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.

Two Guides, One Objective: Helping Industry Navigate Dangerous Goods Requirements

Over recent months, ICHCA has published two practical resources aimed at making dangerous goods requirements more accessible across the cargo supply chain. Together, these guides provide a straightforward introduction to both the regulatory framework and the associated training requirements governing dangerous goods transport across air, rail, road and sea. The guides are intended to complement—not replace—the underlying regulations. Their purpose is to help users understand the landscape, identify where key requirements can be found and support broader awareness throughout organisations. The series currently includes: Quick Guide to Dangerous Goods Transport by Air, Rail, Road and Sea Quick Guide to Dangerous Goods Training Requirements by Air, Rail, Road and Sea Both resources are available for download from the ICHCA website and may be freely shared within organisations to support awareness and learning. Download links to both guides: Quick Guide to DG air, rail, road, sea 1a (Oct 2026) Quick Guide to DG training for air, rail, road, sea 1a (Oct 2026)

Safety Alert: Cargo Operations with Vessels Alongside

Lessons for managing simultaneous operations alongside container vessels United States Coast Guard Safety Alert 04-26 highlights the risks associated with conducting container operations when other vessels are positioned alongside a container ship. The alert follows incidents during 2025 at terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach where containers unexpectedly fell overboard during cargo operations. In one incident, falling containers struck an emissions-control barge moored alongside the vessel, causing minor injury to a crew member and significant damage to the barge. In another, several containers narrowly missed a vessel operating alongside. Investigations remain ongoing.  The preliminary findings nevertheless identify important lessons for terminal and vessel operators as well as others involved in cargo handling activities. Preliminary findings No established procedures for managing vessels positioned alongside during cargo operations. No formal planning tools or arrangements to account for the presence of vessels alongside. Reliance on informal or ad hoc communications between parties. Insufficient consideration of the risks posed by container operations to personnel and assets positioned alongside the working vessel. Wider safety implications The wider challenge of simultaneous operations has also been discussed in recent ICHCA Technical Panel meetings and was the subject of a ICHCA member enquiry concerning bunkering alongside [...]

JIM Event – Evening Seminar: Fatigue – What do we need from the IMO? 4 November 2026

ICHCA is pleased to share details of an upcoming seminar hosted by The Nautical Institute London Branch on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Thomas Miller, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST. The event will examine the continuing issue of seafarer fatigue, reflecting on findings from the HORIZON and MARTHA studies, feedback from the STEER project, and current IMO discussions relating to the ISM Code and STCW. The programme includes a panel of expert speakers and a Q&A session, with drinks and networking supported by the UK P&I Club. Drinks from 17:30 | Seminar 18:15–20:00 | Networking until 22:00 ICHCA Members can register HERE

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin: Innovation eliminates risk

In this edition we present an innovation made by Shoreham Port (UK), which we hope can inspire others to eliminate or reduce fall risk at their workplace. ​​ CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN ENGLISH CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN PORTUGESE CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN SPANISH CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN CHINESE Message from G2 Ocean "We in G2 Ocean work with stevedores all over the world. By sharing lessons learned on safety between companies and ports, we believe we can reduce the number of incidents and personal injuries in our industry. It is part of G2 Ocean’s desired safety culture to always seek and share insights on safety. We thank all stevedore companies who have signed up for our monthly Safety Bulletin! All our vessels receive a copy. The crew work closely together with the stevedores in port, and the topics are relevant also for them. The bulletin is also sent to the G2 Ocean Port Captains. They are exposed to the same hazards as stevedores and can make a difference where it really matters; at the “sharp end” during cargo operations. Each bulletin is a [...]

Could you enter the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award?

Could you enter the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award? Not sure whether your project is suitable? Start here. Have you... Solved a safety problem? Maybe an existing process wasn't working as well as it should. Changed the way something is done? A new procedure or operating method can be an innovation. Introduced something new? Technology, equipment, engineering or software could all qualify. Improved training or engagement? Innovation isn't limited to physical solutions. Used data differently? Turning information into better safety decisions can be innovation. Changed the interaction between people and equipment? Making that interface safer is another area of the awards. If any of these sound familiar: Don't self-reject. You don't need to decide whether your project is “innovative enough”. Tell us what the problem was, what you changed and what happened. You may already have an award entry. ENTER HERE English and Chinese materials are available.

ICHCA Insights – October 2026

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Safety Alert: Hidden hazards in gas detection practices

Lessons from a US Coast Guard Safety Alert United States Coast Guard Safety Alert 13-26 highlights the potentially serious consequences of weaknesses in gas detection practices when carrying cargoes capable of emitting flammable or toxic gases. The alert follows two explosions on bulk carriers carrying methane-emitting coal in 2023 and 2025. Investigations into both incidents remain ongoing and no cause has yet been determined. However, the incidents spotlight the importance of effective atmospheric monitoring and the need for gas detection systems to function as intended. During bulk carrier inspections the USCG identified recurring deficiencies relating to operation, maintenance and use of gas detection equipment. This underlines that a gas detection system is only as reliable as the equipment, supporting hardware, procedures and competence that underpin it. Safety implications Gas detection equipment is frequently relied upon as a critical control measure when managing the risks associated with flammable or toxic atmospheres. If equipment is incorrectly calibrated, poorly maintained or improperly used, personnel may receive inaccurate readings and false reassurance regarding the conditions within cargo spaces or enclosed spaces. This can lead to increased risk to personnel, vessels, cargoes and port infrastructure, as well as possible regulatory findings, operational restrictions or [...]

