Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations in Selected APEC Economies First Workshop, Oakes on Collins Melbourne, 5-7 April 2011 Author: Mr. Somsak Wisetruangrot Organisation: TIFFA Economy: THAILAND

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 2 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Purpose of Presentation

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 3 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 1: BACK GROUND AND EXSISTING STRUCTURE of NLA in Thailand Thai International Freight Forwarders Association Establishment – 10 th March 1987 By recommendation of Board of Trade and supported by UNEscap Current number of members: Ordinary member 177 Companies Associate members 25 Companies

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 4 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 1: BACK GROUND AND EXSISTING STRUCTURE of NLA in Thailand Ordinary Members elect 15 Directors as Board of Directors 15 Directors vote for one President President elect sub-committee President appointed Advisors from Public Duration of Board and Presidency is 2 Years Permanent Staffs 5 persons (Manager, Assistance Manager and staffs)

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 5 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 1: BACK GROUND AND EXSISTING STRUCTURE of NLA in Thailand 11 sub-committee are appointed which consists of a) Government Agencies Coordinating Committee b) Private Sectors Coordinating Committee c) Foreign Affairs Coordinating Committee d) Education and Training Committee e) Members Qualification Committee f) Liability insurance and Laws Committee g) Special Event Committee

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 6 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 1: BACK GROUND AND EXSISTING STRUCTURE of NLA in Thailand h) Public Relationship Committee i) MTO & Logistics Committee j) IT & EDI Committee k) Dangerous Goods Committee ADVISORY BOARDS: Academic Law Customs & Insurance

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 7 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 1: BACK GROUND AND EXSISTING STRUCTURE of NLA in Thailand Sub Committee have been established based on Voluntary of Board member to chair in each committee Board and advisors meeting every month

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 8 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 1: BACK GROUND AND EXSISTING STRUCTURE of NLA in Thailand Staffs will liaison, communicate with all relevant agencies including perform diary work and administration including accounting while Directors will be the one who attend all events outside. Director will be nominated by President for outside events or let Volunteer Directors to attend, depending on the event and case.

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 9 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 1: BACK GROUND AND EXSISTING STRUCTURE Establish in Year : February 1,2007 Thailand Federation of Logistics Services Providers

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 10 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Consists of 5 Associations Members: 1. Thai International Freight Forwarders Association: TIFFA -President 2. Thai Air Freight Forwarders Association : TAFA – Secretary 3. Thai License Customs Brokers Association :TLCB – Treasurer 4. The Transportation Association :TTA – Public Relations 5. Imports-Exports Transport Association : IM-EXTA – Vice President Thai Logistics Services Provider Federation

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 11 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Objective: To encourage, develop and create the Competency of Logistics Service Providers to compete in the world trade level.

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 12 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 1: Roles of Association against Government Agencies Related Government Agencies: Ministry of Transport - many departments involved Ministry of Commerce – few departments Ministry of Finance - few departments but high impact

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 13 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 1: Roles of Association against Government Agencies 1.Joint draft the laws & regulation such as Thai Cogsa, Multimodal Transport Act, New customs acts, etc… 2.Joint draft out the department announcement 3.Joint working group for trade facilitation with Customs

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 14 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 2 : Discussion Issues How to run Association How to get Recognition of Government

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 15 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 2 : Discussion Issues Running good Association Run Association by Voluntary with VISION Provide as much as benefit to Stakeholders Continuity & Sacrifice of board of directors and advisors

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 16 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 2 : Discussion Issues How to get Recognition of Government 1.Identify involved Ministry and Departments 2.Educate relevant government agencies 3.Corporate and coordinate with said relevant agencies

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 17 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Part 2 : Discussion Issues CASE STUDY: BEST PRACTICE in Negative Action : Protest at MOF on Freight Withholding Tax Different Draft of new Customs Act amendment BEST PRACTICE in Positive Action: Joint Draft of THAI COGSA B.E Joint Draft of Multimodal Transport Act

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 201 No. 18 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Conclusion or Recommendation 1.To enable partner economies Australia, Singapore and Thailand to share information on measures to maximise benefits from the collaboration of government and industry on policies and regulations relating to transport logistics supply chain connectivity. 1.How to make Government Agencies recognize of Facilitation rather than Regulation. 2.How to make both parties trust each other. 3.Remember that the person of Government Agencies whom you talk to is not the right person who makes decision

Melbourne Workshop, 5-6 April 2011 No. 19 Compendium of Best Practices and Benefits of National Logistics Associations Q & A Thank you for your attention