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31/01/2019

Ship Management International column January/February 2019 - Don't become liable for the charterer's default

The following article appeared in the January/February 2019 edition of Ship Management International.

29/01/2019

Press Release: ITIC e-learning video highlights dangers of switch bills of lading

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has produced an e-learning video for ship agents on the use of ‘switch bills of lading’, a second sets of bills used as a substitute for the original bills of lading issued at time of shipment.

06/08/2018

Press Release: Ship agent liable for negligence leading to excessive dunnage disposal charges

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has recently reported a dispute in which a ship agent in Australia was held liable to its shipowner principal for excessive charges demanded by a contractor for the disposal of dunnage and other materials related to the packing of cargo.

31/07/2018

Ship Management International column July/August 2018 - Managers face diverse nature of exposures to liability

The following article appeared in the July/August 2018 edition of Ship Management International. Stuart Munro explains why ship managers need to be prepares for the unexpected.

21/05/2018

ITIC circular: Implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) – general guidance to members

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on 25 May 2018 and will have direct effect in the European Union (EU), including the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Economic Area (EEA).

31/03/2018

Ship Management International column March/April 2018 - Watch out, there's a thief about!

The following article appeared in the March/April 2018 edition of Ship Management International. Charlotte Kirk explains why it may be worthwhile that ship managers review their business systems and controls as a way of minimising the risk of fraud.

14/03/2018

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance

The Thomas Miller Group, including all owned and managed businesses will comply with GDPR with effect from the 25th May 2018. At this point Thomas Miller will operate a group-wide personal data governance framework and operating model which will ensure the appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place, to be able to demonstrate that processing is performed in accordance with this regulation.

22/02/2018

Vacancy: Team Secretary

ITIC are recruiting for a team secretary to deliver a professional, efficient and high quality secretarial and administrative support service to the business.

22/02/2018

Vacancy: Account Executive

ITIC are currently recruiting for an Account Executive to deliver a professional, efficient and high quality claims handling, underwriting and marketing service to ITIC members and brokers and, to promote and sell ITIC products and services to prospective members.

20/12/2017

Press Release: ITIC warns about re-emergence of people-smuggling scam

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned ship agents about the re-emergence of a scam whereby they are being used by people-smugglers to cover the movement of illegal migrants.