{"id":1222,"date":"2020-11-12T19:36:28","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T19:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rfa.co.za\/SA\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2021-08-27T19:36:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T19:36:53","slug":"tackling-truckers-operational-challenges-at-rfa-operational-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rfa.co.za\/SA\/tackling-truckers-operational-challenges-at-rfa-operational-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Tackling Truckers\u2019 Operational Challenges at RFA Operational Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the trucking industry prepares for another unpredictable and disruptive year ahead, the Road Freight Association\u2019s (RFA) Operational Conference will cover some of the major operational issues operators face. The half-day conference takes place on Thursday 3 December 2020 at Emperors Palace on the East Rand, Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packed with topical issues and great speakers, including well-known industry personalities and leaders, the Programme highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>The Impact of the New Border Management Authority Bill<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>by Louise Wiggett, Managing Director of Global Trade Solutions<\/li><li><strong><em>AARTO: It\u2019s really about the Points!<\/em><\/strong> by Kevin van der Merwe \u2013 Head of Certifications and Operations at the RFA<\/li><li><strong><em>Transport Contracts: Dotting the Ts and Crossing the Is<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>by Quintin Honey: Director, Corporate Commercial: Cliff Dekker &amp; Hofmeyr<\/li><li><strong><em>Insurance Claims \u2013 How to Reduce Your Risk of Repudiation<\/em><\/strong> by Steve Cornelius \u2013 Head of Risk: Indwe Risk Services<\/li><li><strong><em>Fuel Theft<\/em><\/strong> by Derek Watts of television programme Carte Blanche<\/li><li><strong><em>The 4<sup>th<\/sup> Industrial Revolution and Trucking<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Economic Update <\/em><\/strong>by Mike Sch\u0171ssler<strong><em>, <\/em><\/strong>Founder of Economists.co.za<\/li><li><strong><em>Adapting to Change and Overcoming Tough Times <\/em><\/strong>by former Springboks ruby coach Jake White<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are many actions that road freight operators can take at an operational level that will reduce pressure on their business and create more stability and sustainability for them in the longer term,\u201d says the RFA\u2019s Chief Executive Officer Gavin Kelly. \u201cThe aim of our Operational Conference is to give attendees the tools, knowledge and networks that they need to support them in these uneasy times. This event is very practical and action-orientated \u2013 with a strong focus on actionable insights\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To register for the event, email Shantal Singh at <a href=\"mailto:events@rfa.co.za\">events@rfa.co.za<\/a> RFA members receive a discounted rate to attend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the trucking industry prepares for another unpredictable and disruptive year ahead, the Road Freight Association\u2019s (RFA) Operational Conference will cover some of the major operational issues operators face. The half-day conference takes place on Thursday 3 December 2020 at Emperors Palace on the East Rand, Gauteng. 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