Tanzania Ports Authority is currently working on Port Community System
(PCS), which is an electronic single window system (eSWS) -- to
facilitate the same communication among port stakeholders
In Summary
“Since both MoU and SOP emanate from the Big Results
Now (BRN) initiative to enhance operational efficiency, it is our
suggestion that the documents fully incorporate the KPIs as spelt out in
the BRN,” says Mr Ntgatrunga in the letter.
Dar es Salaam. As Dar es Salaam
Port players meet today to try and iron out their differences over the
plan to introduce a 24-hours working schedule, stakeholders from the
private sector have proposed changes which they want to be included if
they are to sign the agreement.
Among other things, the stakeholders -- under the Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association (Taffa) -- want the agreement to include key performance indicators (KPIs) for each player and failure to meet them should attract a penalty.
The conditions are outlined in a letter signed by Taffa president Stephen Ngatunga to the ministry of Transport Permanent Secretary. In the letter, Mr Ngatunga insists that port stakeholder associations were willing to be party to the plan provided necessary arrangements were put in place.
“We do not object to the 24/7 memorandum of understanding (MoU) or the standard operating procedures (SOPs), but we find it lacking in, one, items that were raised during the preparations but not included in the final draft; two, items that may have been omitted, forgotten or otherwise not included but are critical for the two agreements to bear fruit; and three, operational scenarios that should be put in perspective,” reads part of the letter. On KPIs, Taffa proposes that it was essential for all stakeholders to have KPIs in terms.
“Since both MoU and SOP emanate from the Big Results Now (BRN) initiative to enhance operational efficiency, it is our suggestion that the documents fully incorporate the KPIs as spelt out in the BRN,” says Mr Ntgatrunga in the letter.
But, Taffa also criticises what it refers to as gray areas in the agreement noting for instance that Article 14(i) of section four of the agreement states that; “TPA shall collaborate with other stakeholders to put in place the ‘Port Communication System’.”
But, it says, Tanzania Ports Authority is currently working on Port Community System (PCS), which is an electronic single window system (eSWS) -- to facilitate the same communication among port stakeholders.
“The MOU should clearly state if the above section concerns the eSWS,” says Taffa.
The Association also wants the MOU to clearly define the mandate of the Evaluation Committee, including perhaps mandate to give punitive measures, to errant stakeholders.
Yesterday’s meeting was organised after some stakeholders, mainly from the private sector, refused to sign the MoU and SOPs last week.
Among other things, the stakeholders -- under the Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association (Taffa) -- want the agreement to include key performance indicators (KPIs) for each player and failure to meet them should attract a penalty.
The conditions are outlined in a letter signed by Taffa president Stephen Ngatunga to the ministry of Transport Permanent Secretary. In the letter, Mr Ngatunga insists that port stakeholder associations were willing to be party to the plan provided necessary arrangements were put in place.
“We do not object to the 24/7 memorandum of understanding (MoU) or the standard operating procedures (SOPs), but we find it lacking in, one, items that were raised during the preparations but not included in the final draft; two, items that may have been omitted, forgotten or otherwise not included but are critical for the two agreements to bear fruit; and three, operational scenarios that should be put in perspective,” reads part of the letter. On KPIs, Taffa proposes that it was essential for all stakeholders to have KPIs in terms.
“Since both MoU and SOP emanate from the Big Results Now (BRN) initiative to enhance operational efficiency, it is our suggestion that the documents fully incorporate the KPIs as spelt out in the BRN,” says Mr Ntgatrunga in the letter.
But, Taffa also criticises what it refers to as gray areas in the agreement noting for instance that Article 14(i) of section four of the agreement states that; “TPA shall collaborate with other stakeholders to put in place the ‘Port Communication System’.”
But, it says, Tanzania Ports Authority is currently working on Port Community System (PCS), which is an electronic single window system (eSWS) -- to facilitate the same communication among port stakeholders.
“The MOU should clearly state if the above section concerns the eSWS,” says Taffa.
The Association also wants the MOU to clearly define the mandate of the Evaluation Committee, including perhaps mandate to give punitive measures, to errant stakeholders.
Yesterday’s meeting was organised after some stakeholders, mainly from the private sector, refused to sign the MoU and SOPs last week.
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