Trade Facilitation for Efficient Compliance and Enhanced Competitiveness
Available dates:
- 21 May (R01)
- 20 August (R02)
- 21 November (R03)
Duration:
1 Day (7 Hours)
Target Audience:
Professionals, Managers, and C-Suite Executives in trade associations and chamber works, including import/export managers, logistic service providers, freight forwarders, custom house agents, and port operators.
Why Attend?
In today’s fast-paced global trade environment, efficiency is key to staying competitive. The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) provides a comprehensive framework to streamline cross-border transactions and enhance business competitiveness.
This course equips you with essential knowledge to:
- Understand the impact of cross-border inefficiencies on trade and business.
- Explore how the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) reduces trade barriers.
- Learn about the role of technology in improving customs clearance and border procedures.
- Discover how the private sector can collaborate with authorities to improve trade processes.
- Equip your business to navigate and influence trade facilitation reforms.
Course Fee:
| SLA Member | Non-Member Company |
Self-Sponsored | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fee | $642.20 | $733.95 | $733.95 |
| GST | $57.80 | $733.95 | $72.00 |
| Total Fee (payable to TLA) |
$700 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
Other administrative charges apply as follows:
- Application fee of $32.70 (non-refundable).
What You Will Learn:
At the end of this course, participants will gain insights into the following:
- Impact of Cross-Border Inefficiencies
Understand how inefficiencies in trade negatively impact your business and the key concepts of trade facilitation. - Role of Transparency in the TFA
Learn how access to information and transparent procedures help streamline customs clearance. - Efficiency in Customs Clearance
Discover how the TFA’s measures, including technology and modern risk management techniques, can reduce trade costs and time. - Leveraging Technology in Trade Transactions
Explore the role of technology and concepts like Post-Clearance Audit and Authorized Economic Operators in modern trade facilitation. - Private Sector’s Role in Policy Formulation
Learn how businesses can collaborate with governments and influence regulatory bodies to improve cross-border trade efficiency.
Course Highlights:
- Expert Instructor:
Mohammad Saeed, an international trade law and policy expert with over 25 years of experience in trade facilitation reforms. He has worked with the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, advising over 50 developing countries on trade policy reforms. - Course Sessions:
- Session 1: Setting the Scene – Identifying and solving cross-border trade inefficiencies.
- Session 2: Transparency and Fairness under the TFA.
- Session 3: Making Cross-Border Trade Efficient with TFA Measures.
- Session 4: Customs Business Partnership – The Role of the Private Sector.
Why You Should Register:
- Gain Invaluable Insights into how trade regulations affect your business and ways to improve them.
- Enhance Your Competitiveness by aligning your business strategies with global best practices for international trade.
- Engage with Industry Leaders and policymakers to discuss the future of trade facilitation.
- Practical Knowledge to implement immediately in your operations for better compliance and reduced costs.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Course Fee: $800
Contact us: 6499 9799 for more information.
