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World’s Largest Logistics Meeting

Los Angeles, CA • October, 8-12

Logistics Moving the World

w w w. f i ata 2 0 1 2 . o r g

FIATA 2012 EDUCATION PROGRAM Monday, 8 October 2012

Pre-Congress Workshop: Logistics in the United States

A daylong crash course on how to do logistics in the United States and how to make money! 8:00 – 9:30 Overview of doing business in US with transportation companies successfully (Politics/ economy/culture; Government regulations; Infrastructure; Technology; and Leveraging opportunities) 9:45 – 11:15 Leveraging opportunities with US transportation companies (Key associations; Strategic partnerships; Identifying independent operators; Contractual arrangements; and Risk & insurance management) 11:15 – 13:15 Understanding US regulatory issues with imports & exports (Lasting effects of 9/11; Import concerns: C-TPAT, ISF, CSI, CBP initiatives; Export concerns: BIS, DOS, Treasury, DOC, Denied Party Listings, Deemed exports; Dept. of Justice – FCPA; and Anti-trust issues)

For the first time

in 30 years FIATA will be in the United States.

13:15 – 15:00 Leveraging technology (What is “state-of-the-art”?; Importance of technology to run operations, to use in client interface, and as a potential revenue source; Case study … costs, consequences, and benefits; and Strategies for choosing technology providers)

TIA Workshops 8:00 – 9:30 Credit & Insurance – We’ll start the day with a lively discussion of two of the issues that can impact the bottomline of your business. Bring your ideas, we’ll have the experts to alleviate your fears. 9:45 – 11:15 CSA & Liability – You may have your opinions on CSA, but do you know how this affects your company’s liability? We’ll have a panel to answer your questions. 11:15 – 13:15 Sales with Dr. Jim Kenny – Back by popular demand, Dr. Jim Kenny will lead a discussion of successful selling in today’s market. 13:15 – 15:00 – Economic Update - Renowned economists, Noël Perry and Dan North will discuss views on truck and rail capacity, the economy, and what the next 24 months will likely look like.

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

14.00 – 15.30 US Air Freight - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Liability! Security! Availability of Equipment! What are the trends in US Air Freight and how can you position your company to take advantage of this valuable means of moving freight and not get caught up in US security measures. 14.00 – 15.30 Building True Partnerships: Establishing a relationship with a partner in another country is more than overcoming a language barrier. Where do I go? Who can help me? Creating this relationship is a two way street. We have an experienced panel who can answer your questions. 15.45 – 17.00 Overcoming Regulatory Challenges and the Future of US Customs: Seems there is a new agency or program every day, but you can manuever through the red tape. Our panel will not only discuss cross border issues, but also what the future holds for the industry. 15.45 – 17.00 Credit, Contracts, Collections, and Insurance: the Things that Keep You Up at Night: You know how to handle these situations at home, but what happens when it occurs in a foreign land? We have the experts who know how to prepare you for the murky road ahead.

Thursday, 11 October 2012 09.30 – 11.00 Multimodal Transport Institute (MTI) How do we move freight in the US? From stem to stern, learn who is involved as freight enters the port and moves through the entire supply chain until it reaches its final destination.

FIATA 2012 PROGRAM OF EVENTS

All sessions, events and the exhibition hall take place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Sunday October 7, 2012

09.00 – 17.00

Meeting of the Presidency

Monday October 8, 2012

06.30 – 16.00 08.00 – 17.00 08.00 – 15.00 09.00 – 20.00 17.00 – 18.30



Golf Tournament Registration Open PreCongress & TIA Workshops Exhibitor Set-up Welcome Reception for all Delegates

Tuesday October 9, 2012

08.00 – 17.00 08.00 – 09.30 09.30 – 11.30 11.30 – 13.00 13.00 – 14.30 14.30 – 15.00 15.00 – 16.15 16.30 – 18.00 18.15 – 20.00

Registration Exhibition Hall Open Breakfast for all Delegates (in the Exhibition Hall) “FIATA Connect” Networking & Appointments (In the Exhibition Hall) Opening Session Exhibition Hall Open Luncheon for all Delegates (In the Exhibition Hall) “FIATA Connect” Networking & Appointments Forum Meeting Refreshment Break – Exhibition Hall Customs Affairs Institute Regional Meetings (Africa/Middle East, Asia/Pacific, America, Europe) Reception for all Delegates – Exhibition Hall

Wednesday October 10, 2012

08.00 – 18.00 08.00 – 09.30 09.30 – 11.30

Registration Exhibition Hall Open Breakfast for all Delegates (in the Exhibition Hall) “FIATA Connect” Networking & Appointments (In the Exhibition Hall) Airfreight Institute

11.30 – 13.00 13.15 – 14.15 14.00 - 15.30 14.30 – 15.30 15.30 – 15.45 15.45 – 16.45 15.45 - 17.00 17.00 – 18.00 18.00 – 21.00

Exhibition, Networking and “FIATA Connect” (In the Exhibition Hall) Luncheon for all Delegates (In the Exhibition Hall) Advisory Body Security Matters Education Sessions: US Air Freight - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Building True Partnerships Advisory Body Dangerous Goods Refreshment Break (In the Exhibition Hall) Advisory Body Legal Matters Education Sessions Overcoming Regulatory Challenges and the Future of US Customs Credit, Contracts, Collections, and Insurance: the Things that Keep You Up at Night Advisory Body Vocational Training “A Taste of the USA” Reception for all Delegates

