Corporate Licensed Members

ICHCA’s corporate licensed members represent key interest groups and expertise clusters, all concerned with fostering knowledge and best practice within their own communities and across the broader cargo handling and transport chain.

UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°104 – 4th Quarter 2024

  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. Click here for the Newsletter UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°104 4th Quarter 2024

2024 IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey

  IMPORTANT NEWS! The deadline for the 2024 IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey has been extended to January 31, 2025. We are gathering data on gender diversity across the maritime sector, including workforce demographics, leadership roles, and workplace policies. This will be used to track progress made towards gender equality goals for the global maritime sector against data shared with us in 2021. All maritime companies and organizations should take this survey, regardless of size or specialization. We need EVERYONE to help us create an accurate picture of our sector as it exists today - so that we can map the pathway to a more diverse future. Click here to take the survey and make maritime more inclusive  

IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting 82 Report

  ICHCA member James Hookham has provided the attached report of the IMO’s 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting (MEPC 82). The two topics that were progressed at the meeting and most likely to be most interest to the majority of members were: reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and loss of plastic pellets from ships when carried as cargo: Greenhouse gas emissions measures • Impact Assessment on ship operating costs and GDP of trading nations, including estimated increases in shipping costs and time through to 2050. • Global Fuel Standard - how individual ships’ GHG emissions will be assessed for the fuel levy/carbon tax • Economic measures - how the levy will work, who will pay what and when • The “IMO Net Zero Framework” – new binding Chapter 5 in Annex VI of MARPOL and an implementation timeline to 2027 Loss of plastic pellets (see MV X-Press Pearl May 2021) • MEPC.1/Circular 109 24 April 2024 - Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers (package correctly, notify in cargo documentation, stow under deck wherever reasonably practicable; or inboard in sheltered areas of exposed decks) • Progress on the development of legal instruments Thanks to [...]

New Year Message from ICHCA’s CEO 2025

Success in 2024 ICHCA members worked hard in 2024 to continuously deliver safety and health improvements across cargo handling. In February we held the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards as a live in-person ceremony and published a 100 page digest of the 28 amazing safety ideas being delivered throughout our industry. Every organisation could look at the digest and see something to inspire their next game changing intervention. The Innovation in Safety Award is now firmly established as a year-round cycle. In June, we partnered with TT Club and TOC Europe at our bigger-than-ever Safety Village, featuring exhibitors and over a dozen speakers including innovators from Awards past and present. We also continued our monthly Technical Panel Calls; an open forum where you decide what we discuss, ensuring that we explore topics of importance to you. It was a full-on year for the International Maritime Organisation and we were actively engaged at the IMSBC editorial meeting helping to update the code. We were part of the vehicle transport (including EVs) correspondence group drafting amendments to existing and designing new Special Provisions. Recognising the priority of Confined/Enclosed space risks we played a keen part in the IMO Enclosed Spaces Correspondence [...]

Member Benefit: Complimentary Delegate Places for Mauritius Maritime Week 2025, 21 – 23 January 2025

We would like to remind you about the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events: Maritime Mauritius Week. 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 6 January 2025, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! Mauritius Maritime Week 2025 is the biggest annual Ports and Logistics exhibition and conference taking place in the Indian Ocean country of Mauritius from Tuesday 21 January to Thursday 23 January 2025 to highlight Mauritius position as the ‘Preferred Regional Maritime Gateway’ for the Indian Ocean officially endorsed by the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA). There will be a comprehensive tour to the port on Tuesday for all registered delegates to visit every aspect of the port and logistics facilities. The two days conference programme will showcase presentations by 30 senior executives conference speakers who will delve into critical topics, challenges, solutions and innovations within port operations, shipping, supply chain management and logistics strategies. This gathering will draw the participation of over 300 senior government officials, industry leaders, [...]

