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2 Days To Go….. ICHCA Coffee Break Webinar, 6 October 2022 at 14:00 BST Book Now!

2 Days To Go….. ICHCA Coffee Break Webinar, 6 October 2022 at 14:00 BST Book Now! Full programme now available for our ICHCA Coffee Break Webinar, 6 October 2022 at 14:00 BST LITHIUM ION BATTERY CARGOES FIRE RISKS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, THREE WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS PLUS Q&A Click here for full programme To register email: secretariat@ichca.com  

ICHCA Member summary now available for IPPC Sea Container international workshop Day 1

The IPPC Sea Container international workshop, 19 – 20 September brought together plant protection organisations and industry in a powerful learning and sharing event. Over 30 presenters addressed wide-ranging topics over two impressively designed and executed days.  The ICHCA member document summarising the learning from day 1 of the workshop is now available at: https://ichca.com/invasive-pests   For further information contact secretariat@ichca.com

Guest Speaker Feature for the ICHCA Coffee Break Webinar on 6 October 2022 at 14:00 BST – Book now!

Cdt. Dirk Van de Velde is CO of the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental operations at the Mediterranean Shipping Company   Carrying and Handling Electric Vehicles - Managing Operational Risk Learn about the real-world challenges and approaches to managing Li-Ion carriage on board vessels and handling in ports and terminals.   To register email: secretariat@ichca.com

Pest Week – Day 5: IPPC Sea Container international workshop, 19 – 20 September

Today’s content was produced by: the contributors to day 1 of the IPPC Sea Container international workshop, London, 19 - 20 September 2022.   The workshop brought together plant protection organisations and industry in a powerful learning and sharing event. Over 30 presenters addressed wide-ranging topics for two days that were impressively designed and executed by the steering committee: Teppei Shigemi (Japan), Wendy Asbil (Canada), Lars Kjaer (WSC), Lise Kjærgaard Steffensen (Denmark), Frederik Koome Makathima (Kenya), James Hookham (GSF) in partnership with Artur Shamilov (IPPC Secretariat lead).     Day 1 of the workshop set the scene for the complexity of the containerised supply chain.  It introduced the history of, and challenges that have been faced in, seeking to minimise pest contamination in the sea container supply chain.  The formation, activity and final report of the Sea Containers Task Force (SCTF) was described.   Various stakeholders discussed the SCTF report [...]

Pest Week – Day 4: Joint industry guidelines for cleaning of containers

Today’s content was produced by: the COA, IICL, WSC and ICHCA.   The joint industry guidelines for cleaning of containers are for operators in direct control of containers.  In a simple table and supporting information, the guidelines set out a template for where and when inspection should occur, identifies the party responsible for taking action and introduces the principal cleaning methods for different types of visible pest contamination.   The material complements the Code of Practice for Packing Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code).   Prevention of pest contamination of containers: joint industry guidelines for cleaning of containers: https://ichca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pest_Contamination_Cleaning_Guidelines_Feb_2017.pdf   Background Information:   World food security and biodiversity is at risk from contaminating pests.  Plant pests and diseases are responsible for the loss of up to 40% of global food crops and trade losses exceeding $220bn annually.  The UN Commission on Phytosanitary Measures’ expert Focus Group and Industry Advisory Group are [...]

Pest Week – Day 3: Guidance from PACER Plus

Today’s content is produced by: The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations   PACER Plus is a landmark agreement connecting the Pacific region through trade and development.  Within a far-ranging remit PACER Plus has produced a series of three concise posters addressing the need for effective bio security.  The material complements the Code of Practice for Packing Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code).   Maintaining clean sea containers: promoting the basic principles.   https://pacerplus.org/resources/public/maintaining-clean-sea-containers-fact-sheet/download/7eqy9lrciw5v/1-v2.-Maintaining-Clean-Sea-Containers-Fact-Sheet.pdf   How to keep a sea container clean: six tips for clean carriage.  https://pacerplus.org/resources/public/how-to-keep-a-sea-container-clean-fact-sheet/download/huwp67unu5ss/2-v2.-How-To-Keep-a-Sea-Container-Clean-Fact-Sheet.pdf   Why are clean sea containers important?: lists four focus species and their infestation methods, including the extraordinarily named “Yellow Crazy Ant”, alongside transmission methods by soil and seeds. https://pacerplus.org/resources/public/importance-of-clean-sea-containers-fact-sheet/download/m7qiypvp6hqs/3-v2.-Why-Are-Clean-Sea-Containers-Important-Fact-Sheet.pdf     Background Information:   World food security and biodiversity is at risk from contaminating pests.  Plant pests and diseases are responsible for the loss of up to 40% of global food crops [...]

