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Closing date 11 November 2022 for entries…. TT Club Innovation in Safety Award

Don't miss out, entries are 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 [...]

Not long to go…. ICHCA invites submissions for 2022 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: [...]

Thomas Jahren: Lithium-Ion Battery Cargoes Fire Risks and Emergency Response video now available!

We were delighted to host three world class speakers at our ICHCA Coffee Break Webinar on 6 October, addressing Lithium-Ion Battery Cargoes Fire Risks and Emergency Response. For those unable to attend on the day or anyone who attended and wants to re-visit this valuable learning, we are excited to release the video of the third and final presentation; delivered by Thomas Jahren, Distribution Manager Europe & Asia for Bridgehill AS.   In a session entitled: Be better prepared for electric vehicle fires, Thomas Jahren provides an approach to isolating EV fires on board vessels and in ports and terminals before the situation becomes chaotic and out of control.     To view the video, please click here If you are planning on watching the recording it will be available here until 28 November 2022, thereafter it will only be available to ICHCA members.   If you have any questions, [...]

UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°95 – Third Quarter 2022

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   To view the Newsletter, please click here

Cdt. Dirk Van de Velde: Lithium-Ion Battery Cargoes Fire Risks and Emergency Response video now available!

We were delighted to host three world class speakers at our ICHCA Coffee Break Webinar on 6 October, addressing Lithium-Ion Battery Cargoes Fire Risks and Emergency Response. For those unable to attend on the day or anyone who attended and wants to re-visit this valuable learning, we are thrilled to release the video of the second presentation; delivered by Cdt. Dirk Van de Velde, CO Health, Safety, Security & Environment at the Mediterranean Shipping Company.   In a session entitled: Li-Batteries Guidelines for International Maritime Transport, Cdt. Van de Velde considers the real-world challenges and approaches to managing Li-Ion carriage on board vessels and handling in ports and terminals.   To view the video, please click here If you are planning on watching the recording it will be available here until 28 November 2022, thereafter it will only be available to ICHCA members.   If you have any questions, please [...]

The Cargo Integrity Group of Seven Updates its Container Safety Guidance

The need for increased integrity in the global supply chain persists. The Cargo Integrity Group has updated its Quick Guide to the CTU Code and once more urges all involved in intermodal container transport to pay heed. The multi-faceted group of originally five, now seven industry organisations, produced a Quick Guide to the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code) some two years ago.  The Quick Guide is designed to assist those responsible for packing containers and accurately declaring details of their contents to abide by the often-complex regulations contained in the voluminous CTU Code itself.  There is also a useful Checklist of actions required by packers and shippers of containers. The Group believes that awareness of the CTU Code is pivotal to achieving safe and secure transport and has followed up the Quick Guide’s publication with provision of its full text in Arabic, Chinese, [...]

ICHCA applies to join United for Wildlife campaign

With the enthusiastic support of the Board, ICHCA International has formally applied to be part of the United for Wildlife campaign, seeking to join a number of the world’s largest port, terminal and shipping organisations in protecting our shared natural world. The illegal wildlife trade is organised crime on a global scale, devastating wildlife and pushing some of the world’s most iconic species like elephants and rhinos towards extinction. This criminal trade is estimated to be worth up to $20 billion annually as poachers and traffickers illegally trade wildlife and wildlife body parts, such as rhino horn, ivory, pangolin scales or tiger parts, among many others.  This illegal trade is a major threat to global biodiversity and human health, and is linked to money laundering, corruption and extreme violence, as well as the trafficking of drugs and weapons. United for Wildlife fosters global collaboration in the private sector to stop [...]

Captain Randall Lund: Lithium-Ion Battery Cargoes Fire Risks and Emergency Response video now available!

We were delighted to host three world class speakers at our ICHCA Coffee Break Webinar on 6 October, addressing Lithium-Ion Battery Cargoes Fire Risks and Emergency Response.  For those unable to attend on the day or anyone who attended and wants to re-visit this valuable learning, we are excited to release the video of the first presentation; delivered by Captain Randall Lund, Senior Marine Risk Consultant at Allianz Risk Consulting.   In a session entitled: Lithium-ion batteries: fire risks and loss prevention measures in shipping, Captain Lund considers how prevention measures are crucial to fighting lithium-ion battery fires on vessels.  Learn about Pro-active recommendations to assist in preventing ship fires.   To view the video, please click here If you are planning on watching the recording it will be available here until 28 November 2022, thereafter it will only be available to ICHCA members.   If you have any questions, [...]

ICHCA invites submissions for 2022 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: [...]

Inside ICHCA Australia – September 2022

For the latest edition of “Inside ICHCA Australia” please follow the link: Inside ICHCA Australia - September 2022 For previous newsletters click here: https://ichca.com/newsletters          

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

Guest Speaker: Captain Randall Lund, Senior Marine Risk Consultant at Allianz Risk Consulting   Lithium-ion batteries: fire risks and loss prevention measures in shipping Prevention measures are crucial to fighting lithium-ion battery fire risks on vessels.  Learn about the pro-active recommendations that can be utilized to assist in preventing these extremely dangerous ship fires.   To register email: secretariat@ichca.com  

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.   [...]