Latest “TT Talk” Article Available – June 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 – When a ship in distress calls, how should ports respond?

Ports must treat requests for refuge as complex, risk-based decisions rather than simple acceptance or refusal. Effective responses require planning for long durations, managing cargo-related hazards, ensuring space and coordination, and maintaining preparedness through structured frameworks and stakeholder collaboration.

TT Talk – Copper theft risk rising across global supply chains

TT Club’s 2025 claims data identifies copper as the single most commonly stolen cargo. The theft of copper has shifted over the past decade from an opportunistic crime to a persistent supply chain threat, driven by value, organised criminal involvement, and vulnerabilities in transport and storage controls.

TT Talk – Communicating with customers during crisis situations

Transport and logistics operators must communicate clearly during crises to maintain trust and manage risk. Effective, timely, and consistent updates reassure customers, while poor or inconsistent messaging increases uncertainty.