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 freight.
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 This Surcharge was withdrawn on 1 May 2005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The application by the Association of Shipping Lines for Exemption to be withdrawn by the Shipping Lines or rejected by the Competition Commission.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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