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No. 123 | July 2018 Magazine of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations KENYA Where cargo picks up speed IN TURKMENISTAN EXPERT’S ADVICE BUILDING BRIDGES FIATA asked to set up Working Group Sea FIATA VP Nadia Abdul a national association and TIA cooperate Aziz on networking
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CONTENTS Editorial 5 From the President’s Desk EXCLUSIVE Exchange of Experiences 6 The Sea Working Group and TIA in a joint session in Alexandria, VA, USA Country Report 8 Kenya – Provider of the FIATA Group Bond improving the connection between Mombasa and Nairobi, to speed up the flow of goods A State Visit 10 FIATA President Babar Badat met Turkmenistan’s President Programme Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who wants FIATA to build up a Freight Forwarder’s association in his country Personally 12 Meet Nadia Abdul Aziz – Vice President of FIATA and Presi- dent of the National Association of Freight and Logistics in the United Arab Emirates (NAFL) 14 Meet our new colleague Dominic Betz Here & There / Agenda 15 Happy Birthday! 15 Forthcoming Events 15 Masthead Avalon’s programs are designed specifically for international logistics providers and our products and services are tailored Cover: for FIATA members. In addition to the FIATA Group Bond In Kenya, the Programme, we also offer the following: table is richly stocked with food. ● Forwarder’s Liability Insurance ● Business Insurance ● Errors & Omissions Insurance ● Claim Handling & Photo: iStock / master2 ● Surety Bonds Subrogation Services ● Cargo Insurance Contact us at fiatabond@avalonrisk.com or +1 847 700 8176. FIATA Secretariat Schaffhauserstrasse 104 CH-8152 Glattbrugg/Switzerland www.avalonrisk.com Phone +41 (0)43 211 65 00, Fax +41 (0)43 211 65 65 info@fiata.com, www.fiata.com No. 123 | July 2018 FIATA REVIEW 3
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FROM the pResident’s desk Dear friends and colleagues, Welcome to this edition of FIATA Review. I was invited by the government of Turkmenistan to attend the Inter national Forum on the Great Silk Road stan government to establish a national freight forwarding and logistics associa- tion and will gladly help to facilitate the on 2nd May, and the opening ceremony application of this new association to of its new port in Turkmenbashi, on join FIATA as an Association Member. the eastern shores of the Caspian Sea. As the FIATA President I received VIP You will then find an introduction to treatment upon arrival in Turkmen Kenya in this edition, a country that bashi, and a bilateral meeting was ar embodies enormous passion for boost- ranged with the President of Turkmeni ing economic development. The Kenyan stan. His Excellency, Mr Gurbanguly International Freight and Warehousing Berdimuhamedov, spoke about his plan Association (KIFWA) has been an active for the country to revive the Great Silk player in FIATA, bringing a substantial Road, and also asked if FIATA would amount of Kenya freight forwarders to help his country to set up a national lo FIATA Headquarters Session and Con- gistics and freight forwarder’s associa gress every year. This effort is really good tion. I confirmed with great honour that and will help to connect the Kenyan lo- FIATA would be happy to support this gistics and freight forwarding industry inspiring initiative. to the global market. In my speech at the opening of the Fo- An interview was also conducted with rum I mentioned that FIATA always newly elected Vice President, Ms Nadia held the belief that national govern- Abdul Aziz, President of the National ments should support the importance Association of Freight and Logistics of transport connectivity, including (NAFL), Dubai. I admire Nadia’s pas- both transport infrastructure and poli- sion for the freight forwarding industry. cies. We are encouraged to note that In the interview you can find Nadia’s the country's new port will greatly en- view of the state of the industry today hance Turkmenistan’s connectivity on and tomorrow. Coming from a country the Caspian Sea with the neighbouring with leading logistics infrastructure and countries Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakh- technology, her view will be interesting stan and Iran, enhancing its linkages to learn from. with markets. FIATA also believes that a well-functioning national professional Moreover reports can be found regard- association, headed by recognised indi- ing the Working Group Sea Transport viduals, is essential to promote its inter- meeting, held in Alexandria VA, United ests in national, sub-regional and inter- States. My thanks to TIA for hosting national meetings related to trade and this event. transport. In this regard, we strongly support the initiative of the Turkmeni- Hope you enjoy this edition. Babar Badat President of FIATA No. 123 | July 2018 FIATA REVIEW 5
