In this issue...
Ten Steps Towards Trade Facilitation
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.[... full story]
If It Ain't Broke, Should We Fix It?
The revision of Incoterms by the International Chamber of Commerce is set to be one of the most important issues of the coming year. [... full story]
Tariff is the Latest Pane in the Window
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. [... full story]
From Humble Beginnings
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. [... full story]
Happy Birthday to SECIPRO
In early December 2007 the Southeast Europe Cooperative Initiative (SECI) celebrated the tenth anniversary of the umbrella Business Advisory Council for South Eastern Europe. [... full story]
Next Stop, Taiwan
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. [... full story]
Help Us to Help You
With SITPRO's recent appointment as Vice Chair of the UN/CEFACT Trade Business Group -'Digital Paper' we are very much looking forward to progressing the work of this group and delivering UNeDocsUK standards with the requirements of UK traders and government catered for. [... full story]
Many Initiatives, One Goal
Anyone involved with international trade over the last few years cannot fail to have noticed the increased emphasis upon securing the supply chain. [... full story]
Changing of the Guard
A large part of SITPRO’s reputation is built upon the expertise that we can call upon from our Board and other advisers. Over the past few months, we had cause to pay particular tribute to the work of a number of individuals who stood down from important positions. [... full story]
Your SITPRO News
What do you like most about SITPRO News? Let us know. [... full story]
Also in this issue...
CEO Perspective
SITPRO's Chief Executive, Malcolm McKinnon, explains how SITPRO is working with universities on trade facilitation research.
Editor's Notes: On The Road
Going out and meeting SITPRO's stakeholders.
SITPRO Solutions
Russian Certificates of Conformity
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