ITCO Unveils New Tank Container Research


19 May 2009: The International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO) unveiled a new tranche of industry knowledge on tank containers at Transport Logistic 2009, Munich.

Three presentations were made, each covering important issues for the industry:
new research on the environmental impact of tank containers (compared to other modes); the profile of tank containers with shipping lines; and the safe handling of tank containers 

1. The Environmental Impact of Tank Containers Compared with Alternative Handling Methods

To download the presentation, click HERE

2. Raising the Profile of Tank Containers with Deepsea Shipping Lines
To download the presentation, click HERE

3. Safe Handling of Tank Containers
To download the presentation (size = 9mB), click HERE 

Cool Logistics 2009: Discount for COA Members

11 July 2009 - The prospect for reefer containers in the global perishables supply chain will be under the spotlight at 2nd Cool Logistics conference, 28-30 September, Hamburg.

COA Members who are planning to attend can benefit from a 10% discount on the Delegate Registration Fee.To register, go to www.coollogisticsconference.com and type in “COA-MEM” in the ID panel on the registration form.

For a more detailed preview of the Conference, including an overview of the Issues to be discussed and the keynote speakers,click HERE

Report on the 13th Session of the Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers IMO Sub-Committee

29 September 2008: The Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee of the IMO met in London from 22-26 September 2008. From the container owner's viewpoint, the most important agenda item related to the Convention for Safe Containers.

Members can download a report of the meeting by clicking HERE

COA New Materials Working Group Publishes 4th Revision to its Report on Alternative Flooring Materials

Monday 1 September 2008: The COA's "New Materials" Working Group has published the 4th Revision of its "Report on Alternative Materials for Container Flooring".

The publication summarises developments since the WG's last report in June 2007, while also providing a detailed list of the current market for floor materials.

A list is provided of alternative floor materials and suppliers, while the report also provides a table comparing the alternative materials

To download the Report (PDF), click here

The comparative table is published in three pages:

Page 1 - click here
Page 2 - click here
Page 3 - click here

 Common Interchange Inspection Criteria published

Monday 1 September 2008: In June 2008, the Container Owners Association (representing container operators and lessors worldwide) agreed to endorse a common interchange inspection criteria, designated CIC (Common Interchange Criteria), for dry freight containers.

The CIC document has now been published. To download a copy of the CIC, click here

For further information about the agreement, click here 

To view the differences between the CIC, IICL-5 and UCIRC criteria, click here


 Shanghai 08
6th COA Members Meeting
Container Pavilion at Transport Logistic China 2008

 

Friday 20 June 2008: The 6th COA Members Meeting took place in Shanghai on 16/17 June 2008. Click here for Conference Report  

Immediately after the Conference, Carrier Transicold kindly sponsored a superb Evening Reception and Buffet dinner on board a traditional Chinese River-boat.

On the three following days, the COA organised the Container Pavilion at Transport Logistic China 2008, in conjunction with the International Tank Container Organisation.

Click here to view the Pavilion's Exhibitors and Sponsors.

Click here to download the ITCO presentation made in Shanghai on: The Benefits of Safe Handling of Tank Containers.

 

COA Members Questionnaire: Feedback Summary
(Posted 1 December 2007)

During the Members Forum at the COA meeting in Paris, it was agreed that COA Members should have the opportunity to give their opinions about COA progress, development and future strategy.

A questionnaire was sent out in early September, and some 22 COA Members responded. The key points that were made in the questionnaire are summarised in a Questionnaire Feedback Report. Members can download the report by clicking here.

Market Reports
(Posted 31 October 2007)

Two market reports of interest to COA Members have recently been published by Drewry Shipping Consultants. For reviews of the reports, click on the documents (PDFs)

  • Big ship orders to cause supply/demand balance concern
  • Annual Reefer Shipping Market Review and Forecast 2007/08 

COA Publishes Business Plan (2007-2009)
(Posted 26 September 07)

The COA has published its 2007-2009 Business Plan. The Plan gives details of the COA’s Purpose & Mission, Recent Developments & Current Activities, and its Aims, Objectives and Development Strategy for the next two years. To download a copy of the Business Plan, click here (PDF) or here (Word Format)

COA Joins ICHCA International: Range of Benefits to Members
(Posted 18 August 2007)

The COA has joined ICHCA International as a Corporate Licensed Member. Members can now benefit from a range of ICHCA International’s technical services, and they can now download its technical publications. For further information, click on the "ICHCA International" and "ICHCA Publications" buttons in the Members Area.

 

AQIS industry notice

The Sea Cargo Unit of the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service has published a new Industry Notice (26/2007-08: Update on Changes to Permanent Immunisation Treatment Certification Requirements for Commodity Timber and Timber Packaging and Dunnage).

To download this Notice, click here

Container Liner Services on the Danube

The development of container liner services on the River Danube continues to be a topical issue.

via donau - the Austrian Ministry of Transport's company which was established to preserve and develop the Danube waterway - has published two documents which may be of interest to container operators and leasing companies looking to develop their business in this region.

Click HERE for via donau's final report: "COLD - Container Liner Service Danube". This is an assessment of the opportunities and risks of container transport on the Danube River between Austria and the Black Sea

Click HERE for a summary of the report, in presentation format, prepared by Gerhard Gussmag, via donau's Team Manager Transport Development. For further information, contact gerhard.gussmag@via-donau.org  


MSC Napoli Report

The UK Department for Transport's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published a report following the completion of their investigation into the structural failure of the hull of the MSC Napoli.

Following a complex and wide-ranging investigation, the MAIB found that the failure to the hull in the region of the ship's engine room was due to the vessel's design rather than her material condition or construction. The MAIB concluded that this, along with the ship's speed and her loading, had caused the vessel to break her back as she headed directly into high seas. It has therefore recommended a review of the technical rules used in container ship design.

As part of the on-going investigation the MAIB identified that container ships of similar design could potentially have the same design flaw and have identified that out of 1500 vessels screened, 12 require work to bring them up to acceptable safety standards.  

Click here for a Press Release about the Report (Word format)

Click here for the complete report (PDF)

 COA Stand at Intermodal 2008

5 December 2008: The COA organised a Pavilion at Intermodal 2008 in Hamburg.

Thanks again to the Sponsors of the Stand: