Best Voxel Talk Podcasts (2025)

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TT Talk - May 2025: Transport industry gears up for smart trucking 5:56

5d ago5:56

5:56

Driver shortages, rising operational costs and the need forincreased safety mean that automated trucking operations offer a compelling solution for the transport and logistics industry. Big advances have already been made with automated coupling, loading and driving systems, pavingthe way for fully autonomous trucks and huge productivity gains. How…

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TT Talk - May 2025: Storm warning - another active Atlantic hurricane season predicted 6:23

5d ago6:23

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Another above-average season for Atlantic hurricanes isexpected in 2025, reflecting the increasing volatility of global weather systems due to climate change. The forecast serves as reminder to ports, terminals and warehouses to check the robustness of their storm-preparedness procedures as well as their insurance cover for extreme weather events a…

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TT Talk - May 2025: Legal Eagle - A collateral payment for damaged cargo does not affect a damage claim 4:55

5d ago4:55

4:55

Whether rights are assigned or not, courts are reluctant to interfere with existing law on collateral benefits - we look at a recent case concerning a cargo of yellow soybeans partially damaged while being shipper from USA to Egypt.

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TT Live: Keeping workers safe with Voxel AI 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager for TT Club is joined by Chris Kipper, Senior Director of Customer Solutions at Voxel AI, to discuss how the innovative technology provider is revolutionising safety across the transport and logistics industry. Voxel AI enhances safety and operational efficiency for ports and terminal by using AI-powered site inte…

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TT Talk - April 2025: Promoting new ways to make cargo handling safer 7:49

1M ago7:49

7:49

The seventh annual TT Club Innovation in Safety Awards were presented at Informa’s London headquarters on 26 February 2025. They again highlighted a wide range of innovative products, services and processes for improving cargo handling safety. Artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring systems, automated pipe spreaders, container lashing tools, smart …

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TT Talk - April 2025: Why automated warehouses are safer places to work 8:10

1M ago8:10

8:10

Warehouse automation increases efficiency, reduces costs, raises productivity and – most importantly – improves worker safety. This article focuses on the various safety benefits of warehouse automation, including enhanced safety measures, real-time hazard detection, improved training and compliance, and reduced exposure to hazardous conditions.…

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TT Talk - April 2025: How to avoid catastrophic losses from warehouse fires 8:32

1M ago8:32

8:32

Warehouse fires are a significant risk to transport andlogistics businesses, potentially causing catastrophic damage to people, property and the environment and significant disruption to the wider supply chain. Effective fire risk assessment and loss prevention plans are crucial to reduce these risks and ensure the safety and continuity of operatio…

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TT Talk - March 2025: Legal eagle - UK Supreme Court clarifies time bar applicability in cargo misdelivery cases 5:51

2M ago5:51

5:51

In a landmark judgment, the UK Supreme Court has provided crucial clarity on the applicability of the Hague-Visby Rules to claims for cargo misdelivery after discharge. The decision, which upheld the rulings of the lower courts, has significant implications for the interpretation of time bars in maritime law and the responsibilities of carriers pos…

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TT Talk - March 2025: Automation is now an option for all ports 8:48

2M ago8:48

8:48

Automation has been proven beyond doubt to improve port performance and enable cargo to be moved more safely, securely and sustainably. There are now more than 50 automated container terminals globally and big advances continue to be made in port automation technologies. As such there is now a strong case for operators of the remaining 95% of the w…

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TT Talk - March 2025: Why smart containers are the future 6:45

2M ago6:45

6:45

The world’s container cargoes are increasingly at risk of being delayed, damaged, lost or interfered with. Continuing growth in international trade together with ongoing climate change, geopolitical disputes, rogue operators and organised crime gangs means transport and logistics operators need to keep an ever-closer watch on their containers.…

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TT Talk - February 2025: Avoiding unexpected outcomes when refurbishing buildings and infrastructure 6:26

3M ago6:26

6:26

Learn how to avoid unexpected outcomes during refurbishment of buildings and infrastructure. Discover key safety considerations, the importance of collaboration, and effective management strategies to ensure operational safety at ports, terminals, and logistics facilities.

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TT Talk - February 2025: Changes to maritime dangerous goods regulations 5:58

3M ago5:58

5:58

Following the usual biennial cycle, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code has been updated and amended. This latest version, Amendment 42-24, entered transitional effect from 1 January 2025, meaning that stakeholders may start using the revised provisions. Amendment 41-22 will be mandatorily in force until 1 January 2026.…

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TT Talk - February 2025: Legal eagle - Slot charterers can limit liability too 4:26

3M ago4:26

4:26

A container ship caught fire and sank near Colombo in Sri Lanka resulting in a total loss. The owner and bareboat charterer successfully claimed limitation of liability in the English Admiralty Court. The three slot charterers also argued for limitation on the basis they could be considered as shipowners too.…

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TT Talk - January 2025: Cargo theft and insider threat 7:25

4M ago7:25

7:25

In today's interconnected world, the threat landscape for businesses has evolved significantly. One of the most insidious and challenging risks to manage is the insider threat. This article delves into what insider threats are, their implications, common threats, and effective risk mitigation strategies.…

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TT Talk - January 2025: Incident management 10:59

4M ago10:59

10:59

Managing during a crisis event is challenging for even the most experienced incident managers. Incidents that happen in and around a port environment can be especially difficult to manage, proving daunting even for first responders and other seasoned crisis management professionals. Port environments encompass both land and sea-based risks, handle …

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TT Talk - January 2025: Criticality assessment 7:54

4M ago7:54

7:54

Asset criticality assessment provides the foundation for wider strategic asset management planning (SAMP) and provides an organisation with a semi-quantitative model to evaluate and score how an in-service failure of an asset can impact operational performance across the entire organisation’s portfolio of assets. Providing decision-making insight f…

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TT Talk - December 2024: Legal eagle: The importance of express exclusions and disclaimers in bills 5:18

6M ago5:18

5:18

The carrier was instructed to transport 3 shipments of copper scrap from Dubai to Piraeus. The first 2 shipments were paid for and had clean bills of lading, but upon arrival, they were found to contain concrete blocks. The shippers disappeared before payment for the 3rd shipment.

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TT Talk - December 2024: Container misalignment at marine and rail terminals 7:22

6M ago7:22

7:22

Container terminal operations are complex and often fast paced. Each container movement is unique in many ways; the characteristics of the cargo, the condition of the chassis and the condition of the container, for example, will all influence outcomes.

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TT Talk - December 2024: Asset management - crane wire ropes 7:30

6M ago7:30

7:30

The maritime industry relies heavily on the use of cranes and the wire rope that lifts the load is a crucial single point of failure. Wire rope failure is a key concern for those operating and maintaining the lifting of equipment within the industry.

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TT Live - Changing risk: spotlight on a 50-year career 28:44

6M ago28:44

28:44

Laurence Jones marks his retirement in this podcast episode after working with TT for the last 18 years of his career. Listen to his career, what's changed within the industry, his plans for the future and stories of his travels.

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TT Talk - November 2024: The UNCITRAL project 5:38

6M ago5:38

5:38

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) secretariat started exploratory and preparatory work on the development of an international instrument on negotiable cargo documents in order to open up opportunities for trade finance and facilitate international trade.

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TT Talk - November 2024: Ballast water management 7:51

6M ago7:51

7:51

Ballast has been used to maintain stability and seaworthiness of cargo ships dating back to timber-hulled sailing ships and their use of solid ballast. Water as ballast was widely introduced in the use of metal-hulled steam powered ships, where water carried to generate steam could also be used as ballast to trim and maintain stability of the ship.…

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TT Talk - November 2024: Personal protective equipment (PPE) 8:28

6M ago8:28

8:28

As supply chain operations seek to control risk, managers often turn to personal protective equipment (PPE) as a control measure to reduce the risk of personal injury to operational workers. It is important that employers understand when it is appropriate to require PPE in the workplace and how to choose the correct PPE for the operation.…

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TT Talk - October 2024: Spare part inventory management 8:21

8M ago8:21

8:21

The management of assets and infrastructure for facilities and equipment is crucial to fulfill obligations. However, it can be costly and complex for ports, terminals, and logistics facilities.

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TT Talk - October 2024: Incident response 8:40

8M ago8:40

8:40

Managing supply chain operations involves many risks to the security and integrity of cargo and worker safety. When crises occur, a prompt and effective response is crucial to mitigate risk.

