Malaysia moves forwarders for 2017 congress

ASIA – Malaysia has won its bid to host the International Federation of Forwarders Associations’ (FIATA) World Congress 2017. The freight forwarders will be joined in Kuala Lumpur for six days in October 2017 by representatives of port authorities and operators, and government authorities.  https://www.www.c-mw.net/multicultural-meetings-themes-on-offer-in-malaysia/ Held annually, the FIATA World Congress provides an international platform for logistics industry leaders from across the globe to gain insights to industry challenges and put forward sustainable solutions. The congress is expected to attract 1,200 participants and bring an estimated economic impact of RM10m (US$2.9m). Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) chief executive officer, Zulkefli Haji Sharif said: “The FIATA World Congress 2017 is a clear nod in Kuala Lumpur’s direction as a leading destination to host these prestigious international events. What’s really significant is that we continue to attract a varied spectrum of business events, and that is not only testament to the nation’s hosting credentials but also a credit to local associations such as the Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders (FMFF) which leads the charge to bring in these events. “With two ports listed in the top 20 of the World Shipping Council’s World Container Ports 2013, this event will reaffirm Malaysia’s reputation as a logistics hub at the crossroads of Asia.” The bid for the FIATA World Congress 2017 was led by FMFF. The association hopes to use the event to network and collaborate on a regional and global scale. With world-class port infrastructure and tax incentives for logistics services, Malaysia is a hub for leading regional distribution centres (RDC) and preferred international procurement centres (IPC). The 2017 Congress will also turn a spotlight on Malaysia’s Port Kelang and Port of Tanjung Pelapas, ranked 13th and 20th respectively under the World Container Ports 2013. “Freight logistics plays a large role in sustainable development, a pressing issue for many countries today. As such, we are pleased to be able to play our part in supporting this global agenda by hosting the FIATA World Congress 2017. We also look forward to showcasing our country’s world-class logistics facilities and expertise during the congress,” said Alvin Chua Seng Wah, president of FMFF. The FIATA World Congress 2014 was held in Istanbul, Turkey. The 1,000 delegates at that event raised over US$110,000 for ebola relief. Chinese Taipei hosts the 2015 edition of the Congress in September.