SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

1. SITPROSimplifying International Trade Malcolm McKinnon Chief Executive UNCTAD/UNECE Symposium for National PRO Organisations Geneva, 31 October – 1 November 2006 SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

2. SITPRO – who are we? • The UK’s trade facilitation agency – established in 1970 • Sponsored by the UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – UK Government • Supported by British business & industry • Board directorship drawn from across sectors in the international trade and payment process SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

3. SITPRO – who are we? We build the bridge between Trade Development and Trade Delivery SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

4. SITPRO – who are we? • Our roots lie in DOCUMENTS SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

5. SITPRO – who are we? • Our roots lie in DOCUMENTS • “SITPRO forms” • - documentation aligned to UN Layout Key • Licensed commercial production of forms • Promotion of document standards • We’ve been doing this since 1970 SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

6. Aligned paper documents SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

7. SITPRO – who are we? • Our roots lie in DOCUMENTS • e-document standards • logical extension from paper • UNeDocs / UNeDocsUK– standards-based “library” of data to ensure effective paper and electronic data exchange SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

8. UNeDocsUK • Master structure • Based on UNeDocs and UN Trade Data Elements Directory SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

9. Trade documents: Acknowledgement of order Commission note Credit / debit notes Invoice – order Packing list Proforma invoice Quotation Transport documents: Certificate of shipping Bills of lading Consignment notes Dangerous goods note Export cargo shipping instructions Sea waybill Standard shipping note UNeDocsUK SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

10. Documentation systems • p Docs • e Docs SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

11. SITPRO – who are we? • But also TRADE PROCEDURES SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

12. SITPRO – who are we? • But also TRADE PROCEDURES • Expertise and advice: • Helpdesk • Consultation and problem identification: • Stakeholder groups’ own problems • Externally driven initiatives, eg Europe, WCO • Form opinions and recommend solutions: • Single Window • Lobbying SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

13. SITPRO – who are we? • And INFLUENCE SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

14. SITPRO - how do we help? The Tip of the Iceberg • Free Helpdesk • Procedural Guidance • Library of Briefings • Country Spotlights • Free Newsletter SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

15. SITPRO Import Briefings SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

16. SITPRO News • Main quarterly publication • 7500 copies issued free to UK and international traders and other contacts SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

17. SITPRO - how do we help? Below the Waterline • SITPRO Board • Advisory Groups • Input into trade policy initiatives • Research and analysis of current and proposed legislation and regulations SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

18. SITPRO’s structure Board Communications Strategy Finance and Resources Advisory Council ADVISORY GROUPS Trade Policy European Strategy e-Business Single Window Security Ports and Borders SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

19. SITPRO’s Business Priorities WTO Single Window Europe Trade and Security International Standards (UNeDocs) Border Agency Co-ordination SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

20. WTO and other trade facilitation agreements • Main Aim: WTO TF Agreement by end 2006 • Headlines: • Advice on text, supported by co-ordinated international lobbying and strategic planning • Boksburg Group – support for developing countries – and launch of website • Business Action for Africa – publication and promotion of private sector study on customs reform in Africa • Research scope for TF in services sector SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

21. SITPRO Policy Guides • New WTO Guide • Planned new guides covering: • Europe • UNeDocsUK • Single Window SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

22. Europe • Main Aim: Support Commission’s customs modernisation Multi-Annual Strategic Plan • Headlines: • New SITPRO Strategic Advisory Group on Europe to define UK trade positions on EU MASP • Input into EUROPRO • Strengthen links with other European PRO organisations, Duquesne Group and other European Trade Contact Groups • Refine policy positions on AEO and develop influencing strategy on other key 2006 milestone issues SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

23. Trade and security • Main Aim: Continue to advance trade facilitation principles in the development of border security measures • Headlines: • Publish and promote Chatham House/SITPRO report • Use this to lobby Government and international organisations (eg WCO) through work of Security Advisory Group; in particular, deepen contacts with Department of Transport SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

24. UK Single Window • Aim: Support implementation of Phase I in early 2007 in a form likely to be used by traders • Headlines: • Work with project leaders Business.Gov to implement SITPRO vision of single window • Provide technical and industry support to project team through Single Window Advisory Group • Work with project team to publicise UK Single Window • Progress UN Recommendation 33 on Single Windows and help to expand UN repository of Single Window case studies SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

25. UNeDocs - UNeDocsUK • Aim: Develop UNeDocsUK to point where it can be promoted as available for business • Headlines: • Continued support for UNeDocs standards development • Work with countries such as Senegal, Australia, Malaysia and Pakistan to help them implement UNeDocs • Development of UNeDocsUK national standards including electronic versions of dangerous goods and standard shipping notes • Promote UNeDocsUK demonstrating benefits to UK traders, including publication of Guide to UNeDocsUK SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

26. UN / CEFACT • Aim: Maintain SITPRO leadership within UN/CEFACT in support of UN standards for paper and electronic trade documents • Headlines: • Seek to adopt UNeDocs as international standard for e-documents • Promote new Recommendations relating to development of national single windows • Cultivate concept of international alliance of national PRO organisations SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

27. Ports and borders • Aim: Maintain Ports and Borders Group as national UK champion of reform of port and other border procedures • Headlines: • Complete work on container seals initiative • Review trader consultation groups with a view to making them more effective through streamlining • Consider holding high-level Group attended by Ministers SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

28. Licensees • Aim: Implement new licensee agreement • Headlines: • Implement new licensee agreement on 1 July 2006 • Review effectiveness of licensee system based on take-up of new licensee agreement • Release design model for e-Documents to licensees at realistic fee SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

29. Communications • Aim: Develop new communications strategy leading to higher UK profile • Headlines: • Develop media strategy including forward annual programme of announceables by SITPRO and its Advisory Groups • Develop national awareness programme for SITPRO brand and activities, including programme of regional events – get out and about and be visible • Political and media lobbying SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

30. SITPRO’s Staff SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

31. SITPRO’s Funding SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

32. SITPROSimplifying International Trade Tel: +44 20 7215 8150 www.sitpro.org.uk SITPRO Simplifying International Trade