July 11, 2012

Seminar – Building Competitiveness in Export and Maritime Industries

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****@sh***************.au

Australian Competitiveness Seminar Brochure

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