Code of Ethical Conduct
RECOGNISING that the most important ethical consideration is the supreme good as the ultimate end of human conduct, and because there are social customs and traditions, which carry much weight although not embodied in laws and regulations of the legislative body, it is imperative to prescribe moral commitments to this Code of Ethical conduct. Therefore –
- EVERY MEMBER of the Association shall give its service to its clients with fidelity and shall conduct its business in a spirit of fairness to its clients and to its fellow members, and by its actions shall seek to enhance the reputation of the profession by always discharging its responsibilities with integrity.
- EVERY MEMBER shall hold strictly confidential all information relating to the legitimate business affairs of its clients and shall not divulge any such information to a third party save with the express consent of its clients or upon the legitimate demands of the authorities.
- NO MEMBER shall knowingly associate itself with any enterprise or business transaction of a questionable nature, which could bring it into contention with this Code or conflict with the lawful requirements of the Authorities or reflect against the professional standing of the Association.
- EVERY MEMBER shall accept the competitive private enterprise system as being the best means of ensuring the good of the community and of maintaining a high standard of service at fair prices.
- EVERY MEMBER shall market its services on their own merits and shall refrain from denigrating the services or questioning the legitimate fees of a fellow member.
- EVERY MEMBER shall bring its commitment to this Code of Ethical Conduct to the notice of its clients by displaying it prominently in a public area of each of its trading offices. It further undertakes to bring the Code to the notice of its staff, both now and in the future, to ensure that the commitment to it is maintained.
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(Name of Company)
This Company, being a member of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders is committed to this Code of Ethical Conduct when discharging its professional responsibilities.
SUBSCRIBED HERETO by the Chief Executive
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Date ……………………… |
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