How Forwarders Cooperate With Supply Chain
Stakeholders In A Crisis Economy, And What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?
William Gottlieb - Immediate Past President William Gottlieb - Immediate Past President
International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (F.I.A.T.A)(F.I.A.T.A)
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NVOCC NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating (Non-Vessel Operating
Common Carrier)Common Carrier)
Transportation Intermediary
Freight Forwarder
FIATAThe International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimiliés
Internationale Föderation der Spediteurorganisationen
SpediteSpediteurur
SpedizionSpedizionii
TransitarTransitarioio
From 1926 to ...
The 21The 21stst Century Century
One Strong VoiceOne Strong Voice
2010 FIATA World Congress - Bangkok, Thailand2010 FIATA World Congress - Bangkok, Thailand
October 4 – 8, 2010 October 4 – 8, 2010
Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
Date: 4-8 October 2010
Host: TIFFA - Thai International Freight Forwarders Association
Government co-host: Thailand Ministry of Commerce
Attendees : 900-1000 Delegates 60-80 exhibitors
FIATA 2010 World Congress – Bangkok
The premiere forwarding industry event
Delegates from more than 95 countries expected
Excellent opportunity to meet international industry leaders and network with industry partners
Showcase Thailand’s economy
FIATA 2010 World Congress – Bangkok
Who will attend?
We hope to see you there!
FIATA holds FIATA holds consultative status consultative status with:with:
UNCTADUNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade & United Nations Conference on Trade & DevelopmentDevelopment
ECOSOCECOSOC Economic & Social CouncilEconomic & Social Council
UN/ECEUN/ECE United Nations Economic Commission for United Nations Economic Commission for EuropeEurope
UN/ESCAPUN/ESCAP United Nations Economic & Social United Nations Economic & Social Commission for AsiaCommission for Asia
UNICTRALUNICTRAL United Nations Commission on United Nations Commission on International Trade Law International Trade Law
FIATA represents the community FIATA represents the community to to
WTOWTO World Trade OrganizationWorld Trade Organization
ICCICC International Chamber of CommerceInternational Chamber of Commerce
IATAIATA International Air Transport AssociationInternational Air Transport Association
UICUIC International Union of RailwaysInternational Union of Railways
IRUIRU International Road Transport UnionInternational Road Transport Union
TWB TWB The World BankThe World Bank
WCOWCO World Customs OrganizationWorld Customs Organization
FIATA‘s ObjectivesFIATA‘s Objectives
Unite the freight forwarding and logistics industry worldwideUnite the freight forwarding and logistics industry worldwide
Represent, promote and protect the interests of the industryRepresent, promote and protect the interests of the industry
Familiarise trade, industry, government and the public at large with Familiarise trade, industry, government and the public at large with the services rendered by freight forwardersthe services rendered by freight forwarders
Improve the quality of services rendered by freight forwardersImprove the quality of services rendered by freight forwarders
Assist with vocational training for freight forwarders ...Assist with vocational training for freight forwarders ...
To deliver the right goods at the right time in the right place
“To provide viable transportation solutions”
How Forwarders Cooperate With Supply Chain Stakeholders In A Crisis Economy
And What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?
4th Global Shipping Summit – Dalian
How Forwarders Cooperate With Supply Chain Stakeholders In A Crisis Economy
4th Global Shipping Summit – Dalian
Land Transport
Marine Transport
Air Transport
Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers
Government
Importers and Exporters
How Forwarders Cooperate With Supply Chain Stakeholders In A Crisis Economy
What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?
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Economic recovery no sooner than 2011
Logistics service suppliers must remain flexible
The challenge is to position to capitalize on market growth
Practice good cash management
Recovery is dependent on renewed consumer confidence
What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?
Security regulations significantly impact cost and efficiency
Cut overheads through automations
Review staffing relative to current business volume
Positioning for the return to growth
Focus on increasing sales and range of services offered
What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?
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Rahm Manuel – Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama
“You don’t ever want a crisis to go to waste,
It is an opportunity to do important things that you would otherwise avoid”
Thank you
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