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Member Benefit: Free delegate places at ASEAN Ports and Shipping 2023, 31 October to 2 November 2023, The Landmark Bangkok, Thailand

We are delighted to announce the next conference in our new-for-2023 ICHCA member benefit, in partnership with Transport Events.   We have secured the exciting opportunity for up to 10 ICHCA Member delegates to attend each of Transport Events conferences in 2023. If you would like to attend the upcoming event in Bangkok, Thailand, see details below, please email: secretariat@ichca.com to secure your place. We will need your confirmation of a place at least 2 weeks before the event at the latest.   ASEAN Ports and Shipping continues to be the biggest annual Container Ports, Shipping and Transport Logistics Exhibition and Conference in the ASEAN region now in its 21st successful year. The 21st ASEAN Ports and Shipping 2023 Exhibition and Conference will take place at the luxurious five star The Landmark Hotel Bangkok, Thailand from Tuesday 31 October to Thursday 2 November. A two days Conference Programme will feature 30 [...]

PEMA and ICHCA sign MoU to advance sustainable practices and safety standards in the cargo handling sector

  Two international associations closely involved in the port and terminal industry are committing to cooperate in improving safety and sustainability across the global industry.  The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) and International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have announced their joint signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to effect their mutual aims.   The collaboration will enable each organization to better achieve their objectives through a programme of cooperation, which will include agreed actions and initiatives, meetings, sharing and exchange of information and ad hoc task forces to enhance their respective impact on issues and topics where both organizations have a common interest.   The MoU provides a framework to pursue cooperative projects.   Though not a commitment of funds, the future cooperation that is agreed will enable each group to benefit from the common activities in their respective strategies, furthering a wider understanding where areas of joint interest [...]

Member Event: The Container Terminal Automation Conference North America, 15 & 16 November 2023

  Our member Port Technology International (PTI) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated The Container Terminal Automation Conference North America 2023, coming to the beautiful city of Virginia - Norfolk, USA, in collaboration with The Port of Virginia! PTI are inviting you to save the date for this groundbreaking gathering as they aim to revolutionise the future of Terminals. The Container Terminal Automation Conference has been hosted in Europe for seven years and has become the leading hub for all things automation. PTI's conference has a history of being the most prominent hub for knowledge sharing and networking for Europe’s leading Terminals, which is why we’re super excited to be launching our North American edition. The Container Terminal Automation Conference North America 2023 is set to be the premier platform for industry leaders, innovators and visionaries to connect, collaborate, and learn from the Port and Terminal industry’s established leaders and most [...]

INNOVATION IN SAFETY NEVER STOPS…

  We are delighted to set out the now year round calendar for innovating in safety, we would love you to get involved.. 4 September 2023  ICHCA's TT Club Innovation in Safety Award is now open for entries.The award seeks to celebrate anyone that can show that a product, process or other innovation has resulted in a demonstrable improvement to safety in the global supply chain. The closing date for entries is 13 November 2023.  Details of how to submit entries and of the judging criteria can be found: https://ichca.com/entering-the-tt-club-innovation-in-safety-award-2023   22 February 2024 In February, the winner is announced at an awards ceremony in London.  Innovators, operators and industry experts gather to discuss key industry concerns and hear from the outstanding entrants.    11 - 13 June 2024  In June 2024, the Safety Village returns to TOC Europe to demonstrate the best of safety innovation with a jam-packed schedule [...]

TT Club Innovation in Safety Award 2023 Opens for Entries

Following the recent success of this annual Award with a record number of entries, the 2023 award will continue to form the centrepiece of TT Club and ICHCA’s on-going efforts to encourage players in the freight transport and cargo handling sectors further in continuing to improve operational safety and efficiency through innovation.   ICHCA launched the 2023 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award today inviting entrants to submit details of their innovations by 13 November 2023. The Award, which is open to an individual, team or company involved in cargo logistics, has seen the prestige associated with winning or being highly commended, grow year-on-year. Past winners have ranged from individual entrepreneurs and specialist suppliers to employee teams in major industry businesses. Entrants are required to show that a product, idea, solution, process, scheme or other innovation has resulted in a demonstrable improvement in safety.   Details of how to submit [...]

COMING SOON…TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2023

This award was set up with the purpose of celebrating safety innovation in the global freight supply chain. Award entrants are required to show that a product, idea, solution, process, scheme or other innovation has resulted in a demonstrable improvement to safety. The 2023 Awards will open to entrants on 4 September 2023! Watch this space…..

