In this issue...
EC Vote Paves Way for Introduction of AEOs
On 23 October European Community Member States approved, by an overwhelming majority, the implementing provisions for the Security Amendment to the Customs Code. [... full story]
AEOs - Issues Remain Unresolved
None of the requirements for becoming an AEO (see below) are exceptional, but SITPRO is worried that some of the detail of how aspects of the authorisation criteria should be met has been left to non-binding guidance and that this risks divergent implementation of the AEO scheme across the Community. [... full story]
Single Window Project Launches First Stage
Fresh content added to the Business Link national website this month launches the UK International Trade Single Window (ITSW) project, which will ultimately deliver a comprehensive web-based service that will simplify international trade procedures for UK businesses and government. [... full story]
SITPRO Chairs OECD Trade Facilitation Forum in Cameroon
SITPRO's Chief Executive, Malcolm McKinnon, at the invitation of the OECD, chaired part of their Regional Forum on Trade Facilitation, organised in collaboration with the Government of Cameroon and held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on 27-28 September 2006. [... full story]
Supermarket Checks Out UNeDocsUK
In order to demonstrate the wider benefits of UNeDocsUK (bringing aligned paper documents and electronic equivalents together), SITPRO has commissioned a research study to conduct and deliver an assessment of the benefits and financial savings that e-business and UNeDocsUK could bring to the perishable goods sector. [... full story]
UN/CEFACT Forum Boosted by Indian Support for Standards
Over 250 experts from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America attended the 9th UN/CEFACT Forum in New Delhi, India 2-6 October 2006. [... full story]
IAN Act Data Requirements Raise Concerns
SITPRO is currently taking part in consultation on the secondary legislation being prepared following the enactment of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act (IAN Act 2006). [... full story]
New Letter of Credit Rules Agreed
Further to our article last issue, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have announced that the final text of UCP 600 was unanimously approved without changes at the Banking Commission meeting on 24-25 October. [... full story]
Also in this issue...
CEO Perspective
SITPRO's Chief Executive, Malcolm McKinnon, reflects on the current prospects for trade facilitation.
Editor's Notes
A Change is as Good as a Rest?
SITPRO Solutions
EX1 Documents
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