ExchangE of ExpEriEncEs 11-Bildquelle Photo: XXX For its 2nd meeting in 2018, the FIATA Working Group Sea was hosted by Transport Intermediaries Association TIA in Alexandria, VA. WIll SeheSTedT oN The curreNT FMc rule-MAkING Lively exchange platform to create new solutions The FIATA Working Group Sea discussed various topics during rity. There are some exceptions for agents its second meeting of 2018, which was held together with TIA. acting on behalf of disclosed principals. The FMC rule-making removed the Besides new requirements for NVOCCs, the Group will also draft requirements for filing and publishing some advice for members about demurrage and detention. NSAs, and for permit NRAs to be modi- fied at any time. The FMC wanted to T he FIATA Working Group Sea Transport, together with the Trans- port Intermediaries Association (TIA), work together for the satisfaction of our customers. The key aim of this meeting was to provide a lively exchange platform provide more flexibility, in particular to smaller NVOCCs. In addition, the Working Group Sea successfully held its second Working for freight forwarders, and to create an discussed the issue of demurrage and de- Group Sea meeting in 2018. opportunity to talk about different trans- tention in detail and will draft some advice The meeting was opened by the port solutions. for members. Also, the subject of container Chairman, Mr Jens Roemer, Belgium. Mr Will Sehestedt explained that the positioning and repositioning was debated; He said in his introductory message that authorities planned to improve and ex- it seems that shipping lines do not improve the United States remain an important tend the C-TPAT programme. In 2017 a lot in new equipment. player in international trade and also im- the FMC changed its proposal, and in- Furthermore, the topic of Service Tax portant for the transport industry. The cluded burdensome licensing / financial se- in India, the status of the FIATA e-FBL, agenda of this meeting was co-organised curity requirements. Companies must be as well as the application of the CTU by TIA, in order to better understand and licensed and have adequate financial secu- code were discussed. 6 FIATA REVIEW No. 123 | June 2018
ExchangE of ExpEriEncEs The United States (Alexandria VA) were the venue of the meeting – with the significance of this trading nation once again underlined. No. 123 | June 2018 FIATA REVIEW 7
COUNTRY REPORT THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR LOGISTICS IN KENYA IS ON THE MOVE Progress on the speed of cargo clearing Kenya’s economy remains resilient due to its diversity. Experts expect GDP to grow by around 5.5% in 2018. It was just a year ago that a standard-gauge railway con- K enya has made significant strides in the realm of enhancing trade facilitation through efficient systems, are able to go about their business acti- vities smoothly. The logistics sector has recently seen a nection between the port of to make sure that various stakeholders, number of important policy framework de- Mombasa and an inland con- both state and non-state intervenors, cisions taken, to ensure the various players tainer terminal in the capital Nairobi became operational. Now, a smart gates system as well as workshops and train- ing for clearing agents tend to make cargo clearing easier. Photos: iStock / Jacek_Sopotnicki Cargo movement between Mombasa and Nairobi now takes six instead of 15 hours. 8 FIATA REVIEW No. 123 | July 2018
COUNTRY REPORT KENYA – FACTS & FIGURES Official name Republic of Kenya Capital Nairobi Form of government Unitary presidential constitutional republic Area 580,367 square kilometres Coastline Indian Ocean 536 kilometres Population More than 49,125,000 Ethnic groups Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Kalenjin, Kamba, Kisii, Meru and others Languages English, Kiswahili Administrative units 7 provinces and 1 area Major trading partners Uganda, UK, EU, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Egypt, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, USA, Japan, Pakistan and India have it easy when it comes to cargo-clearance easing the cost of transporting cargo from barcodes at the gates, with truck drivers processes. Whereas there is still a lot more the port of Mombasa to the Inland Con- using pre-printed barcodes to swipe at that remains to be done, the terrain today is tainer Depot (ICD) in Nairobi, which has the gates. The container details are en- much better than it was a few years ago. seen great improvements, as the Kenya tered online by the clearing agent, and a The government has invested heavily in Ports Authority (KPA) bids to make cargo barcode slip is generated for every con- the right infrastructure and technologies to clearance much faster, through efficient tainer and truck picking up cargo from realise its great ambitions, with the private processes. Cargo movement is now much the ICD-N. sector players also doing its bit, through dif- faster on the Mombasa–Nairobi Standard- For its part KIFWA, which recently ferent sectoral formations. Customs agents Gauge Railway (SGR), as it takes only held its elections, has embarked on a capa- issues are championed by the Kenya Inter- six hours, compared to the more than city-building programme through the national Freight and Warehousing Associ- 15 hours it previously took on the road. training of clearing agents and staff, with a ation (KIFWA), which is currently also going This has not only decongested the port but view to ensuring that the agents structure through a reform phase to make it responsive significantly increased the number of con- their operations in line with the standards to the realities of 21st century business tenets tainers shifted out of the hub too. of the World Trade Organisation. and align its operational model to the best Recently, KPA also launched a smart practices and international standards. gates system, in a bid to ease truck con- MANDATORY WORKSHOPS gestion due to human intervention at Newly-elected KIFWA chairman William SMART GATE SOLUTIONS the ICD, a significant technological ad- Ojonyo explains that the monthly work- Just over a year ago, Kenya launched a vancement that has been hailed by all shops will be mandatory and there will be standard-gauge railway, with a view to stakeholders. The new system deploys a minimum number of modules that an agent is required to complete in order to qualify for the clearance certificate issued by KIFWA. This certificate is the basis upon which the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) renews a customs agent’s licence. A number of bottlenecks still continue to hamper trade, especially from the per- spective of KRA, which is considerably slow in its processes, due to duplicated protocols and unnecessary requirements in the clearing process. However, a more consultative ap- proach is being put in place, wherein stake- holder engagement should ultimately see the removal of those bottlenecks, to im- Every clearing agent has to pass a test to qualify for a clearance certificate. prove the business environment. No. 123 | July 2018 FIATA REVIEW 9
A StAte ViSit FIATA presIdeNT meeTs presIdeNT oF TurkmeNIsTAN Turkmenistan’s predestination and FIATA’s support the opening of a new international port in turkmenbashi, which ciation. The FIATA President confirmed took place in conjunction with an international Forum on the that FIATA would be happy to work with his government to help establish such an great Silk road, was the background for Mr Babar Badat, Fiata organisation and also provide other sup- president, to meet the president of turkmenistan, His excellency port if needed, such as advising on trans- Mr gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. port rules and regulations, vocational training, and the like. O n invitation of the government of Turkmenistan, FIATA President Mr Babar Badat visited the country on the foreign ministry upon his arrival in Turkmenbashi. In the bilateral meeting held between His Excellency President Opening a new pOrt After the meeting Mr Badat attended the International Forum on the Great Silk 2nd May for the inauguration of the Turk- Berdimuhamedov and Mr Badat, Presi- Road, where he was declared the guest of menbashi port on the shores of the Cas- dent Berdimuhamedov asked if FIATA honour and was asked to give a speech on pian Sea, and to attend an International would help his country to set up a na- behalf of FIATA. In his address, Mr Badat Forum on the Great Silk Road. There he tional logistics and freight forwarders as- fully recognised the efforts of the govern- held a bilateral meeting with His Excel- sociation, as he was aware of the fact that ment of Turkmenistan to enhance transport lency Mr Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Mr Badat had also played a pivotal role infrastructure in the country, especially the President of Turkmenistan. in establishing a freight forwarders asso- opening of the new International port in To the great honour of FIATA, Mr ciation in Pakistan, namely the Pakistan Turkmenbashi, which he said will greatly Badat received VIP treatment from International Freight Forwarders Asso- improve Turkmenistan’s connectivity via 10 FIATA REVIEW No. 123 | June 2018
A StAte ViSit der the initiative of reviving the Great Silk Road, which in its essence foresees strengthened economic and social coop eration among countries along the Silk Road, it is a great time for Turkmenistan to integrate more into the regional and global economy. “Our aim is to revive this historic predestination of Central Asia under new conditions and realities”, President Berdimuhamedov said. Transport Ministers from Turkey, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Russia and Afghani stan, as well as other highranking digni taries, were present for the international forum and opening ceremony. Switzerland re-viSited As a followup to his visit to Turkmeni stan on 2nd May, President Badat re Photo: FIATA; iStock / omeroner ceived a visit from Mr Atageldi Hal janov, Ambassador for Turkmenistan in the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN office in Geneva, on 17th May. On this occasion he was also interviewed by Shaking hands: a warm welcome for Babar Badat from Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Turkmenistan’s national television station in FIATA’s Zurich office. The interview the Caspian Sea to countries such as Azer increase national logistics and transport focused mainly on FIATA’s view of the baijan, Russia, Kazakhstan and Iran. capacity, and reduce transport costs, thus newlyopened port in Turkmenbashi and “As the premier international organi reducing the cost of trade for all stake on Turkmenistan’s efforts to participate in sation for the global freight forwarding holders,” Mr Badat said. the Great Silk Road activities. and logistics industry, FIATA has always Turkmenistan embodies the major Further discussions were held be been convinced that national govern geographical advantages entailed in bor tween President Badat, Ambassador Hal ments should pay attention to the key dering on the Caspian Sea, connecting janov and FIATA DG Hans Günther importance of transport connectivity, Central Asia, West Asia, Transcaucasia Kersten concerning the establishment of including both transport infrastructure and Russia, with a good location on the a national logistics and freight forwarders and transport policies. Connectivity will Great Silk Road too. Especially now, un association in Turkmenistan. Full attendance in Turkmenbashi. An International Forum on the New Silk Road attracted many prominent visitors. No. 123 | June 2018 FIATA REVIEW 11
