European Parliament adopts new Customs regulations

The following is excerpted from 11 September 2013 article by the American Shipper.

The European Parliament Wednesday adopted the Union Customs Code, a framework that provides new rules and procedures, and firms up Customs practices that had initially been implemented on a case-by-case basis. The code now awaits adoption by the European Council. If that's granted, it will go into effect Nov. 1.

The new code also introduces steps to complete the transition to a paperless Customs infrastructure…

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Perfect the art of drafting an international contract

The following is excerpted from a 3 September 2013 news article by the International Chamber of Commerce.

Following requests, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is launching an advanced training programme in international contracts, to be held in Paris on 7-10 October. Led by a panel of experts, the interactive programme will cover negotiating and drafting key clauses, dispute resolution, and cultural and legal approaches.

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IFCBA Association Member Application - Customs Broker and Transportation Association of Thailand

Submitted by KDoiron on Thu, 2013-08-08 10:01

Good day.We have received an application for association membership from The Customs Broker and Transportation Association of Thailand (CTAT), and would appreciate your approval of and/or comments on this application by Aug 23, 2013, please. The Customs Broker and Transportation Association of Thailand (CTAT) was established in 1947. As of July 31, 2013, it has a total of 1,012 business members who are specialized in customs brokerage, transportation and logistics services business.

IFCBA Business Member Application - Beyler Ithalat-Bosphorus Trading

Submitted by IFCBA on Fri, 2013-07-19 08:26

Good day.We have received an application for business membership from Beyler Ithalat-Bosphorus Trading, and would appreciate your approval of and/or comments on this application by Aug 1, 2013, please. Bosphorus Trading is an integral part of Beyler Ithalat (Galteks) company. They are a group of traders and consultants that specialize in trade between local and foreign importers and exporters, including Turkey, United States, EU countries and the rest of the world.

IFCBA Business Member Application - Torot Intercontinental Services Limited

Submitted by IFCBA on Fri, 2013-07-19 08:05

Good day.We have received an application for business membership from Torot Intercontinental Services Limited, and would appreciate your approval of and/or comments on this application by Aug 1, 2013, please. Torot Intercontinental Services Limited is a full service shipping, cargo/Courier consolidation and freight forwarding business. They have been in the business of shipping support services, air freight and logistics deployment for over ten years.

Fast-changing nature of world trade poses new policy challenges, report says

The following is excerpted from an 18 July 2013 press release by the World Trade Organization.

The future of world trade, and the global trading system, will be shaped by a range of economic, political and social factors, including technological innovation, shifts in production and consumption patterns, and demographic change, according to the 2013 World Trade Report published by the WTO on 18 July 2013. Director-General Pascal Lamy said: “One element clearly stands out in the Report, and that is the importance of trade for development”.

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