UNESCAP Meeting of Chief Executives of National Freight Forwarders
and Logistics Associations
7 July 2008
UNESCAP Regional Forum of Freight Forwarders,
Multimodal Transport Operators and Logistics Service Providers
9 July 2008
The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, India
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| With the support of the Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI), the Transport Division (TD) at UNESCAP organized the above-mentioned meetings for leading representatives from the freight forwarding, multimodal transport and logistics industry in the ESCAP region. These self-funded meetings were scheduled to coincide with the FIATA 2nd RAP Field Meeting held on 8th July 2008, at same venue in New Delhi, India. |
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These events reflect the growing importance attached by member countries to the development of value-added logistics services, the evolving role of the freight forwarding industry and the importance of networking opportunities. The development of efficient logistics services can be encouraged by sharing good experiences at a regional level. Building on the successful deliberations at the 2007 meetings in Bangkok, participants from thirteen member countries who gathered at New Delhi, discussed a range of issues including: |
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UNESCAP Meeting of Chief Executives of National Freight Forwarders and Logistics Associations, 7 July 2008 (a strategic platform intended for executive office bearers/ committee members of National Associations) |
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The international and national regulatory environment and industry self regulation |
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Common elements and best practices in enhancing industry professionalism |
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Strategic role of National Associations in strengthening dialogue between Governments and industry |
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Country-level initiatives to progress the freight forwarding and logistic industry |
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Impact of rising energy costs on the transport and logistics industry
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UNESCAP Regional Forum of Freight Forwarders, Multimodal Transport Operators and Logistics Service Providers, 9 July 2008 (a larger forum intended for chief-executives, committee members and the individual members of National Associations in the ESCAP region) |
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New developments in the transport and logistics industry within the ESCAP region |
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Emergence of dry ports in Asia, and the way forward |
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Progress in transport corridor development, and improving the efficiency of land border-crossings |
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Creating sustainable and customized learning pathways for skills development in the industry |
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These meetings served as a platform for National Associations and their members to engage in meaningful discussion, exchange of experiences, and provided them with a unique opportunity to network, and build new partnerships.
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Building upon the deliberations in New Delhi, in 2009, the same meetings will be held in Bangkok, Thailand. Preliminary information regarding proposed meeting dates and agenda items will be shared in Q1 2009.
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