The Custom Brokers and Forwarders Council of Fiji is making a proposal to all its stakeholders on ‘systematic’ issues they face.
CBFCF general secretary Ronald Dass told Shipping News that these issues were logical and could easily be resolved through dialogue with a win-win situation to all parties. This is to allow an easy flow of transaction among its members.
Mr Dass said one of these is concerning the clearance from the dock.
“These policies of review of fees and charges need consultation, which are on the high side, moving interest more to revenue collection.
“The CBFCF looks after the interest of its members that are involved with the clearing of goods through customs, quarantine, health and other border agencies barriers for importers and exporters.
“The prime objective of the CBFCA is to represent member’s interests in the trade logistic service industry and to promote the professional development of its members.
“Also on health care there is a need for such profession to be stationed on the wharf at all times,” he said.
BACKGROUND
The CBFCF was registered on March, 8, 2004 and its members are airfreight, sea freight, shipping agencies, airlines, freight forwarders, customs house agents and cartage companies. Prior to 2004, it was known as Fiji Institute of Freight Forwarders and Customs House Agents (FIFFCHA).
The CBFCF provides its members a harmonious environment and integrity in facilitating and dealing with: Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority, Ministry of Finance, Bio Security of Fiji, Fiji Environmental Health Department, Ministry of Environment, Investment Fiji, FPCL and AFL, other Government regulatory authorities, diplomatic missions, forum secretaries and other key national service providers in the sea, air, land logistics industry.