EFFSAA graduated 113 trainees by FIATA Diploma in a warm graduation ceremony.
Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has graduated more than 110 professionals in FIATA Diploma on Thursday 08 June 2023 with the presence of higher government officials and stakeholders of the Logistics sector.
More than 170 participants attended the graduation ceremony at the Inter-Luxury Hotel, including H.E. Alemu Sime (PhD), invited guests, FIATA Diploma trainers, Association members, and the family and friends of the graduates. A total of 113 trainees who participated in the training sessions on evening and weekends in 5 batches (8–12) received the prestigious FIATA Diploma.
The President of EFFSAA, W/ro Elizabeth Getahun opened the session by her welcoming speech and opening remarks. In her speech, in addition to presenting the association’s journey in detail, Elizabeth mentioned EFFSAA’s request for land to build a training excellence center was submitted to the Addis Ababa city government with the support of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics and the administration had responded favorably to the request.
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Logistics Elite Receive FIATA Diploma
One hundred and thirteen students receive the FIATA Diploma merit in freight forwarding from the Ethiopian Freight Forwarder and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) in 2023, in the presence of government’s chief logistics leaders.
The logistics sector senior government officials, private logistics sector leaders and members engaged in international organizations were this year included on the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) recognized Diploma training.
The association that got a green light from FIATA to provide such kind of internationally recognized trainings since 2017 has been providing several short term and extended capacity building programs and trainings on the aim to produce professionals on the dynamic logistics sector.
On the latest graduation event that was held on June 8, 2023, 113 logistics sector gurus and others were merited.
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Djibouti’s New Port Scheme Excludes Ethiopia From the Mix
Authorities in Djibouti alert Ethiopian customers that the latest new scheme that will be introduced on June 15, will not include them.
Recently, the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) announced that it will apply the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) for incoming cargos on to the ports in Djibouti as from the middle of June.
The DPFZA informed all importers, exporters, shipping lines, customs authority, freight forwarders and logistics companies, that the electronic information system, ECTN, will officially be launched soon.
As per the scheme, exporters must obtain an ECTN from the platform, which was developed for the new system, when loading containers destined for all Djibouti ports. It added that the ECTN document should be obtained from the port of loading by the shippers, exporters, or freight forwarders and the ECTN number must be written on the bill of loading.
“To obtain an electronic tracking document ECTN: bill of loading, commercial invoice and freight invoice is required,” read the announcement issued on May 31.
It added that the purpose of the implantation of ECTN system is for the security and safety of the infrastructure, assets and cargo in the ports facilities.
However, the latest announcement does not include customers in Ethiopia. They added that the relevant body in Djibouti sent an official email for Ethiopian logistics representatives in Djibouti on Monday June 5, which was prior to the trip taken by logistics sector leaders from Ethiopia to Djibouti.
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- https://www.capitalethiopia.com/2023/06/12/djiboutis-new-port-scheme-excludes-ethiopia-from-the-mix/
SAF production set for continued growth but needs policy support to diversify sources of production
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tonnes) by 2028. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will comprise a portion of this growing output which is being achieved through new renewable fuel refineries and the expansion of existing facilities. Importantly, the expected production has a wide geographic footprint covering North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
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