As part of their work promoting a culture of wellbeing and safety within transport and logistics, Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds recently released their Seven Stories, Seven Strategies Roadmap Planner. The Roadmap Planner is a set of resources designed to help businesses better understand psychological health and safety, and develop workplace wellbeing plans. As a proud foundation partner of Healthy Heads, NTI is delighted to welcome Melissa Weller, Director Industry Relations and Program Management at Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds and Edwina Hausmann, Risk and Compliance Officer at Russell Transport to the Spotlight podcast to learn more about the Roadmap Planner.

The current industry climate presents a number of challenges, yet the national freight task continues to grow – highlighting more than ever the importance of the transport and logistics industry in keeping Australia moving. Michael Edmonds (NTI), Warren Clark (NatRoad) and Rachel Smith (ALRTA) discuss the outlook for the industry over the coming year and beyond – the big changes, the key issues businesses are facing, and the opportunities that exist to navigate it all safely and sustainably.

Incidents in transport and logistics are inevitable, but it's how we respond and learn from them that is crucial in reducing their frequency. NTI's Risk Engineers Kurt Herron and Paul Bressan emphasise the importance of thoroughly reviewing incidents and digging into root causes, to better understand what's happened and the valuable lessons and actions that can be taken away.

Australia has a strong history of investment in infrastructure projects. These projects have been crucial for our economic growth, creating jobs, driving demand for materials and services, and enhancing our overall economy. In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we chat with two of NTI’s mobile plant and equipment (MPE) experts about the outlook for infrastructure projects around the country, what this means for the MPE space, and how NTI is embracing the opportunities and challenges to ensure we play our part in supporting this critical industry.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month and a great opportunity to reflect on the importance of mental health and wellbeing, both for ourselves or those around us. In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we are joined by two special guests from Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds, a charitable foundation which exists to promote the prevention and understanding of mental health issues in the road transport and logistics industries. Hosted by NTI's Chief Customer Officer, Janelle Greene, the panel discusses a number of the unique factors that contribute to poor mental health across transport and logistics, and what can proactively be done to understand and tackle these challenges.

In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we talk about businesses outside of transport, such as retailers, wholesalers and trades that are purchasing light rigid trucks in greater numbers as tools for their day-to-day operations. We are joined by Martin Eckert, NTI’s Proposition Manager for Motor SME, Paul Burke, NTI’s National Development and Technical Manager, and Jeff Gibson, Product Manager for Light-Duty and Ready-to-Work at Isuzu Australia.

In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast we talk about chain of responsibility (CoR) legislation, why it's important, who it affects, and what you need to know. We are joined by Jarden Stoetzer, NTI's Supply Chain Customer Success Manager, and David Jackson, NTI's National Development Manager - Supply Chain.

Any insurer can pay out claims, it’s how you manage them that sets you apart. NTI’s approach to managing claims has long been one of its strengths, built on decades of experience in the transport and logistics industries. In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Head of Claims Operations Mary-Ann Van Rensburg and Head of Claims Services Tim Pontifex about what makes NTI’s claims response so unique – both at the time of an accident and through the process of managing complex claims.

Heavy vehicles contribute significantly to global vehicle emissions, yet are core to some of the most crucial transport and infrastructure tasks for both society and the economy. We take a look at current developments in zero emission vehicles, what’s on the horizon and how insurance will play a key role as the heavy vehicle sector forms a clearer picture of the road to zero emissions.

In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we are joined by NTI’s Transport Research Manager, Adam Gibson, and Director of Russell Transport, Julie Russell. We get the operators perspective on driver safety, what’s being done by operators to improve it, and the work still to be done to advocate for improved safety across the industry.

For many Australians, the work of the transport and logistics industry is often unseen, yet our industry keeps the country moving – ensuring groceries and retail goods get to our shelves, petrol gets to our service stations, building and infrastructure projects continue moving ahead and so much more. In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on the industry, speaking to our guests about the work they do and how they contribute to keeping the country moving.

We discuss the state of the supply chain with NTI’s experts, reflecting on what we saw in 2022, what’s currently happening both locally and abroad and look ahead to what may come in 2023. As always, we explore how this will impact transport and logistics operators and local businesses and the important considerations around both insurance and risk mitigation. A note for insurance brokers, this episode is no longer eligible for NIBA CPD points.

On this episode of the Spotlight Podcast we revisit a recent NTI webinar session on mental health and wellbeing in the Australian road transport, warehousing and logistics industries. This is an important issue for the industry and our guests share about the work that’s happening to make support and resources available to people who may be struggling with mental health and physical wellbeing.

In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, NTI's Marine insurance experts Melinda Galliford and Brandan Harvy discuss the basics of marine insurance. From the different types of cover, the relationship between cargo and carriers insurance, and the various commodities and shipping methods used globally - a great eye opener for anyone new to the space.

In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we discuss Small – Medium (SME) transport businesses and the important role that they play within the Australian transport industry. We explore what life looks life for transport SMEs at the moment, including the issues that they’re facing and the insurance cover required to keep them running.

In this episode of the Spotlight podcast, NTI's Risk Engineers talk about being prepared for weather events. With a third consecutive La Niña event announced by meteorologists, weather is likely to pose a threat to businesses across the country – particularly over the summer months.

Join a panel of NTI’s Marine Insurance experts as they discuss war risks and sanctions in the context of current world affairs, while highlighting what brokers and their customers need to know. Please note: This podcast was recorded on 23rd February 2022, so world events may have moved beyond some of the hypothetical scenarios that were discussed. 

In this episode of NTI Spotlight, Daphne, Darren and Flea Nolan share with NTI’s Kelly McLuckie their tips and insights for keeping the family business running across states and generations.  

In this episode of NTI Spotlight, the show that shines a spotlight on all things vessels, vehicles, and equipment, we speak to Andrew Kidd, NTI’s Head of Marine and Kurt Herron, NTI’s Logistics Risk Engineer about the summer of weather and how it effects businesses.

NTI’s experts Kurt Herron and Andrew Kidd explore the hot topics in the marine, cargo, and logistics world.  If you’ve ever wondered what ‘Containergeddon’ is and how will it affect us, what’s going on with the Australian waterfront, and what’s being prioritised when it comes to dry goods vs refrigerated goods, our experts have the answers! A note for insurance brokers, this episode is no longer eligible for NIBA CPD points.

Rhiannon Dickenson of Dickenson Transport is no stranger to working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. In this podcast, she speaks with NTI’s Kelly McLuckie about simple steps she takes to help overcome the day-to-day challenge of managing competing priorities. She also shares some helpful tips for better time management so that safety isn’t last on the list.

What exactly is Project Cargo? In this episode of NTI Spotlight, our Marine experts, Kurt Herron and Dan Morrison, chat all things Project Cargo. From what it is, what the challenges are, how customers can manage the challenges, and Delay In Start Up (DSU) cover. To find out more about Project Cargo visit our Partner Portal here: https://partner.nti.com.au/marketing/marine-protect/number-1-in-marine