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5 ways to advance digital trade in the post-COVID world

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

5 ways to advance digital trade in the post-COVID world

Recommendations by GTDW Speaker Ziyang Fan Head of Digital Trade, World Economic Forum & Mike Gallaher The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and services, which have kept trade flowing even as movement has been restricted. This has highlighted the need to modernize trade rules and reverse the trend of digital protectionism. Modernizing digital trade rules will advance digital trade and create more jobs, human connections and creativity in

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Single Window platform inaugurated in Abu Dhabi

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

May 11, 2020
3 min

Single Window platform inaugurated in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, yesterday (May 9), inaugurated the Single Window of Logistics & Trade in Abu Dhabi during a visit to Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, Kizad, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports. Sheikh Khalid was briefed on development plans in presence of Falah Mohammad Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport,

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Smart Ports: On the move to become Global Logistics Information Exchange Hubs

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 21, 2020
1 min

Smart Ports: On the move to become Global Logistics Information Exchange Hubs

Ports are taking significant strides with digital transformation and starting to declare themselves as “smart”. Processes are digitalised, communities within the port are connected, and impressive gains in operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction are emerging, write Hanane Becha, Mikael Lind, André Simha and Francois Bottin. Smart ports, as important nodes in the global supply chain, have the opportunity to establish themselves as logistics inf

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Israel Ports Company begins pilot for transferring bills of lading, using blockchain technology

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 11, 2020
3 min

Israel Ports Company begins pilot for transferring bills of lading, using blockchain technology

The company will be one of the first in the world to implement the technology in order to streamline the #supplychain and prevent #forgeries and delays. A step up in implementing advanced technology in ports: the Israel Ports Company, which develops and operates the Israeli Ports Community System (IPCS), has launched an innovative pilot project for transferring bills of lading, using #blockchain #technology. This new approach is expected to deliver significant savings in time

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China’s ports reach ‘turning point’ as Covid-19 backlog clears

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Feb 28, 2020
2 min

China’s ports reach ‘turning point’ as Covid-19 backlog clears

“The turning point has arrived … We are seeing that port congestion has eased and logistics start to revive,” said Xu Kai, director of the Shipping Information Research Institute at SISI. Crane operators, customs officers, tugboat pilots and other key logistics links have began to slot into place after lockdowns across the country had led to congestion. China is the largest container cargo handler – processing around 30 per cent of global traffic or around 715,000 containers

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Transnational Crime: A Revised Approach to Countering The Underworld of Trade Globalization

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Feb 26, 2020
3 min

Transnational Crime: A Revised Approach to Countering The Underworld of Trade Globalization

Delighted to welcome two of the worlds leading experts on customs, trade facilitation, trade security & anti illcit trade to join us in Shanghai this June. Alan Bersin, Former Commissioner U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Dept Homeland Security and Lars Karlsson CEO, KGH Global Consulting & GTDW Advisory Council Member VIEW AGENDA ENGLISH | VIEW AGENDA CHINESE CONFIRMED SPEAKERS [KEYNOTE] Huang Feng, Director General, Shanghai Asia-Pacific Model E-port Network Operational C

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Thomas Bagge, DCSA, CEO, Joins Keynotes GTDW China Trade Development Week, Shanghai

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Feb 20, 2020
2 min

Thomas Bagge, DCSA, CEO, Joins Keynotes GTDW China Trade Development Week, Shanghai

With the recent launch of Tech neutral Track and Trace Standards for The Global Container Shipping Industry we are excited to welcome back Thomas Bagge, CEO, Digital Container Shipping Association @DCSA_org returning as a Keynote Speaker and Institutional Partner at GTDW China Trade Development Week, 16-18 June, Shanghai Pudong. Get the latest on how trade will benefit from an agnostic technology neutral approach to open standards for a common technology foundation that enabl

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5 ways the digitisation of the global logistics industry can increase trade – and reduce poverty

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Feb 19, 2020
1 min

5 ways the digitisation of the global logistics industry can increase trade – and reduce poverty

New article from our friends at World Economic Forum, Authored by Henrik Hvid Jensen Expanding global trade is essential to reducing poverty. Responsible, accelerated and affordable digitisation can facilitate global trade and sustainably reduce poverty. Five Logistic Internets can increase efficiencies and reduce costs for businesses and trading partners around the world. The expansion of international trade is essential to development and poverty reduction. To meet the UN’s

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Feb 14, 2020
3 min

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: 4th GTDW China Anti Illcit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Expo

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF INTENT: "Through direct dialogue with our Co-host Asia-Pacific Model E-Port Network Operational Center and The GTDW Advisory Council (APMEN | United Nations UNCTAD | International Trade Centre | INCU Secretariat | International Air Transport Association (IATA) | KGH Customs Services | IPCSA - International Port Community Systems Association | Ministry Of Economy, UAE & KW Group Exhibitions & Consulting - Global Trade Development Week 全球贸易发展周-中国论坛 we conf

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GTDW News: Digitalization, Standardization & Interoperability of Trade Tech

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jan 30, 2020
2 min

GTDW News: Digitalization, Standardization & Interoperability of Trade Tech

Making international trade safe, efficient & secure - The exclusive week dedicated to the best of trade technologies for legitimate electronic trade, secure supply chain and anti illicit trade technologies in the Asia Pacific region. We are excited to announce our partnership with Co-Host APMEN Operational Centre, Quality Brands Protection Committee of China (QBPC) and Shanghai Association of Enterprises With Foreign Investment (SAEFI) to introduce The 19th International Edit

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jan 17, 2020
3 min

Have You Seen The Program & Speakers?

