4th August 2022

ASA PPP draft proposal to members

Dear ASA Members, we are delighted to propose the launch our ASA Payment Protection Plan (PPP) effective from the 1^st January 2023 or possibly before subject to our members feedback.

The reason for putting our PPP scheme into place is because earlier this year was with payment problems with Atlas Bangladesh USD 30,000 luckily ASA collected this for our members. (Atlas is no longer a member of ASA-Network).

Now we have another situation with MTI Express in Morocco, which so far has not been completely resolved.

We therefore want to put forward a PPP scheme that will provide some payment protection to ASA members in the future. For this to be effective we need a PPP scheme that we can capitalise quickly.

The proposed ASA PPP scheme will be for an annual fee of € 200 p/a and to help build the fund quickly ASA will also contribute an extra Euros 200 into the ASA Trust fund for each ASA member when they join the scheme to be held for possible claims against payment defaults.

The joining date for each member will be when they renew their annual ASA membership as we will combine the PPP fee with the membership fee to avoid extra bank charges.  However if a member wants to join the PPP scheme before their renewal date we can raise a separate invoice for PPP to be paid directly to the PPP Fund account and they will be covered for PPP from date of joining.

ASA has already opened a special trust fund bank account to only be used for this ASA PPP.

We have attached a full guide to the ASA PPP Scheme and its rules/cover with details how it will operate.  To summarise key points, in the first year we will have to limit any individual claims to a maximum of € 5,000 but from the second year this will increase to € 10,000 per claim, and review thereafter.

We trust you will find this is a very good scheme which will offer significant protection against any possible bankruptcies or defaulted payments in the future. The cost is relatively cheap most other networks are charging in the region of USD 500 per annum for PPP.

But before we consider launching this PPP scheme for members and new members joining, we need to know from you if you want a PPP scheme and that you will join this scheme.

Please reply to Robert & cc Roy with your comments with answers to the two questions below.

•              We want a PPP scheme – Yes/No
•              We will join this scheme – Yes/No

Please let me have your replies as soon as possible

Many thanks for your help with this important issue.

Best regards

Robert

We are pleased to announce Cargomar has joined ASA Network in India, with offices in Bangalore, Mumbai & New Delhi.

Cargomar is a leader in global supply chain management, offering a wide range of International Freight services from supply chain solutions to full multi-modal transport services. and Customs brokerage.

Accreditations include – MTO – AEO – IATA – FIATA.

They specialise and cater for various industry sectors – Automotive – Aviation – Garments – Machinery – Pharma – Project Cargo – Reefer Cargo, as well as General freight.

Their aim is to provide innovative solutions to improve your supply chain and thereby helping you gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Ajith and his team would love to hear from you next time you have an enquiry for any of the above areas.

Webmaster

20.06.2022

I am pleased to announce “VAN LOGISTICS BANGLADESH LTD” has joined ASA networks.

Welcome to “VAN LOGISTICS BANGLADESH LTD. they hope to play an active role with new business opportunities with all ASA association members.

VAN LOGISTICS BANGLADESH LTD- is a prominent international freight forwarding and logistics service provider company, it provides services in the field of general freight and logistics for Air Freight, Sea Freight, Customs Clearance, Land Transport, Project/DG/Perishable/ Exhibition cargo Handling.

For more information on their services and or rates please contact :-

Bikiran Barua, Director @ biki@vanlogistics-bd.com,

Avijit Barua, Assistant Manager @ avijit@vanlogistics-bd.com

Mobile: +8801779880476 Tel/FAX: +88024895590.

I request you to welcome our new members in a separate email along with your introduction letter and the services you provide.

Many thanks

Webmaster.

Dear ASA members, as you are aware we have been trying to find out how the members feel about holding an ASA meeting in 22nd October originally proposed to be in Pattaya Thailand.

The response back is still many of you are worried about Covid and travel arrangements , but we have approx. 30 members who do want to attend a meeting especially many of the newer members.

We are now proposing we plan for a smaller meeting based on approx. 30 + members and maybe move this to a destination in Europe or we can keep it in Thailand.

Can you please tell us by return if you would agree to attend such a meeting in October 22- 24/25.  We need your reply back as quickly as possible if we are to arrange this, it maybe if we switch it to Europe more of you would like to attend.

