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Highlights of Membership Benefits updated: 01 Jun 2021 1. Make Your Voice Heard! Your interests will be represented through our active representation in various Government or industry related councils, committees or task forces. HAFFA ensures the views and achievements of the Hong Kong freight logistics industry to be recognized in all local and international platforms. - Government Bodies (in abbreviation) TLB, CEDB, SB, LogsCouncil, AAHK, CAD, MD, Customs, TD, and more;
- Local Industry Players such as CLG, CTOs (Hactl, AAT, CPSL) and Hong Kong Shippers' Council (HKSC);
- International organizations such as IATA, FIATA and FAPAA.
2. Exclusive access to most up-to-date Newsletter “HAFFA News” to help you stay on top of the market. - First hand information, latest cargo statistics, update changing procedures by Government agencies and trade bodies for your business strategic planning;
- Practical guidance under latest HAFFA recommended practices (e.g. RAR, ICAO RACSF, IATA DG, etc.)
3. Exclusive access to CAD List of Changes in the Register of RAs/RACSFs to help you be ahead of RA/RACSF’s operations. - In advance update of the List will give tremendous help for your cargo planning (e.g. co-loading/MAWB assignment with the CAD recognized party).
4. Professionalism and Recognition. - HAFFA established since 1966 is the First freight forwarder association which promotes, protects and develops the carriage of goods in HK. Now with over 320 corporate members we are the association with the Most members handle a significant percentage of air freight, sea freight and contract logistics in HK. Your membership of HAFFA is seen as a plus by prospective clients/ carriers/operators and that you’re serious about your profession.
5. Vote your representatives (ordinary member only) to join the Executive Committee or participate in the Subcommittees to speak for your business. 6. Special discounts for HAFFA Website banner advertisements and in the HAFFA publication (Member Directory). 7. Exclusive discounts and chance to expand your business network by participating in our various HAFFA professional gatherings and industrial-based social events, such as - Annual Dinner, Annual General Meeting, Annual Luncheon for Senior Executives, Local/Out of Hong Kong logistics delegations, workshops and visitation (e.g. Air terminal visits, seminars regarding lithium batteries regulations update and the Regulated Air Cargo Screening Facilities (RACSF) Scheme.)
8. Enjoy complimentary company listing on HAFFA Website, (Online Directory), Member Directory and Newsletter. 9. Exclusive discounts on various services related to the Airlines Import Shipment Release System (AISRS). Under the AISRS, all airlines will only release import shipments to authorized personnel which correspond to the computer databases (administered by HAFFA), that are maintained in the respective CTOs. 10. Exclusive discounts for you and your business partners on HAFFA Training Courses. - HAFFA Training School offered courses with discounted fee about 5-40% lower when compared with majority of profit-making training centers outside, thus save your training costs;
- HAFFA being one of the IATA Authorized Training Schools to conduct 5-day Initial DG and 3-day Recurrent DG Training, we also carry out 0.5 day DGA Training and 1-day Cargo Security Training (RAR & RACSF);
- HAFFA is the only organization approved by the CAD to carry out the DGA Self-Study Exam Program. Self-study DGA textbooks and examination help the saving of money and time for your company to fulfill the CAD requirement;
- VTP for Airfreight M1+M2 is specialized for newcomers in the airfreight industry, it is recognized by IATA (for accreditation and renewal purposes under its cargo agency program) and for HAFFA membership application;
- You may refer any of your business partners to enjoy member discount for training courses organized by HAFFA. This extended privilege can be conducive to building up a good relationship with your partners.
11. Exclusive group discount offers. Enjoy cost consolidation savings through bulk purchase of offers such as Neutral Airway Bill (NAWB), RACSF Security Nets, X-ray Screening Equipment, etc. 12. Privileged to adopt the HAFFA Form of Trading Conditions, and to receive relevant legal support. 13. Free copy of HAFFA publications. You will receive 10 Free copies of Member Directory each year, and updated copies of DGA Training Manual (recognized by CAD) in English and Chinese versions to save your marketing/operations and training costs. 14. Free issuance of confirmation letter to apply for the Transport Department’s Excess Width Permit for Goods Vehicle. 15. Exclusive to display HAFFA Logo on your company business cards, stationeries, website and vehicles, etc. In order to maintain the integrity of the HAFFA Logo, it is essential to maintain the proper use of the official HAFFA Logo, taking care to avoid any unauthorized or inadvertent misuse. The HAFFA Logo is reserved for Members only. It does not apply to its subsidiary or associate companies. 16. Exclusive for Members to apply FIATA Licencee and FIATA Individual Membership (Type BLUE) in Hong Kong as HAFFA being the only member of FIATA representing Hong Kong. - FIATA Licencee: Authorized to issue FIATA Documents such as FBL, FWB and FCR;
- FIATA Individual Membership (Type BLUE): HAFFA would endorse our interested Members to apply such membership so that they can also connect to the freight forwarders under FIATA all over the world.
And many more ......!
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