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – July 2023

  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 JULY 2023   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.

ICHCA July 2023 Press Clippings

  We are delighted to share with you the press clippings for July 2023. By working with the media we can be the voice of our sector, raising awareness and sharing learning with industry and other stakeholders.   The press clippings have been collated by Portcare International. Click here to view the clippings    

ICHCA Radar: InterCargo bulk carrier casualty report 2013-2022

    This Intercargo report notes a reducing trend in bulk cargo vessel losses over 10 years, against an increase in bulk fleet numbers from 10,000 to 13,000 in the period. However it also notes that vessel losses still occur and it is vital to learn from and continuously improve safety performance.   2013-2022 saw 26 bulk carriers over 10,000 dwt reported lost, critically at a cost of 104 seafarer lives. Grounding was the single greatest cause of carrier loss (46%), but with no loss of life. Liquefaction was the greatest cause of fatality with 70 seafarers lost (63.7% of the total). FULL RADAR - CLICK HERE We find or are sent a wide range of industry related learning and informative content which we think will be of interest to members. Where these appear on our radar, we will share a summary of points of interest and provide links for [...]

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – June 2023

  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 JUNE 2023   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.

COMING SOON….. TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2023

This award was set up with the purpose of celebrating safety innovation in the global freight supply chain. Award entrants are required to show that a product, idea, solution, process, scheme or other innovation has resulted in a demonstrable improvement to safety. The 2023 Awards will open to entrants on 4 September 2023! Watch this space…..

ICHCA June 2023 Press Clippings

  We are delighted to share with you the press clippings relating to the recent ICHCA webinar, "How to Innovate for Workplace Safety in Ports and Terminals". By working with the media we can be the voice of our sector, raising awareness and sharing learning with industry and other stakeholders.   The press clippings have been collated by Portcare International. Click here to view the clippings    

WWF France and Global One Health Alliance’s new report aims to inform the transport sector about tools available to help combat illegal wildlife trafficking

  “Preventing and detecting wildlife trafficking on maritime, aerial and postal/courier transport chains: An analysis of innovative solutions with the potential to support law enforcement and compliance efforts” (available online) identifies five detection categories: ionising radiation, nuclear material, non-ionising radiation, trace and acoustic. These can be sub-divided into over 60 inspection tools ranging from the extraordinary noses of detection dogs to short-wave infrared imaging. Methods, results and suitability for detecting contraband on people, in luggage, parcels and of particular importance to our stakeholders containerised cargo as well as road and air shipment are explained.  Means of deployment, portable, fixed or hand held as well as efficiency and key aspects such as safety and non-invasive vs invasive are also set out for the reader.  The report also looks at additional tools such as environmental DNA, information sharing tools and training resources. There are case studies for detection dogs, computed tomography, artificial intelligence combined [...]

ICHCA Australia Melbourne Luncheon, 22 August 2023

  Come and hear Andrew Adam, CEO of Oceania at DP World Asia Pacific speak at an industry luncheon event on the 22nd August in Docklands, Melbourne. Sponsorship is still available. For more details please see the flyer below or contact: peter.van-duyn@ichca.com

Member update – IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee

  IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) met during the week of 3-7 July 2023 in London.  ICHCA was represented by members: James Hookham and Aime Harrison. The main topic was a revised IMO strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships. This strategy will determine the pace at which shipping lines and port terminals need to adapt their operations to the use, storage and handling of low-carbon and zero-carbon marine fuels.  Other items discussed of possible interest to ICHCA interests were:   Amendments to Marpol Annex 1 to adapt the provisions for low flashpoint fuels to include low- and zero-carbon fuels. Technical revisions to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data Collection System, the Guidelines on compliance with the EEXI measure. Changes to, and commissioning of further work on the Ballast Water Management Convention Adoption and consideration of various designated sea areas as ‘Emission Control Areas’ or [...]

