Welcome to the latest episode of Trade Australia with our host Lawrence Christoffelsz.

To kick off the episode we have Rod Berryman, Working Capital Solutions - Fifo Capital Australia Pty Ltd, who spoke about the changes in the financial needs of the companies since 2020. He discussed the companies uniqueness and how they help businesses to achieve their goals.

Straight from the IETV launch, we had Bethany Clark, Associate - Rigby Cooke Lawyers, who spoke about their support programs. She shared her insights on the supply chain post-pandemic and the importance of being pre-emptive.

To wrap up the episode we have Ernest Stabek, Director – SIP Management Consultants, who spoke about re-thinking strategy for 2021. He gave some tips on how to adapt to the new normal.

Welcome to the latest episode of Trade Australia with our host Lawrence Christoffelsz.

To kick off the episode we have Gitesh Agarwal, Queensland Trade & Investment Commissioner, TIQ, who spoke about support programs offered for importers and exporters. He shares his insights on the Australian’s economic strategy in transforming the partnership with India. He shed some light on the myths about doing business with India.

To wrap up the episode we have Zoran Kostadinoski, Head of Border and Biosecurity at IFCBAA, who gave an update on the border and security. He gave tips to get the best out of the dollar for importers and exporters in the supply chain. He shared his thoughts on the recovery of the supply chain post-pandemic.

Know how to grow in trade with Western Australia, the impact of the China One Belt One Road initiative on infrastructure and logistics and the advancement in port infrastructure with industry 4.0.

An important special episode with global experts from the Baker Tilly network covering the EU, UK and Australia.

Ecommerce has grown exponentially all over the globe during the pandemic, but is your business prepared for the upcoming changes across the EU as of the 1st of July?

Have you adapted to the recent legislative changes on e-commerce in the UK market, which companies had to face along with BREXIT back in January 2021?

AND, what about all the implications of the current Free Trade Agreement discussions between Australia and the UK and the EU too?

In this must-watch episode, Lawrence interviews Marisa Hut, Alison Horner and Darryl Daisley who, together, make up a high-calibre team of trade and tax experts from the Baker Tilly global network to help companies make the most out of these far-reaching legislative changes.

With the Tokyo Olympics coming to an end, we explore bi-lateral trade and investment opportunities that Japan has to offer.

In this special Trade Australia episode, Lawrence Christoffelsz looks at future business opportunities between Japan and Australia and the impact COVID has had on the export market between the two countries.

Join him as he chats with the Consul-General of Japan Junji Shimada and Japan External Trade Organisation Director Masaki Takahara.

In this special Trade Modernisation episode, Trade Australia host Lawrence Christoffelsz explores the latest innovations within trade modernisation.

Speaking to not-for-profit Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) CEO Bertrand Chen, we learn more about the recently launched blockchain-based platform that tracks one-third of all shipping containers in the world.

The next guest, Jey Srikantha, CEO of jeylabs, sheds light on document management made easy.

The multi-award-winning Australian software company has last year launched an e-signature solution called GetSignature with a focus on helping people and businesses work well virtually during COVID-19, keeping signatures and documents safe.

Not only does GetSignature save paper and time, but it also helps sustain the environment, with the company planting trees with every subscription.

The ‘world’s greatest show’, Expo 2020 Dubai, is set to bring the world together when it opens its doors on October 1.

Welcoming 191 participating nations, the six-month-long mega event will showcase emerging and innovative solutions.

The Expo is the most anticipated of all time, according to Australia’s Commissioner General, Expo 2020 Dubai, Justin McGowan, which will see nations come together in one location and discuss strategies on how to rebuild economies affected by the global pandemic.

Originally scheduled to take place in 2020, the event was delayed by a year due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Australian Pavillion displays the story of Australia’s diversity, showcasing ingenuity and innovation through thousands of years.

It hosts a strategic program of events and discussions aimed at strengthening networks, exploring trade and investment opportunities.

Import Export TV is a proud media supporter of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Expo.

The food and agribusiness sector has been affected to varying degrees by the evolving uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this latest Australia Trade food show episode, host Lawrence Christoffelsz looks at the volatile market conditions leaving an impact on the sector.

He talks to Hort Innovation’s Head of International Trade Brei Montgomery about supporting trade opportunities and staying on top of international trade changes such as freight challenges and changing consumer buying behaviour including its support for local growers to increase their export capability.

His next guest, Kevin Flanagan, director of Dairy-Free Down Under – an Aussie business specialising in vegan produce, talks about the rise of the vegan market and the support his business has had from Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL), which helps grow the share of Australian food in the global marketplace.

Cheryl Stewart, the owner of Morlife, a health food supplement manufacturer and supplier, talks about its trade partnership with Singapore.
What started with one order worth $500 some 15 years ago has grown to container loads, directly shipped to Singapore.
Stewart talks about freight issues and rising prices

If shippers all across the globe haven’t been challenged enough over the past 18 months due to COVID, they are now living through unprecedented times with a global shipping crisis.

With freight prices skyrocketing, hundreds of container ships currently queuing for access to overloaded ports and equipment shortages making it almost impossible for cargo to get their destinations in time for Christmas.

In this Trade Australia episode, host Lawrence Christoffelsz looks at whether this is just a momentary supply chain blip or a sign that the great behemoth of container shipping can no longer keep pace with our changing world?

He chats to Anthony Vinson, head of International Freight and Logistics, about the current market dynamics and challenges relating to international shipping and logistics.

Zoran Kostadinoski, head of border and biosecurity with International Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association breaks down the shipping crisis issues and shares his advice to importers and exporters.

Finally, his last guest from Denmark - Peter Sand, a chief shipping analyst at BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association with 2,000 members in more than 120 countries, explains how the shipping crisis could be improved and how long it might take.

In this latest Trade Australia episode, Lawrence Christoffelsz investigates trade opportunities between Australia and Latina America.

As Australia’s trade relations continue to grow with Latin America, we look at some of the challenges and perceptions of engaging in business between the two regions.

For many years the Latin America countries were almost an undiscovered territory to Australian industry and consumers. This has changed due to rapid and sustained growth in the major Latin American economies.

From expanded trade and investment relations to strengthened relationships, freight costs and shipping schedules, we look at all things trade in this episode.

Craig Dempsey, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Biz Latin Hub, sheds light on the market and synergies between Latin America and Australia.

Andiry Ospina, an Australian distributor of haircare products Ole Capilar, explains the challenges of importing products from Latin America to Australia.

Jojhan Bernal and Juan Oviedo, marketing managers and directors of Grow Study Australia, talk about the challenges of having a business in Australia and how the education industry has been affected by the pandemic.