Personally Nadia abdul aziz has beeN FiaTa vice presideNT siNce OcTOber 2017 “Thinking outside of the box” Nadia Abdul Aziz, President of the National Association of Freight bers supporting this idea and telling me I and Logistics (NAFL) in the United Arab Emirates, is the first should try to nominate myself. This really gives me immense motivation and cour- Emirati woman to be elected as Vice President of the Extended age to do so. It is also rewarding because Board of FIATA. One of her aims is to bring international freight I can truly further represent my region in quality and training standards to the UAE and the GCC region. terms of freight / logistics and the latest developments in relation to that. Another reason was that it will enable me to bring T he Emirati businesswoman gradu- ated from the American Univer- sity in Dubai for both her BA and MBA If you had not joined the trans- portation business, which pro- fession would you perhaps have international freight quality and train- ing standards to the UAE and the GCC region. I will be able to further promote degrees. Nadia has also taken courses chosen (and why)? the FIATA network and make positive at the University of Edinburgh and at I would have chosen international trade changes that benefit all FIATA members. Oxford IT college in London, and has or international marketing as a field of I am also motivated to further engage the more than 20 years’ work experience activity. I have received training in that various board members and build bridges in the UAE, as she started working in field and enjoyed it a lot, due to the crea- between all the regions that we represent the family business, encouraged by her tive ideas generated, diversity at work and further engage our members across father, prior to her graduation. Nadia and the international and cross-culture the globe to enhance trade and logistics. has been elected to be a board member exposure gained from such a job. In addi- in the international chamber of com- tion to that I think I would have chosen How do you view the state of the merce commission, and is now the Vice these fields because I like to travel, meet industry today? president of the ICC customs and Trade people, and engage with and understand The industry is going through a transfor- Facilitation Commission-UAE region. different cultures. I like to be stimulated mation and is in a disruptive phase. We She was also elected to be the President of with new ideas, and I enjoy thinking out- will see immense use of technology, in or- the National Association of Freight and side of the box and sharing ideas. der to provide the best services to clients Logistics (NAFL) – UAE. Recently she instantly. There will be IO and block- was also elected as Vice President of the So what fascinates you about the chain technology introduced, drones, Extended Board of FIATA. freight forwarding industry? unmanned cars and unmanned flying Nadia also believes in giving back. She What many people do not realise is that vehicles, hyperloop to move persons and worked for many years as the executive it’s the very backbone and base of inter- goods. We need to be prepared and incor- board member for the Al Noor Center for national trade. It involves travelling and porate the new technologies in what we Children with Special Needs in the UAE. having international contacts as well as do in the freight industry. Innovations will This activity is very close to her heart and agency agreements, which is also excel- take over the traditional way of doing busi- soul and one of the most motivating areas lent, due to the fact that you interact and ness as a forwarder. Air cargo will grow, for Nadia. deal with many diverse nationalities. As a due to e-commerce, and greater SME result, you create long-term business rela- growth will create increasing demand for “Freight forward tions built on sincere trust with persons from more than 150 countries. I find that air cargo. Through FIATA training cour- ses we can prepare the new generation to a unique enriching experience. You gain keep up with technology and always be a ing is the back deep knowledge about many countries and their trade and import rules, regula- step ahead, in order to lead our industry and not become obsolete. bone and the tions and business activities. What are the changes that you base of inter And what was the motivation to accept your post with FIATA? would like to see? Honestly, I want to see more funding for My motivation to accept the post with SME forwarders, affordable technology national trade.” FIATA started with many board mem- platforms to connect and exchange data 12 FIATA REVIEW No. 123 | July 2018
