Amtoi

Background

Background - AMTOI was a result of the vision of its founders who had one sole objective – to promote multimodalism

From operating out of their various Offices, AMTOI finally bought its own Office at Kanakia Zillion, Kurla.
Under the stewardship of its founders and subsequent executive committee members, AMTOI has grown in strength, stature and significance.

Today, AMTOI is the only representative body for all MTO’s in the Country.

Our Association

Following the enactment of the Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993, AMTOI (Association of Multimodal Operators of India) was established on 2nd December 1998.

The association is registered in Mumbai with Chapters in NRC, ERC, SRC and WRC.

AMTOI is the only Pan India trade body in shipping and logistics industry with current membership strength of over 300 MTOs across India registered with D.G. Shipping along with important associate members like CFS operators, tank container operators, ship owners, shipping agents, and Air Freight operators.

Under the patronage of AMTOI, various councils, namely NVOCC council, Liquid Logistics council, Youth Council and Women’s Wing etc. have been formed to provide assistance to these segments of the industry.

The main objects of the Association are

To organize Multimodal Transport Operators at national level
To study the issues faced by MTOs and seek resolution with appropriate authorities
To promote multimodal transport services in Domestic and foreign trade
To improve the quality of such services and reduce transaction costs
To facilitate Skill Development for Logistics Sector
To Promote implementation of Cargo Community System

AMTOI in Government Policy Making

Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways has invited AMTOI to forward their suggestions for the inclusion of Multimodal Transport as the 4th pillar in the Multimodal Transport Services (MTS) and has further invited our representation on various Expert Groups and committees.

Our views have been sought on various topics such as GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services) negotiations for maritime transport services sector. AMTOI has been involved in the following policies and legislations:

Deliberations on Shipping Trade Practices Act.
MMTG Act amendments.
Drafting of Coastal Shipping Policy.
Drafting of International Shipping Policy.
Simplification of renewal process as a MTO with DG shipping.
Standing Committee for Promotion of Exports, SCOPE Shipping.
Implementation of Cargo Community System.
Policy Level Changes to get Registered MTO’s to operate bonded warehouses have been recommended by AMTOI.

Membership

AMTOI has two-tier membership

Regular members who are registered as MTOs with D.G. Shipping.
Associate members who are not MTOs, but are actively connected with multimodal transport operations.

Advantage AMTOI

Recognition in the Industry as a certified AMTOI member, AMTOI is known for commitment to the cause of promoting Multimodal Transport.

AMTOI membership certificate can be prominently displayed in the office and AMTOI logo can be used on your stationary, website and other collaterals.
Participation in various Training sessions and seminars organized by AMTOI (Dangerous goods handling and transportation being one of them)
AMTOI Dialogues - A monthly virtual event where an eminent personality is invited for a short interview followed by Q&A session
Weekly updates on Shipping Industry through AMTOI Weekly bulletin.
Participation in Annual AMTOI event and get to meet who's who in the industry which is an excellent platform for networking.
Assistance in registration/renewal of MTO License.
GRF (Grievance Redressal Forum), a platform to air your grievances with various private and Govt authorities and AMTOI organizational support to resolve them
Differences / problems between members are amicably resolved by the intervention of Managing Committee Members hence the need to approach the regulators is reduced
Have a say in drafting and amendment of various Maritime related laws
Become a part of the only trade body which caters to the benefits of the MTO's
Promote / growth of Indian flag ships and container owners

AMTOI Representation in the Trade

AMTOI representation is sought on various trade bodies and is currently represents on various committees such as

National Co-ordination Agency.
(a) Standing Committee on Promotion of Exports (SCOPE) by sea.
(b) Standing Committee on Promotion of Exports (SCOPE) by Air.
Committee for drafting of an act for regulating the activities of Freight Forwarders and other intermediaries.
Committee for drafting of proposed Maritime Policy.
Representation in PTFC (Permanent Trade Facilitation Committees constituted by Customs) across locations in India.
Committee for Amendment of the Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993 and many more…

AMTOI is engaged in numerous trade services, the important ones are as follows: