New guidelines for lithium-ion batteries container transport aim to reduce the growing associated risks.
The Cargo Incident Notification System Network (CINS) and its partners have compiled a publication covering the properties of these batteries and their potential to explode, initiate fires and emit toxic gases.
This publication is a result of a one-day conference conducted on 15 March by the IG P&I Clubs, CINS, and TT Club to bring all partners together to debate such risks and exchange...
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is now a member of the ICHCA International, the global association that represents cargo handling companies, having also representation on the association’s board of directors.
“MSC has determined the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Quality Governance topics (EHSQ) that are most relevant to our business, we have identified our priorities and are building on communication with the maritime stakeholders,” said Dirk Van de Velde, MSC’s chief EHSQ...
ICHCA Announces Record Number of Entries for the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award
Over 30 organisations from around the world have submitted entries for the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award. Covering products and procedures that achieve a demonstrable improvement in cargo handling and transport safety, the submissions range in focus from bulk cargo handling to containerised cargoes; safety reporting and education to environmental monitoring and...
Industry Bodies Joint Initiative to Tackle Safety of Dangerous Goods Storage & Transport
Container ship fires and explosions in port storage facilities continue to be the result of poorly packed and misdeclared hazardous materials as they move through the global supply chain. A MOU recently signed by two influential industry bodies, ICHCA International and IVODGA adds impetus to disseminating effective guidance on the correct safety procedures that need...
Cargo Integrity Group calls for risk-based measures to prevent pest contamination
The international freight transport organisations of the Cargo Integrity Group are calling for urgent action from actors in global supply chains to reduce the risk of pest transference through international cargo movements.
The five partners[i] in the Cargo Integrity Group, known as CIG, recognise the vital importance of focusing on the threat of invasive pests to natural resources across the world, and of the...
In further evidence of how the maritime sector is working in unison to find solutions to long standing problems four industry associations and insurers TT Club are collaborating to produce simplified guidance for packing containers.
The Container Owners Association (COA), Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association, (ICHCA) International, insurers TT Club and the World Shipping Council representing vessel owners and operators, who together form the...
https://container-news.com/cig-collaborate-to-promote-safety-and-security-in-shipping/
http://mfame.guru/best-practices-for-carriage-of-dangerous-goods-to-be-recommended/
Inside ICHCA International – April/May 2019 issue
Welcome to the latest edition of Inside ICHCA International, our regular e-newsletter for association members, partners and cargo handling industry colleagues worldwide.
Unfortunately, despite its relentless focus on health and safety, the ports and logistics sector is still experiencing high levels of fatal and serious injuries. At a time of increased operational demands on cargo handling, the need to find innovative new solutions to safety...
http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/31/inside-ichca-international-aprilmay-2019-issue/