Pest Week – Day 2: Guidance from The TT Club

Today’s content is produced by: The TT Club The TT Club has a first-class reputation for quality, proactive messaging and learning on transport safety throughout the supply chain. Here are four animated videos that can be downloaded from TT Club’s web site and used to support learning, toolbox talks and other communications on managing the risk of invasive pests.  The material complements the Code of Practice for Packing Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code).   Invasive pests - unit and cargo cleanliness: shows how debris from the previous load may be contaminated and can contaminate the cargo to be packed if this debris is not thoroughly cleared. https://www.ttclub.com/news-and-resources/video-library/invasive-pests-unit-and-cargo-cleanliness/   Invasive pests - unit cleanliness pre-packing: describes how mud and vegetation can harbour invasive pests and the importance of ensuring containers are clean prior to use. https://www.ttclub.com/news-and-resources/video-library/invasive-pests-unit-cleanliness-pre-packing/   Invasive pests - lighting risks: packing a container at night under bright lights can [...]

Pest Week – Day 1 : The North American Sea Container Initiative

World food security and biodiversity is at risk from contaminating pests.  Plant pests and diseases are responsible for the loss of up to 40% of global food crops and trade losses exceeding $220bn annually. The UN Commission on Phytosanitary Measures’ expert Focus Group and Industry Advisory Group are looking at potential pest contamination on sea containers.  In particular: container exterior and interior cleanliness, cargo cleanliness as well as risks of pest contamination in the international containerized supply chain.  ICHCA is part of the Industry Advisory group.   Following on from the successful international sea container conference last week, we are taking the opportunity to promote current guidance and information from various sources that address the management of invasive pest risk.   Today’s content is produced by: The North American Sea Container Initiative   The initiative by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, aims to [...]

Thinking of entering…. Check out previous winners of the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award

Entries are now coming in for the 2022 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award. You are also invited to make a submission, anyone involved in cargo logistics who can show a demonstrable improvement to safety is welcome to make an application. ICHCA International, the global cargo handling association, launched the 2022 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award today inviting entrants to submit details of their innovations by 11 November 2022. 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.   Previous winners and details of how to enter follow the link: [...]

ICHCA Welcomes ILWU CANADA

The global association representing cargo handling companies, ICHCA International (ICHCA) is delighted to welcome International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada as a new member. As a leading voice in a crucial sector of the global supply chain, ICHCA brings together a wide range of players that perform a vital role in driving the world economy.  The addition of one of the leading labour organizations in Canada will be a tremendous asset in carrying out ICHCA’s primary mission of maintaining and improving safety in all aspects of cargo handling. ILWU Canada has long advocated for workplace health and safety for its over 7000 members on the west coast of Canada. We believe that re-establishing our membership of ICHCA is an important step.  We feel it is important for ILWU Canada in engage at the international level in the areas of health and safety.  We hope to engage in work at the [...]

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (August 2022)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. All About Shipping News Cargo Breaking News Maritime Advocate Safety4Sea SeaNews.co.uk Hazardous Cargo Bulletin Megatrade Project Cargo Weekly Splash 24/7

TT Club Innovation in Safety Award 2022 Opens for Entries

Following the successful re-introduction of the Award in 2021 with its record number of entries, the 2022 award will 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 International, the global cargo handling association, launched the 2022 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award today inviting entrants to submit details of their innovations by 11 November 2022. 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.   [...]

ICHCA Australia at MEGATRANS – 24 – 26 August 2022

This week at MEGATRANS, in conjunction with the specialised bulk handling expo, Australian Bulk Handling 2022, will kick off at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. ICHCA Australia will be represented at the conference with input and presentations from our members HFW and TT Club. MEGATRANS will feature a dedicated conference looking at the supply chain, international trade and shipping, clean energy and electric vehicle, road transport and e-commerce Due to the covid pandemic the event had to be postponed for two years and participants are looking forward to being able to meet again in person and hear from distinguished speakers on the latest developments in the transport and logistics industry. For more information, please visit the MEGATRANS website. We would like to thank Flinders Port Holdings, TT Club and HFW for their generous support of ICHCA’s participation.

OPEN FOR ENTRIES NEXT WEEK….. TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2022

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 2022 will open to entrants on 1 September 2022! Watch this space…..

