IN response to the recent surge in container ship fires, London freight and logistics insurance provider tt Club has emphasized the critical importance of clear and accurate communication among all participants in the global supply chain, particularly when transporting dangerous goods, according to a press release.
TT Club's call comes after four significant incidents aboard containerships - two at sea and two in port - over the past four months. These events have reinforced the company's ongoing message urging shippers and supply chain facilitators to exercise greater diligence in classifying, packaging, packing, declaring, and handling cargo.
'The causes remain under investigation,' said TT's Peregrine Storrs-Fox.
'However, there are strong indications that potentially explosive chemicals and fire accelerators, such as lithium-ion batteries, may be involved in at least two of the cases. As with historic incidents, it is likely that various errors occurred as the shipments were initiated and the exact nature of the cargoes was communicated to supply chain counterparties, giving rise again to 'perfect storms.' Every participant in the process needs to act in the best interests of safety at every point in these cargoes' journeys.'
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TT Club's call comes after four significant incidents aboard containerships - two at sea and two in port - over the past four months. These events have reinforced the company's ongoing message urging shippers and supply chain facilitators to exercise greater diligence in classifying, packaging, packing, declaring, and handling cargo.
'The causes remain under investigation,' said TT's Peregrine Storrs-Fox.
'However, there are strong indications that potentially explosive chemicals and fire accelerators, such as lithium-ion batteries, may be involved in at least two of the cases. As with historic incidents, it is likely that various errors occurred as the shipments were initiated and the exact nature of the cargoes was communicated to supply chain counterparties, giving rise again to 'perfect storms.' Every participant in the process needs to act in the best interests of safety at every point in these cargoes' journeys.'
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