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2016 SAAFF Congress
The aims of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) Congress are to:
- Inform members and other stakeholders about the latest developments in the industry;
- Update delegates on the challenges facing the industry;
- Provide a platform to debate with renowned national and international speakers;
- Offer extensive networking opportunities for companies and individuals in this sector.
The Congress is attended by leaders and senior decision-makers in the freight forwarding industry, including Directors, Managers and Owners.
As the association for the freight forwarding industry, the SAAFF Congress 2016 will be highlighting the political, economic, financial and regulatory factors which are playing an ever-increasing role in today’s international trade. A high-powered line-up of local and international expert speakers has been secured. The freight forwarding industry and other industry stakeholders are urged to attend this crucial industry gathering which takes place on 6 and 7 September 2016 at Gallagher Convention Centre.
Speaker Line up
Africa’s Open Skies: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of the Yamoussoukro Declaration
- Issa Baluch – Chairman: Africa Atlantic Holdings
Panel Discussion: Tambo Springs Inland Port, SOLAS and Transnet – Challenges and Opportunities
- Zeph Ndlovu – General Manager – Transnet Port Terminals
- Petrus Fusi, General Manager – Economic Regulation and Private Sector Participation: Transnet
- Andrew Shaw – Associate Director for Capital Projects and Infrastructure for South Africa: PwC
Economic Update
- Sizwe Nxedlana – Chief Economist: First National Bank
Beyond the Noise: SA Politics 2016 – 2024
- Justice Malala – Political Analyst
Exhibition Opportunities
A dedicated industry exhibition will be running alongside the Congress, enabling exhibitors to network, inform, create awareness and do business.
About SAAFF
SAAFF liaises closely with many government departments and parastatal institutions, dealing with matters such as customs, port health, trade permits, border controls, export control of perishable products, cargo handling and security at harbour terminals and airports, plant quality, railway services and road freight legislation.
Congress sponsors include: Lombard Insurance (Primary Funder), Wisetech Global, Airlink Cargo, Prestmarine and ShipShape.
For more information on the Congress, visit www.saaff.org.za or phone Catherine Larkin, Ina Lubbe or Judy Pearson at CVLC – Tel: 011 789-7327 / 787-9127
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