Saaff on the move

Old freight forwarders never
die – they just go grey and
become directors of Saaff.
Clearly a majority
perception, but very far
from the truth.
“Doesn’t Saaff stand for
the Society of Alzheimers
and Aged Freight
Forwarders?
“Isn’t this an old
boys’club run by a bunch
of dithering idiots who
meet behind closed doors,
adjusting their hearing
aids to share war stories
while sipping their gin and
tonics?”
No, Saaff is run by a
dynamic, skilled team of
people, passionate about
their work, who provide
valuable services for
the freight forwarding
fraternity.
“So why don’t you tell us
what you do?” Hmmm …
communicate with members
– now there’s a novel idea.”
How many of you are
aware of the draft new
Customs Control Bill? Ok,
but how many of you have
actually read it? Well John
Saaff on the move
heard over the airwaves
White has. All 461 pages
of it. John has submitted
comments to Sars on behalf
of the industry, and while
this is only in draft stage,
the proposed changes are
numerous and significant.
Are you affected? Well I can
tell you this – every customs
clearing agent needs to
know what is in store for
them.
How many agents are
aware of Tony D’Almeida’s
tireless efforts on the
training front?
Then there’s Dave Watts
who diligently attends
to matters maritime
and Africa regional.
Dave advises there is an
upcoming SADC Customs
modernisation and trade
facilitation project on the
implementation of the
SADC rules of origin.
Keith Horn spearheads
the supply chain initiative
and provides awareness
sessions to interested
parties on the latest
developments in integration
and collaboration between
supply chain partners.
Incidentally the AGM of
Saaff, which will feature
presentations on the
Consumer Protection Act,
the draft Customs Bill and
the restructuring of Saaff,
is scheduled for April 29.
This is one AGM not to be
missed. Watch out for further
industry updates heard over the airwaves