Wednesday 18 May |
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10:20 |
Departure for Green Island Tour (optional)
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11:00
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Coach leaves resort for Paradise Palms Golf Course (optional)
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19:00 |
Welcome Reception Novotel Palm Cove, followed by...
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23:00
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Karaoke at the Crossocean Karaoke Bar
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Thursday 19 May |
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09:00 |
WELCOME AND OPENING
Fritz Heinzmann,
Chairman, AFIF
Brian Lovell,
Chief Executive Officer, AFIF
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09:15
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LIFE, SPORT AND THE MEDIA - A Laughable Combination
Rebecca Wilson
Rebecca brought the Athens 2004 Olympics into the lounge rooms of Australian homes with Channel 7, adding her well known, quick witted, acerbic humour.
Queensland's gift to the nation, Rebecca Wilson has spent the better part of her life playing, watching and talking sport. Well known and highly regarded, Rebecca is now one of sports well known faces and media commentators.
With a background in news, sports, television and renowned for her sharp humour and a passion and knowledge of all things sporting, Rebecca has also entertained us as an original panelist on The Fat, ABC network, and more recently on Tony Squires 110% with Channel 7.
Rebecca also writes for 3 newspaper columns, delivers Triple M radio, and is a regular host with Fox Sports.
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10:15
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Morning Tea
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport Corporation
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AIRFREIGHT FORUM
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Sponsored by
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GROWING THE QANTAS FREIGHT BUSINESS
Denis Adams, Executive General Manager Associated Businesses & Head of Freight, Qantas Airways Limited
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11:20 |
WHO’S AFRAID OF THE A-380 AND OTHER ISSUES...
As always, there are many different perspectives on the issues current in the air cargo industry today. In this unique forum style event, we bring together representatives from Forwarders, Airlines, Airports and CTO’s and allow you the opportunity to ask the burning questions!
Stephen Cleary,General Manager Commercial – Freight, Qantas Airways will then be joined on a panel by:
Dale Martin, Air Cargo Development Manager, Brisbane Airport Corporation
Iain Flockhart, Manager, Freight Terminals Brisbane, Qantas Freight
Forwarder Representative – Name to be advised
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12:20 |
ACCC review of IATA – UPDATE
The ACCC review of IATA Cargo exemptions to the Trade Practices Act has been a long protracted exercise and has encompassed a far greater array of issues than ever imagined at the outset. Through the process, AFIF believes that significant benefits have been derived for its members even before the review is complete. AFIF is playing a major part in representing the forwarding community’s interests in these matters and will outline the effect of some of the major outcomes for our industry.
Brian Lovell, Chief Executive Officer, AFIF
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12:30
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Lunch
Sponsored by Impex Personnel
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13:45 |
US GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY IN CARGO SECURITY
One of the major drivers of change to global cargo security standards is the United States of America. We have all seen the impact this has had on our businesses. This is your opportunity to hear first hand, the latest developments and future directions from the USA Department of Homeland Security.
Mr Alan Gina, Container Security Initiative Director, Office of International Affairs, US Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection
AUSTRALIAN SECURITY – DO WE NEED A ‘FENCE AT THE TOP OF THE CLIFF’ – or ‘AN AMBULANCE AT THE BOTTOM’ ?
Does the new "outcome" driven approach legislated by the Federal Government further enhance security and / or simplify the regulatory process? Does it offer enhanced prevention of possible security breaches (the ‘fence’) or just more transparent accountability (‘the ambulance’)?
With more major changes to come over the next two years... with the full impact of the new Maritime Security regime and the updated Aviation Security Legislation, you cannot afford to miss this update to find out what you have to do next!!.
Aviation Security Update
Vicki Dickman, Assistant Secretary, Department Of Transport and Regional Services
Maritime Security Update
Llew Russell, Chief Executive Officer, Shipping Australia Ltd
Panel Discussion with all Session Members
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15:00 |
INITIATIVES AND ACTIONS
The Australian Logistics Council aims to provide leadership within the freight logistics industry by encouraging industry collaboration on issues of mutual interest and provides advice to governments on relevant matters. Its aim is to improve the image and profile of the freight logistics industry and to encourage greater acceptance by governments and the community of the important role the industry plays in our economy.
What has been done to date and what are its key objectives and future projects? Here is your chance to ask the questions.
Hal Morris, Executive Director, Australian Logistics Council
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15:30
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Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by AaE
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16:00 |
CMR – IMPORTS PHASE – WHAT MANAGERS NEED TO KNOW
With the implementation of the imports phase of the ICS anticipated to commence in July 2005 this session provides management with timely access to key industry experts. This session will outline the key issues which will have an impact on how you currently operate your business; including;
Do you have the ability to report cargo on time?
