Trade Facilitation

Trade Facilitation

Author: Carol Cosgrove-Sacks

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9789211168242

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Trade facilitation measures seek to speed up the movement of goods and the flow of trade information across borders. This publication contains policy papers written by the UNECE Secretariat and edited papers presented at an international forum, held in Geneva in May 2002. This conference was organised by the UNECE in order to discuss the need for trade facilitation policies to address the widening gap between the position of developed economies compared to many developing and transition countries in a global trade environment.


White Paper Blockchain in Trade Facilitation

White Paper Blockchain in Trade Facilitation

Author: United Nations

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-28

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9789211172546

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Blockchain technology is one of the most talked about topics in the sphere of information technology as well as in the facilitation of electronic business. The cryptocurrency Blockchain applications are well known and well-publicized, however, this technology has the potential to influence the way that we do business today, as its use expands to new areas. Blockchain, which is one form of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), offers opportunities to increase the reliability and security of trade transactions. The repetition of data among multiple ledgers in a network, as well as the immutability of information after it has been integrated into the Blockchain, can increase levels of confidence for both traders and regulators.


Cross-Border Logistics Operations

Cross-Border Logistics Operations

Author: Andrew Grainger

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1789666740

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With considerable turmoil in international trade and logistics it is more important than ever to understand trade and customs issues and their impact on logistics operations. At every port and border international freight operations are exposed to trade and customs procedures. Cross-Border Logistics Operations serves as a comprehensive guide and companion to the cross-border trade and customs environment and its implications for international business supply chains and their control. Inspired by the World Customs Organization's Professional Standards (also known as the WCO PICARD Standards), it provides key insights into transporting goods across borders and effectively managing the requirements for compliance and enforcement. International students, business operators and government officials will find the book rich in detail with practical examples that include the political, administrative, regulatory, technological and economic context throughout. It covers all the critical operational and legal aspects of cross-border logistics operations, including: -prevailing trade, customs and border policy -tariffs and import taxes -border management and supply chain security practices -prohibitions and restrictions -enforcement and compliance practices -supply chain and logistics arrangements -disaster relief operations -frictionless trade and trade facilitation principles.


Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade in Georgia

Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade in Georgia

Author: Hana Daoudi

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13:

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Since 2010, the ECE has been undertaking demand-driven national studies of regulatory and procedural barriers to trade, with a view to: helping countries achieve greater regional and global economic integration; informing donors as to where assistance might be required; and supporting policy discussions within the Steering Committee on Trade Capacity and Standards (previously, the Committee on Trade) and its subsidiary bodies on where additional work is required. This study summarizes the key findings of the seventh study, which focuses on Georgia. It was prepared by the ECE secretariat in close consultation with public and private sector stakeholders. The study integrates the outcome of the stakeholder meeting, which was organized in Tbilisi, Georgia on 23 April 2018 by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development to discuss the initial results and recommendations.


Summary of UNECE Trade Facilitation Recommendations (Revised Edition)

Summary of UNECE Trade Facilitation Recommendations (Revised Edition)

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 9789210578462

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This publication contains the latest information on trade facilitation recommendations established under the auspices of the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT). The publication provides a summary of the approved Recommendations presented in a detailed table, which includes the title of the recommendation, its symbol number, a short description, the status of approval and revision, and the publication dates of each language edition.


Forest Products Annual Market Review 2018-2019

Forest Products Annual Market Review 2018-2019

Author: UNECE & FAO

Publisher: UN Geneva Publishing

Published: 2019-11-04

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9210045149

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Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 will, to a great degree, depend on implementing a “circular economy”. In the forest sector, this relates to how we manage forests and use forest products. The Forest Products Annual Market Review covers recent trends, policies and market intelligence on forest products along with production, consumption and trade statistics for the UNECE region; all of which are critical to the role of forests in creating a more circular economy.


Border Management Modernization

Border Management Modernization

Author: Gerard McLinden

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2010-11-30

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0821385976

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Border clearance processes by customs and other agencies are among the most important and problematic links in the global supply chain. Delays and costs at the border undermine a country’s competitiveness, either by taxing imported inputs with deadweight inefficiencies or by adding costs and reducing the competitiveness of exports. This book provides a practical guide to assist policy makers, administrators, and border management professionals with information and advice on how to improve border management systems, procedures, and institutions.