Understanding the Shipment Jigsaw January 24, 2013

It can be difficult to export your product if you are unsure of what your needs are and what to expect. Whether you are a new or more experienced exporter, or just considering exporting your products for the first time, this event aims to clarify some of the issues surrounding your choice of freight forwarder as well as the export and import process including customs, legal and port issues through some of the key organisations who offer support and advice.

Schedule:

09:30 - Registration

09:45 - Paul Young, Regional Representative, BIFA
- BIFA, its history, standard, roles and aims
- The role of a forwarder and what to expect
- Choosing the right forwarder: what to consider

10:15 - TBC, HMRC
- Export and Import: Compliance with Customs Formalities, how to make sure you get it right

10:30 - Coffee break

10:45 - Colin Lavelle, Hill Dickinson
- Recovery of freight - the role of the lien
- What is a lien? The different types of lien, exercising the lien, problems and pitfalls, insolvency issues, actions by ship owners

11:00 - Question and answer

11:30 - Close and Informal Networking

Official Website: http://www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk/eventitem.aspx/show/621