DCN - Win for Shippers as Ministers back new guidelines

IN A good result for the lobbying efforts of shipper bodies yesterday's meeting of National Cabinet's infrastructure and transport ministers agreed to strengthen scrutiny and management of stevedores' land-based charges, and to include empty container parks. 
 

FTA/APSA's Tom Jensen told DCN yesterday's announcement was an important national commitment from the ITMM to improve transparency and predictability for importers, exporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers, logistics providers and transport operators.

"Our priority now is to work with the NTC to ensure the updated Guidelines are finalised within months, not years, and that this work is treated as a priority to deliver genuine outcomes rather than procedural change," Mr Jensen said. READ MORE (credit DCN)