As you well know, the sport fishing industry is a multi-billion dollar business that generates revenue for local economies all across America. Today, the sport fishing industry is under severe pressure to improve its performance. Localities are demanding more accountability from their shippers and transporters.
Local Sport Fishing businesses are under pressure to meet the demands of their customers. Sport fishing business require timely deliveries to maintain profitability and avoid any loss in revenue. Timely delivery is essential since there is a short window for local Sport Fishing companies before they lose money on non-delivered goods or services which can result in up to a 40% loss in revenue.
Under the current system, Sport Fishing companies often do not have insight into the location of their shipments beyond the port-of-entry. Frequently, cargo is lost or stolen from vessels, trucks and trains making it difficult for local business to monitor their shipment. In addition, there are significant delays as Sport Fishing companies wait for cargo to clear customs. In some cases, cargo is held up at the port-of-entry because of a variety of reasons with no real time way to have an item released from port authority.
Cargo theft is a growing problem that results in billions of dollars of loss and inconvenience for businesses and citizens. The General Accountability Office reports that cargo theft is a $27 billion dollar problem annually in the United States and that the number of thefts continue to grow with an increase in theft rates from 1.98 per 1000 shipments in 2009 to 2.72 per 1000 in 2011.
In addition, Sport Fishing companies are under significant pressure from their customers to meet timelines for delivery. In certain cases, Sport Fishing companies have lost business due to poor shipment visibility and the inability to deliver items on time.
Unfortunately, Sport Fishing companies rarely have the ability to see who is holding their cargo and why it is being held up at the port-of-entry. Without this information, businesses are unable to take corrective measures to ensure that they receive prompt and efficient service from freight forwarders and transportation carriers.
Sport Fishing companies are under significant pressure to improve their performance. In order to remain competitive, Sport Fishing companies must have the ability to monitor the location of their shipments and have insight into the decision making process associated with cargo release at the port-of-entry. Sport Fishing businesses want a way to reduce or avoid losses due to non-delivery of goods and a more efficient way to get their goods through customs and to the retail distribution center.
The sport fishing community believes in and relies on our eight principles: Honesty, Integrity, Quality, Value, Commitment, Respect, Responsibility and Stewardship. (These principles were derived from the Marine Stewardship Council.). Sport Fishing companies are committed to ensuring that cargo is delivered on-time and damage free. The community is dedicated to providing the best service possible to employees, customers, suppliers, consultants and other business partners.
This is a call for action from the fishing community to make sport fishing industry stronger. The sport fishing industry has an opportunity to improve its performance and increase its profile within the shipping and transport industry by working together in a cooperative manner, across the supply chain, on key areas of improvement including:
- Reducing or avoiding losses due to non-delivery of goods
- Improving cargo security throughout the global supply chain
- Increasing speed and efficiency at the port-of-entry
- Improving communications with customers, suppliers and employees
To meet these objectives every company commit to compliance in the following ways:
- Compliance with all regulatory requirements for shipping cargo. This includes but is not limited to, adhering to all local laws, customs rules and regulations;
- Compliance with supply chain security best practices. This includes but is not limited to: Security of goods at the point-of-origin, ensuring transportation carriers are compliant in securing cargo (wheeled and/or rail transport), prevention of theft through the supply chain, damage prevention throughout the global transportation network.
The sport fishing industry is looking for companies that will commit to improve performance and inter-operability across the supply chain through compliance with regulations, best practices and standards.
Sports fishing companies that join the initiative will also commit to providing total visibility of shipment status and compliance related concerns across the entire value chain. This includes, but is not limited to:
Shipper visibility into carrier practices related to security and damage prevention;
- Carrier visibility into shippers’ security and reporting practices;
- Customer visibility into carrier and shipper practices related to security, damage prevention and reporting;
- Consultant visibility into the supply chain process.
By signing this commitment, you are demonstrating your support for improving industry performance by working together in an open, coordinated manner across the entire supply chain. This is not a legal agreement or binding contract. It is a shared commitment to improve the sport fishing industry and raise its profile.
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Is sport fishing bad?
Sports fishing is a very good pastime and sport. Sport Fishing companies see this initiative as an opportunity to improve their performance and increase visibility. The foundation of this initiative is the individual and collective commitment to comply with regulations, best practices and standards across the entire supply chain network.
Why should sport fishing be banned?
Sporting activities are not banned. The companies that step forward to take the leadership role in making this initiative work are recognized for their outstanding contribution. The companies that join the initiative demonstrate support for improving industry performance by working together in an open, coordinated manner across the entire supply chain.
Why should sport fishing be regulated?
Fish are a renewable resource and sport fishing is a popular pastime or sport around the world. It’s important to ensure this activity does not endanger fish populations. Sport fishing has a tremendous economic impact as well as an environmental impact around the world that needs to be managed.
How does sport fishing work?
Sport fishing activities are regulated by local, state and federal governments. Most countries have an agency that manages fishing rules, regulations, reporting requirements and ensures compliance with management plans. If you plan to engage in sport fishing it is best to work with your supplier or distributor to ensure the products you use comply with all applicable laws in the locales where you plan to fish.
Where can I buy sport fishing equipment?
There are many quality suppliers that offer a range of outdoor sports products. Many sporting goods stores carry fishing gear, but you may also wish to explore online options for purchasing products. Be sure to check the company’s ratings and feedback before making a purchase. A quick web search should provide helpful information for your supplier.
