“Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines” – C-SAR 101-A
New sources of energy – and energy storage methods – are being developed to reduce the environmental impact and dependency on fossil fuels. The development and use of Lithium-ion Batteries is crucial in this context. However, these batteries can present a significant risk to people, property and the environment if not handled, packaged, classified and declared properly. Consequently, one of the main obstacles restricting the wider application of Lithium-ion Batteries relates to safety. In conjunction with the International Group of P&I Clubs, the TT Club and ICHCA, CINS has now published the attached document “Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines” (designated C-SAR 101-A). All stakeholders involved in the carriage of Lithium-ion Batteries in containers are asked to review these Guidelines carefully, to determine if they can be implemented and applied to their specific operation. Subject to stakeholder feedback, the document will be reviewed again in September 2023. Download here – Lithium-ion...Conference Report: 14th CINS Members Meeting + CINS October 2022 Members Newsletter
View the Conference Report and CINS October 2022 Members Newsletter – CINS Members Newsletter and Meeting ReportUpdated version of “Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake in Containers” published
An updated version of the “Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake in Containers” is jointly published today by CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System) and the International Group of P&I Clubs. Read more…
CINS Chairman and Deputy Chairman appointed
CINS has elected Capt. Y. S. Hwang (Evergreen Marine Corp.) as its new Chairman. In addition, the CINS Board has elected Uffe V. Ernst-Frederiksen (Maersk Line) as its Deputy Chairman. (To view the full announcement, please click...Carriage of DVB – mandatory requirements from 1/1/2020
Divinylbenzene (DVB) is a liquid chemical that is prone to polymerization (a form of self-reaction). When shipped in bulk, DVB polymerization can cause a large amount of heat and flammable gas to be generated…
13th CINS Meeting, Hamburg: Event Report
A total of 42 participants attended the 13th CINS Members Meeting in Hamburg on 3 December 2019. The Meeting was generously hosted by IUMI – the International Union of Marine Insurance – who provided lunch and refreshments throughout the day….
Exis offers free Hazcheck Risk Zone Data
Exis Technologies, together with its parent company National Cargo Bureau (NCB), have been working with major container line customers, industry bodies and CINS to develop the recently published CINS Risk Based Stowage guidelines. Exis input has been focused around its detailed…
Dangerous Goods Stowage Guidance Published
New safety guidance for the stowage of classified dangerous goods on board containerships has been published by the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS). CINS DG Stowage...Successful 12th CINS Meeting organised in London
A total of 42 participants attended the 12th CINS Members Meeting in London at the end of June – the largest attendance so far at a CINS Event…..
Guidelines for the Carriage of Metal Scrap in Containers
Over the last couple of months, the Secretariat has received several enquiries relating to the transport of metal scrap in containers. Specifically regarding the preparation of the container. To download a copy of the the CINS Metal Scrap Carriage Guidelines – which were published in January 2018 – click...11th CINS Members Meeting – London, 4 December 2018
Registration is now open for the next CINS Members Meeting, taking place in London on Tuesday 4 December 2018
Successful 10th CINS Meeting organised in Rotterdam
A total of 37 participants attended the 10th CINS Members Meeting in Rotterdam on Tuesday 5 June 2018.The Meeting was generously hosted by NileDutch, who sponsored the Welcome Reception, Dinner and Conference Facilities.
CINS Waste Awareness Document Published
CINS has recently published the latest of its Cargo Guidelines and Awareness Papers – the “CINS Waste Awareness Document”
GPDR: CINS updates Data Privacy Policy
The European Union has recently introduced regulations for protecting the privacy of individuals under the General Data Protection Regulation. In compliance with this, CINS has recently updated its Privacy Policy. Click HERE to view CINS Data Privacy Policy document.
New CINS Associate Members
CINS is pleased to welcome three new Associate Members
10th CINS Members Meeting, Rotterdam – 5 June 2018
The updated Conference Agenda for the next CINS Members Meeting, taking place in Rotterdam on Tuesday 5 June 2018, has been published. The Meeting is being generously hosted by CINS Member NileDutch – their hospitality is very much appreciated.
Two New CINS Cargo Guidelines Published: Cocoa Butter and Metal Scrap
Two New CINS Cargo Guidelines Published: Cocoa Butter and Metal Scrap
CINS/IGP&I Clubs Guidelines for the Carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite in Containers – Revised version 3.0 published
The revised version (“Version 3.0”) of the “Guidelines for the Carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite in Containers” has been published jointly by CINS and the International Group of P&I Clubs.