SASC refocuses to address 'real' issues facing shippers

In a bid to address the real issues facing its members, the South African Shippers’ Council (SASC) is changing tack and focusing more strongly on operations, according to executive director Beverley Waugh. Addressing delegates at the recent Transport Forum in Johannesburg, Waugh said four working group subcommittees had been established to specifically address operational challenges. “Many of the challenges that affect cargo owners happen on an operational level – hence the need to focus on this.” She said a transport working group had been established to look at issues relating to the movement of cargo from origin to destination. “The second subcommittee will look at issues and activities around the ports, dealing specifically with cargo handling and warehousing challenges. They will also work closely with the National Port Users’ Forum and the Port Consultative Committees.” Waugh said the third group established would look at the regions such as SADC. “They will be dealing with general regional issues, including matters relating to Customs and Sars, while the fourth group has been tasked with the Transnet division liaison and will work closely with Transnet Freight Rail, the ports authority and the terminal operators.” CAPTION Beverley Waugh … ‘four working group subcommittees established.’