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SITPRO News Issue 61, Summer 2007
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In this issue...

Are US Security Measures Going Too Far?

Plans by the United States to introduce 100 percent screening of cargo coming into US ports are now set to become a reality that will affect ports around the world. [... full story]

Security Dominates European Conference

The 19th European Customs Law Conference organised by SITPRO's sister organisation in Germany took place over 21 and 22 June 2007 in Hamburg. [... full story]

Boksburg Group Seeks Middle Way

As the World Trade Organisation headed towards its traditional summer recess, differences of opinion on technical assistance and capacity building emerged across meetings on Trade Facilitation. [... full story]

A Window of Opportunity

Following the successful launch of the first phase of the UK International Trade Single Window (ITSW) at the end of last year, the international trade theme on the Business Link website has attracted over 400,000 visits [... full story]

Another Step Towards a Standard

The UNeDocs project has now moved another step closer to becoming a standard by entering the 'Implementation Verification' process [... full story]

A Morning on Merseyside

In July, SITPRO took its Simpler Trading seminar to Liverpool to provide another morning of trade facilitation advice for small businesses. [... full story]

SAD Timetable Makes JCCC Happy

After careful consideration, the SAD Harmonisation JCCC Sub group agreed in August that the proposed target implementation date of 1 October 2007 would be achievable. [... full story]

Also in this issue...

CEO Perspective

SITPRO's Chief Executive, Malcolm McKinnon, reflects on the concept of a 'unified border force'.

Editor's Notes: Protect and Serve

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