UK freight association boss seeks solutions to uninsured cargo
LONDON : Steve Parker, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) joined Marcus Baker, global head of marine, cargo and Logistics at Marsh to deliver the opening address at the Cargo Insurance
Security of the supply chain more critical than ever
LONDON : A kilo of cocaine is worth between USD 1,500 and USD 2,200 in producing countries such as Colombia. By the time it reaches consumer markets in Europe and North America, it can
US Tariffs on Chinese built ships and fleets
LONDON : The Club has been receiving enquiries and requests for draft charter clauses from members about the proposed U.S. ‘Make Shipbuilding Great Again’ Order and potential imposition of port charges/tariffs on Chinese built/operated
NorthStandard appoints Kate Kwiatkowska as new Head of Sustainability
TYNE (UK) : NorthStandard has appointed Kate Kwiatkowska as its new Head of Sustainability to drive forward a key part of the global marine insurer’s long-term strategy. Joining from Fintel plc, where she served
TT Club highlights dangers of fire to mobile port equipment
LONDON : TT Club is warning cargo handling and terminals operators that fire remains a major cause of damage and losses to port and terminal equipment. The insurance specialist’s analysis of a ten-year claims
The American Club achieves target increase with the 2025/2026 P&I renewal Premium
NEW YORK : The American Club has reported a strong renewal, achieving targets set by the Board for 2025. While gross tonnage for the Club’s Class I (mutual P&I) entries was virtually unchanged at
Innovators in Cargo Handling Safety Honoured at TT Club Innovation in Safety Award
LONDON : Over the past ten years since its inception the ICHCA hosted TT Club Innovation in Safety Award has seen entries marked by a significantly increased diversity of innovative products, services and processes
NorthStandard remains on course after year of headwinds for marine insurers
LONDON : NorthStandard has finished a challenging year for global marine insurance, reporting an increase in poolable tonnage and continuing progress towards meeting its strategic goals. Marine insurers worldwide saw a rise in the