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ICHCA International Spring 2020 Meeting

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 is proud to be delivering its Spring 2020 Meet in partnership with the Health and Safety [...]

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 International Maritime Organisation where ICHCA celebrated 50 continuous years as an accredited NGO (Non-governmental organisation on consultation). The Maritime Safety Committee is the main body for making legislative decisions affecting our industry, but we tend to focus our attention on the sub-committees of MSC where the substantive work is undertaken. Early in the year we took part in SDC#6, the 6th session of the “Ship Design and Construction” sub-committee. At this session the work on developing new guidance for “Safe Mooring Operations” was concluded. This is an activity that many of our members take part in and is still [...]

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 and PEMA share the latest technologies to detect and prevent collisions to promote safety.  London 27 November 2019 To improve safety, reduce injuries and loss of life, equipment damage and minimize costly business disruption at ports and terminals worldwide, PEMA, TT Club, and ICHCA International have pooled resources to make available information to promote collision prevention. All relevant stakeholders have been involved in the development of this project. PEMA represents container crane and technology manufacturers, and TT Club and ICHCA International represent container terminals. There is a growing number of non-contact, state-of-the- art technologies for collision prevention that can dramatically improve equipment safety and reduce risk associated with container [...]

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 safety.  London 20 November 2019  The 'Recommended Minimum Safety Features for Quay Container Cranes' document has been updated and Revision 1 now available. Published jointly by property, equipment and liability insurance provider TT Club, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) and ICHCA International, the recommendations update the original document published in 2011.  Born out of TT Club's claims experience, the research has drawn together a formidable group of operational and engineering experience from around the globe to recommend solutions to common safety issues. The publication calls for a new approach to the crane procurement process in order to recognise safety as an integral part of operational decisions that will [...]

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 Deggim, Director of the Maritime Safety Division at the IMO (left) and Peregrine Storrs-Fox, Risk Management Director at the TT Club (right)   London 13 November 2019 – The 3rd TT Club Innovation in Safety Award was presented last night to a joint winning delegation of Künz, CSXIT and Yardeye at the ICHCA 20/20 Cargo Vision international conference, hosted by Malta Freeport Terminal, taking place at The Hilton Hotel, Malta between 11 and 14 November.  The 2nd John Strang A.O Memorial Award was awarded to Health and Safety Executive UK at the same evening reception and awards ceremony, attended by conference delegates from over 23 countries worldwide. The reception was held at Casino Maltese in [...]

4 November 2019: Cargo Integrity and the CTU Code. An evening lecture

Cargo Integrity and the CTU Code An evening lecture Monday 4th Nov 2019 1730 for 1815 onboard HQS Wellington Presented by: Mike Yarwood is a Senior Loss Prevention Executive having joined TT Club in October 2010, previously working in operational management roles within the logistics industry. Previous roles incorporated full responsibility in terms of budget, legislative, operational and health and safety compliance, dangerous goods safety advisor. The TT Club is a Premium Member of ICHCA This lecture looks at the Cargo Integrity and the role the CTU Code has to play in helping to avoid incidents such as major ships’ fires which are happening at an alarming frequency along with many smaller incidents and the awareness campaign mounted by key players in the industry.   More details here: JIM_Flyer_HCMM_ICHCA_Nov19

IMO and ICHCA engagement from the Head of ICHCA International

    ICHCA is the ONLY non-governmental organisation representing the cargo handling sector in consultation with United Nations bodies such as the International Maritime Organisation, International Labour Organisation and UNECE UN Economic Commission for Europe. These bodies set standards and create regulations that directly affect you, your people, your customers, and your supply chain. As a member you get to know what is being proposed in advance and can contribute to the debate. We are an essential voice – your voice – for our industry.   We have been an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation in Consultation) with the International Maritime Organization for over 50 years, most of our 66-year history.  NGO status is highly valued and many new international trade and associated organisations have tried to obtain it without success. Indeed, others have been ejected from membership because they have not maintained any liaison or involvement with one of the most important [...]

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 forwarding industry and transport world. It serves to conduct the business of the Federation and provides an international platform for logistics industry leaders from across the globe to gain insights to industry challenges and put forward sustainable solutions. Dates: 29.09.19 – 05.10.19 Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa   Richard Brough, Head of ICHCA International, will be speaking about practical applications of the CTU Code on the 5th day of the event. For more details and registration visit https://fiata2019.org/

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, advice, solutions and networking, Bulk Terminals 2019 is the only event all those involved in the transportation, storage and handling of bulk commodities need to attend.   Captain Richard Brough, Head of ICHCA International, will be speaking on the second day of the event, presenting the Sustainability and GHG update. The world is rightly concerned with the effects of climate change and ozone depletion. The International Maritime Organisation has turned significant attention on the shipping sector by agreeing significant stepped reductions in emissions from vessels. Some say this doesn’t go far enough. Ports and terminals are also now coming into the spotlight [...]

