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Statement on postponement of ICHCA Spring Meeting 2020
Following close monitoring of the recent rapid global developments on the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus, and discussions with the board of ICHCA, it has been decided to postpone the planned ICHCA / HSE workshop and attendant meetings scheduled to take place in Buxton This decision has not be [...]
ICHCA International and HSE launch initiative to develop a step change in port health and safety management practice
ICHCA (International Cargo Handling Coordination Association) and HSE’s Science and Research Centre (Health and Safety Executive) will be hosting a unique collaborative workshop in April, which will develop a new industry-wide strategy to provide much needed improvements to safety across the port se [...]
2019 – a busy year for ICHCA
The year passed so quickly, looking back it is hard to contemplate the activities undertaken on behalf of, or with our membership. Members who regularly read this newsletter will be aware of some of these activities, but here I will summarise the key highlights. IMO Much activity took place at the I [...]
Cargo handling industry experts move to prevent port and terminal collisions
To minimise risk and improve port safety, three of the cargo handling industry’s leading bodies have produced an information paper, “Collision Prevention At Ports & Terminals”. Experts from international freight transport insurers, TT Club, together with cargo handling industry experts ICHCA an [...]
Quay Cranes Minimum Safety Features Updated
Three industry bodies have produced Revision 1 of their Recommended Minimum Safety Features for Quay Container Cranes. Experts from international freight transport insurers, TT Club, together with cargo handling industry experts ICHCA and PEMA recommend minimum standard safety features to promote s [...]
3rd TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Presented to Künz, CSXIT and Yardeye
In addition, the 2nd John Strang A. O Memorial Award was received by Health and Safety Executive UK. Both awards were announced last night at the ICHCA 20/20 Cargo Vision international conference. Stephan Trauth of Yardeye (centre) receives the 3rd TT Club Innovation in Safety Award from Heike Degg [...]
IMO and ICHCA engagement from the Head of ICHCA International
ICHCA has been an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation in Consultation) with the IMO (International Maritime Organization) for over 50 years, most of our 66-year history. NGO status is much treasured, and many new international trade and associated organisations have tried to obtain it w [...]
October 2019: ICHCA at FIATA World Congress 2019
FIATA is the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations. In proud partnership with SAAFF, the South African Association of Freight Forwarders, FIATA will host its 2019 World Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. Held annually, the FIATA World Congress brings together the freight forw [...]
ICHCA will be supporting the Bulk Terminals 2019 conference
The only event aimed at the whole Bulk Terminals Industry Organised by the Association of Bulk Terminals Operators the event will take place on 8-9 October 2019 at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre. With operator case studies, a workshop and panel of expert speakers providing insight, [...]
Roundtable of Port Organisations to pool resources
New Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) also joins Roundtable meeting in London to discuss cooperation throughout the entire seaborne supply chain. Attending the recent Roundtable meeting of port organisations in London (top L-R): Nick Cutmore, Secretary General IMPA (pi [...]