Your safety innovation deserves to be seen..

You've invested time, money and expertise in making something safer. Why keep the learning inside your organisation? Entering the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award gives you an opportunity to put your work in front of an international cargo-handling audience. It can provide: recognition for the people behind the innovation industry visibility an opportunity to share practical learning recognition from an established international safety award an opportunity to demonstrate what your organisation is doing to improve safety. But there is another reason to enter. Your solution might help someone else. The safety problem you've solved in one operation may be exactly the problem another organisation is struggling with somewhere else. Sharing what works is one of the most valuable forms of safety innovation. So don't just ask: “Could we win?” Ask: “What could the industry learn from what we've done?” If the answer is “something useful”, consider entering. ENTER HERE English and Chinese materials are available.

New ICHCA Quick Guide Addresses Dangerous Goods Training Requirements Across Transport Modes

Following the publication of its Quick Guide to Dangerous Goods Transport by Air, Rail, Road and Sea, ICHCA International has released a companion guide focusing on dangerous goods training requirements. Training is a fundamental component of dangerous goods safety. Regulations consistently recognise that personnel must be appropriately trained for the functions they perform, whether those activities involve classification, packing, documentation, handling, transport or management oversight. However, as with the regulations themselves, training provisions can be dispersed across multiple frameworks and transport modes. The new guide provides a practical overview of where dangerous goods training requirements can be found within the principal regulations governing air, rail, road and sea transport. Used alongside ICHCA's transport guide, it forms part of a growing series of awareness resources designed to help industry navigate complex requirements and support competence across the supply chain. Download links to both guides: Quick Guide to DG air, rail, road, sea 1a (Oct 2026) Quick Guide to DG training for air, rail, road, sea 1a (Oct 2026)

Safety innovation has no postcode..

Safety challenges may look different around the world. But people working in cargo handling face common questions: How can we make this operation safer? How can we prevent this incident? How can we remove people from this danger zone? How can we make equipment safer? How can we learn more effectively? How can we use the information we already have? The TT Club Innovation in Safety Award is open to the global cargo-handling and logistics community. That includes organisations, teams and individuals working across the supply chain. Wherever you are in the world... If you've made cargo handling safer, we want to hear about it. English and Chinese information and application materials are available. ENTER HERE English and Chinese materials are available.

What if your “simple improvement” is actually an innovation?

What have you changed? Maybe you've made a process safer. Maybe you've physically removed a hazard. Maybe you've changed the way equipment operates. Don't mistake simplicity for lack of innovation. Entries close Sunday 15 November 2026. To enter, download the information pack or download the application form click HERE English and Chinese materials are available.

ICHCA August 2026 Press Clippings

We are delighted to share with you the press clippings for August 2026. By working with the media we can be the voice of our sector, raising awareness and sharing learning with industry and other stakeholders. The press clippings have been collated by Portcare International. ICHCA August 2026 Press Clippings

International guidelines for Carbon Neutral Port (CNP) certification

Aiming to expand the Japanese-style port decarbonization assessment method overseas The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, in collaboration with the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association, has issued an international version of the guidelines for "CNP certification," which evaluates decarbonization efforts at container terminals. By increasing the international recognition and utilization of CNP certification, we will promote the overseas dissemination of our knowledge regarding decarbonization in Japan's port sector. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is promoting the formation of carbon-neutral ports (CNPs) that will enhance port functions with consideration for decarbonization and improve the environment for receiving hydrogen, ammonia, and other resources. As one of the initiatives to promote the formation of CNPs, Japan operates the "CNP Certification (Container Terminal)" system, which visualizes the implementation status of decarbonization efforts at container terminals and objectively evaluates them in multiple stages from Level 1 to Level 5. The international guidelines for CNP certification outline the system and evaluation criteria for CNP certification. By increasing the international recognition of CNP certification and promoting its use in overseas ports, we aim to appropriately evaluate Japan's port decarbonization efforts and promote the overseas dissemination of knowledge regarding decarbonization in Japan's [...]

