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We are incredibly proud to announce the amazing speaker line up that will be joining us for GTDW China 2020. With 2 Co-located conferences + Exhibition of technologies defining international trade capabilities, standards, security, anti illicit trade & digitalisation this is set to be a sell out. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE · Alan Bersin, Senior Fellow, Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School; Executive Chairman, Altana Trade & Technology; Former Commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security · Andrew Keable, CEO, KW Group; Chairman, GTDW Advisory Council · Douglas McKay, VAT & Customs Director Asia Pacific, Lear Corporation · Ethan Xu, Director, International Trade Compliance, Otis Elevator Co. · Glyn Hughes, Global Head of Cargo, International Air Transport Association (IATA); Advisory Council Member of GTDW · Günther Marten, Minister Counsellor, European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Delegation of the European Union · Huang Feng, Director General, Shanghai Asia-Pacific Model E-port Network Operational Center (SAOC); Advisory Council Member of GTDW · Dr Jan Hoffmann, Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, DTL, United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD); Advisory Council Member of GTDW · Dr Lars Karlsson, CEO & MD, KGH Global Consulting; Former Director WCO and Swedish Customs; Advisory Council Member of GTDW; Advisory Board Member of INCU; Chairman of the IBMATA Advisory Board · Lisa McAuley, Chief Executive Officer, Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA) · Michael Yu, North Asia Brand Protection Head, Unilever · Miller Wang, Brand Protection Director & Legal Counsel, MCM APAC · Dr. Mohammad Saeed, Senior Trade Facilitation Adviser, International Trade Centre (ITC); Advisory Council Member of GTDW · Ray Xu, Vice President, Legal, Pernod Ricard · Richard Morton, Secretary General, International Port Community System Association (IPCSA); Advisory Council Member of GTDW · Prof. Samuel C. Bautista, Chief Learning Officer, Academy of Developmental Logistics & Member, Management Committee, International Network of Customs Universities (INCU) · Stephen Dunn, Regional Director Of Investigations, Asia Pacific, Sanofi · Thomas Bagge, CEO & Statutory Director, Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) · Virginie Ticha, President, International Federation of Consular Chambers for Africa (F.I.C.A.) Register: www.kwglobaltrade.com | Email: globaltrade@kwconfex.com | Program | SPEX Prospectus #gtdwchina #tradefacilitation #digitaltrade #singlewindow #illicittrade #ipr #intellectualproperty #brandprotection #ecommerce #capacitybuilding #tradetechnologies #china #chinatrade

FREE capacity building program is open to: Customs & Tax Authorities Ministries of Trade/Economy/Finance Trade Facilitation Committees IPR Agencies Police & Judiciary The 19th GTDW China includes 2 Co-Located International Conferences & Trade Technologies exhibition: 1. GTDW Technology for Trade Facilitation, Customs & Compliance Conference 2. GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference 3. Trade Technologies Exhibition & Showcase (Limited Spaces) WHAT IS INCLUDED Access to 2 Co-located conferences + Trade Technologies Exhibition: Conference attendance x 2 days Exhibition attendance x 2 days Technology matching – Tell us the technologies you want to meet? Conference Food & Beverages – Morning refreshments, Lunch & Afternoon refreshments 2 complimentary site tour tickets per organisation (senior lead) – limited basis to 40 pax total per tour Translation – English & Mandarin (UN & Interpol registered translation) Reduced hotel accommodation Visa support (government agencies) Certification of attendance (by request) Bilateral meetings – by request DETAILS REQUIRED Full Name (Based on passport) Organisation Position Email Address Mobile Limited basis at organisers discretion REGISTER ONLINE: globaltrade@kwconfex.com VIEW WEBSITE FOR LATEST SPEAKERS: www.kwglobaltrade.com #gtdwchina #government #capacitybuilding #tradefacilitation #TFA #customs #police #intellectualproperty #ipr #brandprotection #illicittrade #tradetech #technologies #tax #revenue #ministrytrade #ministryfinance #enforcement #collaboration #compliance #globaltrademanagement #china #trade #chinatrade