Thursday October 11, 2012

08.00 – 17.00 08.00 – 09.30 09.30 – 11.00 11.30 – 16.30 13.00 – 15.00 15.30 – 18.30 20.00 – 23.00

Registration Exhibition Hall Open Breakfast for all Delegates (in the Exhibition Hall) “FIATA Connect” Networking & Appointments (In the Exhibition Hall) Multimodal Transport Institute Port Tours advance registration required • Port of Los Angeles • Port of Long Beach ABVT Forum Meeting of the Extended Board Reception and Gala for all Delegates

Friday October 12, 2012

08.00 – 12.00 08.00 – 09.30 09.30 – 11.00 11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 13.00 .

Registration Breakfast for all Delegates General Meeting Refreshment Break Closing Session Press Conference

EXCURSION PROGRAM From the glitz of Hollywood and world-class museums to fabulous shopping and gorgeous beaches, the exciting attractions of Los Angeles are as diverse as its population. As the Entertainment Capitol of the U.S., visitors can tour television studios and stage lots or some of the world’s most distinguished museums such as the Getty and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. For many people visiting LA, however, shopping is the highlight of their trip -- from Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and the Fashion District downtown to the funky, eclectic shops on Melrose Avenue. As one of the largest cities in the world, LA puts any dream at your fingertips. FIATA, along with its destination planners, will offer tour packages to some of the area’s top attractions: • Universal Studios • J. Paul Getty Museum • Los Angeles Historic Landmarks For more information • Grammy Museum on these excursions • Disneyland and other • Thrills on the Sea – Sport Fishing social events, visit • Hollywood “Walk of the Stars” www.FIATA2012.org • Warner Brothers Studio and Museum and register NOW! • Santa Monica and Venice Beach • LA Shopping Shuttle

Thinking About International, This is Your Chance. TIA’s Fall Meeting will not be at TransComp this year. Join us for the FIATA 2012 World Congress in Los Angeles, CA – the world’s largest logistics meeting. This is the first time this meeting has been held in the United States in more than a decade. Whether you’re a novice when it comes to international brokering or someone who wishes to make new contacts to do international business with, this is your opportunity. Major international forwarders will be participating along with suppliers, carriers, port authorities and government agencies. This meeting offers you an unparalleled opportunity to enhance your knowledge, share your ideas, and network with experts from around the globe as you participate in one of the largest and most exciting logistics events in the world! You can even schedule one-on-one meetings throughout the convention utilizing the online scheduler. With so much to offer, what could be a better location for the next FIATA World Congress than a city with one of America’s largest Port’s Los Angeles, CA - - so make plans to join colleagues on October 8-12, 2012.

Sincerely,



Alec Gizzi Chairman, TIA

Logistics Moving the World LOS ANGELES, CA • OCTOBER 8-12, 2012 For Registration and Reservations visit: www.FIATA2012.org. Registration

Contacts:

TIA Members only - $295.00

Valerie Sumner [email protected] 1-202-373-4174

Price includes Monday Workshops and Reception Registration Fees: Delegates Early Registration After September 1, 2012

$950.00 $1,150.00

Accompanying Persons and Young Entrepreneurs Early Registration $600.00 After September 1, 2012 $1,000.00

Hotel Reservations Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA, USA 90067 Tel: 1-310-228-1234 Fax: 1-310-551-3355 www.centuryplaza.hyatt.com Hotel Cut-Off Date

September 1, 2012

• $229.00 per room per night single occupancy • $229.00 per room per night double occupancy Plus applicable taxes and fees

September 1, 2012 Cut-off date September 2, 2012 – On-Site September 1, 2012 Cut-off date September 2, 2012 – On-Site

Jessica Mizell [email protected] 1-615-599-9263 Robert Voltmann [email protected] 1-703-299-5700 FIATA2012 c/o TIA 1625 Prince Street • Suite 200 Alexandria VA 22314 USA

FIATA - International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations

The global voice of 3PLs. FIATA is the international association of third party logistics (3PL) associations around the world. With 115 association members and 5,600 individual company members, FIATA is the largest non-governmental organization in the field of transportation. Its influence is worldwide. w w w. f i ata 2 0 1 2 . o r g

FIATA - The global voice of 3PLs. FIATA is the international association of third party logistics (3PL) associations around the world. With 115 association members and 5,600 individual company members, FIATA is the largest non-governmental organization in the field of transportation. Its influence is worldwide. FIATA has consultative status with the United Nations and is recognized as representing the freight forwarding industry by many other governmental and international organizations, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Union of Railways (UIC), the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the World Customs Organization (WCO), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Contacts: Valerie Sumner • [email protected] 1-202-373-4174 Jessica Mizell • [email protected] 1-615-599-9263

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) will host the 2012 FIATA World Congress in Los Angeles, CA.

Robert Voltmann • [email protected] 1-703-299-5700

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $162 billion US third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials and international organizations. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations (FIATA).

FIATA2012 c/o TIA 1625 Prince Street Suite 200 Alexandria VA 22314 USA www.FIATA2012.org

c/o TIA 1625 Prince Street, Suite 200 Alexandria VA 22314

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