Doha: The Qatar Association for Freight Forwarding and Logistics (QAFL) held on Sunday its third meeting and addressed several challenges facing the logistics and cargo services sector, as well as the opportunities available in this vital industry. During the meeting, presided over by QC board member and QAFL President, Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Mesned, the members of the association were named. The meeting's agenda included the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting, and the finalization of standardized terms and conditions for freight and logistics companies. Speaking at the meeting, Eng. Ali Al Mesned stressed the significance of cooperation and unifying standardized terms and conditions for freight and logistics companies in line with FIATAs standards. It also highlighted concerns regarding the companys policy on dangerous goods, while Al Mesned called for a clearer approach that allows for the handling of these items in strict compliance with FIATA regulations. He further underscored the si gnificance of leveraging the membership of FIATA Region Africa and the Middle East (RAME) to enhance international connections, as well as the necessity of increasing engagement through social media and mobile applications for future events. The meeting also included a presentation from Seyir Mobil, a Turkish company specializing in fleet management. Source: Qatar News Agency
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