New Year Message from ICHCA’s Chair 2025

Together in Cargo Handling and Safety: Looking Ahead to 2025 "Collaboration and communication with professional peers are more essential than ever. Sharing industry expertise allows us to learn, innovate, and drive meaningful improvement. ICHCA remains the organisation dedicated to maximising these opportunities in cargo handling and coordination safety. The most successful operators understand that sustainable businesses are built on a foundation of health and safety, alongside efficiency, customer service, innovation, and technology. Success depends on deploying the right people with the right skills at the right time and place. These elements are interconnected, their synergy is key to growth and resilience. Safety is a shared responsibility. There is no competition when it comes to safeguarding people in the workplace. Safer, more secure working environments are achieved through collective learning - sharing our successes, challenges, and even failures to tackle the evolving issues we face together. Through ICHCA, you are part of a truly global community. Here, you can seek assistance, share best practice, and collaborate to solve problems. Your voice resonates at influential bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations, where we advocate for strategies that improve safety on ports and terminals, at sea, and [...]

ICHCA Insights – December 2024

Latest edition of "ICHCA Insights" available   For the latest edition of our monthly newsletter “ICHCA Insights” please Click here For previous newsletters click here: https://ichca.com/newsletters  

Member Benefit: Complimentary Delegate Places at Mauritius Maritime Week 2025, 21 – 23 January 2025

We are delighted to announce the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events: Maritime Mauritius Week. 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 6 January 2025, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! Mauritius Maritime Week 2025 is the biggest annual Ports and Logistics exhibition and conference taking place in the Indian Ocean country of Mauritius from Tuesday 21 January to Thursday 23 January 2025 to highlight Mauritius position as the ‘Preferred Regional Maritime Gateway’ for the Indian Ocean officially endorsed by the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA). There will be a comprehensive tour to the port on Tuesday for all registered delegates to visit every aspect of the port and logistics facilities. The two days conference programme will showcase presentations by 30 senior executives conference speakers who will delve into critical topics, challenges, solutions and innovations within port operations, shipping, supply chain management and logistics strategies. This gathering will draw the participation of over 300 senior government officials, industry leaders, academics, senior [...]

Maritime Safety Series: Ports Edition – it’s not too late to watch it….

  The ICHCA and Port Technology International Maritime Safety Series: Ports Edition turned out to be one of our most unique events yet. The event was a huge success, with over 500 registrations and a complete programme that included keynotes, panel discussions, and case studies on critical topics including risk assessment, mitigation measures, and the most recent technological innovations targeted at enhancing safety. With over 100 ports and terminals being represented over the course of two days, the speakers delivered insightful and informative presentations and discussions on the safety in maritime – a continuously important topic which is developing at a rapid pace. The following key panels were held Foundations of Safety: Prioritizing Safety Initiatives in Port Operations, Cultural Change as the Essential Mover for Safer Port Operations, When Sky and Sea Sync: The Future of Ports with Drones Ecosystem and Harnessing Digital Twin & Gaming Technology for a Safer, More Efficient Port. It is not too late to watch, register here and both days are now available to view on demand. Don’t miss it! REGISTER HERE.. This allows you to register and access both days' recordings on demand.  

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, Safety Bulletin – Coming home safely

  When we try to distil critical learning from incidents and near misses, we typically work hard to focus on the facts and ideas that can be generalised and shared. This can mean that the human experience and consequences of getting safety right or wrong may not always be in the spotlight. This month’s G2 Ocean Safety Bulletin puts the focus on the people who make our organisations work, the reason that we all do what we do, so that everyone gets to go home at the end of the shift. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN Message from G2 Ocean: "In this holiday edition, we take the opportunity to remind all about why we keep pushing for safer operations." We are grateful to G2 Ocean for providing details and for raising awareness. We acknowledge their commitment to sharing learning to benefit others."

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – November 2024

  The latest edition of the Current Awareness Bulletin is attached.  The Bulletin provides a monthly digest of news and publications focusing on subjects and themes related to the work of IMO with each edition presenting headlines from the previous month.  Links to complete articles or abstracts on publishers' sites are included, although access may require payment or subscription.  The Bulletin itself is free to download and to redistribute.   CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT AWARENESS BULLETIN    This edition along with the back catalogue is available at:  https://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Pages/CurrentAwarenessBulletin-Default.aspx   The Current Awareness Bulletin is compiled by the IMO Maritime Knowledge Centre but is not an official IMO publication.  Inclusion does not imply any endorsement by IMO.

