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.

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – October 2025

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 - October 2025 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: Complimentary Delegate Places at Caspian Ports & Logistics, 9 – 11 December 2025, Kazakhstan 

We would like to announce the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events: Caspian 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 24 November 2025, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! The annual Caspian Ports and Logistics 2025 Exhibition and Conference is set to take place from Tuesday, 9 December to Thursday, 11 December 2025 at the luxurious 5-Star Rixos Water World Aktau, Kazakhstan. The event is proudly hosted by the Port of Aktau and held in strategic partnership with the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), aiming to strengthen international trade and investment throughout the Middle Corridor. Kazakhstan’s logistics industry is critical to regional connectivity, serving as a key transit corridor linking Europe and Central Asia through its extensive sea, rail, and road networks. Ports such as the Port of Aktau on the Caspian Sea play a pivotal role in facilitating trade with neighbouring Caspian and Black Sea countries. With ongoing infrastructure development and strategic initiatives like TITR, Kazakhstan continues to consolidate [...]

IMDG Code Amendment 42-24 summary of main changes

This year’s ICHCA campaign has been on the handling and transport of Dangerous Goods.  As we approach the end of 2025, we are taking the opportunity to refresh members about the topics we have covered and to remind readers that Amendment 42-24 which has been voluntary, will become the mandated IMDG Code in January 2026.  Today’s topic is: IMDG Code Amendment 42-24 summary of main changes Particular thanks to ICHCA member NCB HAZCHECK for their analysis of changes in Amendment 42-24. We will look at what has changed in the new edition of the IMDG Code. The following content tries to summarise those changes. It gets into the detail and assumes a degree of knowledge of the 950 plus pages of the Code. This is not a full list of all the changes being introduced. Full details and applicable provisions are in the new text of Amendment 42-24. Summary of Key Changes: Part 1: General Provisions – Definitions Updated definition for recycled plastics material (now mentions IBCs) (1.2). A new definition for “degree of filling” has been added (1.2). Data loggers etc. used in transport are now called “Devices containing dangerous goods” (1.1.1.10) (previously they were “DG in equipment”) [...]

Latest “TT Talk” Article Available – November 2025

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. New TT Talk article available below: TT Talk - TT Club launches new quarterly Port Authority Bulletin Our new quarterly bulletin shares insights and practical guidance on all aspects of port authority risk. It draws on TT Club's extensive claims experience and industry data to provide a clear view of the risks confronting port authorities worldwide.

How the International Maritime Organisation’s amendment cycle continuously updates the IMDG Code

This year’s ICHCA campaign has been on the handling and transport of Dangerous Goods. As we approach the end of 2025, we are taking the opportunity to refresh members about the topics we have covered and to remind readers that Amendment 42-24 which has been voluntary, will become the mandated IMDG Code in January 2025. Today’s topic is: How the International Maritime Organisation’s amendment cycle continuously updates the IMDG Code The IMO brings together 176 member states, 66 intergovernmental organisations and 89 non-governmental organisations, addressing 50 conventions and protocols. These include but are not limited to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea[1] (SOLAS), The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. IMDG and IMSBC are continually being updated and IMO has a standing programme alternating priority; one year for IMDG and the next for IMSBC. The work is governed through the rules of the IMO and the work of its Maritime Safety Committee and IMO Council. There are several sub-committees addressing different safety and environmental matters with some overlapping work. But for IMDG the lead [...]

ICHCA October 2025 Press Clippings

We are delighted to share with you the press clippings for October 2025. 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. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESS CLIPPINGS

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – Safe distance (also available in Portuguese)

A seasoned stevedore foreman once said that “the only soft objects in a port are the humans”. This edition is about danger zones and moving objects and considers a fatal incident and high potential near miss involving falling cargo during operations in the hold. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN ENGLISH CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN PORTUGESE 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 2-pager focusing [...]

A Joint Meeting: “Learning From Accidents, Rather Than Blaming Seafarers” – 26 November 2026 – London

The Nautical Institute London Branch would like to invite you to an Evening Seminar taking place on: Wednesday 26 November 2025 17:30 for 18:15 Thomas Miller, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST Seminar Title: “Learning From Accidents, Rather Than Blaming Seafarers” Chaired by: Steven Cameron, Chairman, NI London Branch Speakers: Capt. Kuba Szymanski, Secretary General, InterManager Stuart Edmonston, Safety & Risk Management Director, UK P&I Club Dimitri Bourqui, ABC Maritime AG This expert panel will explore: Why so many accident investigations focus on human behaviour Why accountability is rarely carried higher up the command chain Why systematic, long-term solutions are often missing The lack of focus on fatigue in accident investigations Why time and financial pressures are so seldom addressed, despite clear relevance A Q&A session will follow — we encourage you to join the discussion in person. Register here (in-person only event): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/do-accident-investigations-go-far-enough-to-address-root-causes-tickets-1813477673539?aff=oddtdtcreator

Final hours to enter the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award

This is it — the final hours to enter the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award. If you have developed a safety innovation for cargo handling, warehousing, ports, terminals or transport, today is your last opportunity to submit it. ✅ No lengthy submission process ✅ Independently judged by an expert panel ✅ Winners announced at our glittering February awards ceremony Entries close today – 14 November 2025 Enter here: https://ichca.com/entering-the-tt-club-innovation-in-safety-award Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. If you need assistance, please contact us as soon as possible: secretariat@ichca.com

ICHCA Insights – November 2025

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 Event: MIS Shipping Summit 10 – 12 February 2026, Athens, Greece

