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TT Club’s latest claims data reveals that around 60% of such fires start in the wheel and brake area. In this article, TT Club looks at the cause of fires from overheating breaks to bearings and debris. Plus the mitigations that can be taken to reduce the risk and best practice should a fire occur.

Proper packing is critical in preventing cargo from slipping or tipping during transit as forces vary across road, rail, and maritime environments. Poor packing can lead to severe incidents, including cargo damage and ship instability, especially with modern challenges like heavier loads, larger ships, and extreme weather. In this episode, Josh speaks with Bill Brassington, an independent safety a...

Ports face costly risks from abandoned or uninsured ships. If a ship sinks and the owner or insurance cannot cover costs, ports must manage the wreck to prevent pollution, clear channels, and ensure business continuity. Ports should review procedures for arriving ships and their insurance.

Warehouses storing bulk cargo – such as grain, coal, fertilizer, biomass and powders – face a unique combination of fire risks. Robust strategies for risk mitigation and operational resilience are essential.  

The IMDG Code (42-24) becomes mandatory on 1 January 2026. TT Club has updated resources and released a series of TT Briefs on hazardous cargoes, emphasising compliance to prevent human, environmental, and financial losses.

Josh Finch chats to Harry Palmer, Risk Assessment Manager and part of TT Club's Loss Prevention team, about his career, from designing and overseeing the construction of ports all over the globe - and the trials and tribulations - to his current role disseminating years of learned knowledge to our Members to keep their operations as safe and efficient as possible.

In the intricate world of global supply chains, contractual disputes are inevitable, and financial consequences can be severe. For ports and terminals, exposure to such risks can be significantly reduced by using and maintaining a robust set of standard trading conditions (STCs).   

Our new quarterly bulletin shares insights and practical guidance on all aspects of port authority risk. It draws on TT Club’s extensive claims experience and industry data to provide a clear view of the risks confronting port authorities worldwide. 

As trade regimes evolve, small-to-medium enterprises – the lifeblood of international trade – are struggling to absorb the financial shocks. For freight forwarders, the fallout is potentially ruinous.

TT Club's mission is to make the transport and logistics industry safer, more secure and more sustainable. A key part of achieving this mission is supporting innovation and encouraging young talent and celebrating those that are making a difference. That's why for the last 25 years, TT Club has sponsored a collaboration with FIATA - the International Federation of Freight Forwarders - which is the...

Seven countries that are members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) submitted data on 77,688 container inspections in 2024 in line with  MSC.1/ Circ.1649 . The intent of this IMO Circular is to encourage governments to identify misdeclarations and poor packing practices to “justify and effect safety improvements without an actual incident happening”. Since adoption of this iteration...

Ports, terminals, and logistical transport networks are increasingly exposed to climate-related hazards, with floods, storms, heatwaves and rising sea levels posting a growing threat to operational continuity and global trade.   In September 2025, TT Club published a white paper called  Climate-ready Supply Chain . It provides guidance for ports, waterways and logistics operations on how to adapt...

Power outages are no longer rare, isolated incidents in the transport and logistics sector. With the increasing complexity of ageing energy grids and growing reliance on electrical and digital systems, blackouts are becoming both more frequent and disruptive – with potentially severe commercial, safety and insurance implications. Ports and terminals should take steps now to make their operations m...

The British government has recognised the urgent need to clamp down on cargo thefts from trucks. A new report to the Department of Transport has confirmed the importance of providing properly safe truck stop for drivers of the nation’s 437,000 heavy goods vehicles, who move 89% of all national freight by road. A new Freight Crime Bill, which aims to introduce a separate crime classification code f...

NAABSA (not always afloat but safely aground) berths are those where ships sit on the riverbed or seabed at low tide rather than staying afloat. The practice is common in ports with high tidal ranges, but there is a real risk to ships if the bed of the berth pocket is in any way obstructed or uneven.  To avoid major liability claims for hull damage and subsequent disruption to port operations, por...

The volume of freight containers lost overboard at sea continues to fluctuate. Each incident is a stark reminder to everyone in the transport and logistics sector of the need to take steps to prevent such losses, recognising that every lost container can have major environmental, financial and reputational impacts for supply chain actors. TT Club continues to support efforts to mitigate risk throu...

In this episode, Jos Koning, Naval Architect at MARIN and Josh Finch discuss Top Teir. A joint industry project headed by MARIN, the group of over 40 stakeholders are on a quest to identify the root causes driving container loss at sea, the possible mitigating actions available - and whether they could they be adopted in practice through changing standards and regulations, in a way that can be suc...

Sara Fisher, Head of Operations & Business Development at the British Parking Association talks to Josh Finch about the latest safe and secure parking certification process, Park Mark Freight.

The brightest and smartest innovations in port safety were once more showcased at the TOC Europe 2025 Safety Village in Rotterdam on 17–19 June. TT Club, ICHCA International and TOC Worldwide again teamed up for a three-day celebration of gold-standard safety solutions at the world’s leading container supply chain event, attended by over 4,500 professionals.

As the maritime industry continues to evolve in response to global pressures, ranging from climate volatility to labour shortages and rising operational costs, bulk cargo terminals are increasingly turning to automation. While container terminals have long been the focus of digital transformation and automation, are bulk terminals beginning to embrace automation as a strategic imperative?

The global trade in counterfeit goods is a constant threat to economies, consumers and supply chains around the world. According to a May 2025 report by OECD and the European Union Intellectual Property Office, the illegal trade in fake and potentially dangerous goods is worth over US$450 billion a year. As such counterfeit cargoes continue to expose transport and logistics professionals to fines,...

Kind leadership - what it is it? And how is it relevant to the supply chain and logistics industry?

"The industry has to police itself in many ways […] for the good of the industry and for the good of the places where they operate." Join Joshua Finch and guest Marcus John, Managing Director, Thomas Miller Sydney, as they discuss wreck removal, including: The complex liabilities surrounding the Costa Concordia Larger ships equal larger wrecks - and pose enormous challenges when removing...

Autonomous ships are set to have a major impact on the world’s ports. But while they promise increased efficiency, and safety, and a nice fit with port automation technologies and smart mooring systems, they also raise questions about regulation, liability and cyber security. Port operators need to be prepared to adapt to survive – and perhaps the best place to start is with their own fleet of wor...

Loading docks in warehouses and terminals are high-risk environments where people, vehicles and cargo come into close contact. Without strict safety measures, accidents in loading docks can result in serious injuries to workers, costly damage to cargo and equipment, and severe operational disruption. This article outlines the practical steps which warehouse and terminal operators can take to reduc...