Personally “We need to incorporate new technologies.” knowledge, connecting people, families and much more. It saved us a lot of time and money and simultaneously it en- riched our lives, as we can work anytime of the day from any part of the world... mainly due to the internet. Which famous person would you like to have met (and why)? I would have loved to have met princess Diana. I feel she was very feminine and smart. She did some outstanding work in terms of charity and also worked to end the deployment of landmines. I feel she was very natural and that’s why she captured many people’s hearts across the world. Even after her death, people al- ways remember her and her legacy. She was a great mother who raised her boys very well and instilled the right behaviour in them, so that even after her death they are also heavily involved in CSR work globally and continue her legacy. Do you have any unfulfilled wishes Photo: NAFL (professional or personal)? Yes, I do. I would love to work with or Wants to encourage youngsters to start a career in our industry: Nadia Abdul Aziz. establish my own NGO for orphans, children and women, where I would love for forwarders, airlines, shipping lines My main advice would be start from to empower them through education, and clients. Furthermore, we need more scratch, get training from the industry which will enable them to stand on their young professionals in the freight for- and apply for internships before you feet respectfully. warding industry. In the UAE especially work in this field. I highly recommend we have a lack in this sector and I am getting training from large and reputed What plans do you have for the willing to take the challenge to really pro- national organisations, or even better future or for your retirement? mote it through FIATA training courses. from multinational ones, as they are ex- I have not planned it yet. I will want to I am eager to work with more students cellent platforms to learn from and invest retire and then fully work in CSR pro- and get involved with schools to speak immensely in interns. jects that will give inner happiness, con- about our industry and encourage young- tent and great motivation to me. The sters to take it up as a professional and What, in your opinion, has gene feelings associated with CSR work have rewarding career. rally speaking been mankind's no price tag, it is highly rewarding work best invention (and why)? and makes your life feel worthwhile and Looking at the future, what advice The internet is one of the best inventions, gives it true meaning. I would also love would you give a young person as it keeps everything at your fingertips. to travel and relax more with my close joining the industry today? Information, bookings, training courses, friends and family. No. 123 | July 2018 FIATA REVIEW 13
Personally DomInIc BeTZ SuPPorTS FIATA'S SecreTArIAT In ZurIch From Business English to real business For six months, also during the period of the FWC 2018, the temporary employee is on. D ominic Betz was born on 6th De- cember 1994 and joined FIATA in June this year. Dominic is working as a temporary employee for FIATA in Zu- rich until the end of 2018. Photo: FIATA After compulsory school time and two further years at Waldorf School in Zurich, he started his apprenticeship A warm welcome to FIATA´S new colleague in Zurich. in a telecommunications company and completed successfully in business and Dominic likes to travel and go for a hike working in the international environ- administration after three years. Domi- in the mountains to enjoy the beauty of ment which FIATA offers and is looking nic completed also the Business English the nature. He speaks English and Ger- forward to meeting you at the FIATA Exam successfully. In his spare time, man fluently. Dominic thoroughly enjoys World Congress in New Delhi.
HERE & THERE / AGENDA Happy Birthday! FIATA congratulates two well-known delegates on their birthdays. We wish them many more years of good health and happiness. Dr Erich Mihokovic (Austria) is celebrating his 70th Mr Babar Badat (Pakistan) is celebrating his 60th birth- birthday on 17 August 2018. He became a FIATA Dele- day on 11 August 2018. He became a FIATA Delegate gate for the first time in 1983 and was FIATA Secretary in 2002, and was a Vice President from 2007 – 2011, General in 1993. Since 1999 he has been an Honorary a Senior Vice President from 2011 – 2017, and became Board Member. FIATA President in 2017. NE XT ED ITIO N 18 Forthcoming Events SEPTEMBER 20 Bi-monthly magazine of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations Circulation 6500 copies Published by FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations Articles written by outside contributors do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of FIATA. Intellectual property rights for contributed material must be met by the contributors. Editor FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations Schaffhauserstrasse 104 CH-8152 Glattbrugg/Switzerland Telephone +41 43 211 65 00 Fax +41 43 211 65 65 info@fiata.com www.fiata.com July 11–12 2018 Advertising sales FIATA Secretariat, telephone +41 43 211 65 00 Istanbul, Turkey info@fiata.com Meeting of OSJD / FIATA Production Design and printing: September 26–29 2018 Swiss Professional Media AG, Basel New Delhi, India Copyright No article may be reproduced by any means in whole FIATA World Congress or in part without the written permission of FIATA. No. 123 | July 2018 FIATA REVIEW 15
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