The 35th Executive Council Meeting will be held in Tokyo in 2008. Representatives of the Japan Airfreight Forwarders Association (JAFA), which will host this annual event, will update the delegates on the progress of arrangements including venue, dates and other matters. … [Read more...] about JAFA to host 2008 ECM in Tokyo
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FAPAA’s 34th ECM to offer varied programme
The 34th Executive Council Meeting of the Federation of Asia-Pacifi c Aircargo Association (FAPAA), which will be hosted by the Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) and be held at the Hotel Nikko Hong Kong from August 31- September 1, will offer a varied programme for delegates and observersalike. Like in previous years, the programme, apart from the offi cial agenda, will include many presentation and discussions about topics that are of interest for the … [Read more...] about FAPAA’s 34th ECM to offer varied programme
NEFFA urges government to act over export problems
The Nepal Freight Forwarders Association (NEFFA) has expressed serious concerns over problems related to land transportation due to the rise of politicaldisturbances in the region. It said that exports by land transport have totally collapsed, which has caused a great loss to exporters as well as the freight forwarders. The export sector of Nepal, which contributes immensely to the national budget with huge foreign exchange earnings, has been hit hard over the past one year due to increased … [Read more...] about NEFFA urges government to act over export problems
ACAAI sub region to lift cargo business
The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) sub region in Coimbatore/ Tiupur said it will promote growth, development and professionalism in the air cargo business. The association recently elected its offi ce bearers with P. Shanmugam (Shaan’s Cargo) becoming chairman and I. A. J. Prabu (La Freightlift) and E. Kathiresan (DHL Danzas Lemuir) taking up the posts of secretaryand treasurer respectively. ACAAI functions as a regular medium for dialogue with the members, principals, … [Read more...] about ACAAI sub region to lift cargo business
FAPAA
The Federation of Asia-Pacifi c Aircargo Associations comprises 17 organisations: HongkongAssociation of Freight Forwarding and Logistics, Japan Aircargo Forwarders Association,Korea International Freight Forwarders Association, Aircargo Forwarders of thePhilippines Inc, Taiwan Airfreight Forwarders Association, Singapore Aircargo AgentsAssociation, Thailand Airfreight Forwarders Association, Indonesian Forwarders Association,Macau Air Freight Forwarding (Logistics) Association, Federation of … [Read more...] about FAPAA
Do we still need Air Waybills?
Cargo carried internationally by air is generally subject to one of the followinginternational conventions: • Warsaw Convention of 1929 ("WC"); • Warsaw Convention as amended by the Hague Protocol (also known as the Amended Convention) of 1955 ("AWC"); • Montreal IV Protocol to the Warsaw Convention of 1975 ("MAP4") • Montreal Convention of 1999 ("MC99"). These conventions all impose duties and responsibilities on air carriers. One of the most critical duties is to … [Read more...] about Do we still need Air Waybills?
