Seminar – Building competitiveness in export and maritime industries (held on Friday 24 August, 2012 at the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour)
A one day seminar, co-hosted by The Export Council of Australia was held to debate Australia’s International Competitiveness and the impact this has on both our export sector and our logistics industry.
Presentations included:
Australia’s International Ranking on Competitiveness – Professor the Hon Stephen Martin, Chief Executive of CEDA
Australia’s Competitiveness in Export Finance – Mark Evans, Global Head of Trade & Supply Chain, ANZ
Customs Policy – Impacting on Australia’s Competitiveness… How do we compare – Professor David Widdowson, CEO, Centre for Customs and Excise Studies
The Government’s Shipping Reform Agenda and its Role in Increasing Australia’s Competitiveness – Andrew Wilson, Deputy Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Transport
DAFF Biosecurity’s Role in Tackling the Issue of Increasing Competitiveness in Australian Trade and Maritime Industries – Rona Mellor, Deputy Secretary Biosecurity, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Improving Export Performance Through Supply Chain Efficiency – Michael Kilgaraff, Chief Executive & Managing Director, Australian Logistics Council
Towage Services Continue to Improve Australia’s Competitiveness – Mark Malone, Managing Director, Svitzer Australia
Ports Critical Role in Increasing Australia’s Competitiveness – David Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Ports Australia
Shipping Australia’s view on increasing productivity/competitiveness of the Australian maritime industry – Ken Fitzpatrick, Chairman, Shipping Australia Limited
For further information, contact sf****@*******************om.au
Australian Competitiveness Seminar Brochure