Great to see GS1 taking initiative on much needed standards for traceability in supply chains and the need for interoperability - something we are 100% focused on for the GDTW China 2020 Trade Development Week Program with 80% of our attendees wanting to meet technologies for anti illicit trade, brand protection & secure supply chain illustrating the need for public-private collaboration and better understanding of technologies. VIEW PAGE - Consumers and Industry are asking for more information about the products they purchase, use and consume. GS1 provides common language for Traceability solutions! Traceability makes an impact on your business and consumers. Email us for the GTDW China Program: globaltrade@kwconfex.com or view www.kwglobaltrade.com #traceability #securesupplychain #trackandtrace #etrade #ecommerce #gs1 #supplychain #interoperability #gtdwchina #trade #globaltrade #internationaltrade

Interesting article by Kale Logistics Solutions part of IPCSA - International Port Community Systems Association GTDW Advisory Council Members and speakers at GTDW China Trade Development Week, 16-18 June Shanghai around the theme of Tradetech Interoperability for eTrade, Trade Facilitation, Secure Cross Border Supply Chain & Anti Illicit Trade www.kwglobaltrade.com The article underlines an essential leaders topic to be discussed at GTDW China: Single Windows: Outcomes, Challenges, Lessons Learnt & Whats the Future? As part of the GTDW China Tradetech Exhibition we invite leading technologies to demonstrate their capabilities and innovations for the future of single windows: globaltrade@kwconfex.com 6 FACTORS THAT SIMPLIFY YOUR LOGISTICS As international trade becomes the new norm, and whispers of an impending recession loom over business predictions, the Single-Window concept is gaining momentum in the logistics and trade scenario. The buoyant system assimilates a de-railed and complex process of documentation under the “one-stop-shop” umbrella, thus facilitating a swift and smoother workflow. Serving as the ‘sole body of entry’ for every import-export and transit-related regulatory requirements Single Window facilitates inland and cross-border movement of goods and reduces national logistics cost. With its digital approach, SW assists the government as well as the traders in handling the red-tape intricacies of a complex and time-consuming trade process. Single Window lubricates the rusted wheels of bureaucracy and straightens the ruffled cuffs of international trade up, effectively increasing national competitiveness. SINGLE WINDOW – THE LOGISTICS BEHIND A SIMPLIFIED SYSTEM The implementation of Single Window can transform your logistics with a well-structured and well-functioning process. Data from the UNESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) indicates the impact of SW in South & South East Asia shows a tremendous saving of time, money and process resulting in increased revenue and higher trader compliance. In Singapore, the introduction of national Single Window for trade called TradeNet unites more than 35 border agencies since 1989 causing significant gains in government productivity and revenue. 1. ONE-ENTRY-ONE LOCATION Smooth and swift transactions The Single Window system works as a single portal for all trade-related matters, to disseminate the relevant information to participating governmental authorities or authorized agencies. The traders are hence benefitted by accessing and submitting all required documents/information in one place and at a time. The one-time submission also erases the chances of errors or fraudulent data. 2. DIGITIZATION Faster & transparent processing The online submission and approval of documentation in the single-window system make it easier, accessible and people-friendly. The digital process reduces paper transactions and increases the capability of automatic verification. According to the UNSECAP data, in Singapore, the global financial center, the automated entry system reduced the processing time of trade documents from 4 days to 15 minutes. By increasing the speed of data verification, the web-based infrastructure helps to accelerate the entire ‘application-submission-clearance’ process. Being digital and with very less of bureaucracy, the single-window system eliminates redundant processes and ensures more transparent and predictable processing. 3. COST EFFECTIVE & FUTURISTIC Faster & transparent processing The traditional paperwork always came tainted with cobwebs of trade regulations, processing delay, and unanticipated and additional expenses. Single-Window reduces processing and transmission costs by the use of e-documents. Less paperwork decreased manpower, digital submission of export licenses, less delay at ports of entry, etc., reduces operational cost. The trade facilitation measures introduced as groundwork for SW development in Thailand, “eliminated redundant processes and reduced the number of days for export from 24 days (in 2006) to 14 days (in 2009)” – UNESCAP. Improved productivity and smooth trade procedures initiate better foreign trade. Reduced corruption, better transparency, and better trade statistics also attract more investments and further the scope of international trade. 4. BUSINESS EFFICIENCY The entire maze of logistics gets a consolidated structure at the hands of the single-window system. Increased quality of data retrieval, elimination of unnecessary or useless procedures, less delay in the import/export procedures, etc constructively boost up the logistics and trade. Predictable & Reliable Managing trade and transit the traditional way was detrimental to its complex and often unpredictable nature. Custom clearance of import-exports, unexpected delays, and inaccurate arrival timings were frequent occurrences in the global supply chains. Single-Window casts out these uncertainties and makes the process much more reliable and competent. Through the less complex and user-friendly infrastructure and processing methods, the administration is effective, staff productivity improved, and data reliability increased. International trade gets more utilitarian with effective resource deployment and increased customs revenue. 5. SECURE AND TRACEABLE PROCESS Digitization of the system makes the trade more foolproof with a lesser risk of errors and duplication. The single-window system addresses regular clogs like the red tape, the unpredictability of transport procedures, etc and quickens cargo clearance ensuring faster and prompt delivery of the merchandise to a happy customer! The tracking possibility through online data adds to the security factor of transactions, especially in international trade. Cross-border business becomes more efficient with quicker validation and inspection. 6. INCREASED REVENUES Hong Kong – one of the most thriving economies in the world and the hub for international trade and investment – witnessed an annual savings of HK$1.3 billion from the automated information transaction system, while in the Republic of Korea, the same is estimated to be 1 billion and 818.9 million USD. The Korea customs service estimates that the introduction of SW brought some 18 million USD in benefits in the year 2010 alone with the overall economic benefit hitting 3.47 billion USD from the agency trade facilitation efforts. UNESCAP reports state that these include savings from “transmission cost by using e-documents, improving productivity by automating administrative work and improved management, storage and retrieval of information and documents through the use of Information Technology.” VIEW ARTICLE #gtdwchina #customsmodernization #singlewindow #etrade #paperlesstrade #Easeofdoingbusiness #Logisticssimplified #tradefacilitation #trade #globaltrade #aeo #internationaltrade #supplychain #logistics #customsmodernisation #unescap #digitization #tradetech #tradetechnologies #china #chinatrade

