Logistics Services

The following communication, dated 25 June 2004, from the delegations of Australia; Hong Kong, China; Liechtenstein; Mauritius; New Zealand; Nicaragua; Switzerland and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu is being circulated to the Members of the Council for Trade in Services.
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I.INTRODUCTION
1.In March 2001, Hong Kong, China presented its initial ideas for liberalization in logistics and related services in S/CSS/W/68. In May 2001, Switzerland made proposals on multimodal transport in S/CSS/W/78. This joint paper further develops these ideas and presents a concrete proposal and checklist for the making of substantial and meaningful specific commitments in sectors which would contribute to the liberalization of logistics services. This proposal and the checklist are presented without prejudice to the position of its co-sponsors in the on-going services negotiations in respect of individual sectors.