FFSI Manual - Information on FFSI Organisation

In 1988, FETA Executives realised the new requirements of an evolving industry that a loosely organised association is unable to respond rapidly to the changes brought about by the entry of large integrated companies into the freight forwarding community. It was at this time that the emerging new vision was conceptualised: TO ESTABLISH A GLOBAL COMPANY.

In 1992, a core of FETA members incorporated FETA FREIGHT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LTD. (FFSI LTD.) as a financial holding company to focus on the emerging new challenges of globalisation. Since then Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand are operating the corporate trade name - "FETA FREIGHT SYSTEMS". Prospective countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Spain, U.K. are expected to adopt the global identity soon. By year 2000, we project the total FFSI companies to be 25. This grand design enables every member to be a part of the FFSI network using the same global name and identity. Other countries that prefer to operate under their original corporate names will continue to be part of the FFSI network as an Ordinary Member or Network Office.

At present FETA is well organised and represented worldwide. In March 1999, in order to enhance the impact of FETA as an effective global ASSOCIATION, the Board of Executive Committee approved to adopt the ASSOCIATION MARKETING NAME to be FETA FREIGHT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL or in short (FFSI).

The future in the freight forwarding industry is quite clear. One must be a part of an effective global system to stay competitive. Local companies may attempt to globalise themselves but at a much slower pace and at greater financial exposure. FFSI offers an option that can fast track this objective.

Any qualified freight forwarder that wishes to develop and to expand their network and business opportunity may contact the following offices:

To ensure the good image of "FFSI" or FETA Freight Systems companies, potential members are closely examined by the "Executive Committee" or "Executive Officers" in respect of organisation, personnel, financial status, facilities, communication, activities, aggressiveness, reputation and planned expansion programme. In line with this, potential members must satisfy the minimum criteria as stated in clause 8.2. of our "Constitution".

• The immediate availability of a global network of reputable international freight forwarders in over 60 countries particularly in the Far East. 
• Participation in an annual worldwide conference where Network Offices and observers from all over the world meet at a single venue thereby saving travel time, money and energy. 
• The services of an effective and experienced "Executive Committee" and "Executive Officers" that continuously analyse transport trends, policies and systems in order to expand and improve the benefits that may be derived from membership. 
• Centralized promotional support and advertising in order to enhance each member's global character and image. 
• The collection and dissemination of updated market information of countries, courtesy of each member, through the FFSI Network Services Office.. 
• The continuous research and development in the following areas:
  • Communication system that may eventually be the basis for an integrated EDI system for
    Network Offices.
  • Accounting system that will allow closer monitoring of account settlement among all Network
    Offices.
  • Sales and marketing system to promote business growth.
     
• Provides a fertile climate for improving business growth through productive interaction among Network Offices. 
• Provides the opportunity to develop friendships and new business activities on an international level. 
• Provides the opportunity to approach large potential accounts and offer the combined services and rates of FETA Freight Systems as a regional freight forwarder. 
• Provides the opportunity to invest and set-up a company under FETA Freight Systems for the purpose of strengthening and participating in a truly global organisation.