Interactive visualization of Trade Facilitation & Paperless Trade data To help countries benchmark and reduce the time and cost of trading across border, the UN Regional Commissions jointly conduct the UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. The Survey currently covers 128 economies around the globe, and 53 measures related to the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), as well as emerging regional and global initiatives on paperless trade or e-trade, such as the recent Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-Border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (FA-CPT). The Survey leads to the production of a Global Report and five Regional Reports, which aim at providing insightful information for policy makers to harness trade as a key means of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Survey is conducted in collaboration with growing number of global and regional partners, since 2015 and every two years. VIEW WEBSITE #gtdwchina #tradefacilitation #etrade #paperlesstrade #singlewindow #tfa #tradefacilitationagreement #tradetech #asia #africa #leastdevelopedcountries #UN #unitednations #government

We are delighted to welcome GTDW Advisory Council Member, Dr Lars Karlsson CEO & MD KGH Customs Services will be joining us at the 19th Edition of Global Trade Development Week event in Shanghai on the 16-18 June 2020 under the theme of 'Tradetech Interoperability, Digitalisation & Standardisation For eTrade, Secure Supply Chain, Compliance & Anti Illicit Trade​'. Join us to welcome international governments, regulators, business & technologies in Shanghai. Limited exhibition spaces available for trade technologies & innovations. VIP ATTENDEES - FREE ACCESS: We invite attendees from Customs & Tax Authorities, Ministries of Trade/Economy/Finance, IP, Police & Judiciary Authorities, Heads of Brand Protection, Heads of Trade & Customs Compliance to register for this capacity building event for FREE. Please register through globaltrade@kwconfex.com For more information visit the event website: www.kwglobaltrade.com GTDW China 2019 past event references: Post event report: https://lnkd.in/fGv2k_c Video: https://lnkd.in/fprGPTV Programme: https://lnkd.in/fS2E5mg #gtdwchina #tradefacilitation #internationaltrade #globaltrade #crossbordertrade #trademanagement #customsmanagement #FTA #AEO #TransnationalCrime #globalflows #tradecompliance #customs #customsmodernization #digitalization #trustedtrade #singlewindow @CapacityNow @GTDWNews

