ENDING coercive regulation, rather than trying to drive cargo out of trucks and onto rail or barge, is the way to effect positive change, says Nicolette van der Jagt, director general of CLECAT, the European forwarders group.
"Trying to artificially force change by placing restrictions or penalties will inevitably fail and become ineffective, while providing incentives and facilitating the move to more sustainable options will be a success," she said.
Ms van der Jagt, head of Comite de Liaison Europeen des Commissionaires et Auxiliaires de Transport du Marche Commun (CLECAT), the former executive director of the European Shippers Council (ESC) was addressing a UN seminar in Brussels.
CLECAT and another forwarders' group FIATA (Federation Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimiles) were presenting their views expressed at a workshop of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
Said FIATA director general Marco Sorgetti: "A lack of investment often appears to be the reason for insufficient progress."
He said FIATA would help policymakers remove regulatory barriers adding that his group had the tools that can be readily deployed, reported the British International Freight Association (BIFA) newsletter.
"The WTO agreement on trade facilitation has the potential to give international trade a boost and FIATA is anticipating on its implementation by making all its resources available," said Mr Sorgetti.
Said Ms van der Jagt: "Freight transport policy should make the industry attractive to younger people and people re-entering the labour market. This awareness raising and capacity building can help improve the image of logistics."
WORLD SHIPPING
26 June 2014 - 04:32
Forwarders seek an end to coercive regulations that prove ineffective
ENDING coercive regulation, rather than trying to drive cargo out of trucks and onto rail or barge, is the way to effect positive change, says Nicolette van der Jagt, director general of CLECAT, the European forwarders group.
WORLD SHIPPING
26 June 2014 - 04:32
Forwarders seek an end to coercive regulations that prove ineffective
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