BENEFITS |
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DSAA is a
platform from where all common issues get addressed with
the relevant Govt. Authorities mainly DP World & Dubai
Customs, Dubai Airport Immigration, DNATA etc. which as a
single member at time finds difficult to achieve for fear
of any backlash. |
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Every
quarter DSAA organises MEET & GREET SERIES with DP World
and Customs, wherein the members discuss the problems they
face with these departments on day-to-day basis. |
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DSAA
with the help of members organises various vessel visits,
wherein lot of members who visit the vessels gets hand-on
experience of how the vessel operates and other functions
of vessels etc. |
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Based on one
of members' request, DSAA organises various meetings /
presentation in conjunction with DP WORLD for e.g. Reefer
Container, Thomas Cook seminar, Container Course etc. |
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Gives access
to visiting trade missions, and participates in outward
trade missions. |
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Offers
economies of scale exhibiting at trade exhibitions at home
and abroad. |
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Exchange of
confidential information on disreputable traders,
ship-owners, etc. |
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Part of a
commercial lobbying group. |
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Raises the
level of professionalism in the industry. |
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Offers
reduced rates to members to attend DSAA seminars and
events, for e.g. in Nov. 2006 DSAA had supported an event
called - 2nd Trans M.E. Conference / Exhibition organised
by Transport Events of Malaysia, which was held at Al
Bustan Rotana Hotel, wherein apart from the special
discount offered to DSAA members, 20 members were given a
chance to attend this conference free of charge. |
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During Dec.
2006 DSAA had supported Seatrade M.E. conference /
exhibition, held at the Convention Centre. Taking into
consideration, the efforts put up by DSAA for previous
Seatrade events, the Seatrade officials offered one of
their conference sessions Port Development and Liner
Shipping free of charge to all DSAA members. |
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Part of a
joint effort to attract new business to Dubai, e.g. Cruise
Vessels. |
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Linkage to
Web site of DSAA. |
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Free listing
of your company in various publications for e.g. The
Shipbrokers Register, Gulf Freight Directory, The
Shipping Gazette, World Directory of Shipping Agents, etc. |
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DSAA is a
member of FONASBA (Federation of National Association of
Ship Brokers and Agents) |
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Recently DSAA introduced
evening classes for the benefit of its members. The topics have been selected by
their Legal & Technical Committee, which are related to shipping industry. |
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A
Report on the
Activities of DSAA. |
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In Feb.
2006, BIMCO from Denmark had organised a training course
called Bills of Lading, held at Hyatt Regency, Deira,
wherein DSAA was a support sponsor. Lot of DSAA members
availed the special discount offered by BIMCO. |
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In February
2006, DSAA had supported an organisation from USA called
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals to
organise their conference on First Global Supply Chain and
Logistics held at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. |
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In April
2006, DSAA had supported one more event called APTS M.E.
held in Grand Hyatt. |
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In May /
June 2006, DSAA with the help of members organised various
vessel visits, wherein lot of members who visited the
vessels had hand-on experience of how the vessel operates
and other functions of vessels etc. This event of ours has
a good response hence DSAA wishes to continue in 2007, for
the benefit of members. |
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In June
2006, DSAA had supported a Logistics Conference organised
by Marcus Evens of Malaysia. |
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As a part of
our ongoing efforts, DSAA takes up a one-2-one meeting
with the government authorities every quarter, for the
benefit of its members. The need to bring all the shipping
agents under one roof to discuss their views with the
Govt. Depts. was felt and this was considered the best
way. Hence this event was named as MEET & GREET. |
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In Nov. 2006
we held an interactive workshop, wherein the issues
related to our members' business on daily basis are
discussed with Dubai Ports World and Customs Dept. |
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For this
meeting, DP World had requested that non members of DSAA
like freight forwarders, clearing agents and transporters
etc., should also be invited along with the shipping
agents, which was more interactive. |
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These
interactions have proved very beneficial to the shipping
community and to the related service providers like
transporters and agents. The concept of mutually
discussing the issues relating to Shipping, Trade, Port
and customs has offered the convenience of a not only a
single window service but has also provided a platform
where the existing systems and procedures are reviewed and
refined .We appreciate the excellent vision and
cooperation of the local Port and Customs authorities who
have been very responsive to the needs of the trade. |
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Sept. 2006 -
DSAA had supported another conference / exhibition called
Total Logistics Conference organised by Marcus Evans,
Malaysia held in Mumbai. |
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Based on one
of members' request, DSAA had organised a presentation on
Reefer Container in conjunction with DP WORLD, which was
attended by almost 65 members. |
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In Nov. 2006
DSAA had supported an event called - 2nd Trans M.E.
Conference / Exhibition organised by Transport Events of
Malaysia, which was held at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel,
wherein apart from the special discount offered to DSAA
members, 20 members were given a chance to attend this
conference free of charge. |
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During Dec.
2006 DSAA had supported Seatrade M.E. conference /
exhibition, held at the Convention Centre. Taking into
consideration, the efforts put up by DSAA for previous
Seatrade events, the officials offered one of their
conference sessions Port Development and Liner Shipping
free of charge to all DSAA members. |
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The DSAA has
2 sub-committees:-
1. Legal & Technical Committee
2. Recreation Committee |
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Legal &
Technical Committee members attends to the legal and
technical matters which has the responsibility to study
and recommend improvements and in this connection it can
be confidently asserted that these meetings have resulted
in uplifting the general standards and efficiency of the
operating practices in this region. |
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Recreation
Committee members organizes various recreation activities
like cricket, bowling etc. In future they are planning to
organize football, throw ball for ladies, badminton
tournament etc. |
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Annual Gala
Dinner Night was held at Nad Al Sheba, which was a huge
success. |
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Regular
meetings of the executive committee members are held from
time to time to discuss progress on all the activities of
DSAA, membership drive, etc. |
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The
Executive Committee would be more than pleased to have
your comments, suggestions for DSAA future activities and
or on any other general issues of interest. |
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We are
pleased to advise you that the total strength of the
membership of DSAA as of end December 2006, is 55 members.
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DSAA Web
Site (www.dubaisaa.ae) is under construction and once it
is ready, you will be notified of the same.
Thanking you once again for your kind support, we remain.
Yours faithfully,
SAADI RAIS
PRESIDENT
FOR AND BEHALF OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF DUBAI SHIPPING
AGENTS ASSOCIATION |