There was no change among the world’s top five cargo gateways in 2018 but there was movement further down the table, reported Airports Council International. Hong Kong International Airport, Memphis International, Shanghai Pudong, Incheon and Ted Stevens Anchorage all held their positions from the previous year as the top five cargo hubs. But among the smaller gateways, Los Angeles jumped three places from 13th to 10th this year and Doha International advanced five places from 16th, last year, to 11th. Rockford in the US was the fastest-growing airport in 2018 for airports that handled more than 250,000 tonnes of cargo, thanks to the expansion of its e-commerce business for online retail giant Amazon, which helped traffic grow 56.6%. The next fastest growing of the 250,000 tonnes-plus airports was Nairobi, Kenya which saw cargo increase 25.2% to over 342,000 tonnes and Liege, Belgium, up 21.6% to 871,596 tonnes. Xi’an in China and Philadelphia in the US were up by 20.3% and 20% respectively. ACI added that in total, the world’s airports accommodated 122.7m tonnes of cargo – a 1.4% increase. This is down on the 6.8% year-on-year increase recorded in 2017. VIEW ARTICLE #gtdwchina #aircargo #air #cargo #globaltrade #tradedevelopment #asia #china #chinatrade #shanghai #etrade #customs #tradefacilitation

Delighted to welcome Lisa Mcauley from Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA) who will speak at the upcoming 19th Edition of Global Trade Development Week in #Shanghai on the 16 - 18 June 2020. GTPA is also an Institutional Partner for #GTDWChina For more information on GTPA visit https://lnkd.in/fPwkJkd View GTDW China Program: www.kwglobaltrade.com We welcome attendees from Customs & Tax Authorities, Ministries of Trade/Economy/Finance, IP, Police & Judiciary Authorities, Heads of Brand Protection, Heads of Trade & Customs Compliance to register for this event for FREE. Free tickets are limited so do register early through jackp@kwconfex.com GTDW China 2019 past event references: Post event report: https://lnkd.in/fGv2k_c Video: https://lnkd.in/fprGPTV #gtdwchina #globaltradeprofessionalsassociation #gtpaalliance #globaltrade #tradefacilitation #globaltrade #internationaltrade @GTPAlliance

“The move by governments around the world to employ #blockchain to improve cross-border trade marks a step toward #paperless customs processes, which originally began with the #digitization of #informationflows by making trade-related data and documents available and exchangeable electronically. For all the improvements they’ve brought to paper-heavy processes, traditional electronic data exchange systems still face the challenges of #authenticity and the unavailability of real-time data exchange.” This will be extensively covered at the upcoming 19th Edition Global Trade Development Week through one of the concurrent conferences on “GTDW Technology for Trade Facilitation and Compliance Conference” + "GTDW Anti Illicit Trade & Brand Protection Conference" - This is combined with the leading international exhibition of Tradetech for international trade, secure supply chain, compliance & anti illicit trade technologies. For more information visit www.kwglobaltrade.com GTDW China is a free to attend capacity building event for Customs & Tax Authorities, Ministries of Trade/Economy/Finance, IP, Police & Judiciary Authorities, Heads of Brand Protection, Heads of Trade & Customs Compliance (Limited Places) To register please email globaltrade@kwconfex.com #gtdwchina #paperlesstrade #customs #crossbordertrade #globaltrade #tradefacilitation #AEO #MRA #supplychainsecurity #china #trade #internationaltrade #capacitybuilding #illicittrade VIEW ARTICLE