Culture and Control: An ICHCA Seminar

Culture and Control: Tackling unacceptable levels of fatal and serious injuries in the logistics industry Book your place now Go to event website for more info A practical seminar from ICHCA International                             Wed 27 March, Hallmark Hotel, Hull, UK The Ports and Logistics sector is still experiencing unacceptable levels of fatal and serious injuries despite decades of development in the field of health and safety. This seminar will explore potential reasons for this and look at possible solutions from a range of presenters and open debate. As the leading NGO association representing the interests of the global cargo handling industry, ICHCA International is pleased to once bring all the interested industry parties together to share the latest insights and explore pragmatic responses. Topics include: KEYNOTE: Occupational behavioural initiatives at Associated British [...]

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 (pilots) –Spencer Eade, Secretary General, ISSA (ship suppliers) – Ole Krebs, MCP, IPCSA (port community systems) – Jonathan Williams, General Manager, FONASBA (ship agents) - (bottom L- R) Patrick Verhoeven, Managing Director, IAPH (ports and harbors) – Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – Rachael White CEO Secretariat, ICHCA (cargo handlers) 25.10.2018 - At a recent meeting in London at the Baltic Exchange, heads of the world's leading associations for the world port community met to establish a Roundtable with view to establishing a stronger, unified voice of the port sector in the maritime industry as a whole. Each association drew up its [...]

ICHCA Vancouver seminar to explore new technologies

Cross-party event on 21 September to debate opportunities and risks of automated and digital technologies for maritime cargo safety, security, efficiency across container, bulk and dangerous goods operations 21.08.2018 – From daily operations to global regulations, new technology is having a profound impact on maritime cargo chain across sea and land. As we head towards the next decade, automation, digitalisation, Internet of Things, cloud platforms and other technologies are starting to significantly reshape cargo handling and operations both on the demand and supply side. Safer, more sustainable and more efficient operations are the potential prize, but for cargo handling professionals and regulators this new reality also poses significant new challenges. How do we re-skill and equip people to work safely, securely and productively in an increasingly automated and digital world? How do we adapt governance and legislation to the new reality? And how do we deal with an exponential increase in [...]

18-21 Sept: ICHCA & NMSA present NEW TECH, NEW WORLD WEEK

Join us in Vancouver this September! ICHCA and NMSA are delighted to present NEW TECH, NEW WORLD WEEK from 18-21 September 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia. REGISTER Hosted by The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association Multiple industry, regulatory and technology forces are converging to challenge and change the world of cargo handling as we know it. Bigger ships and shipping industry consolidation; automation, digitalisation and electrification; and increased safety and environmental legislation all have significant impact for HSSE, risk, compliance, skills and training, cargo care and operations professionals at sea, at the ship-shore interface, in ports and terminals and along landside transport chains. ICHCA International, the professional membership body and NGO for the global cargo handling sector, is delighted to join with NMSA, the US National Maritime Safety Association, supported by host BCMEA, the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association, to [...]

21 Sept: ICHCA Seminar – Smart Ports & Cargo Chains: Data, Digitalisation & Disruption

ICHCA SEMINAR Smart Ports & Cargo Chains: Data, Digitalisation & Disruption Friday 21 Sept 2018 Morris Wosk Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia Book your place Hosted by The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association Part of ICHCA & NMSA's NEW TECH, NEW WORLD WEEK, 18-21 Sept 2018. Speakers See all speakers Sponsors Silver Sponsors            Bronze Sponsors               Agenda Download the full agenda John Beckett, Vice President, Training, Safety & Recruitment, British Columbia Maritime Employers Association; Chairman, ICHCA International Daniel Negron, Vice President, Through Transport Mutual Services (Americas) TT Club insures the entire freight supply chain on land, at sea and in the air, from ports and terminals to freight forwarders and logistics providers to ship and container operators. To mark its 50th [...]

