
A BRIEF HISTORY
The Federation of Asia-Pacific Aircargo Associations (FAPAA) was formed in 1985 and has grown steadily to now include 19** countries and/or regions within the Asia Pacific Region, namely: Australia; Bangladesh; Brunei; Hong Kong, China; India; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Macau,China; Malaysia; Nepal; New Zealand; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Sri-Lanka; Chinese Taipei; Thailand .
FAPAA was created to provide a body focused on the particular needs of the members of it’s constituent Country and/or Region Associations and to enhance the growth and development of Aircargo services within the Asia – Pacific.
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OUR MISSION
To promote, protect and develop the Air Cargo Industry of the Asia-Pacific Region in line with its stated primary objectives
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES and ACTIVITIES
- To foster closer relationships amongst the various recognized air cargo associations and their members.
- To provide members with information updates affecting the air cargo business in the region.
- To provide support and assistance to members of FAPAA in dialogue with Governments, Carriers and relevant bodies.
- To provide assistance to develop suggested standards and practices to be maintained by Members.
- To raise funds for all or any of the purposes of FAPAA by means of subscriptions; levies on members, donations, appeals and such other means as the Executive Council may from time to time think fit.
- To provide a support mechanism to share information and experience in new systems & technology.
- To examine appropriate Training and Education programs and provide assistance to members.
- To maintain & develop healthy relationships with like Associations.
- To maintain & develop effective public relations through appropriate media outlets and maintain a website to disseminate various relevant information to the membership.
- To assist the membership wherever possible within our Memorandum and Articles of Association (M & A).
AFFILIATION WITH OTHER REGIONAL /WORLD ASSOCIATIONS
- IATA (International Air Transport Association – representing the majority of World Airlines). A vital role for FAPAA as our members must, by nature of their business, have productive working relationships with the Airlines to streamline movements. Also as countries or regions examine and request implementation of CASS (Cargo Account Settlement systems), the shared experience of those with such systems assists new entrants.
- FIATA: International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (the World representative body for the Forwarding Industry). FAPAA and FIATA maintain a regular dialogue to ensure issues raised at the Asia Pacific level are communicated and discussed at a global level,
MEMBERSHIP
- ‘ORDINARY’ Membership:
- Freight Forwarders
- Airfreight Training organizations
- Airlines
- INDUSTRY ‘ASSOCIATE’ Membership
- CORPORATE ‘ASSOCIATE’ Membership
The Council may permit freight forwarding companies and other relevant entities to apply for Corporate Associate Membership’ status. Such entities would, by necessity, be organizations within the Asia-Pacific who may have relevance to our Industry and may provide services or be in need of information which by the use thereof may assist our Industry and its membership.
MEMBER COMMUNICATION
Communicating is facilitated primarily by email to each member through their Secretariat offices and/or nominated contact. Members will also be able to access an increasing range of information and services through the FAPAA Web Site. General publicity of FAPAA member activities is also published in a dedicated section of Payload Asia magazine, based in Singapore.
FAPAA Email Address: ifcbaano@ifcbaa.com
FAPAA Website Address: www.fapaa.net
TRAINING & EDUCATION
FAPAA GOVERNANCE
The Federation has an Executive Council comprising two elected representatives from each member country or region, who would also be a current serving committee member of their own Association. The nominated representatives may change upon notice given by the respective Association. On the biennial of each AGM, four persons shall be elected by the Council members (one per elected country, or region) to serve on the ‘Main Board of Officers’ for a further two-year term. The Officer positions of the Main Board are: Chair; Vice-Chair; Honorary Secretary; Honorary Treasurer. In addition, the Immediate Past-Chair is invited to serve the Main Board in an ‘ex-officio’ capacity. The Honorary Auditor (where appointed), is also ex-officio to the Main Board.
As a result of the most recent biennial elections held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in July 2019, the following countries and persons hold the Main Board and ex-officio positions:
Chair: Australia – IFCBAA (
Vice Chair: Philippines – PMTLAI (Gregg Sebastien)
Hon Secretary: Bangladesh – BAFFA (Kabir Ahmed)
Hon Treasurer:
Immediate-Past Chair Sri Lanka – SLFFA (Niral Kadawatharatchie)
ADMINISTRATION
The administration and communication matters are handled by a permanent Secretariat Office, currently located in Sydney, Australia. Details as follows: –
FAPAA SECRETARIAT OFFICE
c/- The International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA)
Unit 8c, 443 West Botany Street
Rockdale
NSW 2216
AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 2 9587 1986
Email: ifcbaano@ifcbaa.com
Executive Director: Mr. Wes McDiarmid IFCBAA Australia wmcdiarmid@ifcbaa.com