Program

Thursday 22th May

9.00 am	WELCOME AND OPENING Peter McNamara: Chairman, Australian Federation of International Forwarders
9:15 am	OPENING PRESENTATION: ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS Glenn Lazarus: “the brick with eyes” is an Australian sporting legend and well-known media icon. Copy of presentation not available.
10:00 am	Morning Tea
10:45 am	CMR – IT WILL NOT GO AWAY Commencing in August 2003, Forwarding & Broking Businesses will be required to register to use the new ICS, business Registration & the compulsory Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) system. Discover When, How and Why ? 10.45: Dane Cupit: Manager, ICS Transition, Australian Customs Service 11.15: Nicole Cottrell: Director, Exports, CMR, Australian Customs Service Copy of presentation to come Sponsored by: 11:40 am :CMR WORKSHOPS Break into small groups to discuss some of those ‘issues’ that you confront on a day-to-day basis and need answers to. Feedback from the workshops will be reported to all delegates after the conference. Results of workshops to come
12:30 pm	Lunch
2:00 pm	TRADING THROUGH INTERNATIONAL TERROR Recent developments have demonstrated that US Customs are getting tough about security. This session will focus on what is in store from both an international and national perspective. The session will start with a presentation from US Customs and then Australian Customs and the Department of Transport and Regional Services will join them in a moderated panel discussion. CUSTOMS MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAMS Copy of presentation to come Michael Pak: Deputy Cutsoms Attaché, United States Customs Service, Singapore Patrick Day: Customs Representative, United States Customs Service, Singapore Then joining the panel Marion Grant: National Manager Investigation and Enforcement Operations, Australian Customs Service Bryce French: Director (Cargo) Aviation Security, Department of Transport and Regional Services
3:30 pm	Afternoon Tea
4:15 pm	DEBATE: ‘AN INCREASE IN CARRIER RATES WILL MEAN BETTER TIMES FOR ALL’ Will a rate increase be a benefit to the industry? Two teams will debate the pro’s and con’s of a rate increase, and what it means for all involved. You decide which side has the stronger argument. Chair: Neil Perry: General Manager, eCommerce, Connect Pty Ltd FOR: Paul Golland: General Manager, Activair Darren Hart: Director of Sales – South Pacific, (AFS) NACA Logistics Group Grenville Stevens: Director, South Pacific, Martinair Cargo AGAINST: Michael Lofaro: Australian Manager, Mainfreight International Dewar Twist: National Operations and Logistics Manager, Globestar Shipping Fritz Heinzmann: Managing Director, Schenker Sponsored by:
5:30 - 6:30 pm	HAPPY HOUR Sponsored by:

Friday 23th May

9:30 am	A FEDERAL INITIATIVE: THE LOGISTICS COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA - EXPLAINED The Logistics Council of Australia is an initiative devised and driven by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office. This session will examine what is their brief, what are they about, what is their time frame and how this affects you. Andrew Tongue: First Assistant Secretary, Security Division, Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services
10:00 am	CURRENT ACCC INVOLVEMENT IN CARGO AND OTHER AVIATION ISSUES This session will discuss the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's role in granting immunity from legal action to arrangements that might otherwise be anti-competitive. It will illustrate discussion with matters affecting cargo. The ACCC is currently undertaking a review of immunities previously granted to IATA, in relation to its cargo program. It is also considering an application for immunity of a proposed alliance between Qantas, Air New Zealand and Air Pacific. Tim Grimwade: General Manager of Adjudication, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
10:30 am	Morning Tea
11:15 am	THE GHAN FROM ADELAIDE TO DARWIN, A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING The Adelaide - Darwin Railway is nearing completion and will soon be in operation. Will it affect the way freight moves into, out of, and around Australia? Opinions are strongly divided. This session will address what impact the railway may have and what it means for freight forwarders. Copy of Presentation not available The Hon Tim Fisher: Former Trade Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Envoy to the Adelaide – Darwin Railway Sponsored by;
12:00 am	S.W.O.T ANALYSIS: THE PORTS OF BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE Each Port on the eastern seaboard has its own unique benefits that you often hear about. In the changing face of international trade, how are they all adapting to new challenges and opportunities? This is your opportunity to look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the Ports of these 3 capital cities, and have representatives from each port on hand to answer questions directly. Copy of Presentation not available Phil Rosser: Senior Manager Trade Development, Sydney Ports Corporation Richard Tooher: General Manager Business Development, Port of Brisbane Corporation Chris Whitaker: Managing Director, Melbourne Ports Corporation Sponsored by:
1:00 pm	Lunch Sponsored by:
2:00 pm	SHOW ME THE MONEY – REVOLUTION IN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGEMENT An entertaining presentation about a subject close to every businesses heart – money! More importantly the most up to date techniques, procedures and products available to help your organization in the area of Accounts Receivable Management. Derryn Harrison: CEO, Boston Commercial Services
2:30 pm	AUSTRADE VISION: TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EXPORTERS BY 100% IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS: REALITY OR NOT? A key to delivering the numbers is the new Exporter Development Program (EDP) that offers guidance and practical marketing information and assistance (for free) to new exporters. This program can assist forwarder’s clients to start exporting and enter new markets. Frank Walsh: State Manager NSW & ACT, Austrade Click here to download Presentation
3:00 pm	LCL PACKAGING SCHEME – WORKING WELL? The LCL Packing Scheme has been in operation since 1 February 2003 for high-interception level countries and is due to go on line for all other countries in July. This session will discuss how the system has been working, problems that have arisen, how they have been ironed out and of course, issues the forwarders need to be aware of. Copy of Presentation not available Wayne Atkinson: Acting Manager, Co Regulatory Systems, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
3:30 pm	Afternoon Tea
4:00 pm	ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY Take the time to examine some of the latest innovations in the freight industry and how they may assist your business. “How to automate the Container pick up & delivery process using e-commerce techniques” Barry Keogh: Manager – Melbourne, Tradegate ECA Click here to download Presentation Global Positioning System – The Benefits for your Business. Steve O’Hara: Specialist Account Manager, Minorplanet
7:00 pm	CONFERENCE DINNER Sponsored by: