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Innovators in Cargo Handling Safety Honoured Once More

The TT Innovation in Safety Award has been expanded to recognize the depth and variety of projects and products which abound in the industry to meet the challenge of reducing accidents and damaging losses. Four winners and four highly-commended entries were announced at last night’s presentation in London. Over the past ten years since its inception the ICHCA hosted TT Club Innovation in Safety Award has seen entries marked by a significantly increased diversity of innovative products, services and processes aimed at improving safety in the cargo handling industry. As a result TT and ICHCA have decided to divide the numerous entries into four distinct categories, each of which is represented by a winner and a highly-commended entrant. These are for: Turning data into insight Winner – Voxel for its AI powered worksite visibility platform Highly-commended -- Pandora Intelligence for its Cargo Intelligence: Data-driven risk assessment of shipments Learning [...]

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Voxel

AI-powered site visibility platform seamlessly integrates with existing camera systems to transform video footage into real-time, actionable insights, enabling businesses to proactively prevent incidents, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a safety-first culture without compromising privacy or compliance. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Villari

Wireless sensor technology that continuously monitors structural integrity using passive magnetic flux leakage to identify structural deformation or crack growth; a non-invasive inspection that eliminates the need for frequent manual check-ups. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: The Lab at Brookes Bell

The Lab at Brookes Bell’s Non-Invasive Inspection Service provides full material evaluation to assess the structural integrity and safety of a vessel and also offers significant cost savings to vessel owners and operators. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Straatman Mooring Systems

Permanently installed bollard equipped with sensors to measure loads on mooring lines and communicate them in real-time to a dashboard and log of load, direction, angle, tide, weather and vessel history . FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: SSA Marine SuitX exoskeleton

Lightweight exoskeleton which uses springs to store and release a worker’s energy while working, reducing the force required, assisting the lift and decreasing risk of musculoskeletal injury. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: SSA Marine – RTG proximity system

AI driven camera system on RTGs to identify pedestrians and vehicles within the travel zone with automated responses depending on proximity including alarms and fail-safe halt function. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: SDC Engineering B.V.

Spreader designed to address the challenges faced in manual lashing; a mechanised solution for automatic latching and unlatching, safe lifting, securing and transporting of pipes. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: RAM Spreaders

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: PsyFyi Limited

An advanced data collection tool that enhances onboard safety by identifying both behavioural and environmental risks through daily questions to seafarers. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Psychology Applied

Learning from normal work is a research-backed framework based on human and organisational performance, Safety II, and human factors that allows for identifying precursors of accidents before they happen. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Port Skills and Safety Ltd

Emergency flash cards to support discussions on emergency exercises that can also be used to test the reliability of emergency plans and challenge employees’ knowledge. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Pandora Intelligence

Data-driven risk assessment of cargo shipments starting from bill of lading, leveraging data sources and generating actionable and predictive intelligence to prioritise highest risk cargoes. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: OVERHEAT

OVERHEAT project to investigate the use and development of technologies to prevent, detect, manage and respond to fire accidents on board containerships. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Melius Italia Srl

Smart PPE for detecting falls, tracking motion, and providing contextual awareness, such as worker-down detection or unsafe movements. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

ICHCA Insights – February 2025

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Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Lokistix

Temperature-resistant box with a modular inlay, embedded electronics module and cloud-based monitoring and analytics to protect cylindrical, prismatic and pouch cells of all sizes and chemistries during transport and storage. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: KALP GmbH

Automatic lashing platform that inserts and removes twistlocks and stackers fully automatically, eliminating the need for personnel work near or under suspended loads. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: International Transport Workers’ Federation and ITF Seafarers’ Trust

Occupational safety and health in ports App to help port workers to be safer and healthier at work, whilst strongly promoting worker participation in all occupational safety and health activities. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO)

Technical guidelines covering safety, intermediate inspection and testing, tank sustainability, repurposing and recycling, seals and gaskets. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: GCT GLOBAL CONTAINER TERMINALS

Stack analysis to determine maximum wind force that containers can withstand at different heights and positions. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics

Combining AR and VR technology to remotely support ship captains with the expertise of a shore-based pilot. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Member Benefit: Complimentary Delegate Places at Black Sea Ports & Logistics 11 – 13 March 2025

We are delighted to announce the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events: Black Sea Ports & Logistics 2025. We have secured an exclusive opportunity for five complimentary ICHCA Member delegate places, each valued at €1,995, for this prestigious event. If you would like to attend, please email secretariat@ichca.com to secure your spot. We need your confirmation by 25 February 2025, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! Join Transport Events for this market leading annual event connecting international trade and investment between the Caspian Sea and Europe - The Middle Corridor. Hosted by APM Terminals Poti and in collaboration with our strategic partner, Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), this event promises to be a hub of knowledge exchange and business networking opportunities. There will be a comprehensive tour to the port for all registered delegates to visit every aspect of the port and logistics facilities. A two [...]

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: Fire-Containers Ltd

Fire safety and electric vehicle containment units with integrated fire detection and recirculating fire suppression. FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance

Meet the Innovation in Safety Award Entrants: ERBIS

Cutting-edge supply chain software that introduces real-time tracking, automated compliance checks, and advanced analytics for enhanced cargo safety and logistics management FOR THE FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE In the countdown to this year's Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony we are sharing each of the entries that we received in their own words. The wide range of entries means that there are ideas that will appeal to different readers directly or may be the inspiration for your own next step change for safety. We will introduce you all to all of the entries before the Award Ceremony on 26 February 2025. Email secretariat@ichca.com to confirm attendance