TT Live

Human trafficking and modern slavery are often described as being “hidden in plain sight”. For those operating in global transport and logistics, that phrase should prompt more than moral concern.

For decades, inland waterways have been promoted as one of the most efficient and environmentally favourable methods of transporting cargo. However, a growing challenge is beginning to emerge. What happens when the...

What happens when a ship in distress needs somewhere safe to go? In the latest episode of TT Live, TT Club's Josh Finch is joined by experts from the Virginia Port Authority to explore the critical role of "places of...

Vehicle deck operations are among the most familiar activities in the Ro-Ro and ferry environment. Trailers are marshalled, reversed, parked, trestled, lashed and released countless times each day across ports and...

A changing climate is creating new challenges for ports and supply chain operations. For many years, heat stress has been regarded as a risk primarily associated with tropical, desert, or traditionally hot regions of...

Tank containers sit at the very heart of some of the most safety critical activities across the global supply chain. From the carriage of hazardous cargoes to operating under demanding conditions and tight schedules...

Josh Finch speaks to Matt Jolley and Nick Dale about Stop the Traffik, an NGO which aims to put an end to human trafficking.

As businesses continue to navigate geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and evolving supply chain challenges, another significant risk is emerging: the growing likelihood of a “super” El Niño event.

When ships face emergencies, places of refuge can be critical. This TT Talk examines the CMA CGM Verlaine case, exploring liability, indemnities and risk management considerations for ports.

Discover key insights from Safety Village 2026, where industry leaders explored collaboration, safety innovation, risk management and resilience, highlighting how collective action can help create safer supply chains.

Transport and logistics operators must communicate clearly during crises to maintain trust and manage risk. Effective, timely, and consistent updates reassure customers, while poor or inconsistent messaging increases...

Ports must treat requests for refuge as complex, risk-based decisions rather than simple acceptance or refusal. Effective responses require planning for long durations, managing cargo-related hazards, ensuring space and...

TT Club’s 2025 claims data identifies copper as the single most commonly stolen cargo. The theft of copper has shifted over the past decade from an opportunistic crime to a persistent supply chain threat, driven by...

Chair of the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) - and Managing Director of LRT, Dangerous Goods Consultancy and Training, Les Richings talks to Josh Finch.

While General Average allows shared loss in maritime incidents, recent cases (notably The Happy Aras) show claims can fail where shipowners are at fault—particularly through unseaworthiness, poor passage planning, or...