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OBITUARY: Mervyn Grif fi ths
Uni fi ed Container Inspection & Repair Criteria integrity and cleanliness of shipping containers, Bureau International des Containers (BIC), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the World Shipping Council (WSC) have joined to ensure the Uni fi ed Container Inspection & In order to address the remaining issue of the Repair Criteria (UCIRC) is adjusted to meet today’s requirements. The revised UCIRC has been updated to make inspection for, and removal of, visible pest contamination an integral part of the container inspection and dispatch process. The document outlines special provisions to inspect for pest contamination at container depots as well as at all other interchange points. The first edition of the UCIRC, designed for use at all container depots and container interchanges, was developed and published by ICS in 2000. However, the previous editions of UCIRC did not address inspection for visible pest contamination on the container. For more information scan the QR code.
The team at BIFA were saddened to hear of the sudden death in July of Mervyn Grif fi ths, director of Strategic Shipping. Described by his colleagues at Strategic Shipping as keen, enthusiastic, conscientious and professional, Mervyn was a long-term supporter of BIFA, especially as a member of the Customs Policy Group. His assistance regarding the licensing requirements
including his work in producing a guidance presentation for BIFA Members on the subject. Mervyn always sought improvement and the Association was grateful for his feedback on training courses gathered from his staff after attending a BIFA training course. Our condolences go to Mervyn’s family, friends, management and staff who continue at Strategic Shipping.
surrounding strategic exports was particularly appreciated,
HSE reports rising number of fatal injuries at work
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) issued its annual report in July entitled ‘Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain 2023’, covering the period April 2022-March 2023. The report shows the headline number of deaths resulting from work-related accidents in 2022/23 that were reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). A total of 135 workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in 2022/23, an increase of 12 fatalities from 2021/22. Of the 135 fatalities, 15 relate to workers in the
Items falling from racking present an injury risk to warehouse personnel
transport and storage sector, which equates to 0.98 fatalities per 100,000 workers. This was more than double the overall fatal injury rate, across all sectors, which stood at 0.41 per 100,000 workers. The three most common causes of fatal injuries, across
all sectors, were falls from height (40), being struck by a moving object (29), and being struck by a moving vehicle (20). To read the full
report, scan the QR code, or visit www.hse.gov.uk
The Limits of Liability for Carriers
In association with
By air – Warsaw Convention (17 SDR): £17.74 per kg
By sea – Hague Visby rules (2 SDR): £2.09 per kg £695.88 per package
BIFA STC: (2 SDR): £2.09 per kg
By road – CMR (8.33 SDR): £8.70 per kg
Insurance for the Marine & Logistics industries
(The SDR rate on 17 August 2023,
By air – Montreal Convention (22 SDR): £22.96 per kg
according to the IMF website, was 1.04382)
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