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.

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.

Call for Entries – TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards!

Do you or your organisation have an innovation that’s improving safety in cargo handling, logistics, or port operations? Now is your chance to share it with the world. The TT Club Innovation in Safety Award recognises and celebrates creative solutions that make our industry safer. From digital tools and process improvements to training initiatives and engineering advances — we want to hear about your contribution to improving safety in the supply chain. Why Enter? Gain international recognition for your innovation Share your success with the global cargo handling community Inspire others to adopt safer practices Entry deadline: 14 November 2025 Find full details and how to enter here: Enter the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Let’s continue to work together to make our industry safer, smarter, and stronger. We look forward to receiving your entry! Entries close 14 November 2025, don’t miss out!

New ICHCA Member Strata Worldwide is a Leader in Port Safety

Specialist in the use of smart technologies, including remote sensors and monitoring becomes a part of ICHCA bringing another innovator into the cargo handling community which is dedicated to safety in the port working environment As both ICHCA and Strata understand the complexity of operating in a modern, fast-moving cargo handling environment their aims align when it comes to safeguarding workers in the sector and maintaining productivity.  So the latest membership addition to the association is welcomed by the former and valued by the latter. Speaking on behalf Strata Worldwide, Adam Beauchamp, the  head of the company’s maritime division commented, “Strata’s role is to protect workers involved with the operation of heavy machinery across a number of industry sectors.  Within the global port environment, we  deploy  an artificial intelligence-based machine vision system to provide proactive accident prevention  with early danger detection and warning.  Such dependable monitoring enhances safety and ensures optimum productivity. We see engagement with ICHCA members, and its influence across the industry and regulatory regimes as ideal in helping to perfect Strata’s future enhanced offerings.” CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PRESS RELEASE 

Smart Digital Ports of the Future – 12 – 13 November 2025

Smart Digital Ports of the Future 12 - 13 November 2025 Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West Smart Digital Ports of the Future Europe 2025 returns for its 9th edition on 12–13 November 2025 at the Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West.   Join industry leaders for two days of thought-provoking panel discussions, keynote speeches, and technology showcases from some of Europe’s most advanced and innovative ports.   This year’s agenda will tackle key issues and technologies that are transforming port operations—including digitalisation, smart technology, connectivity, autonomy and drones, decarbonisation, cybersecurity, and more. SDP is a vital platform for port executives to share strategies, overcome challenges, and explore emerging opportunities.   Alongside two days of content, there will be multiple opportunities to network and connect with fellow delegates and speakers. Visitors can enjoy Welcome Drinks, Networking Lunches and Breaks, plus more – all included in their ticket.   Don’t miss your chance to shape the next generation of digital ports - join us at Smart Digital Ports of the Future. Register Here

ICHCA August & September 2025 Press Clippings

We are delighted to share with you the press clippings for August and September 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

IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12) – 19 – 23 January 2026

The Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) considers a wide range of technical and operational matters related to ship design and construction, including subdivision and stability. The Sub-Committee also covers testing and approval of construction and materials, load lines, tonnage measurement, safety of fishing vessels and the carriage of industrial personnel. Location: Virtual or In Person – International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR If members are interested in attending as an ICHCA Observer please contact secretariat@ichca.com

Bulk Terminals Marseille 2025 – Responding to the New Age of Chaos

The Annual Conference of the Association of Bulk Terminal Operators  – the only event aimed at the entire bulk terminals industry 29–30 Oct | Radisson Blu, Marseille Vieux Port As an ICHCA member you can use the code: ICHCA25DIS when registering to join the conference at the ABTO Member rate – a £200.00 discount on the full Non-Member rate  → https://bulkterminals.org/events/event-registration To download the brochure, follow the link: https://www.bulkterminals.org/events

IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12) – 23 – 27 February 2026

The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) deals with the human side of shipping, including training and certification; the review, updating and revision of IMO model courses; and guidance addressing issues such as fatigue. Location: Virtual or In Person – International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR If members are interested in attending as an ICHCA Observer please contact secretariat@ichca.com

Seminar Invite: Resilient ports, terminals & logistics operations in a changing climate – 13 November 2025, London

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

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – Rough crane handling (also available in Portuguese)

This edition is about unsafe operation of vessel cranes. In it G2 Ocean explains in detail what they mean by "rough" handling and the risks to personnel that may result from it. 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 on a specific safety topic. There are no obligations on the receiver, [...]