Global freight transport and cargo handling groups collaborate on container safety improvements

Five major international freight transport and cargo handling organisations have collaborated on the production of new guidance on packing standards for freight containers and other transport units.

Co-operating on a range of activities to further the adoption and implementation of crucial safety practices throughout the global supply chain are the Container Owners Association (COA), the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA), TT Club and the World Shipping Council (WSC).

Lars Kjaer, senior vice president of WSC, said: “We believe it is important to pro-actively review and, where needed, revise existing regulatory provisions to enhance ship, crew and worker safety.”