Welcome back to the new year and a new decade for The 4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference + GTDW Trade Facilitation, Compliance & Digitalisation Conference & Exhibition our biggest edition to date returns to Shanghai Pudong, China from 16-18 June, presented in English & Mandarin as part of the 19th Edition of Global Trade Development Week. Theme: Digitalization, Standardization & Interoperability of Technologies. 800 International delegates, 80 Spea

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Where Trade Facilitation Tech Leaders Meet - Bigger Than Ever GTDW China Trade Development Week 2020

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Jan 6, 2020
1 min

Where Trade Facilitation Tech Leaders Meet - Bigger Than Ever GTDW China Trade Development Week 2020

Networking with top leaders from governments, trade agencies, MNC's, supply chain, logistics, customs, tax, trade zones, ports & trade hubs, brand protection, IPR & enforcement. 800+ international delegates, 80 leading speakers, 40 exhibitors, 2 concurrent conferences, site tours & more. The future of legitimate trade and anti illicit trade technologies, interoperability, standardisation and digitalization - Shanghai Pudong, 16-18 June. View Programme: http://bit.ly/2Mjt7NW V

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Blockchain: Tradelens Signs MOU With Jordan Customs To Facilitate Trade

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Dec 18, 2019
1 min

Blockchain: Tradelens Signs MOU With Jordan Customs To Facilitate Trade

Jordan Customs department to launch electronic platform for international trade Experimental electronic information platform known as the “TradeLens” system to facilitate international trade. The Jordan Customs Department (JCD) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Maersk GTD at the JCD building to launch an experimental electronic information platform known as the “TradeLens” system to facilitate international trade. It is based on “Blockchain” technology, whic

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Shanghai gets green light to set up duty-free customs area to facilitate direct global trade

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Dec 17, 2019
2 min

Shanghai gets green light to set up duty-free customs area to facilitate direct global trade

Shanghai gets green light to set up duty-free customs area to facilitate direct global trade, in a move that bypasses Hong Kong! A fenced customs area will be established at Shanghai’s Yangshan Deep Sea Port and at the Lingang free-trade zone (FTZ) Cargo inside the area will be exempted from import duties, according to the November 4 circular by the The General Administration of Customs China’s government has given the green light to set up a duty-free zone at Shanghai’s port

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IPCSA Members Invitation - Exhibition & Delegations GTDW China Trade Development Week 2020

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Dec 16, 2019
1 min

IPCSA Members Invitation - Exhibition & Delegations GTDW China Trade Development Week 2020

‘Digitalisation, Standardisation & Interoperability of Global Trade’ GTDW China Trade Development Week 2020 is pleased to continue our long collaboration with The International Port Community Systems Association & Associated Networks to join the 19th International Edition of Global Trade Development Week returning to Shanghai Pudong, 16-18 June, 2020. The event is Co-hosted in partnership with APMEN Operational Centre in English & Mandarin. The programme welcomes 800 internat

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Blockchain is becoming key for global trade - What is the benefit to secure supply chains?

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Dec 13, 2019
4 min

Blockchain is becoming key for global trade - What is the benefit to secure supply chains?

Blockchain is a system of recording transactions that could replace 'trust intermediaries' including banks Businesses are starting to use blockchain to track and trace goods - but can the technology be trusted? The World Economic Forum, Hitachi, and other public and private supply chain actors, have published a Framework for Blockchain Cybersecurity In 2017, hundreds of companies fell victim to a ransomware attack called NotPetya. Maersk and FedEx saw their global operations

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Visualizing Global Shipping Container Traffic - A New Paradigm

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Dec 13, 2019
2 min

Visualizing Global Shipping Container Traffic - A New Paradigm

A great article that underlines the significance of GTDW China Trade Development Week Program as the crucial meeting between east and west for governments, trade agencies & multilaterals, multimodal supply chain & logistics, ports + anti illicit trade, brand & IPR protection to create safe, smart and secure cross border trade through technologies. Globalization owes a lot to the humble shipping container. In the distant past, loading a ship was a complicated affair involving

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Single Window Pakistan: Government To Introduce Single Window Bill To Facilitate Trade

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Dec 12, 2019
2 min

Single Window Pakistan: Government To Introduce Single Window Bill To Facilitate Trade

PTI govt approves $250m loan proposal for trade reforms “The government has decided to introduce the Pakistan Single Window Bill 2019 to facilitate cross-border trade,” an official said, adding that the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet would be briefed on the issue in a meeting on Wednesday. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, being a signatory to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has decided to introduce a bill for creating a single window in order to facilitate cross

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LOGINK China Joins International Port Community Systems Association

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Dec 10, 2019
2 min

LOGINK China Joins International Port Community Systems Association

Congratulations to GTDW Advisory Council Member Richard Morton, Secretary General & Hans Rook, Chairman, IPCSA for extending membership to include LOGINK China. LOGINK, the national public information platform for transportation and logistics of the People’s Republic of China, has formally joined the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA). IPCSA and LOGINK (National Logistics Information Platform) already had a close relationship – since 2017, the two org

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Best Practice Technology Solutions for Single Window Interoperability - APEC Publication

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Dec 6, 2019
2 min

Best Practice Technology Solutions for Single Window Interoperability - APEC Publication

We are pleased to share details of the new APEC compendium which takes a detailed look at the current state of the APEC member single window systems focusing on the following: Use of WCO data model and or use of International Standards Messaging technology used Governance (government agency, private corporation, public-private partnership) IT infrastructure Openness to adopting international interoperability How responsive is the receiving NSW to requests from another NSW NSW

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