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TT Talk - October 2024: Leadership 7:58

8M ago7:58

7:58

Whether we are considering safety, security or sustainability, a common, vital theme is the important role of leadership in delivering desirable and consistent outcomes.

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TT Live - Supporting young supply chain professionals: Cosponsored TT Club and FIATA Young Logistics Professional Global Award winner visits the TT Club in London 17:41

8M ago17:41

17:41

Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, interviews Andre Gerber, a young freight forwarding professional and the 2023 winner of the Young Logistics Professional Global Award. Josh speaks with Andre about his dissertation outlining two freight forwarding challenges he has overcome during his career as a young freight forwarder working in South Africa. A…

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TT Live - ESG: A South African Perspective 18:19

8M ago18:19

18:19

Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, and Alison Wixley, Senior Claims Executive, discuss practical Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives from a South African perspective. TT Club finds that ESG is an important topic for our members, as investors increasingly value businesses that seek to mitigate the impacts of climate change and make pos…

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TT Talk - September 2024: Asset management in the face of climate change 7:16

9M ago7:16

7:16

The maritime industry’s ports, terminals, and ships play a vital role in global trade. However, the sector faces real challenges from aging infrastructure and its ability to accommodate climate change. These challenges have been recognised in the latest revision of the relevant ISO standard on asset management.…

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TT Talk - September 2024: Slips, trips and falls 11:28

9M ago11:28

11:28

Slips, trips and falls continue to be the most common safety-related incidents faced by businesses operating in the supply chain. Because they are so numerous, it can be difficult for businesses to know how to address this risk. Additionally, the consequences of a slip or a trip are often perceived to be less significant than other types of inciden…

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TT Talk - September 2024: Legal eagle: relying on a 'force majeure' clause 5:10

9M ago5:10

5:10

There is a certain mystique concerning ‘force majeure’ that seeks to set out the circumstances under which a party to a contract may cease to perform its obligations. An English Supreme Court decision considered reliance on such a clause, adopting a literal interpretation of the words agreed between the parties.…

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TT Live - Safety Innovation: perspectives from the port and the warehouse 27:40

10M ago27:40

27:40

In this insightful interview, Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, and Neil Dalus, a Risk Assessment Manager, delve into the complexities and challenges of safety and innovation within the global supply chain. They discuss the unique risks and operational challenges faced by ports and warehouses, emphasising the importance of safety measures and the…

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TT Talk - August 2024: Fuel theft 6:50

10M ago6:50

6:50

Freight crime continues to present major challenges for the supply chain industry. Theft of cargo consistently ranks among the top three concerns for TT Club’s members, as evidenced by the Club’s claims data. However, analysis of claims data fails to capture the full scope of the problem, as many incidents of theft fall below policy deductible and …

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TT Talk - August 2024: TOC Safety Village 6:41

10M ago6:41

6:41

A highlight in TT Club’s events calendar, June witnessed the return of the Safety Village at TOC Europe in Rotterdam for the third consecutive year. Following the success of earlier events the now established and valued collaboration between TT Club, TOC and ICHCA once again built on the previous year’s success and drew wide attention from a wide r…

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TT Talk - August 2024: Legal eagle: effective Himalaya clause drafting 5:49

10M ago5:49

5:49

An interesting English court decision where a subcontractor of the bill of lading carrier was able to exercise positive rights against a shipper who had taken proceedings and secured judgment in a jurisdiction other than what was specified in the jurisdiction clause in the bill of lading. 

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TT Live - highlighting risk: respond and report, what to do after an incident 17:10

11M ago17:10

17:10

Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, and Andrea Gentile, Senior Claims Executive, discuss the best course of action following an incident of cargo theft or damage. While we all seek to avoid these sorts of incidents, they do happen, and when they do it is vitally important to report the incident quickly to your insurer, the police and all parties in…

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TT Talk - July 2024: Steps for ports to take when allisions occur 6:59

11M ago6:59

6:59

When a ship allides with port infrastructure, causing damage to the berth itself or equipment located on it, it is important that the port take prompt steps to protect its interests. From experience, TT Club has develop protocols detailing actions to be taken, which seek to maximise the probability of recovering damage costs.…

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TT Talk - July 2024: Container misappropriation 7:33

11M ago7:33

7:33

The misappropriation of shipping containers is a topic that TT Club has raised previously. While there are differing causes for this, sometimes related to issues such as abandoned cargo, the industry continues to grapple with this persistent risk globally. In locations or during periods where there is high demand, shipping containers can prove an a…

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TT Talk - July 2024: Manage your contractual obligations 8:08

11M ago8:08

8:08

The importance of contractual risk management, with both suppliers and customers (up and down the chain) should not be underestimated. Understanding commonly problematic contractual clauses and risk exposures is vital for those with commercial responsibility. Without care, a business may be severely exposed financially. External assistance with the…

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TT Talk - June 2024: Container loss 9:05

12M ago9:05

9:05

While the volumes of containers lost overboard at sea fluctuate year on year, typically influenced by more severe weather conditions, the challenge is a persistent one. Prevention necessarily remains high on the agenda of many stakeholders in the global supply chain; there is a universal interest in precluding such incidents.…

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TT Talk - June 2024: Roof-top PV system fire risk 7:02

12M ago7:02

7:02

With ever increasing focus on the global green house gases emitted into the atmosphere, ports, terminals, warehousing operations and logistics facilities are striving to decarbonise their operations. As one key option, they are often turning to 'green' electricity as a viable energy source to power their activities.…

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TT Talk - June 2024: Crane boom to ship collisions continue 7:52

12M ago7:52

7:52

Given their exposed positioning, the risk of he boom of a quay crane colliding with a ship is perennial. The introduction of boom anti-collision electronic sensors for use on quay cranes has undoubtedly mitigated this operational risk. For a variety of reasons however, this type of loss continues to occur far too regularly.…

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TT Talk - May 2024: Inventory management 10:31

1y ago10:31

10:31

While images of ships, trains and trucks are emblematic of the freight industry, effective management of the supply chain entails many diverse activities. The risks inherent in each supply chain operation are impacted directly and indirectly by an array of roles and activities. One such is the effective management of stockholding and order flow, re…

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TT Talk - May 2024: An active Atlantic hurricane season forecast 7:48

1y ago7:48

7:48

Risks to the global supply chain from climate change are inevitably operation dependent and geographically dynamic. In recent years, operations have been impacted by wind microbursts and heavy rainfall, through to droughts and wildfires, all seemingly occurring with increasing frequency, in unexpected locations and with increased ferocity.…

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TT Talk - May 2024: Enhancing cargo protection and risk mitigation in inland navigation 7:09

1y ago7:09

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As a component of a net zero emissions strategy, many logistics businesses are exploring alternative modes of transport, including less polluting modes such as rail and inland waterways. While different that other modes, security and safety hazards still exist. Thus, proactive risk mitigation to protect against loss, damage and theft is required, p…

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TT Talk - April 2024: The supply of clean drinking water to ships’ crews 5:53

1y ago5:53

5:53

Access to safe and clean drinking water to sustain life is one of the most basic human needs; exposure to contaminated water can have serious health implications. Ports play an essential role in the provision of clean drinking water to the maritime industry, contributing to the welfare of the crew and the achievement of sustainable development goal…

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TT Talk - April 2024: Understanding and combatting ‘nuclear verdicts’ 9:20

1y ago9:20

9:20

The phenomenon of defendants facing the prospect of excessively high awards – known as ‘nuclear verdicts’ – against them in litigation, particularly in state courts in the US, appears to be happening with increasing frequency. What can be done to counter them?

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TT Talk - April 2024: Acting on climate change 8:04

1y ago8:04

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Predicted impacts on ports and waterways from climate change present a real risk to local, national and global economies. Disruption is increasingly being seen from extreme weather events, causing damage to infrastructure or equipment, injuries and fatalities. However, account needs to be taken of incremental changes, such as increases in air and w…

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TT Live - highlighting risk: casualties of the sea 23:18

1y ago23:18

23:18

In this edition of TT Live Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, sits down with Kerime Huseyin, Senior Claims Executive, to talk about maritime risk. This episode considers General Average, salvage, loss of cargo and causes of wreck.

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TT Live - highlighting risk: the impact of customers demands on operational risk 27:19

1y ago27:19

27:19

In this episode Mike Yarwood, Managing Director Loss Prevention and Josh Finch, Logistics Risk Manager, sat down to discuss how customer demands can impact logistics operations - posing threats that you may not immediately consider in your risk mitigation strategy. The two consider ways in which you can make your operations safer, more secure and m…

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