Implications of not reporting in a timely manner
Multiple suppliers on one import declaration
Import declarations and AQIS declarations to be combined
The panel discussion will be an open forum with questions from the delegates providing further details of the challenge ahead.
Nicole Cottrell, Director CMR Communication and Training, Australian Customs Service
Grant Alison-Young, ICSREP
Paul Angel, Director, TCF Services
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17:30
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Happy Hour
Sponsored by ANZDL & contshiop.
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Friday 20 May |
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09:00 |
SEAFREIGHT FORUM
With global trade continuing to grow at unprecedented levels, are shipping lines and Australian Ports adequately resourced to manage the demands of international trade? Are we immune from the issues that affected other global ports in 2004? Can our port infrastructure handle the trade growth, will larger vessels create congestion at the terminal and are we managing our container flows correctly? Hear first hand from port and industry representatives on how we are placed to manage these challenging issues. An open panel forum will ensure all your questions are answered.
Stephen Bradford, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Melbourne
Phil Rosser, Senior Manager Trade Development, Sydney Ports Corporation
Llew Russell, Chief Executive Officer, Shipping Australia Ltd
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10:45
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Morning Tea
Sponsored by Ezycargo
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11:30
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WORKPLACE SAFETY
Sponsored by Impex Personnel
‘Safety in the Workplace’ is a catch call that we all hear about constantly. However, is it really practical in today’s busy work environment? What can a business do apart from put the policies in place and what are the penalties that you might face for failure to provide a safe workplace? Is Government trying to wrap us in cotton wool or is it a right that we should expect? Here is your opportunity to talk with some specialists in the industry and for you to put your point of view forward. Return from the conference with a checklist of issues that you can easily implement in your busy workday.
Panel discussion including:
David Jackson, Managing Director, Impex Personnel
Leone Davies, Principle Inspector Operations, Qld Dept of Workplace Safety and Health
Daniel O’Neill, Manager, Alpha One Intensive
Paul Wolf, Regional Resources Manager, Exel.
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12:00
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THE NEXT GENERATION IN FORWARDING AND CUSTOMS PROCESSING
Sponsored by Direct Couriers
Software capabilities, wide availability of low cost networking, China joining the WTO and opening its markets and the ability to move key operational, management and financial teams to almost anywhere is leading to a revolution in processing, data management, productivity and off-shoring. The next generation of freight forwarders will be both more centralised and less local to their markets but will be able to increase client focus and integration. Management will be able to acquire talented sales and customer service staff close to the client AND, send off-shore, the operational and document processing resources to another state or even another country at a significant reduction in cost and labour management effort.
Richard White, Managing Director, Eagle Datamation International
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12:30 |
MAXETRADE – THE AUSTRALIAN TRADE & TRANSPORT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
MaxeTrade brings together network technologies, a comprehensive range of value added services and community buying power into one industry focused organisation. MaxeTrade will drive real value to your business as well as see you through a strong and confident CMR transition. Find out what Maxetrade can do for your organisation.
John Ray, Chief Executive Officer, Maxetrade
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13:00
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Lunch
Sponsored by Sydney Ports Corporation
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14:15
Traineeship Advances and Staff Selection tools
The objective of this session is to allow AFIF and my two companies to jointly announce significant changes to our
training outcomes with 9 new Government endorsed study subjects, new and improved AFIF sea freight courses, and
a new staff recruitment / selection tool specifically designed for the International Transport and Logistics industry.
Simon Parsons, Director, myfreightcareer
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14:30
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THE GREAT DEBATE
This Business Never Changes
Sponsored by myfreightcareer
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John Law, Chief Executive Officer, Law Rexstraw Lawyers, (part of dutg.com.au) |
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Brian Lovell, Chief Executive Officer, AFIF
Greg McKillop, Manager, Trade & Tariff, TCF Trade Services
Andrew Waterworth, State Manager Queensland, UTi (Aust) Pty Ltd
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Paul Golland, Managing Director, Activair
Geoff Young, Director of Operations, Universal Air Cargo
Darryl Sharp, Director, Austin International
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Back by popular demand and a Conference fixture ! This year, some perennial heavyweight debaters together with hand-picked rookies will debate on how the world is forever changing, developing, evolving, but is this what business sees? Do you look back at the ‘old days’ and think how things have changed, or wonder why they haven’t? Laugh, cry and shake your head in disbelief, as the AFIF debate once again will prove to be a ‘must see’ of the conference.
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19:00
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Conference Dinner – Pre Dinner Drinks
Sponsored by Crossocean
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19:30
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Conference Gala Dinner
Sponsored by EDI
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24:00
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Crossocean Karaoke Bar
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Program correct at the time of print and subject
to change.
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