http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/ Copyright 2008 SITPRO paul.hiscock@sitpro.org.uk (Paul Hiscock) paul.hiscock@sitpro.org.uk (Paul Hiscock) Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:20:00 GMT Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:20:00 GMT News from SITPRO - The UK's Trade Facilitation Agency en-gb http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080625.html The BERR report last week following a UK-wide consultation on implementation of the EU Services Directive has taken on board a number of the key comments made by SITPRO, the UK trade facilitation body. SITPRO’s response to the consultation had highlighted practical concerns for cross-border trade and, in particular, some of the difficulties around the implementation of the Point of Single Contact (PSC). Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:20:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080625.html SITPRO News Releases services itsw http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080609.html The United States Assistant Commissioner for International Affairs and Trade Relations in the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP), Michael Mullen, has publicly expressed concerns over the effectiveness of 100% scanning of all containers bound for the US. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:10:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080609.html SITPRO News Releases customs security ports http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/sen20080603.html There are still a few places left at SITPRO's Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Information Seminars on 17 June 2008. Businesses have seized upon the opportunity to learn more about this new scheme so that they can make an informed decision about whether to apply. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:45:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/sen20080603.html SITPRO Electronic News aeo customs security events http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080502.html In order to add clarity to what can be a very difficult business decision on whether to join the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) scheme, SITPRO will be holding two half-day information seminars for SMEs interested in learning more about the benefits and costs of applying. Fri, 02 May 2008 15:45:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080502.html SITPRO News Releases aeo customs security events http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804a.html SITPRO has just published its first Five Year Strategy, setting out its vision for trade facilitation between now and 2013 against the background of a changing world. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804a.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 ebusiness documents security ports europe tfagreements capacity services http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804b.html SITPRO is to host the biannual UN/CEFACT Forum in Spring 2010 to coincide with SITPRO’s fortieth anniversary, it was announced at this year's Spring Forum in Mexico City. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804b.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 ebusiness events http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804c.html Over the last six months at SITPRO, a Spanish student, Fernando de Miguel, has been looking at the EU Services Directive and the way in which it should be implemented by the UK Government. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804c.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 services europe http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804d.html Eleven years after the publication of the Review of Procedures at UK Ports and Airports including the Channel Tunnel SITPRO is embarking on a new Ports Report. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804d.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 services europe http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804e.html This summer, SITPRO is planning to hold an AEO information seminar aimed at small and medium-sized businesses who are undecided whether to apply for Authorised Economic Operator status. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804e.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 security europe events http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804f.html The World Customs Organisation is establishing a vision for Customs in the 21st Century. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804f.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 customs security ebusiness http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804g.html Problems remain to be resolved as member states prepare to adopt the Regulation introducing the Economic Operators Registration and Information (EORI) Number. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804g.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 customs security ebusiness http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804h.html BusinessLink has launched an online tool which gives traders free and direct access to current trading information on taxes and levies, rebates, preferences, restrictions and other information supplied by HM Revenue and Customs. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200804h.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 guidance itsw http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snceo200804.html SITPRO's Chief Executive, Malcolm McKinnon, discusses the need for 'vision'. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snceo200804.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 ceo http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snedp200804.html How would you define SITPRO? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snedp200804.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 editor http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snso200804.html SITPRO's Helpdesk Advisers answer a question about Commercial Invoices Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snso200804.html SITPRO News: Issue 64, Spring 2008 questions guidance http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080423.html SITPRO welcomes the announcement yesterday by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) that funding has been secured to support an implementation programme for customs modernisation in the countries of the East African Community (EAC). Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:05:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080423.html SITPRO News Releases customs afica http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/sen20080403.html Malcolm McKinnon's speech to the WCO Global Forum on 28 March is the first addition to SITPRO's new online Speeches and Presentations Archive Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:30:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/sen20080403.html SITPRO Electronic News customs security ebusiness http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080218.html SITPRO is challenging European authorities not to dilute effective implementation of the EU Services Directive and to adopt and accelerate the development of the electronic European Single Window for use by service suppliers trading across borders in the EU. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080218.html services itsw http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080208.html A report published this week by SITPRO, the UK’s trade facilitation body, reveals how complex the current UK security landscape within international trade has become. Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snr20080208.html SITPRO News Releases security http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801a.html The Boksburg Group has launched ten guiding principles for technical assistance to developing countries in support of WTO commitments on trade facilitation under the current Doha negotiations. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801a.html SITPRO News: Issue 63, Winter 2007/2008 boksburg tfagreements http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801b.html The revision of Incoterms by the International Chamber of Commerce is set to be one of the most important issues of the coming year. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801b.html SITPRO News: Issue 63, Winter 2007/2008 incoterms http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801c.html The International Trade Single Window continues towards the release of phase two of the project. This involves the launch of 57 new information guides that are aimed at more experienced international traders and a comprehensive up-to-date online Tariff product that is free and available 24/7. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801c.html SITPRO News: Issue 63, Winter 2007/2008 itsw guidance http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801d.html On 1 January 2008, as we celebrated the New Year, the European Union's Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) system slipped quietly into international trade business practice. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801d.html SITPRO News: Issue 63, Winter 2007/2008 europe aeo security http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801e.html In early December 2007 the Southeast Europe Cooperative Initiative (SECI) celebrated the tenth anniversary of the umbrella Business Advisory Council for South Eastern Europe. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801e.html SITPRO News: Issue 63, Winter 2007/2008 europe aeo security http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801f.html On 7 January 2008 several members of ASEAL (Asia, Europe Alliances for paperless trade) met in Paris to initiate arrangements for the 4th summit to be held later this year in Taiwan. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.sitpro.org.uk/news/articles/snar200801f.html SITPRO News: Issue 63, Winter 2007/2008 ebusiness un-edocs unedocsUK cefact