Organizers

CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE
An International Trade and Customs Perspective
Managing the Physical Aspects of Cross-Border E-Commerce
July 26, 2019
Solaire Resort & Casino Supported by

Parañaque City, Philippines

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Decoding the supply chains of e-commerce industry Overview of e-commerce landscape in the
Philippines, ASEAN and beyond
Planning ahead for your e-commerce business
Current World Trade Organization e-commerce rules
Role of trade compliance as strategic enabler to
future-proofing e-commerce business World Customs Organization standards on
e-commerce trade
Hot button trade and customs issues facing the
cross-border e-commerce industry Rise of postal and express air shipments and how
they impact cross-border customs operations
What customs authorities in ASEAN and beyond are
looking at to address the digital economy (e.g. waiver Best practices of 3PLs and e-commerce operators
of de minimis thresholds, improved risk management
and profiling systems, VAT registrations of foreign
e-commerce operators, drive towards national single
windows,increased focus on national AEO programs
and mutual recognition arrangements)

REGISTER NOW! WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM THE CONFERENCE

• Understanding of trade and customs issues
PAYMENT
Payment deadline: July 19, 2019
If you wish to attend the conference, please fill up form and fax to (+63-2) 551-3207 facing cross-border e-commerce industry Cash/check is payable at the following bank
or email events@portcalls.com and/or info@portcalls.com. • Strategies for planning ahead for accounts of ProQuest Publishing, Inc:
Name________________________________________________________________________ e-commerce business • BPI current account number 0301-0276-13
Designation_________________________________Email______________________________ • High-level networking with industry Harrison-Buendia Branch
Name________________________________________________________________________ executives, trade stakeholders • EastWest Bank current account number
Designation_________________________________Email______________________________ 20000-257332-5 / Roxas Boulevard Branch
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Please fax deposit slip to (+63-2) 551-3207
Name________________________________________________________________________
• E-commerce operators or email scanned slip to events@portcalls.com
Designation_________________________________Email______________________________
• Trade and customs professionals or info@portcalls.com.
Name________________________________________________________________________
• Logistics/supply chain executives
Designation_________________________________Email______________________________ TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Cargo service and 3PL service providers
Name________________________________________________________________________ • Refunds are allowed but only up to
• Import and export managers
Designation_________________________________Email______________________________ July 8, 2019. A refund request, however,
• Business owners
Company_____________________________________________________________________ has to be emailed to events@portcalls.com
• Manufacturers
Address______________________________________________________________________ and/or info@portcalls.com and confirmed
• Transport and investment planners, consultants
Telephone__________________________________Fax________________________________ by us before the refund is processed.
PROGRAM INVESTMENT • No refund for those who paid but did not
PortCalls • PhP6,000 + 12% VAT attend the conference. Registration is
Unit 1402 Sunset View Towers, 2230 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300 Philippines • Group discount: 10% for 3 or more transferrable.
Tel: (+63-2) 551-1775, 551-3871, 551-1972, 552-7072 Fax: (+63-2) 551-3207 delegates from the same company • Those who registered but have not paid
Email: events@portcalls.com, info@portcalls.com and did not attend the conference will still
Websites: www.portcalls.com, www.customstrade.asia be billed.
PROGRAM

9am to 9.15 Welcome Remarks

Overview of E-commerce landscape in the Philippines, ASEAN and beyond

9.15 to 9.45 Keynote Address

Philippine roadmap for e-commerce trade
Invited speaker: Hon Rafaelita Aldaba, Trade and Industry Undersecretary

9.45-10.15 Bureau of Customs regulations in support of cross-border e-commerce

Invited speaker: TBA

10.15-10:35 Coffee break and networking

10.35-11.05 Global E-commerce trends and developments impacting international trade

Changing customs regulations and considerations at World Customs Organization and
other international bodies
Angelia Chew and Eugene Jang, AC Trade Advisory (Singapore) co-founders

11.05-11.35 An e-commerce operator’s showcase of their business and best practices in managing
the cross-border goods flow
Ms Karen Ann L. Perez, Shopee Philippines Head of Operations

Hot button trade and customs issues facing cross-border commerce industry

11.35-12.20 The Philippine perspective

Atty Agaton Teodoro Uvero, Asia Customs & Trade Chairman
Former Bureau of Customs Deputy Commissioner for Assessment and Operations
Coordinating Group

12.20-1.30 Lunch break and networking

Unit 1402 Sunset View Towers, 2230 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300 Philippines
Tel nos.: (63+2) 551-1775 / 551-3871 / 551-1972 / 552-7072 • Mobile no.: (+63) 9175555273
www.portcalls.com • www.customstrade.asia
info@portcalls.com, lizaalmonte@portcalls.com, customstrade.asia@gmail.com
1.30-2.00 Recent regulatory developments in ASEAN and beyond and their impact
on e-commerce businesses
Angelia Chew and Eugene Jang, AC Trade Advisory (Singapore) co-founders

Best practices

2.00-2.30 Black Arrow Express: A 3PL’s showcase of their business for E-commerce players
Mr Allan Brizuela, Black Arrow Express President

2.30-3.15 Decoding the supply chains of e-commerce industry and planning ahead for your
e-commerce business
o Typical E-commerce business models and set-ups
o Typical issues faced and industry best practices
Angelia Chew and Eugene Jang, AC Trade Advisory (Singapore) co-founders

3.15-3.45 Coffee break and networking

3.45-4.15 Entrego: A 3PL’s showcase of their business for E-commerce players

Mr Constantin Robertz, Entrego Philippines CEO

4.15-5.00 Panel discussion: Trade compliance in the cross-border e-commerce industry in the
Philippines and in Asia. Reality or myth?
o Managing low-value shipments at high volumes
o Ensuring both trade facilitation and trade compliance
Moderator: Mr Cris John Garcia, Customer Logistics Development Lead, Mondelez Intl

5.00 pm End of conference

Unit 1402 Sunset View Towers, 2230 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300 Philippines
Tel nos.: (63+2) 551-1775 / 551-3871 / 551-1972 / 552-7072 • Mobile no.: (+63) 9175555273
www.portcalls.com • www.customstrade.asia
info@portcalls.com, lizaalmonte@portcalls.com, customstrade.asia@gmail.com
CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE
An International Trade and Customs Perspective
Managing the Physical Aspects of Cross-Border E-Commerce
July 26, 2019 9 am to 5 pm
Solaire Resort & Casino,
Parañaque City, Philippines

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