Utilise tech, upskill workforce: FFFAI

The Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI) recently celebrated its Foundation Day in Mumbai and shared plans to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee early 2023. Shankar Shinde, Chairman appreciated Govt.’s recent initiatives like ‘PM Gati Shakti’, ‘LEADS Report’, LPPT, ‘Faceless Assessment’, ‘Turant Customs’ to name a few and stressed on upskilling manpower with the help of technology. “FFFAI is constantly monitoring and analysing the entire ecosystem of the logistics industry in consultation with domain experts. Our focus is to upskill the domain knowledge with effective utilisation of emerging technologies. Our training arm IIFF is leaving no stone unturned in this regard. In addition, FFFAI has strengthened its Women and Youth Wings to guide women and young entrepreneurs to this highly potential and vibrant sector,” he said. FFFAI is in constant dialogue with the Government, other Trade Associations/Chambers of Commerce, and logistics industry stakeholders for creating a collective force for this sunrise sector. “FFFAI plays a constructive role in maintaining a constant rapport with the Customs, Port Trusts, Airport Authorities, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), Central Warehousing Corporation, Central Excise, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), etc., to make its own contribution in the formulation of Policy and administrative measures and simplification of various procedures,” he added.