UK Pilot Ladder Incidents Survey shows 99.6% of pilot transfers completed safely during 2022

  In the UK Marine Accident investigation Branch 2022 Annual Report, published this month, the headline news for pilot ladder safety is positive, but given that pilot transfer has a high potential consequence in the event of an accident this risk remains a priority for continuous improvement.   MAIB canvassed 105 UK Competent Harbour Authorities for their 2022 pilot transfer statistics.  Almost 700 marine pilots conducted over 96,000 transfers underway using a pilot ladder, during which there were over 400 incidents or accidents.  The most serious of which resulted in the pilot suffering a fractured ankle when they lost their grip on the handhold stanchion and fell 3 metres onto the pilot boat.  Preliminary assessment found that the vessel’s handhold stanchions were not fit for purpose, as their design prevented the pilot gaining a firm grasp as they reached the top of the ladder. ■ 25% were because shackles rather [...]

UK Marine Accident investigation Branch 2022 Annual Report headlines Confined Space Fatality

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its annual report for 2022 with a wealth of valuable insight.  The first and arguably most important of the safety issues highlighted for our industry is the death of three stevedores on board a bulk carrier.   The investigation is still underway, but this incident is “a stark reminder that the industry still has much work to do to mitigate the hazards posed by noxious atmospheres.”  MAIB notes that “The human drive to assist someone in danger is powerful, which is why so often a second person succumbs to the noxious atmosphere before realisation dawns, access is controlled and a properly equipped rescue starts.  On this occasion, three stevedores had entered the space before access control was restored.  This is not the first time in recent years that stevedores have been caught out in this fashion.  We will have more to say [...]

Harbour Masters Add Weight to Group Seeking Action on Crucial Safety Issues

The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) has joined in an industry initiative to promulgate a vision for the improved safety and security of global trade by taking advantage of unified information and data sources to bring greater awareness and understanding of concerning issue.   The IHMA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as a result of collaboration with the * Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS); Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP); Container Owners Association (COA); International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) and Ship Message Design Group (SMDG) which inaugurated the MOU in March of this year.  Concentrating on improved safety during the global transport and handling of goods that have the potential to cause injury to the workforce and/or damage to the environment, all the signatories have a commonality of purpose. The chief aim is to create a framework for cooperation that enables each signatory to benefit from [...]

Newark press statement from fire responders

The investigation and parallel salvage operation following the fire on board the Grande Costa D'Avorio - in which two first responders tragically lost their lives - has now commenced according to Capt. Zeita Merchant, the captain of the port of New York and New Jersey and federal on-scene coordinator.   The press release confirmed that that the cargo on the vehicle decks was previously owned vehicles destined for West Africa and that there were no new electric vehicles on the manifest. There were approximately 1200 vehicles across 9 decks on board. For more information here is a link to the official press conference.  Port Newark ship fire extinguished - YouTube   [U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikaela McGee.]

Port Newark fire extinguished almost a week later

ICHCA member Port Technology International has reported that the fire on board the vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio at Port Newark has been declared extinguished more than 5 days after it started.   PTI reports that the fire involved multiple vehicles and spread over several decks.  Reports concerning fire hose compatibility, firefighter familiarity with tackling ship fires as well as the propulsion types and condition of vehicles being carried will, we expect, be considered as part of the investigation. Tragically two firefighters lost their lives and five others were injured whilst heroically fighting the fire.  It is vital that we have the opportunity to learn from this event, but at this time our thoughts remain with all those who have been affected by this terrible incident. Full news report: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/port-newark-fire-extinguished-almost-a-week-later/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=port-newark-fire-extinguished-almost-a-week-later

UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°98

The UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter is a quarterly bulletin on current topics and projects in trade facilitation and international transport. We provide a copy to members for their convenience. If you wish to register for your own copy, you can find the link at: https://unctad.org/topic/transport-and-trade-logistics/transport-newsletter   Click here for the newsletter: UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°98 - Second Quarter 2023

Open hatch ship operator G2 Ocean joins ICHCA as part of its commitment to safety

Global cargo handling association announces a new member from the key ship owning community.  Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime joint venture, G2 Ocean is seeking to share with, and learn from ICHCA’s extensive network to improve safety for those in both the shore-side and sea-going workforce.   In pursuing its primary mission to improve the safe working environment of all those handling cargo throughout the international maritime supply chain ICHCA encourages all infrastructure owners and operators to engage in constructive dialogue.  As such the news of a new member of the statue of G2 Ocean, controlling as it does one of the largest fleets of open hatch ships in the world, is of considerable significance to the advancement of safety standards at the ship-shore interface. “Once more the addition of a member to ICHCA which has an avowed commitment to safety and is proactively investigating the mechanics of day-to-day improvements is [...]

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