TT Club emphasises efforts to prevent container losses

MSC Taranto is the latest container ship to lose containers off the South African coast.

CINS has released guidelines for safely transporting charcoal in containers, detailing regulations and best practices for all involved in the supply chain.

The TT Club and ICHCA are inviting entries for their Innovation in Safety Award, promoting safety and efficiency in freight transport and cargo handling sectors.

The WSC’s annual report shows a significant decrease to 221 containers lost at sea in 2023, the lowest since 2008, but the organisation says there is still work to do to improve cargo safety at sea.

The WSC applauds the recent SOLAS amendments by the IMO MSC 108, mandating reporting of containers lost at sea from January 1, 2026.

Cargo theft is a problem that costs companies tens of billions of dollars each year and can cause significant disruption to important supply chains.