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THE ART OF
TRADE & LOGISTICS
Building New Zealand’s
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economic resilience
CONFERENCE
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In today’s global logistics
environment there is a need to
minimise risk through advanced
security measures, creating an
environment where regulatory
influences enhance how the
supply chain is optimised.
Trevor Duxfield – CBAFF President
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TUESDAY 5TH MAY 2015
16:00Registration Opens
17:00AGM
17:30Sponsors Function – Invitation Only
18:35Welcome Cocktail Function
President’s Welcome
Trevor Duxfield – CBAFF President
Sponsors Address – Independent Verification Services
18:40Networking / Socialising
WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 2015
7:45 Registration 8:30 Conference Welcome
Celia Wade-Brown – Mayor of Wellington
8:40 Overview of Conference Theme
and Review of Past Year
Key Issues Within Freight Forwarding
Trevor Duxfield – CBAFF President
9:00 Keynote Presentation: Current Trends in
Terrorism and its Effects on the Logistics Industry
This session will include looking at ISIS and its impact on
Asia Pacific in particular, implications for the sector and
at how ISIS has used social media networks as a platform
for radicalisation. Jolene will review how terrorists have
exploited logistics routes in the past to move weapons
and logistics supplies and additionally explore future
threats that would be facing the logistics industry from
terrorist and extremist groups including the potential for
terrorists to exploit cyber networks.
Jolene Jerard – International Centre for
Political Terrorism and Violence, Singapore
10:00Speed Networking
Geoff Dolan to facilitate
10:30Morning Tea Sponsored by NZ Express
11:00Security and Safety Must Remain at the Core
of How the Air Cargo Industry Operates
Challenges often exist in the process of supporting
the legislated programs around security and safety.
Innovations have been made to help solve these
challenges for industry, and some will be shared during
this presentation.
Scott McCorquodale – Cargo Community Network
MAY 5-7 2015
11:20Comvita (NZX CVT): Secure Supply Chain
Through Supply Partnerships
As the world leaders in Manuka (leptospermum) honey
and fresh-picked Olive Leaf Extract, Comvita today
sells into more than 18 countries through a network of
branded retail locations, online and third-party outlets.
They have over 500 staff located in New Zealand,
Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the
United Kingdom and the USA. What critical factors are
keys to their success?
Liz Walker and Lorraine Creasy – Comvita
12:00Lunch Sponsored by B2BE
12:40Driving Efficiencies and
Improving Asset Utilisation
Paul will investigate changing trends in the container
logistics scene where a paradigm shift is occurring
with the willingness of companies operating in various
sectors of the supply chain to collaborate with a view to
driving efficiencies and improving asset utilisation. The
challenges are significant but the gains to be made are
very real.
Paul Harper – Netlogix
13:20Customs Act Review
The government is reviewing the Customs and Excise
Act because the legislation can no longer efficiently
respond to changes in technology, business practices
and government policy.
The proposals for change set out in Customs’ discussion
paper include information sharing with government
agencies, improving the excise system, Customs’ powers
and sanctions, and GST compliance obligations. It is
anticipated that the final policy recommendations will
go some way to reducing the compliance burden for
business.
Customs Group Manager Policy, Michael Papesch, will
outline the major proposals for change in the discussion
paper and share feedback to date. This will be followed
by a panel question and answer session.
Michael Papesch – NZCS Policy, Andrew Hudson –
Gadens Lawyers, Paul Smith – EY Auckland,
Trevor Duxfield – CBAFF President
14:00Afternoon Tea
14:30 Travel to Parliament
15:00Logistics in Large-Scale Emergencies
This session will cover the processes and issues related
to requesting or accepting offers of international
assistance. Shane will draw on examples from the
Christchurch earthquake and also discuss the immediate
Special Event
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Wednesday 15:30
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only – visit the National Crisis
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deployment of UN coordinated support
should this be required.
Shane Bayley – Ministry of Civil Defence
& Emergency Management
15:30–– Special Event – CBAFF MEMBERS ONLY ––
Visit ‘THE BUNKER’ – officially called the
National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC).
This is located in the sub-basement of the Beehive.
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15:30Disaster Recover Planning
Disruptive Event Planning: Practical Guidance on
Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Disaster
Recovery. Guidance for leaders at all levels on how to
respond to an event that disrupts their normal way of
doing business.
Kevin Duxfield – Contact Energy
16:30New Zealand International Trade
and Government Policy
Ministers, whose portfolios are related to the supply
chain, will be invited to brief CBAFF members on the
role their Ministry will play in assisting the industry
deliver on The Primary Growth Partnership (PGP).