Please everyone let me have your replies to

Reply:-

Yes I will attend in Thailand or Europe – Please specify which Thailand or Europe.

No I still wont be able to attend regardless where its held.

Many thanks for your help

Best regards

Robert

10.05.2022

We welcome to Mount Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (MGL) Nepal to the ASA Network family.

MGL provides a full range of logistics services for any cargo, including high-value and care-intensive cargos. Our highly skilled team provides you with the complete package: on-time delivery, a quality-first approach, and trouble-free customs processing. We thrive on new ideas and are always looking for ways to improve our services.

MGL’s MISSION AND VISION

Trust is everything, and we understand how valuable and possibly vulnerable it is. As a consequence, every action we perform is aimed at increasing and maintaining our clients’ faith in us. That means providing personalized service and always following through on our commitments.

Transparency in business is the basis for trust between a firm and its investors, customers, partners, and employees. “Being transparent” means being honest and open when communicating with stakeholders about matters related to the business

Teamwork is important for the success of all businesses.  We need to work well with others, which is why teamwork is so important in the professional world. Teamwork helps solve problems. Collaboration within a group can help solve difficult problems. Brainstorming is a good opportunity for the team to exchange ideas and come up with creative ways of doing things. By working together, teams can find the solutions that work best for our clients and partners.

We want to work closely with our fellow ASA members

Gaurav.

13.04.2022

Welcome to Rudders Sea & Air a company full of goals, ambitions, and targets to fulfil.
They are experts in finding the best paths for your business and your service requirements. For them, it’s as important as the destination is the way to get there in good time and condition.
Although young by history, it has a great team and spirit, and it’s in their DNA to offer the best, most sustainable and efficient solution in international transport.
The company’s vision is to act with agility, in a competitive and structured way, guaranteeing the trust and continuous development of all those involved in each process.
Anchored in its four solid values, courage, humanity, innovation and quality, Rudders has developed strong relationships with its clients, and carriers.
Why not give them a try on your next shipment with Santos Brazil .

Webmaster

12th April 2022

We are delighted to welcome Seatrans Maritime S.A. – Bilbao Spain into the ASA family.

Let me tell you a bit about them the company was founded in 1983, Seatrans Maritime are General Freight Forwarders, handling Ocean and Airfreight and are Customs brokers, they operate Rail, and Road freight distribution. They also operate services to Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands and Canary Islands.

They are very diversified group also acting as Liner Agents, Ships brokers and provide Stevedoring and Warehousing. They handle many shipping lines from various countries for both conventional cargos and containers, and project cargo.

Next time you have a shipment with Spain please contact Santiago and his team they would lover to hear from you.

Webmaster

Dear ASA members please take time to read below and attached are the Rules on Red Alert System and how to Operate/make a report.

Firstly the Red Alert System details are all located in the ASA members directory front page. This lists all ASA members and their countries, we have now added an extra line at the end after “Mailing and Website ” Red Alert” which when a member has a red alert report against them – there will be a Red triangle with a ! inside the triangle.

I have put on an example of MTI Express Morocco,  so scroll down the directory list to MTI – Morocco and you will see the triangle on the right side.

Secondly if you now click on MTI directory page it will bring up their entry, right at the top you will see a broad RED strip with the triangle and in clear capital letters Credit suspended. so this is how a message could look, but we can put any message we want such as Note: Very slow payers etc. or some other message.

This is a simple good visual we can use and members can see at a glance if we try to add more and make it more complicated will make become more time consuming and impractical without redesigning our whole ASA website at some considerable cost..

I have also produced a simple Red Alert Reporting form for members to complete and send.  Please look at this simple draft report form. we can amend this in the future if need be.

Reporting a Red Alert: When in the ASA Directory page if you click on any ASA member it will open that members info and on the top right of the page you will see a Red menu box “Report RED ALERT” click on this and it will bring up the form to complete and send to ASA Management.

Please take a moment to play with the system and read the suggested Rules, then let me have your comments/views, before we circulate this to all members.

The rules are attached to this link

ASA Red Alert System -Rules

Many thanks & regards

Webmaster