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TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Shortlist Spotlight – Kalmar, Container Check System

We are delighted to share information about the shortlisted entry to the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award in a briefing note (link below). From a record number of over thirty entries Kalmar was shortlisted for its innovative Container Check System. We are sure that you will be interested to learn about this exciting innovation. If you would like us to connect you with Kalmar to find out more, please email secretariat@ichca.com. Please click here for the full briefing note

Conclusions from UN/OECD Seminar on the 2020 Beirut port explosion

Please find attached the summary and conclusions report of the UN/OECD Seminar in follow-up to the Beirut port explosion: Lessons learned, experiences and good practices in managing risks of ammonium nitrate storage, handling and transport in port areas, preventing accidents and mitigating their consequences (online, 14 December 2021). Over 500 people from 48 countries, 15 international organizations, 5 NGOs, 102 industry associations/companies and 32 universities/national research institutes participated worldwide. The 2020 Beirut port explosion was a reminder of the devastating effects that industrial accidents can have on human beings and the environment. A fire spread across a storage area of the Beirut port and caused a large amount of ammonium nitrate (AN) to explode, leading to over 200 deaths, 6,500 injuries, 300,000 people being displaced and severe damage to critical infrastructure. The seminar showed that major accidents involving AN or AN-based fertilizers are not new or uncommon. Over the last [...]

Spotlighting the winner of the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award – VIKING HydroPen system

We are thrilled to share information about the winning entry to the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award in the attached briefing note. From a record number of over thirty entries VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S was announced the winner for its innovative HydroPen system designed to fight onboard container fires. We are sure that you will be interested to learn about this exciting innovation. Please click here for the full briefing note If you would like us to connect you with VIKING to find out more, please email secretariat@ichca.com.

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (February 2022)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. Freight Business Journal American Journal of Transportation Bunker Ports News Worldwide Loadstar Sailor News Sea News World Cargo News Air Cargo Asia Pacific Air Cargo Week American Journal of Transportation Container News Freight Business Journal Handy Shipping Guide Hazardous Cargo Bulletin Heavy Lift & PFI Hellenic Shipping News India Shipping News International Transport Journal Port Technology International SeaNews Seatrade Maritime News Ships and Ports

If you missed the Virtual Ceremony for the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award, watch the recording here….

From a record number of over thirty entries VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S was announced the winner for its innovative HydroPen system designed to fight onboard container fires. Both PSA International and Cargotec Sweden AB were highly commended The ICHCA International (ICHCA) and TT Club collaboration once more recognised the crucial role played by organisations across the world in constantly searching for better solutions to the challenges of improved safety in the cargo handing industry. While the three short-listed entries, and particularly the eventual winner VIKING, were to be congratulated, the efforts of all the organisations that provided details of their innovations are to be admired. Their striving for improved safety underlines the need for increased vigilance in the cargo handling and freight transport sector to reduce the loss of life and damage to property while facilitating global trade. The ceremony, held virtually at TT Club’s offices in London was aired [...]

BIC and FIATA join Cargo Integrity Group

The original five partners of the Cargo Integrity Group are excited to welcome the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), strengthening the group in its efforts to improve safety in the global supply chain. The Cargo Integrity Group brings together international freight transport and cargo handling organisations with different roles in the supply chain and a shared dedication to improving safety, security and environmental performance throughout the logistics supply chain. BIC and FIATA bring valuable complementary perspectives, resources and networks to the group, further deepening its competence and scope. Both organisations have already worked closely with the Cargo Integrity Group and will directly contribute to faster and more effective progress in reducing incidents, accidents, and biosecurity issues in the international supply chain. For the full release, click here

Virtual Presentation Ceremony Celebrates the Winners of TT Club Innovation in Safety Award

The Honourable Company of Master Mariners present Militarisation of the South China Sea and its Implications

This month's Maritime Joint Informal Meeting is presented by the The Honourable Company of Master Mariners on Monday 7 March 2022 at 18:15 GMT on HQS Wellington, London or online. The speaker for this event is Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter OBE, Chairman, Coltraco Ultrasonics Ltd. Carl contributed to the government's Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, including with respect to maritime trade and the implications of any threats to it. To learn about the JIMs and to register, visit https://www.hcmm.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/joint-informal-meetings.html For further information click here: https://ichca.com/new

Presenter Announced for TT Club Innovation in Safety Award – Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 14:00 London (GMT)

We are delighted to announce that Richard Steele, CEO, ICHCA International will be presenting on the day. Richard is a safety and skills professional with a Masters in Training and Development who has been involved in the ports industry for 21 years. Prior to ports, Richard worked in the nuclear industry on safety and skills provision. Richard was the Learning and Development manager for Associated British Ports for 10 years and led Port Skills and Safety for 11 years. He was appointed CEO of ICHCA in July 2021. As the clock ticks down to the announcement of the award winner, you still have time to register and join us to discover the winner of the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award! These awards saw a record number of over 30 entries from across the globe - over 50% more submissions than any previous year! The submissions ranged [...]

