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October 2026
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Dear Members and Friends...
I am pleased to share the October edition of ICHCA Insights. This month brings together several important updates across our community, including preparations for ITP89 and our Annual General Meeting, continued focus on safety innovation and new resources to support awareness across the supply chain.
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On 2–3 November, members of the ICHCA community will come together in London for ITP89 and our AGM. These meetings remain a central part of the ICHCA calendar, providing valuable opportunities to exchange knowledge, explore current and emerging safety issues and help shape our ongoing technical work. We look forward to two productive days of discussion and member engagement.
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We also highlight the global nature of safety innovation, with the TT Club Innovation in Safety Award continuing to welcome entries from across the cargo‑handling and logistics sector. Safety challenges may look different around the world, but practical, effective solutions can come from any location or operation.
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This edition features the latest G2 Ocean Safety Bulletin, focusing on cargo securing and the importance of preventing cargo movement that can endanger crews, stevedores and vessels. Alongside this, ICHCA has released a new companion Quick Guide addressing dangerous goods training requirements across transport modes. Training is a fundamental component of dangerous goods safety, and this guide supports personnel in understanding where key requirements sit within the regulatory frameworks.
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We are also pleased to share a link to Part 2 of the Baltic Transport Journal’s feature on the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards, which explores how the programme continues to champion practical improvements that reduce injuries, prevent equipment damage and strengthen operational resilience.
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Finally, we provide an update on upcoming IMO meeting dates and current hot topics shaping the wider regulatory landscape. Staying informed on these developments supports our shared commitment to safer, more efficient and more sustainable cargo operations worldwide.
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Let us keep raising standards, together.
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IN THIS ISSUE...
- ITP89 & AGM - Bringing the ICHCA community together
- Safety innovation has no postcode..
- ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin: Secure for sea – for all
- New ICHCA Quick Guide Addresses Dangerous Goods Training Requirements Across Transport Modes
- Baltic Transport Journal publishes Part 2 feature on the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards
- IMO Meeting Dates & Hot Topics
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1. ITP89 & AGM - Bringing the ICHCA community together
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On 2–3 November, members of the ICHCA community will come together for ITP89 and our Annual General Meeting.
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These meetings are an important part of the ICHCA calendar, bringing together experience and expertise from across the cargo handling industry. ITP89 will provide the opportunity to exchange knowledge, explore current and emerging safety issues and help shape ICHCA’s ongoing technical work.
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Our AGM will sit alongside those discussions, providing an opportunity to reflect on our work and maintain the strong member involvement that underpins ICHCA.
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We look forward to two valuable days of discussion and will keep members informed of the key developments and outcomes. Special thanks to TT Club and DP World London Gateway for all of their support.
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2. Safety innovation has no postcode...
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Safety challenges may look different around the world.
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The TT Club Innovation in Safety Award is open to the global cargo-handling and logistics community.
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For the full article, programme and member registration click 'Read More':
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3. ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin: Secure for sea - for all
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This edition is about cargo securing. There is an ongoing PSC campaign on this topic, which we welcome. Any incident of cargo shifting will not only impact the safety of the vessel and crew, but also the stevedores in the discharging port.
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For the full Safety Bulletin click 'Read More':
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4. New ICHCA Quick Guide Addresses Dangerous Goods Training Requirements Across Transport Modes
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Following the publication of its Quick Guide to Dangerous Goods Transport by Air, Rail, Road and Sea, ICHCA International has released a companion guide focusing on dangerous goods training requirements.
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Training is a fundamental component of dangerous goods safety. Regulations consistently recognise that personnel must be appropriately trained for the functions they perform, whether those activities involve classification, packing, documentation, handling, transport or management oversight.
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For the full article and to download the guidance click "Read More":
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5. Baltic Transport Journal publishes Part 2 feature on the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards
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The Baltic Transport Journal has released Part 2 of its in‑depth feature on the TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards, exploring how the programme continues to champion practical, effective safety improvements across the global cargo handling and logistics industry.
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The article highlights the Awards’ role in recognising initiatives that reduce injuries, prevent equipment damage and support safer, more resilient operations. It also reflects the long‑standing collaboration between ICHCA International and TT Club in promoting innovation and sharing lessons learned throughout the sector.
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For the full article click 'Read More':
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6. IMO Meeting Dates & Hot Topics
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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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Stay up to date with the issues shaping safer cargo operations worldwide by exploring the IMO’s Hot Topics page. From developments in decarbonisation and alternative fuels to evolving safety standards, digitalisation, and seafarer welfare, these insights highlight the wider regulatory and operational landscape influencing cargo handling practices. Keeping pace with these priorities supports our shared commitment to safer, more efficient, and sustainable cargo operations across the industry.
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To access the latest IMO hot topics click "Read More":
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© ICHCA International 2026
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