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Publication Spotlight: Safe Handling and Operation of Platform Flats

Today’s Publication Spotlight: Safe Handling and Operation of Platform Flats This Briefing Pamphlet provides detailed information concerning the loading and securing of cargoes on platform flats and flatrack containers, which are generally used to carry oversize or project cargoes that cannot be packed into standard box type ISO freight containers. It also details the various types of units that are available for this purpose and their key handling features. This pamphlet updates and replaces the former BP19, which covered the safe lifting of interlocked platform flats and flatracks.   BP41 should by no means be considered as a replacement for the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing Cargo Transport Units, which should be referred to as appropriate.   Please follow the link: BP #41 - Safe Handling and Operation of Platform Flats - ICHCA International  

Press Release – ICHCA and TOC Agreement on Enhanced Industry Communication

ICHCA International, the global cargo handling association and leading event organiser serving the port and terminals sector, TOC Events have finalised an agreement aimed at greater communication and interaction within the industry in the post-pandemic era. To find out more click here: https://ichca.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/210819-ICHCA-TOC-MOU-FINAL-2.pdf   

Containership Fires – A Joint Evening Lecture

A Joint Evening Lecture presented by BACS on Containership Fires will be held on HQS Wellington on 6 Sept 2021, there is an option to join by video conferencing. Please follow the link for further info: . To find out more click here: https://ichca.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/202109_JIM_Flyer_Sep21_BACS_BoxShipFires.pdfhttps://ichca.com/technical-advisory-service  

Member Benefit Spotlight: Technical Advisory Service

Member Benefit Spotlight: a unique Technical Advisory Service providing our members with a trusted source of information on cargo handling practice, policy and regulations. Our panel of technical experts have a wealth of experience and knowledge to draw from. To find out more click here: https://ichca.com/technical-advisory-service  

Publication Spotlight: IMDG Code, 9th Edition

Today’s Publication Spotlight: IMDG Code, 9thEdition – ICHCA Briefing Pamphlet. https://ichca.com/download/bp3  - Our unique, world class, library of bespoke cargo handling publications is built from global expert knowledge & experience. Practical guidance created for industry, by industry, keeping workers safe.  

ICHCA and TT Club Collaborate in the Return of the Innovation in Safety Award

ICHCA International, the global cargo handling association, with the support of international freight transport insurer, is once more hosting the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award after a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic. Click Here to read the full article Click Here to view our list of previous Innovation In Safety Awards.

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (July 2021)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. Air Cargo Week Assafina Container Management The Exporter Hellenic Shipping News International Institute of Marine Surveying International Marine News International Trade Magazine Lloyd’s List Loadstar Logistics.ru New Zealand Shipping Gazette PortNews Nigeria PortNews.ru Safety4Sea SeaNews Seatrade Maritime News World Cargo News Xinde Marine News

Member Benefit Spotlight: Exis Technologies – eLearning IMDG Code eLearning Amendment 40-20

IMDG Code e-learning Amendment 40-20 is cost-effective, high quality online training that complies with the mandatory training requirements in Chapter 1.3 of the IMDG Code. There are several levels of training available – dangerous Goods Awareness Multimodal, function specific role related, Advanced and Refresher. Training and assessment is 100% online and there is a course completion certificate. IMDG Code e-learning is a Certified Det Norske Veritas Learning Programme. It is used by 6 of the top 10 container lines for their global training and approved by several competent authorities worldwide. It is sponsored by the TT Club and supported by ICHCA. https://ichca.com/training/imdg-code-shore-side-e-learning-amdt-40-20

Publication Spotlight: Collision Prevention at Ports & Terminals

This week’s spotlight: Collision Prevention at Ports & Terminals. Our unique, world class, library of bespoke cargo handling publications is built from global expert knowledge & experience. Practical guidance for industry, by industry, keeping workers safe. https://ichca.com/download/gs10

Publication Spotlight: CTU Code – A Quick Guide

Our unique, world class, library of bespoke cargo handling publications is built from global expert knowledge & experience.  Practical guidance created for industry, by industry, keeping workers safe.  Today’s spotlight: Quick Guide to CTU packing & transport. Click Here to view our CTU Guides

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (June-July 2021)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. The American Journal of Transportation Asian Aviation BIFA Newsletter BreakBulk Bulk Distributor Container News Freight Business Journal Handy Shipping Guide Heavy Lift & PFI Informare International Transport Journal Logistics Insider (India) Messaggero Marittimo PortNews Nigeria PortTrucker.app Port Technology International SeaNews