Presenter Announced for TT Club Innovation in Safety Award – Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 14:00 London (GMT)

We are delighted to announce that Mike Yarwood, Managing Director Loss Prevention, TT Club, will be presenting on the day. Mike joined TT Club in 2010 as a Claims Executive providing advice to transport operator Members globally, having worked within the logistics industry for 13 years. Mike now builds relationships with key trade organisations to promote safety and security in the global supply chain As the clock ticks down to the announcement of the award winner, you still have time to register and join us to discover the winner of the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award! These awards saw a record number of over 30 entries from across the globe - over 50% more submissions than any previous year! The submissions ranged in focus from bulk cargo handling to containerised cargoes; safety reporting and education to environmental monitoring and firefighting. But which demonstrated the greatest improvement in safety [...]

3 days to go to catch the record-breaking ICHCA webinar: Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses

On 1 February 2022 ICHCA held its first “Coffee Break” style webinar on Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses, we are delighted to report the webinar was attended by over 100 delegates from around the world. In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar. It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing. It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use. Please click here to view the webinar recording If you are planning on watching the recording it will be [...]

Designation of Seafarers as Key Workers

In view of the ongoing crew change crisis, which is impacting seafarers as well as other marine personnel, the Secretary-General is drawing attention to Member States to designating these professionals as key workers. In particular: Recommended action to facilitate ship crew change, access to medical care and seafarer travel during the COVID-19 pandemic [resolution MSC.473(ES.2)] International cooperation to address challenges faced by seafarers because of the COVID-19 pandemic to support global supply chains [resolution A/75/L.37] Maritime labour issues and the COVID-19 pandemic [GB.340/Resolution(Rev.2)] Other marine personnel may include, inter alia, fishing vessel personnel, marine pilots, marine surveyors, marine superintendents, offshore energy sector personnel, offshore support personnel and port workers. ICHCA fully supports the recognition of seafarers, port workers and the many people who keep the world trading as key workers. Click here for circular letter: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Designation of seafarers as key workers

ICHCA Member Discount for Biomass Operations & Handling Technologies short Online Course – 21 – 25 February 2022

ABTO and The Wolfson Centre invite you to attend Biomass Operations & Handling Technologies short Online Course. This course has been designed to help delegates identify and resolve common problems when handling various biomass materials Biomass Operations and Handling Technologies will cover: Biomass macro-economics, subsidies and potential Material types, flow properties and handling equipment requirements Self-heating, fire, explosion and safety Dust and degradation, pneumatic conveying and wear Explosion protection and ATEX regulations Engineering of equipment for storage and discharge Ship unloading Dust control and management Possible future trends in biomass This course is relevant to anyone who handles or is responsible for the safe transportation of biomass materials who need to gain an understanding of the reasons for the varied behaviour of the different biomass materials, as they are processed and stored or transported around the world. Less than two weeks away, starting on Monday 21 February, [...]

ICHCA Technical Panel – Save The Date – 19 May 2022

The next ICHCA Technical Panel meeting will be held on 19 May 2022. Further details will be released nearer the time. If you are interested in becoming a member of ICHCA, already an ICHCA member and would like to also join the ICHCA Technical panel or simply want to engage with key matters of health and safety in our industry, why not join us on the 19 May to understand the important issues being discussed? Come along and learn more about what we can achieve together, we look forward to welcoming you. To register for the meeting email: secretariat@ichca.com Members can access details of previous Technical Panel meetings here

One week to go to catch the record-breaking ICHCA webinar: Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses

Last week ICHCA held its first “Coffee Break” style webinar on Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses, we are delighted to report the webinar was attended by over 100 delegates from around the world. In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar. It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing. It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use. Please click here to view the webinar recording If you are planning on watching the recording it will be available here [...]

TT Club Innovation in Safety Award…. who will be the winner? – Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 14:00 London (GMT)

As the clock ticks down to the announcement of the award winner, you still have time to register and join us to discover the winner of the 2021 TT Club Innovation in Safety Award! These awards saw a record number of over 30 entries from across the globe - over 50% more submissions than any previous year! The submissions ranged in focus from bulk cargo handling to containerised cargoes; safety reporting and education to environmental monitoring and firefighting. But which demonstrated the greatest improvement in safety for cargo handling and transport and showed the greatest potential for widespread adoption? Join us free to find out! To register, please click here During the virtual ceremony you will hear from our shortlisted entrants and get a taste of the vast array of safety innovation taking place in the transport and logistics industry. If you care as much as we do [...]

