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March 2026
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Dear Members and Friends...
This month’s edition of ICHCA Insights highlights several examples of the collaboration and knowledge sharing that continue to support safer cargo handling operations across our industry.
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We feature the latest TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards winners, recognising four initiatives that demonstrate how practical innovation can improve operational safety and help protect those working throughout the supply chain. We are also pleased to share the newly published 2026 Awards Digest, which brings together all of this year’s entries and the ideas behind them.
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Members will also find a useful safety resource from ICHCA member G2 Ocean on the risks associated with toxic gases on board vessels, and we are delighted to welcome BMF Port Burgas as a new member of the Association.
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Finally, as a recognised NGO at the International Maritime Organization, ICHCA continues to ensure the cargo handling sector has a voice in discussions on international regulation and best practice. This edition also highlights the latest IMO Current Awareness Bulletin for those wishing to follow recent developments.
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Let’s keep raising standards, together.
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IN THIS ISSUE...
- Winning innovators in cargo handling safety celebrated by TT Club and the ICHCA
- Announcing the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2026 Digest
- ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – Toxic gases
- BMF Port Burgas Becomes a Member of ICHCA
- Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – December 2025
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1. Winning innovators in cargo handling safety celebrated by TT Club and ICHCA
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Four cutting-edge safety solutions have been honoured for their potential to transform industry practices and save lives.
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The winners of this year’s TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards were announced at a presentation ceremony in London today, recognising four outstanding innovations that demonstrate the cargo handling industry’s continued commitment to protecting workers and improving operational safety.
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Independently organised by international cargo handling association ICHCA, the TT Innovation in Safety Awards are dedicated to both organisations’ mission to promote and improve safety in all operational aspects of the supply chain. In encouraging innovation, the awards are aimed at showcasing products, processes and services that address safety issues to as wide an audience as possible in an increasingly complex and challenging industry.
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For the full Press Release click 'Read More':
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2. Announcing the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2026 Digest
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The TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards 2026 has celebrated some of the most forward-thinking ideas driving safety improvements across the maritime and cargo handling industries, and now, the full digest of winners and entries is available to view online.
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From high-impact digital tools to practical safety solutions developed by innovators around the world, this year’s Awards showcased a remarkable range of initiatives that are helping shape safer workplaces, smarter operations and more resilient supply chains. The digest captures each entrant in their own words, providing readers with insight into the inspiration, application and potential industry impact of every submission.
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For the full digest click "Read More":
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3. ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin - Toxic gasses
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This edition is about two potential sources of toxic gases on board: Fumigation, and chemical reactions involving cargo.
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Available in Portugese and Spanish.
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For the full article click on 'Read More':
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4. BMF Port Burgas Becomes a Member of ICHCA
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The Bulgarian port operator BMF Port Burgas, which carries out extensive cargo handling at the Black Sea Port of Burgas has joined the international association of cargo handling interests.
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The company which operates modern port terminals with focus on containerized, bulk, liquid and general cargo, believes membership of ICHCA will enhance its pursuit of safety excellence.
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For the full Press Release "Read More":
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5. The work of the IMO and the latest Current Awareness Bulletin
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ICHCA is proud to be a recognised Non-Governmental Organisation at the International Maritime Organisation. It means that the cargo handling industry has a voice when amendments to international regulations and codes of practice are being made.
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The next meeting for maritime safety concerns is the Sub-Committee on Facilitation Committee (FAL) which starts on 23 March 2026. ICHCA members can attend in person or virtually, to observe the processes and contribute to our work at IMO on industry’s behalf. For more information, contact secretariat@ichca.com.
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If you want to know what has been happening recently at IMO, one of the helpful options is the Current Awareness Bulletin. The December 2025 issue is available on our web site along with back issues.
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To access the latest CAB click "Read More":
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© ICHCA International 2026
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