Nicky Wagner – Minister of Customs,
supported by relevant invited MPs
17:30Pre-Dinner Drinks and Canapés
Sponsored by Hamburg Süd
20:00Conference Dinner
To be attended by two high profile politicians
THURSDAY 7TH MAY 2015
9:00 Update: What’s Planned for 2015 / 2016
for CBAFF and its Members?
Trevor Duxfield – CBAFF President
9:10 Ways of Growing Leaders, Expertise, and
Engagement Faster Than Your Competitors
Studies across the globe show that high engagement
levels drive business results. In Lion, that’s certainly the
case. Here in New Zealand, we know that people are
a precious and scarce resource. If you can build that
resource into a high performing, highly connected and
engaged team, then improved and sustainable business
results are guaranteed to follow.
Helen Murray - Lion
10:00Panel Discussion – Where is Our Trade Future
Facilitated by speakers from the conference.
Keynote Presentation
Wednesday 9:00
International counter terrorism expert
Jolene Jerard will focus on how terrorists
have exploited logistics routes in the past
to move weapons and logistics supplies.
She will cover several aspects of the current
threat and how the logistics industry has
been used in the past, emphasising how
to strengthen security infrastructure.
Jolene Jerard
10:30Morning Tea
10:50Trusted Trader Programme Australia
The Industry Advisory Group (IAG) is involved with
development of the Trusted Trader Program in
Australia, CTAG group of MNC’s and Australian
corporates. What unique challenges and benefits
can be taken from the development of this programme
and within the Trusted Trader environment.
Russell Wilkinson – National Head, Customs &
International Trade, Tax Advisory Australia
11:20Optimising the Supply Chain –
‘Cradle to Grave’ or ‘Cradle to Cradle’
As customer expectations and global market economics
have historically multiplied, expanded and stretched,
our typically linear ‘cradle to grave’ supply chains will,
in the future, be a more constrained and circular ‘cradle
to cradle’ customer requirement. What might this mean
for Logistics arrangements?
Tom Street – Intent Group
11:50Run Faster, Jump Higher,
Lift More and Charge Less
The productivity gains and challenges of road transport.
Ken Shirley – Road Transport Forum
12:10Trade Futures – Key Economist Briefing
What is the economic forecast for those involved with
trade and export and what key trends are expected to
impact on Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers
as an industry sector?
12:30 Lunch Sponsored by Lyttelton Port (Christchurch)
13:15Afternoon Activities
Activity 1
Escape Mate: Work in teams within this unique
experience. Locked in an Escape Mate room for
60 minutes, make your escape by finding hidden
objects and solving mysterious puzzles in the
‘City Challenge Game’.
Activity 2
Weta Workshop Tour: is a movie-based experience in
the heart of Mirimar: with a guided tour of the famous
Weta Cave and a behind-the-scenes-glimpse of the
Weta Workshop.
Activity 3
For all you lovers of golf – take part in the Ambrose
Tournament at Mirimar Golf Club. 16:30Conference Ends
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Building New Zealand’s
sustainable economic resilience
This is your opportunity to come
together at the ONLY event of its kind
nationwide held on an annual basis.
We look to you, our members for your
continued support at our event, reinforcing
your strong presence.
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• The opportunity to re-connect with leaders
and key influencers within the industry
• The environment to foster existing
relationships and generate new contacts
• Time for networking, team building
and location-specific activities
• Special session at parliament hosted
by Minister Nicky Wagner
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We would like to thank our sponsors who
are pivotal to the success of our conference.
They are a key part of our industry and as
such welcome your interest and contact in
their products and services.
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Ms Jerard is an Associate Research Fellow and
Manager at the International Centre for Political
Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) at
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
The Centre is one of the largest counter terrorism
research and training centres in the world. She
has conducted field research in several threat
zones including Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Yemen
and Southern Thailand.
Her research includes interviewing leaders and
members of threat groups including politicoreligious and ethno-nationalist groups, often
carrying out interviews in prisons.
Scott McCorquodale – Cargo Community Network
Scott commenced his career in air cargo in the late 1980’s. In late 2003, Scott
formed a company to take on the Australia & New Zealand operations for
the Singapore based Cargo Community Network (CCN). CCN is a Cargo
Community System (CCS) that provides a variety of technology services and
solutions to support the air cargo industry, spanning all continents.
Lorraine Creasy – Comvita
Lorraine joined Comvita 18 months ago in a newly created position as
Global Logistics Manager. She is responsible for overseeing all freight
and warehousing within New Zealand and off shore. Lorraine manages an
integrated supply chain to ensure products are transported and stored
efficiently while meeting Comvita’s premium product quality requirements.
She provides support for logistics and warehousing nationally and is involved
in change management, business continuity, safety, quality and embedding
business process across all facets of logistics.
