S E L E C T I O N

To ensure the good image of "FFSI", every application for membership is closely examined by the "Board of Directors" in respect of organisation, personnel, financial status, facilities, communication, activities, aggressiveness, reputation and planned expansion programme. In line with this, successful applicants are firstly put on a probationary period to be determined by the "Board of Directors".

MEMBERSHIP

"MEMBER" means an international freight forwarder who has been appointed by the "Board of Directors" and qualifies to be nominated as a "Director" of the Board.

• Each "Network Office" must nominate in writing to the "Network Services Office" two "Accredited Representatives", either one of whom should attend all meetings. The "Accredited Representatives" shall be either a Director, Partner, Proprietor or Manager. The appointment of the "Accredited Representatives" may at any time be revoked by the "Network Office" in writing. The "Board of Directors" may similarly withdraw approval of any "Accredited Representative".
• " An international freight forwarder may be a "Network Office" of the Association for the "Locality" they represent provided:
  • The international freight forwarder can provide acceptable levels of airfreight and seafreight services and activities.
  • The "Board of Directors" determines that the "Network Office" will be for the interests of the "Association" and its "Network Offices".
  • The "Board of Directors" shall define to a new "Network Office" the "Locality" they are authorised to represent.
  • The "Board of Directors" can appoint another "Network Office" in the "Locality" where a "Network Office" cannot provide acceptable levels of services and activities in particular areas of that "Locality".
• Each "FFSI" registered "Network Office" is entitled to publicise its status by showing on relevant printed materials the logo of "FFSI" for that purpose.
• Any "Network Office" who intends to use "FETA FREIGHT SYSTEMS" as a trade name or to incorporate "FETA FREIGHT SYSTEMS" as a company in its "Locality" must secure an approval in writing from the "Board of Directors".

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

• Any "Network Office" may recommend a prospective international freight forwarder to join FFSI.
• The "Board of Directors" may invite any desirable international freight forwarder to join FFSI.
• Application for membership shall be submitted in writing on a "FFSI" Application Form to the Chairman of Membership Sub-Committee. 
• The "Board of Directors" shall after the review decide an appropriate course of action in the interest of the "Association".
• The "Network Services Office" shall advise every applicant of the decision of "Board of Directors" and in the case of any application which has been approved, shall enter the applicant's name with such advice a debit note for the first annual subscription fees or a proportionate part thereof according to the month in which the application is accepted. 

MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

• Must abide by the "FFSI" "Constitution".
• Must execute "The Confirmation of Acceptance of the "FFSI" Accounts Settlement Policy".
• Must submit a bank or equivalent guarantee of at least US$25,000.00 with a validity of no less than twenty-four (24) months within thirty (30) days from the date as approved and accepted by the "Board of Directors". Approval of appointment for "Membership" shall be subject to compliance of this provision.
• The managing director or an authorised representative must be interviewed by the "Board of Directors" or any "Director" authorised by the "Board of Directors".
• Must agree to subscribe and support the "FFSI" Guarantee Fund and Research and Development Fund.
• Must submit the latest audited financial statement together with the application.
• Must pay the application processing fee of US$250.00 or such other amount as may from time to time determined by the "Board of Directors" together with the completed application form.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Preferably with an IATA appointment or equivalent Local Licensing requirement.
• Preferably with a minimum paid-up capital of US$100,000.00 or equivalent.
• Preferably agrees to use the "FFSI" logo and "Feta Freight Systems" trade name on name cards, stationery, housewaybills, labels, vehicles, etc..
• Preferably having qualified branches in other cities in its own "Locality".
• Preferably to submit either a Certificate or Letter of Appointment from at least two major international carriers.
• Preferably to be a member of a national freight forwarders' association or an equivalent recognised body in its "Locality" supported by a letter of confirmation from such association or equivalent body or copy of a certificate.
• Preferably to be able to work with at least 50 percent of the existing "Network Offices" of the "Association".