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December 2025
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Dear Members and Friends...
As we come to the final month of the year, December offers a natural moment to take stock—not only of the challenges our industry continues to face, but also of the steady, practical progress being made across the global cargo-handling community. This issue brings together several reminders of why shared learning and collective vigilance matter, especially as operations remain busy through the winter period.
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We begin with a look ahead to one of the highlights of early 2026: the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony taking place in London on 25 February. It promises to be a valuable opportunity to celebrate forward-thinking safety solutions and reconnect with colleagues committed to reducing harm across the supply chain.
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This edition also highlights the World Shipping Council’s recent report to the IMO, revealing an 11.39% deficiency rate across nearly 78,000 container inspections. The findings reinforce the continuing need for correct declarations, careful packing and close attention to dangerous goods compliance—areas where our members play a vital role in preventing incidents.
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You’ll also find the latest safety bulletin from G2 Ocean, focusing on danger zones and the risks posed by moving and falling cargo. It’s a timely reminder that, even with experienced teams and established procedures, maintaining safe distances and situational awareness remains critical.
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Finally, we share seasonal greetings from the ICHCA team, along with updates on our IMO work and access to the October Current Awareness Bulletin, helping members stay informed on regulatory developments as we move into the new year.
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Let’s keep raising standards, together.
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IN THIS ISSUE...
- TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony – 25 February 2026 – Save The Date
- WSC report reveals 11.39% deficiency rate found by government cargo inspection programmes
- ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – Safe distance
- Season’s Greetings from ICHCA International
- Current Awareness Bulletin – for IMO themes and news – October 2025
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1. TT Club Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony - 25 February 2026 - Save The Date
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We are gathering the global safety community in London on 25 February 2026 for the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards.
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📍 Save the date, spread the word, and join us as we celebrate groundbreaking safety solutions.
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2. WSC report reveals 11.39% deficiency rate found by government cargo inspection programmes
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The World Shipping Council submitted a comprehensive report to the IMO’s CCC11 sub-committee, consolidating container inspection data from seven countries during 2024.
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It identifies deficiencies related to dangerous goods or marine pollutants in packaged form on board ships or in port areas. 11.39% of the 77,688 containers inspected showed deficiencies including mis-declared and undeclared dangerous goods, incorrect documentation, and improper packing – all of which can lead to serious safety incidents.
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For the full press release click "Read More":
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3. ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin - Safe distance
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A seasoned stevedore foreman once said that “the only soft objects in a port are the humans”.
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This edition is about danger zones and moving objects and considers a fatal incident and high potential near miss involving falling cargo during operations in the hold.
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For the full safety bulletin click on "Read More"
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4. Season's Greetings from ICHCA International
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Season’s Greetings from everyone at ICHCA International.
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Thank you for your support and engagement throughout the year.
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Our office will remain open over the festive season, closing only on the national holidays:
25 December 2025, 26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.
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We look forward to continuing to work with you in the new year and wish you a safe, restful and happy holiday period.
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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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If you want to know what has been happening recently at IMO, one of the helpful options is the Current Awareness Bulletin. The October 2025 issue is now 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 2025
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