2023: What can we get out of a box?

TT Talk - January 2023: What can we get out of a box?

The humble shipping container has existed for over 60 years, admirably facilitating global trade through intermodal supply chains with great efficiency. In recent years,  however, there have been numerous innovators seeking to harness emerging capabilities and imagine boxes integrated into broad supply chain activities. 

Jan 10, 202307:32
TT Talk - January 2023: Electronic bills of lading - delivered?

TT Talk - January 2023: Electronic bills of lading - delivered?

The advent or electronic bills of lading (e-bills) has been promised for around a quarter of a century. The pinch points encountered through the pandemic doubtless have catalysed developed and acceptance, together with a drive for business efficiencies. Are they now poised to play an important role in shaping the future of the transport industry?

Jan 10, 202308:58
TT Talk - December 2022: Legal eagle: Procedures - in litigation and trade

TT Talk - December 2022: Legal eagle: Procedures - in litigation and trade

A Singapore appeal judgment delivers some clarity on court procedural practices. However, the broader application really relates to ensuring that 'know your customer' and due diligence procedures are robust in order to provide protection where fairly usual requests for changes are made in the course of a transaction. 

Dec 13, 202205:49
TT Talk - December 2022: Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors

TT Talk - December 2022: Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors

The requirement for employers engaged in the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, or inland waterway to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) was introduced from 1 January 2000, through EC Directive 96/35/EC. With changes afoot, is this enough? 

Dec 13, 202208:42
TT Talk - December 2022: Commercial Due Diligence Act, Germany

TT Talk - December 2022: Commercial Due Diligence Act, Germany

At TT Club, we frequently emphasise the vital importance of due diligence. Since the vast majority of trade and transport transactions are conducted without the opportunity to meet your counterparty in person, rigorous processes are required to protect your own business and maintain safety and security more generally. Legislative backing in Germany is a welcome development, albeit initiated form a perspective of human rights. 

Dec 13, 202207:01
TT Talk - November 2022: Demystifying General Average

TT Talk - November 2022: Demystifying General Average

While most directly involved in the freight supply chain will have an awareness of the principles of General Average, they might struggle to explain them to their customers. TT's latest StopLoss briefing provides a straightforward summary of the topic, along with essential good practice advice. 

Nov 08, 202207:02
TT Talk - November 2022: Legal eagle - clarifying the operation of time-bars

TT Talk - November 2022: Legal eagle - clarifying the operation of time-bars

An important decision given by the English Commercial Court clarifying the application of time-bars in relation to deliveries made after discharges from the ship. While potentially subject to appeal and clearly decided on specific contractual wording, this case brings welcome certainty.

Nov 08, 202204:41
TT Talk - November 2022: Spotlighting Lithium-ion risks

TT Talk - November 2022: Spotlighting Lithium-ion risks

Lithium batteries was a topic that TT Talk covered in February 2022 in recognition of emerging concerns over incidents through the global supply chain. One such concern was a shift away from air transport towards maritime and road. Over the last eight months, such fears appear to have materialised with an increasing number of incidents recorded through other modes of transport.

Nov 08, 202210:39
TT Talk - October 2022: The peaks and troughs of container utilisation

TT Talk - October 2022: The peaks and troughs of container utilisation

Container operators have enjoyed a buoyant period with high levels of equipment utilisation through the last couple of years. Increased demand has, of course, been accompanied by issues arising from congestion and supply chain bottlenecks, presenting challenges in repositioning empties to be packed. 

Oct 11, 202208:24
TT Talk - October 2022: Steps to mitigate container misappropriation

TT Talk - October 2022: Steps to mitigate container misappropriation

Supply chain security often focuses on cargo, but that is not alone as target for thieves. While the circumstances are typically more complex, containers and trailers are also subject to theft globally. This type of theft reveals methods that are quite distinct from cargo theft incidents, so being aware of the threat landscape is critical. 

Oct 11, 202206:58