WORKSHOP
Cross-Border Transportation: U.S. - Canada
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Canadian freight market has some unique characteristics: distinct geography, diverse
population, currency and government regulation. Couple this with Canada’s immense
land mass and scattered population centers and you have a freight market that poses
considerable challenges. Join our industry experts for strategic insights that will help you
overcome these challenges.
Compliance & Legal Strategy
Examine the complexity of cross-border compliance and legal issues, and identify steps
to build internal resources expertise, and technology to manage these critical processes
efficiently and cost-effectively.
Cross-Border Regulation
Understand how the expansion of NAFTA traffic regulations have resulted in compliance
and security issues that challenge transportation and logistics providers as well as shippers.
Understanding the Canadian Domestic Freight Market
Explore the often misunderstood persona of Canada’s domestic freight market; its distinct
geography, its sizeable population, varied climate, and diverse economy and government
make it quite distinct.
NAFTA: Impact on the Canada/U.S. Cross-Border Freight Market
Extend your knowledge of cross-border trade flows that impact head haul and back haul
pricing for cross-border freight, modal options, currency challenges, and other key variables.
Customs Clearance Best Practices
Join one of North America’s top 3PL experts as we explore the best practices for crossborder customs clearances and address the impact that customs delays have on your
ability to effectively manage your supply chain.
Cross-Border Shipping Strategies & C-TPAT
Discover the processes and procedures being implemented to foster the expedited
movement of cross-border freight and hear about industry improvements on crossborder cargo security.
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— DAY 1 —
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Networking
Reception
— DAY 2 —
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Coffee &
Refreshments
8:00 – 9:45 a.m. Compliance
& Legal Strategy
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cross-Border
Regulation
11:00 a.m. – Noon Understanding the
Canadian Domestic
Freight Market
Noon – 1:15 p.m. Lunch (Restaurant
Onsite)
1:15 – 2:00 p.m. NAFTA: Impact
on the Canada/
US Cross-Border
Freight Market
2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Customs Clearance
Best Practices
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Cross-Border
Shipping Strategies
& CTPAT
4:45 – 5:00 p.m. Interactive Q&A
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— LEARN FROM THE BEST —
Dan Fulkerson
Attorney | Lorance & Thompson PC
Dan Fulkerson is a member of the law firm Lorance & Thompson, P.C. in Houston, Texas. He
has more than 20 years of experience in transportation, logistics and import-export issues and is
a regular speaker at industry events and has authored a number of articles on transportation law.
His law practice is focused on representing clients in logistics issues, commercial transactions and
litigated matters in the state and federal courts of Texas and throughout the country.
Dan Goodwill
President | Dan Goodwill & Associates Inc.
As president of Dan Goodwill & Associates, Dan Goodwill focuses on helping shippers improve
the efficiency and reduce the costs of their freight transportation operations. His company also
aids transportation companies in improving their profitability, sales effectiveness and marketing
communications. An experienced leader and sought-after consultant, Goodwill has held
executive-level positions in the industry including president of Yellow Transportation’s Canada
division, president of Clarke Logistics and general manager of the Railfast division of TNT
Canada. Goodwill is a well-known speaker and active blogger on freight transportation.
Pete Mento
Director, Global Customs & Trade Policy | C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
As director of global customs and trade policy at C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., Pete Mento is
responsible for all customs and import operations globally for all 248 offices at C.H. Robinson.
He is responsible for communicating with trade policy officials and lawmakers to ensure
products developed by C.H. Robinson will take maximum advantage of new trade legislation.
Mento manages the trade policy division of C.H. Robinson – and is also responsible for global
regulatory compliance, the global marine Insurance product, and associated legal issues for the
global forwarding division.
— UPCOMING DATES —
— REGISTRATION —
AUGUST 21
2014
AUGUST 20
2015
$595 SMC3 MEMBERS
$670 GENERAL
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Venue TBD
Southfield, MI
Registration fee includes one-day workshop, networking
reception, workbook and break refreshments.
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