Interesting article that underlines why the GTDW China Trade Development Week program incorporates trade facilitation, compliance, anti illicit trade and brand protection sharing the same platform - the article underlines the need for collaboration across government to IP stakeholders to technologies that we are driving through the GTDW agenda as well as our access programs with free participation from customs, tax & trade ministries + brand owners & heads of IP: 'Ultimately, the trade in infringing goods strains government resources and requires active IP stakeholder involvement. While IP stakeholders tend to be active in Europe and the U.S., efforts must be pursued in other countries to ensure that IP owners are invited to be active in the countries of production of infringing goods in an effort to stop such goods before they are exported to destination markets.' PM us for details of the program: globaltrade@kwconfex.com FULL ARTICLE The European Commission (EC) released a report on September 19, detailing the intellectual property (IP) enforcement efforts of the European Union’s 28 member state customs administrations. The EC report of seized IP infringing goods at the European Union’s border points to China and Hong Kong as the country of origin for 60% of the seized goods. The fact that China and Hong Kong account for the majority of seized goods is consistent with results in recent years. Moreover, it is also consistent with statistics from the United States for the past several years. The EC’s statistics are important for IP stakeholders as they underscore the continuation of recent trends regarding the impact of the internet. The EC report indicates that express couriers and the international mail system are used increasingly to get infringing goods into the hands of customers. Express couriers and the postal system accounted for 84% of all detention situations by customs officials when they suspected possible IP infringement, but sea traffic resulted in the highest number of actual IP infringing items stopped at the border. The fact that consumers are now able to shop online and make payments for goods online facilitates the movement of infringing goods. Moreover, in view of the small quantities involved in individual purchases, it has become common for small quantities to be shipped via express couriers and the international mail system. The EC report states: “The top categories [of seized goods] are typically goods that can be ordered online and shipped via post or express courier”. The important impact of online commerce is not simply that the postal system and express couriers are used, but that this requires greater scrutiny of shipments by customs officials or postal authorities that lead to the detection of very small quantities of items. Ultimately, this requires greater government resources to police the border and protect consumers from potentially infringing and dangerous or harmful goods. The EC report also underscores the seizure of IP infringing goods that pose public health and safety risks. Between eight and nine million seized items, over one-third of the total, fell within the categories of medicines, personal hygiene, electrical, foods and beverages. Europe’s concerns regarding quantities of infringing goods that pose risks to public health and safety are significant and consistent with concerns globally as seizures of such goods occur globally. Both small quantity packages sent via express courier or mail and goods that pose threats to consumers make IP enforcement a critical function of government officials. The implications go beyond customs officers who work at border entry points. The use of the postal system to facilitate illegal trade necessitates greater involvement of postal officials. In addition, whether electrical goods or medicines, other government officials in regulatory agencies must be involved to prevent the entry of potentially harmful goods into the stream of commerce. Ultimately, the trade in infringing goods strains government resources and requires active IP stakeholder involvement. While IP stakeholders tend to be active in Europe and the U.S., efforts must be pursued in other countries to ensure that IP owners are invited to be active in the countries of production of infringing goods in an effort to stop such goods before they are exported to destination markets. #gtdwchina #customs #counterfeits #brandprotection #cargo #smallparcels #illicittrade #fightthefakes #fakes #intellectualproperty #technologies #china #chinatrade #trade #globaltrade #internationaltrade #tradefacilitation

Did you miss meeting these brand protection heads at GTDW Anti Illicit Trade & Brand Protection Conference? #chanel #longchamp #philipmorrisinternational JD.com #MCM #Lear #danfoss #louisvuitton #treasurywines #unilever #spalding #novartis #nike #levistrauss #LBrands #JohnsonJohnson #abercrombie #cisco #diageo #beiersdorf #JTI #VW #GSK #BAT #MSD #generalmotors VIP BRAND OWNER PROGRAM Guess what? Brand Protection & IP Heads attend for free as part of the 4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade & Brand Protection Conference & Technologies Exhibition, part of GTDW China Trade Development Week, 16-18 June Shanghai VIEW 2020 PROGRAM Exhibition starts from $3675 for 3x2sqm Sponsorship starts from $12500 with speaking & presentation. PM us for details globaltrade@kwconfex.com #gtdwchina #brandprotection #ilicittrade #technologies #blockchain #fakes #fightthefake #counterfeit #chinatrade #trade #globaltrade #integrity

“As a National Interest Project (NIP), GUCEG will enable trade and transport stakeholders to provide standardized information and documents through a single entry point allowing the swiftness, simplification, dematerialization, anticipation and cost reduction related to procedures. This cutting edge technology platform will boost the Guinean Government revenues.” VIEW ARTICLE Webb Fontaine #globaltrade #tradefacilitation #singlewindow #paperlesstrade #tradetech #tradetechnology #gtdwchina #globaltrade #customs #customsmodernisation #smartborders #tax #ecommerce #aeo #trade #africa #africatrade #etrade #eports #tax #taxrevenue #taxmodernisation #tradecapacity #publicprivatepartnerships #collaboration #guinea