GFLN CODE OF ETHICS

    FOR PARTNER MEMBERS OBLIGATORY TO FOLLOW

As a partner of the GFLN, the member must undertake to abide by the Code of Ethics to the best of there business abilities. It is therefore mandatory that any company willing to join the GFLN must agree to the following terms. Abidance of the GFLN Code of Ethics is obligatory for the professional, efficient and honorable operation of the Global  Freight and Logistics Network.  Non-compliance or disregard for the following rules will result in disciplinary actions

As a partner member in good standing of the GFLN, company applying for membership, fully subscribes to the following business ethics and standards regarding co-operation with other GFLN partner members.

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All payment terms must be agreed mutually between the relevant Members, prior to acceptance of the consignment.

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In case of any dispute which does not reach mutual agreement within 45 days, all parties concerned should report to the GFLN Head Quarter and GFLN President may himself conduct  / appoint a committee / or may authorize/appoint a competent person as intermediater  and both parties will be thoroughly investigated and the committee or person or he himself  will decide a resolution which must be accepted by both parties.

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All new members are subject to a provisional period of 12 months membership in order for GFLN Management to gauge their dedication to the GFLN network.

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All GFLN members must specify whether they can offer a full range of services (including air and sea freight as well as customs clearance) or whether they specialize in just one or another.

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All GFLN Members must attend a Member Meeting within the first year of joining (unless exceptional circumstances prevail and with prior agreement from the GFLN Head Quarter).  From the second year of membership, one year’s grace will be given. However, failure to attend two successive Member Meetings will result in expulsion.

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If a member is deemed to have defaulted on a payment to a fellow member, the GFLN management  reserves the right to notify all members using the GFLN E-mail System and Credit Status page.

In the event of expulsion, due to non-compliance with the GFLN Code of Ethics, fees will not be refunded.

Members may leave GFLN at any time. Fees will not be refunded.

Members are to agree to exchange only net net charges and rates.