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FTA Releases its Annual Report 2013 – 2014

Submitted by JSmets on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 17:28

FTA is pleased to present its Annual Report 2013 - 2014, a publication that takes stock of the association's engagement in European political discussions and negotiations to voice the interests of international commerce and advocate for free and sustainable trade.

FTA General Assembly 2014 and Stakeholder Panel Debates

Submitted by JSmets on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 17:26

On 25 June 2014, the FTA General Assembly took place in parallel to afternoon stakeholder panel discussions. Following the morning internal updates, which were exclusive for FTA members, external stakeholders joined panel debates under the theme 'Integrating Sustainability into Global Sourcing'

FTA Congratulates Jean-Claude Juncker on his Election as President of the European Commission

Submitted by JSmets on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 17:24

The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) warmly congratulates Jean-Claude Juncker on his election as the new president of the European Commission, the first being designed according to the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty.

FTA Signs EU Trade Manifesto Calling for Free International Trading System

Submitted by JSmets on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 16:51

The Foreign Trade Association (FTA), the European Retail Round Table (ERRT) and the European Branded Clothing Alliance (EBCA) have co-signed the EU Trade Policy Manifesto with the objective of promoting an ambitious EU commercial policy.

FTA welcomes Christian Ewert as new Director General

Submitted by JSmets on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 16:43

On the 1 December, FTA has welcomed Christian Ewert as the association’s new Director General.

FTA Concludes Trade Visit to China and South Korea

Submitted by JSmets on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 16:42

Beginning of December, representatives from the Foreign Trade Association (FTA), including Ferry Den Hoed, FTA President; Christian Ewert, FTA's new Director General; and Jan Eggert in his new capacity as FTA Senior Consultant for International Trade, concluded a successful business trip to strengthen commercial ties with business partners in China and South Korea.

FTA Goes Social!

Submitted by AMartin on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 09:53

FTA is pleased to announce its new presence on social media platforms to improve and increase its outreach.

C5's Customs Compliance Forum

Submitted by HKiggins on Thu, 07/16/2015 - 09:17

On 17 - 18 November, C5 will host its 8th Advanced Forum on Customs Compliance held in Partnership with HMRC. The Forum comes at a critical time - with the implementation of the UCC just around the corner, companies are re-evaluating internal customs procedures to ensure they are meeting the new requirements, making the most of duty relief programmes and they are paying the correct amount of customs duties. Highlights of the Forum include:

Successful FTA Forum on E-commerce unites FTA Members and Stakeholders in Brussels

Submitted by AMartin on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 13:48

The FTA Forum on E-Commerce was held on 11 June in Brussels gathering more than 70 participants, including FTA members, along with representatives from the European institutions, companies, think tanks and consumer representatives.

FTA Presents its 2014 Annual Report

Submitted by JSmets on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 11:10

The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) launched its 2014 Annual Report, a publication that showcases the key achievements in a landmark year for the organisation, as it continued to consolidate its position as the leading international association of retailers, importers brand companies and national associations advocating for free trade and sustainable supply chains.

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