Collaboration – the Key to Safer Transport of Dangerous Goods

Further support to comprehensive safety guidance issued by a collective of organisations late last year has been received through its endorsement by the International Chemical Transport Association (ICTA).   Further support to comprehensive safety guidance issued by a collective of organisations late last year has been received through its endorsement by the International Chemical Transport Association (ICTA). Drawing on the combined expertise and experience in the movement of dangerous goods around the world, several global trade organisations -- International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), International Vessel Owners Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA), National Cargo Bureau (NCB) and World Shipping Council (WSC) – jointly issued a White Paper entitled, ‘Safety Guidance for Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Facilities’¹ in December last year. For full press release click here 

Publication Spotlight: GS10 – Collision prevention at ports and terminals

In a bid to improve safety, reduce injuries and loss of life, equipment damage and minimize costly business disruption at ports and terminals worldwide, PEMA, ICHCA International, and TT Club, pooled resources to make available information to promote collision prevention. The results of this research and consultation fall under the auspices of PEMA’s Safety & Environment Committee.   All relevant stakeholders have been involved in the development of this project. PEMA represents container crane and technology suppliers, and TT Club and ICHCA International represent container terminals.   Please follow the link to download the information paper: https://ichca.com/download/gs10

Looking forward to September & October… dates for your diary…

We are thrilled to confirm that the prestigious TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards launched on September 1st and are looking forward to seeing examples of how the whole supply chain continues to rise to the challenge of improving safety in our industry. The IMO will again be busy in September with the Carriage of Cargoes and Containers and International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code meetings.  ICHCA will be present and active at both of these as the voice for cargo handling and coordination.  We are also participating in the IPPC International Workshop on controlling the spread of invasive species via containers in London.  This event marks the start of a novel phase of activity which could see new or amended recommendations on sea container cleanliness, potentially within 2-3 years.  Finally, please save the date for another of our open Coffee Break Webinars on 6 October.  The title is [...]

COMING SOON….. TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2022

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 2022 will open to entrants on 1 September 2022!   Watch this space…..  

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (July 2022)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. All About Shipping News Container News Freight Business Journal Forwarder Magazine Hellenic Shipping News Loadstar Maritime Network News SeaNews Turkey Harbours Review

Example Guidance on Electric vehicles onboard passenger roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries

At our most recent ICHCA Technical panel call, the topic of electric vehicle/Li-Ion battery fires was raised once again.  The link below will take interested readers to the recently published Marine Guidance Note MGN 653 (M) from the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency, the regulatory body for UK maritime safety.  This guidance aims to raise awareness of the risks and mitigations for the carriage of electric vehicles on board passenger roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) ferries.   Guidance is provided on:   fire detection firefighting measures for electric vehicles onboard carriage of electric vehicles other than cars carriage of damaged electric vehicles charging of electric vehicles onboard   Link to MGN 653 (M) Electric vehicles onboard passenger roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)   We recognise that the UK arrangements are national, but this guidance is consistent with/drawn from SOLAS and therefore could be more widely applicable.   There are currently no requirements [...]

Spotlight on Les Richings, Chair of the ICHCA Dangerous Goods (DG) Working Group

The wealth of knowledge and experience of our ICHCA community on safety matters concerning the whole breadth of international trade is truly remarkable. This valuable resource is available for all members, and increasingly we are making various aspects of it accessible to the wider cargo handling industry through ICHCA’s regular Webinars and White Papers.   Through this newly introduced Spotlight feature we want to give more visibility to some of the professionals that make-up our membership giving more detail of their expertise, a flavour of their passion for safety and a little insight into their personalities, which portray their enthusiasm for our unique association.   Spotlight’s first interviewee is Les Richings, Chair of the Dangerous Goods (DG) Working Group.  For those of you that don’t know Les, I hope you learn a lot from this introduction, and for those that know him already perhaps you’ll see another side to a [...]

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – MAY 2022

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. 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.  

Book now for the international workshop on reducing the introduction of pests through the sea container pathway – 19-20 Sep, London

  The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), operating under the auspices of the UN and taking the lead on plant protection from invasive species continues to actively consider the movement of invasive pests via contamination of sea containers. Whilst it recognises that potential regulatory requirements or changes to container cargo transport could have substantive negative knock-on effects including cost, it continues to seek practical and cost-effective solutions to reducing risks of transfer of pests and contaminants by the sea container pathway.  The international workshop 19-20 September in London will be an opportunity for stakeholders to work together to ensure that next steps are indeed practical and cost-effective.  ICHCA will be present, representing members and the cargo handling sector.  If you would like to attend also and help place the spotlight on safety, you can apply by following the link below.   As well as plant protection professionals, the event is [...]

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