MIS Shipping Summit - Navigating the Future of Shipping Date: 10 – 12 February 2026 Location: Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens | Greece Sign up today and benefit from a 10% discount with code ICHCA10, and remember, shipping company representatives attend for free! The Maritime Information Services: Shipping Summit 2026, held from 10 - 12 February 2026 at the Radisson Blu Park Hotel in Athens, is set to be the premier gathering addressing the most urgent and transformative issues in global shipping. Bringing together 150+ senior maritime professionals, including shipowners, operators, technology innovators, policymakers, and finance leaders. The summit offers an intimate, content-rich programme focused on decarbonisation, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and operational resilience. Attendees will benefit from high-level keynotes, TED-style talks, interactive panels, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and drive practical solutions for the future of maritime. Don’t miss your chance to be part of shaping the industry’s path forward in 2026 — register today, save 10% with code ICHCA10, or attend for free if you represent a shipping company! Maritime Information Services: Shipping Summit

Introduction and IMDG Code Amendment Cycle

This year’s ICHCA campaign has been on the handling and transport of Dangerous Goods.  As we approach the end of 2025, we are taking the opportunity to refresh members about the topics we have covered and to remind readers that Amendment 42-24 which has been voluntary, will become the mandated IMDG Code in January 2025.  Today’s topic is Introduction and IMDG Code Amendment Cycle Dangerous Goods are successfully handled daily by our industry worldwide. However if something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe. In June 2022 thirteen people died and over 250 were injured in a toxic gas leak at a port. A cable, lifting a tank filled with an estimated 25 tonnes of chlorine, broke. The tank fell and fractured releasing the hazardous gas. Robust safety management of Dangerous Goods is multifaceted and complex. A key component in the toolbox is regulation. Today we start with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code which is produced by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and is on the front line of safe transport of dangerous goods worldwide. The IMDG Code was developed as an international code for the maritime transport of packaged dangerous goods to enhance and harmonize their [...]

1 Week Left: Enter the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award

Have you developed an idea that makes cargo handling safer? Don’t keep it under wraps — share it with the world through the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award. From groundbreaking technologies to smarter processes and practical risk-reducing solutions, your innovation could become the next industry standard for safety in logistics. Since 2016, ICHCA and TT Club have been honouring the organisations and individuals who lead the way in improving safety across cargo handling and transport. Every year, we’re inspired by the ingenuity, dedication and real-world impact of our entrants. Now it’s your turn to join them — and show how your innovation is protecting people, operations and supply chains worldwide. There is one week to go until entries close — don’t miss your chance! Enter the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Entries close 14 November 2025, don’t miss out! We look forward to receiving your entry!

Major Amendments to IMDG Code – New SP980 and Updates to SP961 & SP962

At IMO CCC 11 and E&T 43, substantial changes were agreed to the IMDG Code regarding the transport of vehicles, including those powered by traditional fuels, hybrids, and lithium batteries. The newly introduced Special Provision 980 and amendments to SP961 and SP962 aim to enhance safety and clarity in vehicle transport regulations. Highlights include: SP980: Prohibits transport of unsafe vehicles and mandates safety checks by consignors. SP961: Updated exemption criteria for vehicles in designated spaces or with specific fuel/battery configurations. SP962: Applies to vehicles not meeting SP961 conditions, with stricter requirements for fuel levels and battery protection. These changes will be formalized in IMDG Amendment 43-26, with voluntary implementation from January 2027 and mandatory enforcement from January 2028. To read the full summary document CLICK HERE

Put Your Safety Breakthrough on the Global Stage

Have you developed an idea that makes cargo handling safer? Don’t keep it under wraps — share it with the world through the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award. From groundbreaking technologies to smarter processes and practical risk-reducing solutions, your innovation could become the next industry standard for safety in logistics. Since 2016, ICHCA and TT Club have been honouring the organisations and individuals who lead the way in improving safety across cargo handling and transport. Every year, we’re inspired by the ingenuity, dedication and real-world impact of our entrants. Now it’s your turn to join them — and show how your innovation is protecting people, operations and supply chains worldwide. There’s just over a week to go until entries close — don’t miss your chance! Enter the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Entries close 14 November 2025, don’t miss out! We look forward to receiving your entry!

The Experts Powering Climate Resilience…

TT Club's Loss Prevention team is delighted to invite you to their seminar: resilient ports, terminals & logistics operations in a changing climate with Haskoning & ICHCA. This seminar is for operations personnel, engineering and maintenance, marine operations, finance, risk managers and those with HSE responsibilities. The seminar will take place in-person at The Watermen's Hall, London, on 13 November from 13:30pm and will include a range of speakers, workshops and an evening drinks reception. For the agenda and to sign up for the seminar please click HERE

Safety Alert: Confined Space Fatality on board bulk carrier in port

Incident Date: 20 May 2024 Location: Ishinomaki Port, Japan Vessel: EVER FELICITY (Bulk Carrier, IMO 9379856) Cargo: Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) Casualties: 1 stevedore Fatality and 1 stevedore Injured Summary Two stevedores collapsed inside cargo hold No.1 of the vessel during loading operations. One died and the other was injured. The vessel berthed in a light (empty) condition, and was scheduled to load 10,000 MT of PKS from open piles at the wharf into cargo holds 1 and 2. Loading took place from 15 to 18 May, except May 17 when the operation was suspended due to bad weather. Hatch covers were closed on the evening of May 18 with hold No. 1 partially loaded.  There was no work on May 19 - a designated non-working day.  At around 07:05 on May 20, as instructed by the stevedoring office, crew members opened the hatch covers of No.1 and 2 holds to resume loading. The two casualties appear to have been rendered unconscious quickly on entry into No. 1 hold; an attempt by the crane operator to contact one of them by radio approximately 5 minutes later received no response. The crane operator then looked into the hold [...]

Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – September 2025

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 - September 2025 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.