Cargo Integrity Group publishes list of cargoes of concern that can compromise supply chain safety
A few days ago, the Cargo Integrity Group, an initiative of the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association – ICHCA, published a list of 15 “cargoes of concern” that are normally transported in containers and whose hazardous nature is not always so obvious, such as the potential danger of lithium-ion batteries. For example, the list contains important information on the flammable properties of seed cakes or the dangers associated with cocoa butter or vegetable oils.
Plastics – The transformation from raw material to hazardous material?
Plastics – The transformation from raw material to hazardous material? From countless media reports we learn about the daily increasing pollution of the world’s oceans by plastics. Ubiquitous are the images of dolphins and sea turtles entangled in discarded remnants of plastic nets, coral reefs covered in plastic waste, and littered beaches. Even in the […]
Ten tips for the safe shipping of containers in maritime logistics
Ten tips for the safe shipping of containers in maritime logistics Approximately 150 million TEUs (1 TEU = the size of a 20-foot container) are transported in global ocean shipping each year. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed regulations based on the UN Recommendations, which are recognized in almost all countries. They form the […]
10 practical tips for the sea shipment of dangerous goods
10 practical tips for shipping dangerous goods by sea The transport of dangerous goods by sea is subject to special regulations. Unlike trucking, where only short transport distances are covered and professional help can be called quickly, a container ship is in the middle of the ocean. With a cargo volume of 24,000 TEU, or […]
A pernicious trend: false declarations in dangerous goods logistics
A pernicious trend: false declarations in dangerous goods logistics The transport of dangerous goods requires great care in quality management and a maximum sense of responsibility from everyone involved in tasks in this area. This starts with proper dangerous goods classification and continues with safe packaging, labeling, documentation, safe loading and reliable transportation with selected […]
