5th COA Flexitank Meeting: 19 May 2011
Progress made on key flexitank issues
3 June 2011: The 5th COA Flexitank Meeting took place in London Docklands on Thursday 19 May 2011. Over 70 delegates participated in the Meeting.
Key themes included:
• Current status of Rail Impact Test and submission of COA Standard Test Report Forms
• Harmonisation of Rail Impact Test Criteria: Status report
• Review of the recommended Materials Testing Procedure in the Code of Practice
• Code of Practice Review: Incident Management, Insurance and Responsibilities
• Controlling the Cargoes that are Shipped in Flexitanks: Ensuring that hazardous or unsuitable materials are not shipped in flexitanks
• Approaches in simulating Flexitank/Container interaction: The use of modelling to simulate flexitank/container impact tests
• Process to establish an international standard for flexitanks carried in containers
COA Members can download PDFs of the presentations that were given at the Conference (login/password required). Click HERE for further information.
Model-scale flexitank test and simuation
During the Conference, one of the presentations included a video of a model-scale flexitank test and simulation. This can be viewed on:
http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/vkw/sft/forschung/container
South America Regional Branch Established
Trial Container Inspection Criteria Training Course organised in Antwerp
9 April 2011: A total of 34 participants attended the first COA Container Inspectors Training Course, which took place at the ISS-Ancon Depot in Antwerp, Belgium, at the end of March.
The Course was attended by representatives from shipping lines, leasing companies, depots and inspection/surveying companies. Using both classroom and container-based sessions, the aim of the COA Container Inspectors Course is to explain to participants the different container interchange inspection standards that currently exist. This first Pilot course was also intended to show participants how future COA Container Inspectors Courses will be organised.
To read a complete report, please click HERE
To view the further photos, please click: HERE
To view a video of the Training Course, click on this link: http://youtu.be/zOfdmGy6Fqk
COA Report: Water-Based Paints for the Container Industry
7 January 2011: The COA's New Materials Committee has today published its report on the availability of water-based paints for the container industry.
The report's introduction looks at the issues relating to the search for water-based paints. It then explains the problems associated with the use of solvent-based paints and reviews the possible alternatives. It gives details of the problems involved in switching to water-based paints, before giving an update on the current situation.
The final section of the report gives information and comments submitted by paint producers and container manufacturers.
Members may download the Report by clicking HERE
(Login & password required).
4th COA Flexitank Meeting at Intermodal Europe
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Presentations available to download
3 December 2010: The COA organised its 4th Flexitank Conference at Intermodal Europe, providing delegates with an update on developments on the Flexitank Code of Practice.
To download copies of the presentations, click HERE (COA Members only)
COA Container Pavilion at Intermodal Europe 2010
3 December 2010: The Container Owners Association successfully organised the Container Pavilion at Intermodal Europe 2010 in Amsterdam from 30 November to 2 December 2010.
The Exhibition stand was busy throughout the 3 days of the event, with a number of new members joining the Association.
To view the COA Container Pavilion Guide, click HERE
For further information about the Sponsors, please click HERE
Important IICL Technical Bulletin Published
13 October 2010: In September, the IICL released an important Technical Bulletin with changes to the repair manual. Since UCIRC and CIC adopt the IICL repair criteria, this is relevant to all COA Members.
The recent technical bulletin #7 from IICL ( TB- 7) is available on the IICL web site http://iicl.org/techcorner/dryvan.cfm and provides new allowances for repairs on crossmembers and fork pocket walls.
Bulletin Title:
Limitations on member (crossmembers / forklift pocket side walls) repairs.
Details
This technical bulletin was developed to address the issue of weld cracking in members (crossmembers / forklift pocket side walls) and issue a revised repair policy.
ITCO Unveils New Tank Container Research19 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: 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 3. Safe Handling of Tank Containers |
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:
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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. |
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 comparative table is published in three pages: |
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 |
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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 |  |
AQIS industry notice |
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 |
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. Click here for a Press Release about the Report (Word format) Click here for the complete report (PDF) |
Important IICL Technical Bulletin Published
13 October 2010: In September, the IICL released an important Technical Bulletin with changes to the repair manual. Since UCIRC and CIC adopt the IICL repair criteria, this is relevant to all COA Members.
The recent technical bulletin #7 from IICL ( TB- 7) is available on the IICL web site http://iicl.org/techcorner/dryvan.cfm and provides new allowances for repairs on crossmembers and fork pocket walls.
Bulletin Title:
Limitations on member (crossmembers / forklift pocket side walls) repairs.
Details
This technical bulletin was developed to address the issue of weld cracking in members (crossmembers / forklift pocket side walls) and issue a revised repair policy
11 April 2011: The COA has recently established a South America Regional Branch – it was officially launched at the recent Intermodal South America 2011 exhibition in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The Branch will be managed by the Brazilian Chamber of Containers (CBC - Câmara Brasileira de Contêineres).
As with the COA’s other Regional Branches, it will promote the COA’s activities and work-schedule on a national and regional level. It will also assist with development of training programmes and it will focus on regional issues of relevance to COA members. Further information from: cbcdiretoria@cbcconteiner.org.br or visit www.cbcconteiner.org.br
The COA's Patrick Hicks (left) with Alex Rotmeister of the Brazilian Chamber of Containers at the launch of the COA's South America Regional Branch