Scope and application of non-binding guidelines on logistics-related services 1.1 APEC economies will endeavor to apply these non-binding guidelines to logistics-related services sectors, noting that the APEC Definition of Logistics-related Services,1 is non-binding, non-exhaustive, and open for future review. [...] Good regulatory practice and trade measures affecting logistics-related services 2.1 APEC economies will endeavor to implement domestic regulation of logistics-related services taking into consideration the APEC Non-binding Principles for Domestic Regulation of the Services Sector. [...] 2.4 APEC economies will strive to facilitate trade and investment in logistics-related services and enhance the competitiveness of these logistics-related services sectors. [...] 2.6 To enhance delivery efficiency and promote trade development, APEC economies shall endeavor to cooperate, where appropriate, to promote international multimodal transport and inter-connectivity between different modes of transport, formulate standard and compatible transport rules and strengthen information sharing to promote the development of new and emerging technologies in logistics-relate. [...] Customs clearance and terminal operation services for logistics-related services 3.1 APEC economies will consider ways to identify and reduce unnecessarily restrictive regulations related to customs clearance and terminal operation services which impact logistics-related services and supply chains in the region.
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