Member Benefit: Complimentary Delegate Places at Intermodal Africa 2026, 17 – 19 Nov, Angola

We would like to advise you of the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events: Intermodal Africa 2026. 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 as soon as possible, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! Luanda is an ideal location for a business-to-business conference and exhibition on ports and logistics due to its strategic position along the Atlantic coast of southern Africa, serving as a gateway to Angola and the wider Central African region. The city hosts the Port of Luanda, one of the country’s busiest and most modern ports, handling container, bulk, and oil-related cargo, making it a focal point for maritime trade and logistics development. Luanda is well-connected internationally via Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, enabling easy access for global delegates, shipping companies, port authorities, and logistics providers. Combined with its growing commercial sector, government support for infrastructure projects, and modern conference facilities, Luanda provides the perfect platform for industry leaders to network, exchange insights, and explore strategic partnerships that strengthen maritime trade and logistics [...]

Problem → Idea → Result → Lesson

When safety training needed to become something people experienced One of the previous award-winning innovations took a very different approach to safety learning. The problem Traditional approaches to briefing and training were not necessarily producing the consistency of safety leadership and behaviour required in a complex operational environment. Something different was needed. The idea The solution was an immersive approach to safety leadership and learning. Rather than simply telling people about safety, the programme created realistic situations in which participants could experience the issues for themselves. Drama, actors, film and realistic scenarios were brought together to create an engaging learning environment. The result The programme was delivered at significant scale and demonstrated strong engagement and reported behavioural outcomes. The lesson Innovation doesn't have to be technology. Sometimes the innovation is in how you approach a problem. If your organisation has found a different way to make people safer, it could be worth entering. You may already have an award entry. Entries close Sunday 15 November 2026. To enter, download the information pack or download the application form click HERE English and Chinese materials are available.

Baltic Transport Journal publishes Part 2 feature on the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards

The Baltic Transport Journal has released Part 2 of its in‑depth feature on the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards, exploring how the programme continues to champion practical, effective safety improvements across the global cargo handling and logistics industry. The article highlights the Awards’ role in recognising initiatives that reduce injuries, prevent equipment damage and support safer, more resilient operations. It also reflects the long‑standing collaboration between ICHCA International and TT Club in promoting innovation and sharing lessons learned throughout the sector. Read the full article on the Baltic Transport Journal website: HERE

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin: Secure for sea – for all

This edition is about cargo securing. There is an ongoing PSC campaign on this topic, which we welcome. Any incident of cargo shifting will not only impact the safety of the vessel and crew, but also the stevedores in the discharging port. ​​ CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN ENGLISH CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN PORTUGESE CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN SPANISH CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN CHINESE Message from G2 Ocean "We in G2 Ocean work with stevedores all over the world. By sharing lessons learned on safety between companies and ports, we believe we can reduce the number of incidents and personal injuries in our industry. It is part of G2 Ocean’s desired safety culture to always seek and share insights on safety. We thank all stevedore companies who have signed up for our monthly Safety Bulletin! All our vessels receive a copy. The crew work closely together with the stevedores in port, and the topics are relevant also for them. The bulletin is also sent to the G2 Ocean Port Captains. They are exposed to the same hazards as stevedores and can make a difference [...]

Safety Alert: Mid rail Failure When Sat Upon and Fall from Height Risk

ICHCA International has issued a new Safety Alert following a fatal incident involving the failure of a mid‑rail on board a container vessel. The foreman involved was supervising cargo discharge operations from an elevated lashing bridge when the plastic‑coated mid‑rail failed, resulting in a fall of approximately 2.5 metres into an adjacent empty bay. Key Learning “Top rails and mid rails guarding elevated walking/working surfaces are not designed to be stood or sat upon.” Painted or coated cables can conceal corrosion, particularly where cables rub against posts. Vessel inspection programmes are essential for identifying and correcting hazards. Stevedores should wear appropriate PPE, including durable non‑skid footwear and hard hats with secure chin straps. Pre‑shift toolbox talks should reinforce vessel‑specific hazards and prohibit sitting or standing on railings. Industry Learning A review of twelve fatal falls between 2014 and 2024 shows recurring patterns involving hatch covers, catwalks, lashing bridges, container stacks and vessel edges. These incidents occurred during routine tasks, often involving experienced personnel. As highlighted in the alert, “any uncontrolled fall on board a vessel can have devastating consequences.” Call to Action Before cargo operations commence, operators should ensure: Railings, lashing bridges, catwalks and access structures are inspected and [...]

Member Benefit: Complimentary Delegate Places at Transport Middle East, 29 Sept – 1 Oct, Cairo, Egypt

We would like to advise you of the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events: Transport Middle East 2026. 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 as soon as possible, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! Cairo is an ideal location for a business-to-business conference and exhibition focused on ports and logistics due to its strategic position near the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas. As Egypt’s political and commercial capital, Cairo provides access to key decision-makers in government, port authorities, shipping companies and logistics operators, making it a central hub for regional trade discussions. The city is well-connected internationally through Cairo International Airport and linked to major seaports such as Port Said and Alexandria Port, facilitating seamless participation for global delegates. Combined with modern conference facilities and a vibrant business ecosystem, Cairo offers an excellent platform for networking, knowledge sharing and forging strategic partnerships across the maritime and logistics sectors in Africa, the Middle [...]