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Ports and shipping lines need to explore every option to decarbonise their operations to reduce emissions and meet climate targets. One solution gaining traction in the ports sector is onshore power s...

13 Jan 7min

This year, 2026 is the 70th anniversary of the invention of the shipping container. Today, shipping containers handle a significant percentage of world trade, helping to move around USD14 trillion wor...

13 Jan 6min

TT Club’s latest claims data reveals that around 60% of such fires start in the wheel and brake area. In this article, TT Club looks at the cause of fires from overheating breaks to bearings and debri...

13 Jan 5min

Proper packing is critical in preventing cargo from slipping or tipping during transit as forces vary across road, rail, and maritime environments. Poor packing can lead to severe incidents, including...

17 Dec 202530min

Ports face costly risks from abandoned or uninsured ships. If a ship sinks and the owner or insurance cannot cover costs, ports must manage the wreck to prevent pollution, clear channels, and ensure b...

2 Dec 20254min

Warehouses storing bulk cargo – such as grain, coal, fertilizer, biomass and powders – face a unique combination of fire risks.Robust strategies for risk mitigation and operational resilience are esse...

2 Dec 20255min

The IMDG Code (42-24) becomes mandatory on 1 January 2026. TT Club has updated resources and released a series of TT Briefs on hazardous cargoes, emphasising compliance to prevent human, environmental...

2 Dec 20256min

Josh Finch chats to Harry Palmer, Risk Assessment Manager and part of TT Club's Loss Prevention team, about his career, from designing and overseeing the construction of ports all over the globe - and...

24 Nov 202522min