E-bikes are a greener alternative but terminal operators beware
LONDON : Ports, terminals, and logistics facilities are typically designed to accommodate large vehicles and cargo handling equipment. The introduction of smaller, more vulnerable road users like e-bikes and e-scooters presents unique challenges. These
Change of leadership at TT Club’s Singapore Branch as Yiah Soon Ng retires
LONDON / SINGAPORE : International freight insurer, TT Club, announces the appointment of Kamel Tlili as Chief Executive of its Singapore branch as Yiah Soon Ng retires after leading Thomas Miller’s Singapore office since
New report highlights alarming freight crime trend in Italy
LONDON : The latest analysis from international freight insurer, TT Club, resilience and security network, Transported Asset Protection Association, and business improvement consultants BSI SCREEN, reports dramatic increase in freight crime in Italy with
NorthStandard adjusts for conditions ahead with precautionary premiums increase
LONDON : The return of higher claim volumes during 2024, increased exposure to larger claims, and continuing supply chain volatility have persuaded NorthStandard to adopt a precautionary 5% general increase in its 2025-26 premiums.
Dedicated safety advocate celebrates 40-year career
LONDON : TT Club’s celebrated advocate to the cause of risk mitigation and safety in the freight industry, Peregrine Storrs-Fox has stepped down as the mutual’s Risk Management Director and now takes on a
Process enhanced for checking authenticity and validity of P&I insurance certificates for all vessels calling Indian Ports
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) will mandate Indian port authorities to implement a comprehensive process for checking the authenticity and validity of the Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance Certificates, including confirmation
CINS published Crucial Advice on Safe Transport of Charcoal
LONDON : The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), a safety initiative representing container shipping lines and maritime insurance interests has launched its latest advisory publication, ‘Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Charcoal in Containers’.
NorthStandard reduces bunker quality risk with launch of Fuel Insights platform in partnership with VPS
OSLO : Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK : NorthStandard has launched ‘Fuel Insights’ – an exclusive real-time marine fuel intelligence service for members in partnership with Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS). Powered by VPS, the Fuel Insights digital