Heike Deggim, Director of Maritime Safety Division, IMO Announced as Guest of Honour at TT Club Innovation in Safety Award

We are thrilled to announce that Heike Deggim, Director of Maritime Safety Division, IMO has agreed to present TT Club Innovation in Safety Award on 22 February 2022 at 14:00 GMT. The IMO has been a key supporter of these awards throughout their history with a senior IMO representative attending and presenting at each event. Heike Deggim, Director of Maritime Safety Division, International Maritime Organization Heike Deggim is the Director of the Maritime Safety Division (MSD) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. In this function she is also acting as the Secretary of the Maritime Safety Committee, IMO’s senior technical body for ship safety related matters. The Maritime Safety Division deals with operational ship safety and the human element; marine technology and cargoes; and maritime security and [...]

Limited time opportunity to catch the record-breaking ICHCA webinar: Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses

Yesterday ICHCA held its first “Coffee Break” style webinar on Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses, we are delighted to report the webinar was attended by over 100 delegates from around the world. In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar. It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing. It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use. Please click here to view the webinar recording If you are planning on watching the recording it will be available here until [...]

ICHCA In The News – Press Clippings (January 2022)

Click Here to read articles from the following sources about ICHCA , collated by Portcare International. American Journal of Transportation All About Shipping Supply-Chain.gr World Cargo News

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses Webinar – 1 February 2022, 09:00 US EST, 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET

In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This seminar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar. It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing. It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key elements and suggested use. You are invited to attend this 1-hour webinar which is open to all those with an interest in storing and handling dangerous goods. For more information on the event and to view the event guide please click here Reserve your place by contacting secretariat@ichca.com

IALA – fostering safe, economic and efficient movement of vessels through harmonised marine aids to navigation

This months Maritime Joint Informal Meeting is presented by the Royal Institute of Navigation on Monday 31 January 2022 at 18:15 GMT. IALA - fostering safe, economic and efficient movement of vessels through harmonised marine aids to navigation, the speaker is Tom Southall FRIN - Technical Officer, IALA. UPDATE: due to illness, tonight's speaker will now be Kevin Gregory, IALA’s Education and Development Manager To learn about the JIMs and to register, visit https://www.hcmm.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/joint-informal-meetings.html For further information, Click Here

Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses Webinar – 1 February 2022, 09:00 US EST, 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET

Today, our guest speaker spotlight is on Les Richings who will Chair the webinar. Les is a member of the Technical Panel of the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association and chair of the Panel’s Dangerous Goods Working Group. A director of the dangerous goods training and consultancy company LRT Ltd, Les has been involved in the transport of dangerous goods for over 30 years. In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This webinar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar. It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing. It also provides an overview of the warehouse checklist tool including key [...]

IMO Timetable 2022

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. The IMO programme of meetings for 2022 is available: https://ichca.com/our-ngo-work. As an ICHCA member if you are interested in attending, please contact us secretariat@ichca.com to discuss opportunities.

Handling and Storing Dangerous Goods in Warehouses Webinar – 1 February 2022, 09:00 US EST, 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET

Today, our guest speaker spotlight is on Scott Brown from the National Cargo Bureau, who will be presenting on the day. Scott is Chief, Marine Risk Engineering, National Cargo Bureau, Inc. Scott's background in safe transport and storage of dangerous goods includes the development and execution of a wide variety of risk assessments encompassing compliance with applicable industry and regulatory requirements carried out at marine terminals and warehouses worldwide. In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of major incidents as well as lesser accidents, there is a clear need for guidance on safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in warehouses, including port and terminal facilities. This webinar takes the new Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper as its central pillar. It addresses prime hazards and essential risk management associated with dangerous goods in warehousing. It also provides an overview of [...]

Save The Date – TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony – 22 February 2022 at 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET

You are cordially invited to attend the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award virtual ceremony to be held on 22 February 2022 at 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET. This event will profile the shortlisted entries and culminate in the Award being made. This year’s awards - designed to encourage safety innovation at a time of increased operational demand on global cargo handling and to celebrate the practical success of such initiatives - have seen a record number of entries any of which could have been a worthy winner. Come along and see what more than 30 organisations have been doing to create safer, healthier workplaces. Any one of which could be your next giant leap for improving how you do health and safety. Join us on 22 February we guarantee you will learn something new! To register click on this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5371375306422039564