Liz Walker – Comvita
As Group Quality and Compliance Manager, Liz has been with Comvita for
almost three years. She is responsible for providing overall leadership and
support to Comvita’s quality and compliance functions to ensure the company
complies with global regulations. She liaises with key stakeholders to satisfy
compliance requirements and manages Supply Chain product risk strategies
to achieve and maintain compliant products. Liz is also responsible for the
overall design and implementation of compliance based strategies.
Paul Harper – Netlogix
Paul is currently the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Maritime & Logistics
at MIT as well as a company director, with a background in the shipping and
logistics sector who originally trained as a marine engineer. He is currently
the Chairman of Netlogix Ltd, a freight management company; and other
directorships include Nexus Logistics Ltd, a JV between Ports of Auckland
and Netlogix; He recently completed a nine year stint as a Director of
Port of Napier Ltd.
Michael Papesch – New Zealand Customs Service, Policy
Michael is the Group Manager Policy in the New Zealand Customs Service,
a position he had held since September 2013. Michael has worked in
New Zealand Government policy roles since 1983. Before joining the
Customs Service, Michael held senior policy roles in the Ministry of Business
Innovation and Employment, the Department of Labour, the Ministry of Social
Development, the Department of Building and Housing and over 22 years in
the New Zealand Treasury, holding a range of positions covering almost all of
the New Zealand Treasury’s work.
Andrew Hudson – Gadens (Lawyers)
Andrew is a Partner in the Corporate Advisory & Tax team at Gadens in
Melbourne, specialising in International Trade & Customs. He has provided
legal services to all parties involved with industry, including importers,
exporters, customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipper and trade financiers.
Paul Smith – Ernst & Young (Auckland)
Paul is a prominent adviser on New Zealand Customs and GST matters,
with over 20 years experience advising clients in Australia, Europe and
New Zealand. Paul joined EY in New Zealand in 1998. Prior to this he held
positions at HM Customs & Excise, KPMG in London and was recruited
by the Virgin group to advise a dynamic range of companies on Customs
and VAT related issues. Paul is part of EY’s global network of Global Trade
professionals that help companies comply with import and export regulations
and manage Customs tariffs.
Shane Bayley – Ministry of Civil Defence
& Emergency Management
Shane has been involved in civil defence emergency management at local
and central government levels for 25 year and is currently the Manager
Development at the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management
(MCDEM) within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Shane has a hands-on role in the management of the National Crisis
Management Centre and in particular the coordination of the national
logistics arrangements. Kevin Duxfield – Contact Energy
Kevin is a qualified and experienced disaster recovery (DR) and business
continuity planning (BCP) specialist with over 15 years’ experience.
He has worked in a wide range of industries with engagements at Warringah
Council (Sydney), University of Western Sydney, IMS Health, ANZ National
Bank and ANZ Bank.
Helen Murray – Lion
Helen is a passionate leader of learning and coach with a strong combination
of technical supply chain and shipping experience, and relationship and
leadership expertise, developed over 25 years. Industry sectors include
heavy manufacturing, FMCG, tertiary education and beverage. Her current
role is Supply Chain Best Practice Leader at Lion Breweries.
Russell Wilkinson – National Head, Customs
& International Trade - Tax Advisory (Australia)
Russell is the Head Partner for the Crowe Horwath’s Tax Advisory group’s
Customs and International Trade division, National Lead Partner responsible
for Australia and NZ. Russell is a Senior Associate of the Customs Brokers &
Freight Forwarders Council of Australia. Russell has established the Customs
& Trade Advisory Group (CTAG) that is the lead group for Customs
and Border Protection and other barrier agencies to connect with
Corporate Australia.
Tom Street – Intent Group
Tom has gained considerable Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain
experience in a variety of organisations in Europe, Canada, Malaysia,
Australia and NZ. With two subsequent four-year periods in senior line
management positions with manufacturing companies, Tom’s consultancy
advice is delivered from a strong practical and knowledgeable perspective –
implementation will be ‘achievable’.
Ken Shirley – Road Transport Forum
Ken Shirley became the Road Transport Forum’s Chief Executive Officer
in July 2010.
A soil and water conservation scientist, he entered Parliament as the Labour
MP for Tasman in 1984. He served as the Minister of Fisheries, Associate
Minister of Agriculture, Associate Minister of Forestry and Associate Minister
of Health. He is a Chartered member of the Chartered
Institute of Logistics and Transport and a Chartered
member of the Institute of Directors.
For a full and comprehensive list of all speakers and their more comprehensive biographies
please go to www.cbaff.org.nz
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Jolene Jerard – International Centre for
Political Terrorism and Violence, Singapore
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Please nominate your preferred activity
Escape Mate
Weta Workshop
For all you lovers of golf – take part in the
Ambrose Tournament at the Mirimar Golf course
Wednesday 6 May
PRE-DINNER DRINKS
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