Current Projects
The following are the main projects that the Shippers' Council is handling. It should be noted that the Shippers' Council's main activities relate to matters of Principle regarding the transport of freigh
PROPOSED COLLABORATION PLATFORM
OVERVIEW OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPERS COUNCIL
• We are a representative body of Cargo Owners.
• We are a KNOWN VOICE in the supply chain
• We are creating a Supply Chain Collaboration Platform
• We are represented at the Port Consultative Committees
• For more detail please visit the Councils website: www.sashipper.org.za
SASC, VISION ,MISSION & VALUES
- • VISION
- - To be the preferred voice through which SA Cargo Owners influence and improve the global supply chain
- • MISSION
- - Understand needs and requirements of members to influence relevant Stakeholders
- - To be the preferred entry to Cargo Owners on collective issues.
- - To be a source of supply chain knowledge
- • VALUES
- - Integrity
- - Confidentiality
- - Commitment
- - Trust
- - Outcome driven
- DEFINITION of COLLABORATION
Collaboration is a process of participation through which people, groups and organizations work together to achieve desired results
COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK
• Initiating Collaborations
• Defining the Relationship of Collaborators
• Practical Application
• Opening Dialog
• Setting Direction and Focus
• Leverage New Resources
• Diagnosing Problems
COLLABORATION PLATFORM
The purpose
• Sharing of Futuristic Needs (Strategic Level)
• Identify "Short Falls" in Present SC System
• Development of Supply Chain Needs
• Meeting Requirements of Partners
• Enhancing South Africa (make RSA attractive)
• Increase RSA competitiveness Internationally
• Decrease Accidents
ACTION REQUIRED
• Identification of Champion (who will lead)
• Increase Cargo Owner Participation
• Make Platform Workable
• Demonstrate Collaboration
• Media Involvement/Marketing of Plan
• Funding
• Indaba between founders to agree on Plan of Action
• Workshop with total industry
• Agree on Collaboration Principles and Process
• Identification of Champion (who will lead)
• Establishment of a Steering Committee
• Agree on "Rules of the Game"
• Agree on Plan of Action
• Funding
• Increase Potential Role Player Participation
• Develop Marketing Plan
- • Workshop with Total Industry
RESOLUTION NUMBER 27 MAY 2010
• It is hereby recorded that the Board Members of SASC have unanimously decided to create, with immediate effect, an ASSOCIATE MEMBER CATEGORY for NON-CARGO OWNERS or OTHER CARGO OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS at a membership fee of R15 000 per annum.
• The creation of an associate member category is aimed specifically at Associate Members participation in a new BODY called the COLLABORATION COMMITTEE and will have voting rights in this BODY.
• At the outset as THE BODY representing PRIVATE ENTERPRISE the vision of the COLLABORATION PLATFORM is to positively engage with Government on logistical issues of national importance to the benefit of South Africa as a whole.
• A COLLABORATION PLATFORM inaugural meeting is to be held as soon as sufficient momentum in the form of relevant representative bodies having joined as Associate Members of SASC is achieved.
• A shared clear Vision and Mission will be agreed during the inaugural meeting.
• Associate Members will not have voting rights in SASC Cargo Owners' specific activities.
• The accounting books of the COLLABORATION COMMITTEE will be kept separately from SASC accounting records
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
• ARE YOU A CARGO OWNER?
• ARE YOU A SERVICE PROVIDER?
• ARE YOU CONSULTED IN NATIONAL STRATEGIES?
• ARE YOU RELIANT ON PARASTATILS?
• DO YOU EXPERIENCE INEFFICIENTCIES IN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES?
• DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
• IF SO, JOIN THE SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPERS COUNCIL
BECOME A SASC MEMBER
PERSONAL/COMPANY DETAIL
• Name
• Designation
• Company
• E-Mail address
• Mobile number
- Fax number
- Comments
- Postal address
Forward to lm.pelser@absamail.co.za
Fax 0866968111
Mobile 082 659 7755
OTHER PROJECTS (Some completed, others continuous)
TRANSNET FREIGHT RAIL
Goals:
Measurable improvements in the service levels given by Transnet Freight Rail
Improvement in communication to/from Transnet Freight Rail, through regular workshops
PORTS
This issue covers all aspects of port including efficiency, costs and tariffs.
Goals:
Withdrawal of the Congestion Surcharge at the Durban Container Terminal.
Success!! This Surcharge was withdrawn on 1 May 2005
Measurable improvement in service levels and productivity at all the ports
Establish a working team between the Council and Transnet Port Terminals
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Goals:
Improvement in communication to/from the Department of Public Enterprises
Increase the Shippers' Council recognition and credibility with the Department of Public Enterprises
Regular contact with strategic personnel
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
The Shippers' Council will actively support any and all initiatives of the Department of Transport aimed at improving the transport infrastructure and efficiency.
Goals:
Improvement in communication to/from the Department of Transport
Increase the Shippers' Council's recognition and credibility with the Department of Transport
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY
Goals:
Improvement in communication to/from the Department of Trade & Industry
Increase the Shippers' Council recognition and credibility with the Department of Trade & Industry
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY & FINANCE (INCLUDING CUSTOMS)
Goals:
Measurable improvements in the service levels given by Customs at ports, airports & border posts
Improvement in communication to/from Customs
Increase the Shippers' Council recognition and credibility with the Department of Treasury & Finance
COMPETITION COMMISSION
Goals:
The application by the Association of Shipping Lines for Exemption to be withdrawn by the Shipping Lines or rejected by the Competition Commission.
A joint working group formed between cargo owners to lodge objection with the Competitions Commission
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Goals:
Raise the profile of the South African Shippers' Council
Update the webpage of the South African Shippers Council on a regular basis
AD HOC PROJECTS
The Council gets involved with numerous "ad hoc" projects as and when required. The criteria for the Council's involvement is that the issue must be a "matter of principle" relating to the movement of cargo. Members are welcome to make suggestions to the Council regarding projects that members would like handled by the Council. Email the council at info@sashippers.org.za with any suggestions or requests for future projects.
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