V Andee, President 2008

Reaping the benefits of economies of scale

The 46 member companies of the ‘Association Professionnelle des Transitaires de l’île Maurice’ (Professional Freight Forwarders Association of Mauritius) conduct their professional activities with proper regard to the public interest and as President of the association, I will encourage proactive initiatives that contribute to uphold the highest standards in our daily practice.

To safeguard the interests of our customers, mainly importers and exporters, we have established direct communication channels with other stakeholders especially shipping lines and the ‘Board of Airlines’ so as to express our views and concerns regarding any decision that might impact on our undertakings. One of the issues that we must ....(read more)

Tuesday, 1st Apr 2008

Air cargo

Customs clerk and agent exams to be held in November

The Director of Customs, Mr. Burt Cunningham had recently a meeting with the members of the managing committee of APT, the Professional Freight Forwarders Association of Mauritius.

He said that through such meetings, the MRA customs aims at strengthening partnership with all stakeholders in view of combating fraud and ill practices.

He stressed the need to professionalise the sector and the people involved: brokers, customs agents and clerks, adding that their knowledge and skills would have to be tested at one time or the other, through exams but made it clear that he does not have the intention to throw anyone on the street. He asked the APT to take the responsibility of holding courses for both agents and ....(read more)

Saturday, 10th May 2008

Sea transport

Indian construction firm launches logistics company

One of the biggest construction companies in India, Gammon India, has launched a logistics company to serve the growing retail market of that country. During the first year, 3 billion Indian rupees will be invested in 10 to 12 locations, handling the entire supply chain from the farm to the end-consumer. Cold warehouses would also be set up.

Gammon India is primarily involved in the execution of contracts for the design and construction of power stations, aqueducts, dams and industrial as well as marine structures such as harbours and container freight terminals. ....(read more)

Saturday, 10th May 2008