The logistic industry is confronted with several issues that create chokepoints for custom-clearance and supply chain performances, such as: (1) having to interface with multiple and uncoordinated agencies; (2) encountering gaps between regulatory policies and their implementations; (3) lacking supply chain data transparency.

Despite the launching of various trade facilitation initiatives and “single window” programs, these challenges still remain at large, especially with the growing threats of terrorism, food safety issues, counterfeits and other illicit trade practices.

In response to market’s call for optimized custom-clearance, easier compliance mechanisms and more visibility into the supply chain, China has proposed, during last year’s APEC meeting, the Model E-Port project and the APMEN initiative, which aims at addressing these challenges by setting up a public data hub and “one-stop-shop” holistic ICT public service platform to enable connectivity and transparency.

We are pleased to invite you to join us for a working group meeting to discuss this innovative E-Port approach from 9 to11am, on Thursday, November 6^th, at the conference room of the EU chamber.

Key topics include:

• Background and context of APMEN and Model E-Port Project

• A comparison between conventional “single-window” practices and E-Port platform

• Business opportunities for trade facilitation and improvement of supply chain performances through Shanghai Model E-Port Project as an interface with Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone (SPFTZ) and China’s regional customs integration initiative.  

Who should attend?

The working group meeting is targeted to Customs Affairs and Supply Chain Management professionals who have to deal with customs and supply chain issues, in particular freight transactions, supply chain security, customs clearance and trade facilitation. Attendees are expected to achieve the following goals after the session:

• Apprehend E-Port’s difference from conventional “Single Window” practices

• Understand the visions and goals of APMEN and Model E-Port Project, especially how they relate to companies in the long run

• Acquire a big picture of available opportunities for the private sector to explore through the APMEN initiative

Please kindly note that the seats for this event are limited and will be served on a first-come-first-served basis. To RSVP for this event, please send your name, company, working title and contact information to Mr. Ink Zheng at izheng@europeanchamber.com.cn by COB Wednesday, 5 November 2014

This working group meeting is a member-only event. Interested parties from outside the chamber's community should contact Mr. Ink Zheng for attendance possibilities.

Speakers

Dr. Weiqun Yao

Associate President and Executive Academic Coordinator, Shanghai WTO Affairs Consultation Center

Dr. Weiqun Yao

Associate President and Executive Academic Coordinator, Shanghai WTO Affairs Consultation Center

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Dr. Yao is an executive member at the Council of Chinese Research Association of the World Trade Organization, and a member of the Council of Shanghai Society of International Economics and Business, Shanghai Society of American Studies and Shanghai International Culture Association.

Dr. Yao is now serving as an expert to the Secretariat of the Preparatory Committee on APEC Trade Ministers’ Meeting 2014 and as one of the key experts in Promoting Supply Chain Connectivity through major initiatives such as Model E-Port and Asia-Pacific Model E-Port Network China, as well as a MOFCOM-nominated Chief Coordinator for China on the Strategic Framework on Measurement of APEC TiVA under GVCs, with three documents endorsed by APEC 2014.

Mr. William Shaw

Chief Technology Director of Trusted Wine Association

Mr. William Shaw

Chief Technology Director of Trusted Wine Association

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William served in the capacity of Seminar Clerk on APEC’s Seminar Model E-Port, and contributed to the drafting of Asia Pacific Model E-Port Network initiative as a third party advisor.

William currently serves as the Chief Technology Director of Trusted Wine Association, a Geneva based global non-profit organization formed under a PPP structure between China’s National Wine Inspection Authority under AQSIQ, CAVA - a Bordeaux based European inspection authority. William also supports a few other institutions as advisors, including Global Heritage Fund, a leading global heritage conservation group based in California on partnership with UNESCO, Harvard Kennedy School of Governments, for China rural policy development, and Ericsson, for industrial and rural ICT application.

Mr. Robert Earley

Transport Program Manager, Clean Air Asia

Mr. Robert Earley

Transport Program Manager, Clean Air Asia

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Robert Earley is the Transportation Program Manager for Clean Air Asia, based in Beijing, China. With his deep experience in fuel economy and clean automotive standards and technology policy in China, Robert directly manages the Green Freight Program and makes technical contributions to the Clean Fuels and Vehicles Program. Robert is currently the primary manager for Clean Air Asia’s Green Freight and Logistics program, and makes significant contributions to the Clean Fuels and Vehicles program. He represents Clean Air Asia in the Green Freight Asia, as well as on the Global Green Freight Action Plan group of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition.

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