Member Benefit Spotlight: NGO Status

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. The 2025 IMO Programme of Meetings is available on the ICHCA Events Calendar page - https://ichca.com/events-calendar Please follow the link to find out more. We are an essential voice – your voice – for our industry.

SAVE THE DATE 26 Feb 2025 – TT Club Innovation in Safety Award!

    It's that time of year again!   ICHCA and TT Club invite you to join us on Wednesday 26 February 2025 at the TOC Offices, 240 Blackfriars Road, London, for the presentation of the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award. For the seventh year, this event sees the celebration of creative health and safety professionals throughout the cargo industry. This year saw another long list of entrants, with a wide range of innovative approaches to improving safety and we can't wait to celebrate them all. But which entrant demonstrates the greatest improvement in safety for cargo handling and transport and shows the greatest potential for widespread adoption? Join us free to find out!   REGISTER HERE

Latest “TT Talk” Articles Available – December 2024

New TT Talk articles available below: The TT Club regularly provides informative, timely material on critical health, safety, security and environmental matters designed to help industry continually improve its performance. We are delighted to share the latest from TT Club in the TT Talk series. Click on the titles to read the full article   TT Talk - Asset management: crane wire ropes Crane wire rope failure is a key concern for those operating and maintaining the lifting of equipment within the industry.   TT Talk - Mis-Seated Containers at Marine and Rail Terminals Container terminal operations are complex and often necessarily fast paced. Each container movement is unique in many ways; the characteristics of the cargo, the condition of the chassis and the condition of the container, for example, will all influence outcomes. E-bikes are a greener alternative but terminal operators beware TT Club warns about the significant risks associated with the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in facilities not designed to accommodate them.

Dedicated safety advocate celebrates 40-year career

  We would like to congratulate Peregrine Storrs-Fox on his 40 year career and thank him for his support and contribution to ICHCA over many years. We look forward to his continued involvement as he takes on a consultancy role with TT Club - outlined in TT's recent press release, details below. Press Release: TT Club’s celebrated advocate to the cause of risk mitigation and safety in the freight industry, Peregrine Storrs-Fox has stepped down as the mutual’s Risk Management Director and now takes on a consultancy role to further offer his expertise to TT’s membership and the industry at large. After 40 years with the international insurance provider during which he started as a Claims Handler and worked up to global Claims Director, Storrs-Fox spent the last 22 years developing and enhancing TT’s now much heralded loss prevention function. Valued by those insured by TT as a service proven to assist in ongoing operational risk, the loss prevention work initiated and overseen by Peregrine has significantly improved the safety and security of global freight supply chains. Click here for the full TT Club Press Release  

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER… Maritime Safety Series: Ports Edition on December 3–4, 2024!

  Book now to join virtually on December 3 – 4, 2024 the global gathering of industry leaders from ports, terminals, and technology providers at the Maritime Safety Series. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into a transformative virtual event, where safety in port operations takes center stage! Join us as we explore forward-thinking approaches to safety innovation in ports and discuss how we can drive a cultural change in the workforce. Sign up here today: https://maritimesafetyseries.ptievents.com/

Members’ Opinions: Prospects for Sustainable Maritime Transport and the Need for Installed Renewable Energy Solutions at Port Facilities – by Patrick Idemudia

  ICHCA members frequently contribute written content to our active projects.  Sometimes we also receive member authored content which takes the form, for example, of a white paper.   Where we think that it might be of interest to members but is not part of an immediate project, we are able to publish it on our site. In the following article, member Patrick Idemudia considers the Prospects for Sustainable Maritime Transport and, in his view, the Immediate Need for Installed Renewable Energy Solutions at Port Facilities. We would be interested to hear other members’ views on Patrick’s ideas and the case studies that he considers from across the industry. Prospects for Sustainable Maritime Transport and the Need for Installed Renewable Energy Solutions at Port Facilities By Patrick Idemudia As the international community reaches a crescendo in the effort to address global warming, the shipping industry faces a fork in the road. At the same time, the pressure is on for the industry that holds the key to global commerce to clean up its environmental act. A very important area is the supply of energy to ships while in port; this has been provided through diesel generators until recently. It increases [...]