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Meet the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: LYTTELTON PORT COMPANY (LPC), CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

Eliminated the need for working at height and exposure to person vs plant risk through the use of high-resolution camera drone inspections. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

ICHCA Insights – February 2026

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Meet the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: LONG BEACH CONTAINER TERMINAL – OVERHEAD LOAD PROTECTION SYSTEM

This system creates a safer work environment for personnel in the rail yard by restricting cranes from passing over head. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: LOKISTIX GmbH – LOKI-Pack

Modular and configurable system for compliant, safe, and monitored transportation and storage of batteries. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: LASE INDUSTRIELLE LASERTECHNIK GmbH – LaseASTO

Area surveillance system designed to enhance operational safety around trucks below container cranes using precision 3D multi-layer laser scanning technology. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: KALP GmbH AUTOMATIC LASHING PLATFORM

System that can insert and remove twistlocks and stackers fully automatically, eliminating the need for personnel to work near or under suspended loads. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: INDIVIDUAL INNOVATOR, EDMUND GREENWOOD

A customs seal across the container doors - that must be broken, to gain access to the cargo space. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: G2 OCEAN MONTHLY SAFETY BULLETIN

A monthly 2-page safety bulletin, focusing on a specific safety topic with real-world incidents that connect with port workers because they are about their real workplace and experiences – driving behavioural change. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: FREDERIK ELTING – SEATAG FLOAT

A compact, autonomous safety device for shipping containers, that makes them visible and identifiable if they are lost at sea. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: FIRE-CONTAINERS LIMITED

Unit equipped with built-in detection system, fire suppression system and water supply, allowing it to safely contain and extinguish flame immediately on detection and prevent further fire spread. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: EUROPORTS GROUP BV / NOTRA OY

Automated pulp handling system that eliminates the risk of personnel being struck by fork lifts, being exposed to eye, limb or facial cuts as well as associated musculoskeletal risks during pulp bale transportation wire removal. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: ESLI SCHOOL OF LOGISTICS & GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN CLASSROOM

Enhancing cargo handling operators’ cyber risk sensitivity and management through a maritime/port-dedicated cyber risk management qualification. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Latest “TT Talk” Article Available – January 2026

The TT Club regularly provides informative, timely material on critical health, safety, security and environmental matters designed to help industry continually improve its performance. We are delighted to share the latest from TT Club in the TT Talk series. New TT Talk articles available below: TT Talk - How to avoid truck and trailer fires Transport and logistics professionals need to continue to safely, systematically and carefully check the wheels and brakes of trucks and trailers to avoid devastating vehicle fires. TT Club's latest claims data reveals that around 60% of such fires start in the wheel and brake area, similar to data reported in 2021. TT Talk - How containers changed the world This year, 2026, is the seventieth anniversary of the shipping container. In 1956 US trucking entrepreneur Malcom McLean revolutionised global trade with a simple idea: a standardised steel box that could seamlessly move [...]

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Dublin Port Company

Innovative and collaborative approach to transform safety culture across the Port. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Member Benefit: Complimentary Delegate Places at Intermodal Africa 2026, 10 to 12 February 2026, Djibouti

We would like to announce the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events: Intermodal Africa 2026. We have secured an exclusive opportunity for five complimentary ICHCA Member delegate places, each valued at €1,995, for this prestigious event. If you would like to attend, please email secretariat@ichca.com to secure your spot. We need your confirmation as soon as possible, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! Transport Events are delighted to invite you to Intermodal Africa 2026, the continent’s leading conference and exhibition for ports, shipping, and logistics. This event will take place from Tuesday 10 February to Thursday 12 February 2026 at the luxurious 5 star Djibouti Palace Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti hosted by Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority and Great Horn Investment Holding (GHIH) with our Strategic Partner The Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA). Djibouti serves as a strategic hub for global trade [...]

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Cordstrap

Replaces traditional steel chains, 10 ton ratchet and wire ropes with a safer, more efficient solution. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants:  CM LABS SIMULATIONS INC.

Comprehensive, data-driven simulation training management system enabling high-fidelity, zero-risk operator development. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants:  Bollard Proof Ltd

Non-destructive mobile test device, capable of pulling in combined vertical and horizontal angles. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – December 2025

The latest edition of the Current Awareness Bulletin is attached. The Bulletin provides a monthly digest of news and publications focusing on subjects and themes related to the work of IMO with each edition presenting headlines from the previous month. Links to complete articles or abstracts on publishers' sites are included, although access may require payment or subscription. The Bulletin itself is free to download and to redistribute. CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT AWARENESS BULLETIN - December 2025 This edition along with the back catalogue is available at:https://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Pages/CurrentAwarenessBulletin-Default.aspx The Current Awareness Bulletin is compiled by the IMO Maritime Knowledge Centre but is not an official IMO publication. Inclusion does not imply any endorsement by IMO.

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants:  AUTOLASH

Eliminates the need for twistlocks improving the safety of dockworkers. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – New year, new beginning (also available in Portuguese)

We start the year by recommitting to a very simple safety rule, to stop standing and walking on hatch coamings and stop others who do it. It is up to all of us, who work in the maritime industry to be safety champions. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN ENGLISH CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN PORTUGESE Message from G2 Ocean: "We in G2 Ocean work with stevedores all over the world. By sharing lessons learned on safety between companies and ports, we believe we can reduce the number of incidents and personal injuries in our industry. It is part of G2 Ocean’s desired safety culture to always seek and share insights on safety. We thank all stevedore companies who have signed up for our monthly Safety Bulletin! All our vessels receive a copy. The crew work closely together with the stevedores in port, and [...]

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: AQABA CONTAINER TERMINAL

Single, global reference for all Personal Protective Equipment used in APM Terminals. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: APM TERMINALS CALLAO

Emergency-stop–type switches, strategically located on the right side and at the rear of the semitrailer. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE  In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Active Training Team (ATT)

Real drama, real learning. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 25 February 2026. Register now for free entry to the ceremony by e-mailing secretariat@ichca.com. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!