Programme

08h00-08h45

Light Breakfast and visiting the exhibitions

08h45-08h55

Housekeeping

Harry van Huyssteen
Custodian, Transport Forum

08h55-09h10

Introduction to Stakeholders and Exhibitions

09h10-09h40

Welcome and MC:

Achievements in 2024 to improve our logistics network

Devlyn Naidoo, Executive: SARS, OGA & AEO

Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF)

09h40-10h45

Panel Discussion:

Non-Tariff Barriers and AfCFTA Trade Agreement Alignment

Lunga Maloyi, Director: Economic Policy, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Martin Cameron, Managing Director, Trade Research Advisory

John Rocha, Chief Director: Africa Bilateral Economic Relations, the dtic

Moderator: Olga Twala: SAAFF International Trade Lawyer

10h45-11h00

Q&A

11h00-11h30

Comfort Break and visiting the exhibitions

11h30-12h15

Panel Discussion:

Logistics Network Overview: (Hold up with PSP, Ports)

How do we foster Intra and Inter Port Competition (Logistics Roadmap) to unlock greater efficiency and sustainability

Theo Pappas, Area Head of Sales Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands, A.P. Moller - Maersk

Innocentia Motau, Director, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Jaap van der Merwe, Rail Reform Advisor to Operation Vulindlela (Presidency), DOT

Cobus van Vuuren, General Secretary for United National Transport Union (UNTU)

Moderator: Juanita Maree, SAAFF Chief Executive Officer, Facilitator

12h15-12h30

Q&A

12h30-13h30

Lunch and visiting exhibitions

13h30-14h00

Fun quiz: prize for the winning table

14h00-14h15

Many lucky draws and prize giving - winners must be present in-person

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