CUSTOMS BROKERS & FREIGHT FORWARDERS FED. OF NEW ZEALAND INC. -CBAFF-

CBAFF is an industry body representing members involved in freight forwarding and customs brokerage. It works to achieve the best outcomes for its members and has developed working relationships with many organisations, including government departments for which it is a key stakeholder. CBAFF meets with Air New Zealand to address terminal operational issues and developed a course to meet International Air Transport Association (IATA) training needs, as well as a questionnaire on minimum equipment requirements for IATA agents. It maintains relationships with major shipping lines servicing the New Zealand market and with air and sea port companies. CBAFF provides members with a secure mechanism for lodging customs and biosecurity documents at a competitive rate, and offers a wide range of training courses. It has facilitated the development of freight forwarding specific Unit Standards, introduced the FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding to New Zealand, and helped evaluate industry training requirements.