william gottlieb - immediate past president

How Forwarders Cooperate With Supply Chain

Stakeholders In A Crisis Economy, And What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?

William Gottlieb - Immediate Past President William Gottlieb - Immediate Past President

International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (F.I.A.T.A)(F.I.A.T.A)

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TransitaireTransitairess

NVOCC NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating (Non-Vessel Operating

Common Carrier)Common Carrier)

Transportation Intermediary

Freight Forwarder

FIATAThe International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimiliés

Internationale Föderation der Spediteurorganisationen

SpediteSpediteurur

SpedizionSpedizionii

TransitarTransitarioio

From 1926 to ...

The 21The 21stst Century Century

One Strong VoiceOne Strong Voice

2010 FIATA World Congress - Bangkok, Thailand2010 FIATA World Congress - Bangkok, Thailand

October 4 – 8, 2010 October 4 – 8, 2010

Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

Date: 4-8 October 2010

Host: TIFFA - Thai International Freight Forwarders Association

Government co-host: Thailand Ministry of Commerce

Attendees : 900-1000 Delegates 60-80 exhibitors

FIATA 2010 World Congress – Bangkok

The premiere forwarding industry event

Delegates from more than 95 countries expected

Excellent opportunity to meet international industry leaders and network with industry partners

Showcase Thailand’s economy

FIATA 2010 World Congress – Bangkok

Who will attend?

We hope to see you there!

FIATA holds FIATA holds consultative status consultative status with:with:

UNCTADUNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade & United Nations Conference on Trade & DevelopmentDevelopment

ECOSOCECOSOC Economic & Social CouncilEconomic & Social Council

UN/ECEUN/ECE United Nations Economic Commission for United Nations Economic Commission for EuropeEurope

UN/ESCAPUN/ESCAP United Nations Economic & Social United Nations Economic & Social Commission for AsiaCommission for Asia

UNICTRALUNICTRAL United Nations Commission on United Nations Commission on International Trade Law International Trade Law

FIATA represents the community FIATA represents the community to to

WTOWTO World Trade OrganizationWorld Trade Organization

ICCICC International Chamber of CommerceInternational Chamber of Commerce

IATAIATA International Air Transport AssociationInternational Air Transport Association

UICUIC International Union of RailwaysInternational Union of Railways

IRUIRU International Road Transport UnionInternational Road Transport Union

TWB TWB The World BankThe World Bank

WCOWCO World Customs OrganizationWorld Customs Organization

FIATA‘s ObjectivesFIATA‘s Objectives

Unite the freight forwarding and logistics industry worldwideUnite the freight forwarding and logistics industry worldwide

Represent, promote and protect the interests of the industryRepresent, promote and protect the interests of the industry

Familiarise trade, industry, government and the public at large with Familiarise trade, industry, government and the public at large with the services rendered by freight forwardersthe services rendered by freight forwarders

Improve the quality of services rendered by freight forwardersImprove the quality of services rendered by freight forwarders

Assist with vocational training for freight forwarders ...Assist with vocational training for freight forwarders ...

To deliver the right goods at the right time in the right place

“To provide viable transportation solutions”

How Forwarders Cooperate With Supply Chain Stakeholders In A Crisis Economy

And What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?

4th Global Shipping Summit – Dalian

How Forwarders Cooperate With Supply Chain Stakeholders In A Crisis Economy

4th Global Shipping Summit – Dalian

Land Transport

Marine Transport

Air Transport

Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers

Government

Importers and Exporters

How Forwarders Cooperate With Supply Chain Stakeholders In A Crisis Economy

What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?

4th Global Shipping Summit – Dalian

Economic recovery no sooner than 2011

Logistics service suppliers must remain flexible

The challenge is to position to capitalize on market growth

Practice good cash management

Recovery is dependent on renewed consumer confidence

What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?

Security regulations significantly impact cost and efficiency

Cut overheads through automations

Review staffing relative to current business volume

Positioning for the return to growth

Focus on increasing sales and range of services offered

What Is The Impact On China’s Global Markets?

4th Global Shipping Summit – Dalian

Rahm Manuel – Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama

“You don’t ever want a crisis to go to waste,

It is an opportunity to do important things that you would otherwise avoid”

Thank you

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