Safe Roads Are Good For Business

  With the annual increase in containerised trade across the globe, we collectively put more heavy trucks on our roads each year, writes Wouter de Gier. Wouter de Gier is director for global safety and environment at APM Terminals and chairman of ICHCA’s Technical Panel.   Click Here to read the full article featured by Port Strategy  

ICHCA and IAPH sign Memorandum of Understanding

JOINT RELEASE : Rotterdam, 13th June 2018 At the Terminal Operators Conference (TOC 2018) today in Rotterdam, ICHCA International, the global NGO and membership association for cargo handling operations, technical, HSSE and risk professionals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) to pursue cooperative projects of mutual interest. This includes the sharing of the research and findings of ICHCA’s Technical Panel (ITP) with the IAPH membership through its own working groups. The ICHCA Technical Panel has recently launched four new working groups on Dangerous Goods, Digital & Innovation, Straddle Carrier Safety and Dry Bulk Cargoes. The four new working groups were established following consultation with the ITP’s 80+ members who represent cross-sectoral private and public-sector experience from the worlds of shipping, ports and terminals, logistics, inland transport, insurance and finance, equipment and technology. The MOU will enable the working groups to share their initial findings with IAPH’s technical committees [...]

The ICHCA Safety Forum at TOC Europe 2018

    Tuesday, June 12th 2018, 13:00 - 14:30 Ahoy Rotterdam, The Netherlands ICHCA International, the global NGO for the cargo handling and transport industries, is delighted to host the inaugural Cargo Safety Forum as part of the TECH TOC seminars at TOC Europe 2018. Ensuring the safety, security and integrity of people, cargo, equipment and assets at   ports, at sea and along the landside cargo chain has always been a shared responsibility among many private and public stakeholders. Today, as the scale and scope of global trade in containerised, conventional and bulk cargoes continues to grow, and as new digital, automated and autonomous technologies continue to change the operational landscape, dialogue among the many parties is more important than ever before. The ICHCA Cargo Safety Forum will bring together a range of industry, regulatory, insurance and legal experts to discuss latest and upcoming legislation and [...]

The Great Australian Empty Box Debate

A recent Customer Advisory note issued by Maersk Line Australia sent the shipping fraternity into a frenzy, writes Peter van Duyn. Peter van Duyn is director of ICHCA Australia Ltd.   Click Here to read the full article featured by Port Strategy  

2019 ICHCA International 20/20 Cargo Vision Conference & Exhibition

Register now   More and more regulations are coming in to force. These new rules impact operations along the cargo chain worldwide. ICHCA, the voice of the global cargo handling industry at IMO and other international bodies, facilitates a dialogue between industry and the regulators that has never been more needed. Delegates will be convening from 23 countries worldwide to share hard-won experience, innovative new thinking and technology to develop mutual understanding, share experiences, explore innovation and review appropriate policy and regulation that can contribute to safe, clean, compliant and efficient cargo operations. Delegations from hard to reach African ports, logistics, transport, shipping and shipper executives - from Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Ghana will be in attendance - countries shaping the next generation of cargo handling for growing intra-Africa and international trade - including high [...]

Easy Wins For Traffic Management

A number of recent fatalities resulting from mobile equipment accidents have again highlighted the need to improve traffic management in terminals, writes Laurence Jones. Laurence Jones is director of global risk assessment at TT Club and deputy chairman of ICHCA International.   Click Here to read the full article featured by Port Strategy  

ICHCA seminar will look at new business models to improve port-hinterland connectivity

ABP, APM Terminals, Duisport, Ferrmed, TT Club and UNECE join a cross-party ICHCA seminar in The Hague on 17 April to map out options for minimising risk and maximising efficiency in port-hinterland cargo flows 27.03.2018 – Ultra-large container ships with so-called ‘pit-stop calls’ and mega-shipping alliances have not only created challenges on the waterside of port operations but also at the port-hinterland interface and for connecting inland logistics. Bigger peak volumes from mega-ships and alliance calls mean many more trucks and barges converging simultaneously on ocean and inland ports plus higher demands on rail terminals and networks. Major ports in Europe, Asia and the USA have all experienced significant landside congestion as a result, increasing safety, security and environmental risks and negatively impacting cargo flow efficiency. Taking place in The Hague, 17 April, Port-Hinterland Connectivity is the latest in a series of practical one-day seminars from ICHCA International, the global [...]

New name, new leadership and new working groups for ICHCA Technical Panel

Meeting for the 79th time on 18 April under a new chair and vice chair, the recently-renamed ICHCA Technical Panel will launch three new working groups to address key issues in cargo handling and operations 26.03.2018 – ICHCA International, the global NGO and membership association for cargo handling operations, technical, HSSE and risk professionals, is set to launch three new working groups on Dangerous Goods, Digital & Innovation and Straddle Carrier Safety. The new groups will form part of the recently-renamed ICHCA Technical Panel (ITP), which meets for the 79th time on 18 April in The Hague, hosted by APM Terminals. The meeting will be led by Wouter de Gier, APM Terminals’ Global Head of Safety, Environment & Performance Management, who took over as ITP Chair last October, succeeding Jan Boermans, Regional HSSE Director Europe and Russia for DP World. Mr. de Gier will be joined by new Panel Vice Chair [...]

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