Cargo Integrity Group Calls for Risk-Based Measures to Prevent Pest Contamination

  26 July 2021 – JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT On behalf of Container Owners Association, Global Shippers Forum, ICHCA International, TT Club, World Shipping Council The international freight transport organisations of the Cargo Integrity Group are calling for urgent action from actors in global supply chains to reduce the risk of pest transference through international cargo movements. View the full document here - Cargo Integrity Group Calls for Risk-Based Measures to Prevent Pest Contamination

FIATA and ICHCA Strengthen Collaboration

Geneva, 29 June 2021 – FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce collaboration between the two organizations. View the full document here - 210629 FIATA-ICHCA MoU FINAL

Seatrade Maritime Awards International Supporting Organisation

Seatrade Maritime Awards International is the perfect way to celebrate your company’s achievements. Take this opportunity to display your credentials as an innovative market leader and stand out from your competitors. Showcase your success story and get recognised for your hard work. Learn more about the Logistic Solution of the Year Award and how you can enter here: https://bit.ly/3ha6XtQ

Association of Bulk Terminal Operators (ABTO) Bulk Terminals 2020 – Webinar

Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October 2020, from 13:00 – 14:30 GMT   Complete Your Registration Now Association of Bulk Terminal Operators (ABTO) Bulk Terminals 2020 – Webinar Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October 2020, from 13:00 – 14:30 GMT In the three years that the international annual ABTO Bulk Terminals conference had been held, it rapidly established itself as the only event all those concerned with the bulk terminals industry needed to attend. The high-value programmes of the Bulk Terminals conferences were designed for all those involved in the transportation, storage and handling of bulk commodities. Indeed, from our first and very well received gathering in London, delegates represented all sectors of the bulk terminals industry. Therefore, it is with great regret that we have had to postpone out next full conference in Riga this year to October 2021. So to bring everybody together this year we have put [...]

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (April 2021)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. Container News Freight Business Journal Handy Shipping Guide Hong Kong Shipping Gazette Transport Topics

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (March-April 2021)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. All About Shipping Asian Aviation Bhandarkar Shipping News Bulk Distributor Container News Daily Cargo News Freight Business Journal Hellenic Shipping News Inside Logistics (Canada) International Transport Journal Logistics Middle East Logistics.ru Maritime Network News Maritime Professional Multimodal 2021 PortNews Nigeria SeaNews ShipInsight World Cargo News

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (November 2020)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. Jura Mope Sea PortNews Nigeria SeaNews Exim News Hellenic Shipping News National Cargo Bureau Port Technology International Ship Technology Global

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (September-October 2020)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. American Shipper / Freightwaves Arab Academy Assafina Online Big Rigs Cameroon Magazine Container Management Container News Freight Business Journal Fully Loaded Handy Shipping Guide Hellenic Shipping News India Seatrade News Insurance Business UK Lexology (Law Business Research) Lloyd's List Maritime Business World Maritime Executive Megatrade Multimodal 2020 Port Technology International Safety4Sea SeaNews Seatrade Maritime News Splash 24/7 World Cargo News Bulk Distributor Exim News Forwarder Magazine Maritime Post Muck Rack BreakBulk FCL Freight Jura Mope Sea Logistics.ru Supply & Demand Chain Executive

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 been taken lightly, but has been made in the best interests of our exhibitors, visitors and staff, and is fully supported by our commercial and event partners.  Their wellbeing and safety is our first priority and will always remain so.   The decision has been taken as early as possible to enable our stakeholders to minimise the impact on business. ICHCA will be rescheduling the planned workshop in partnership with HSE at the earliest opportunity.

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 sector. This one day facilitated workshop, which will take place on 7 April at HSE’s Science and Research Centre in Buxton, UK, will form part of a larger ICHCA health and safety convention that includes the biannual meeting of the organization’s Technical Panel on 8 April. This Technical Panel will bring together experienced practitioners, legislators, consultants and other interested parties from across industry to debate and develop good practice in cargo handling worldwide. Chairman of ICHCA International, John Beckett commented: “Despite dramatic improvements in the safety record for handling marine cargoes in ports over the last 20 years, the reduction in incidents has stagnated and there have been [...]

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