Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum - another great success! |
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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) were proud to co-host the event in partnership with the Tasmanian Logistics Committee (TLC) - the event reached a new record with 165 delegates with State and Federal government engaging with a wise cross-section of commerce. |
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TOP - Travis Brooks-Garrett (FTA Director / APSA Secretariat), Hon. Zed Seselja (Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs & Innovation) and Mike Brindley (Community and Strategic Development Regional Development Australia - Tasmania)
BOTTOM - Hon. Jeremy Rockcliff (Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries) and Paul Blake (Chair, APSA) |
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APL – North China to East Coast Australia GRICMA CGM – new FAK rates North Europe & Med-Pacific IslandsOOCL – rate restoration China, Korea, Taiwan & Hong Kong to AustraliaPDL – Norfolk Island freight rate and stevedoring increase PIL – rate restoration China, Korea, Taiwan and HK to AustraliaPIL – rate restoration South East Asia and ISC to Australia... read more
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CMA CGM Group extends emergency bunker surchargesANL – ANZ-US East Coast August BAFANL – ANZ-US West Coast August BAFAAX – revised bunker surchargeOOCL – Asia to ANZ BAF effective August 1Swire Shipping – August BAFs as listed below:Trans-TasmanAsia tradesPNG/SI exportsPNG/SI to Europe/AfricaInter Pacific IslandsFiji to PNGNZ to Pacific IslandsEurope to New Caledonia/Tahiti/Vanuatu, and Australia/PNG/SPI/Timor Leste Swire
Shipping/Polynesia Line – ECA Emergency Fuel SurchargeSwire Shipping – Europe exports CAFNeptune Pacific Line – Australia port service charges update
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AAX adds Jakarta direct calls, drops JAX serviceNEMO service – changed port rotation for Jazan V8121 OC1/Trident – vessel swap, terminal change Swire Shipping – Australia to PNG/SI schedule alignment
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Maersk Line – payer amendment changes ... read more |
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The FTA/APSA weekly newsletter now includes a regular section containing links to interesting and relevant articles published by international trade/transport media. While these are free to read it may be necessary to register for some sites.New booking platform for forwardersRates stabilise but carriers pull servicesHapag-Lloyd a Maersk takeover opportunity?China eyes complete import scrap banLA/Long Beach to ban pre-2014 trucksPhilippine anti-trust body bans shipping line takeoverThe future of retail and what it means for logistics
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5.7.2018 PORT OF NEWCASTLE MONTHLY TRADE REPORT JUNE-2018 |
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5.7.2018 NSW PORTS - PORT KEMBLA CHOSEN FOR LNG IMPORT TERMINAL |
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3.7.2018 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE - EXPORT AIR CARGO SECURITY IS CHANGING ... login required |
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4.7.2018 FIATA E-FLASH NO. 178 - 4 JULY 2018 ... login required |
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5.7.2018 IATA AIR FREIGHT GROWTH CONTINUES TO GROW MODESTLY IN MAY, UP 4.2% ... login required |
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24.6.2018 LATEST WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION (WCO) NEWS EDITION IS NOW ONLINE
June 2018 - The Harmonized System from every angle
A digital edition of the magazine is now available at https://mag.wcoomd.org.
The WCO has advised that the last five editions are online and older editions will be added progressively. |
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6.7.2018 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 464 6TH JULY 2018 2018 ... read more |
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29.6.2018 BORDERWISE SPECIAL OFFER TO FTA MEMBERS ... read more |
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary
Markets closed the week on a positive note, supported by better than expected employment numbers and despite trade sanctions. The US implemented $34 Billion in tariffs on China, who retaliated, but Trump has threatened a further $500 Billion!? The trade war ratchets up but markets shrugged this off. Non-Farm Payrolls came in stronger than expected, although the Unemployment rate edged up to 4%, due mainly to a rising participation rate. This all floated the markets boat. ... read more | |
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Autumn 2018 edition "Across Borders"
Published on a seasonal basis (Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn), Across Borders will play a vital role in keeping FTA / APSA members at the forefront of all emerging supply chain issues.
Members receive FREE hard copies of the magazine delivered to each of your regional offices ... read more
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ACROSS BORDERS - ADVERTISING PROSPECTUS"Across Borders" is a joint venture between Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and On Time Publications delivering a seasonal trade magazine (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring). ... read more |
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1.7.2018 FTA /APSA MEETINGS WITH THE FEDERAL MINISTERS ... read more |
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9.7.2018 DFAT COMPOSITION OF TRADE AUSTRALIA 2017 ... login required |
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BorderWise Access - effective 9 July 2018 Effective from yesterday, Monday 9 July 2018, each user logging in to BorderWise will be asked to select from one of three choices:
1. BorderWise Single Window; 2. BorderWise Single Window + Pro Pack; or 3. BorderWise Global Entry
The following options are available to meet Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Individual and Premium Members' needs ... read more
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3.7.2018 HOME AFFAIRS CARGO ADVICE NUMBER 2018/02 NEW GATEKEEPER CERTIFICATE PRICING FOR COMMON CONNECT FACILITY (CCF) ACCESS ... login required |
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3.7.2018 STATISTICAL CODES AND REVISED DHA NOTICE ... login required |
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4.7.2018 ABF 57 MILLION ILLEGAL CIGARETTES SEIZED IN JOINT OPERATION ... read more |
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5.7.2018 TARIFF CLASSIFICATION GUIDES ... login required |
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NEW ComplianceNetFTA ENHANCEMENT- CPD ATTAINMENT STATEMENT We are delighted to launch the new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Attainment Statement functionality on ComplianceNetFTA. The statement can be downloaded or printed with your total points completed through Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) for the current customs broker licensing period (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018).
All FTA face-to-face and online completed courses are displayed on the Attainment Statement - includes Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) and Stream A / Stream B CPD points breakdown.
Simply login to ComplianceNetFTA.com.au using your unique login details then go to / My Accounts/CPD Statement/Continue – view demonstration
Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA
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COMPLIANT CUSTOMSThe forwarder's broker ... customs clearance solutions for the logistics industry | |
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Department of Home Affairs
REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS We have received feedback from members that that they receive timely updates as direct subscribers to the Department of Home Affairs - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis.
We will however continue to post these online at www.FTAlliance.com.au and make details available via our Weekly Report.
To subscribe to receive notices & newsletters direct from the department, please click HERE
To subscribe to the FTA / APSA Weekly Report, please click HERE
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5.7.2018 DAWR 62-2018 - NO IMPORT PERMIT, GOODS WILL BE EXPORTED ... login required |
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6.7.2018 DAWR 69-2018 - INTRODUCED INSPECTION OF COOKED PRAWNS - UPDATED |
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Department of Agriculture & Water Resources
REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS We have received feedback from members that that they receive timely updates as direct subscribers to the Department of Agriculture & Water Resources - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis.
We will however continue to post these online at www.FTAlliance.com.au and make details available via our Weekly Report.
To subscribe to receive notices & newsletters direct from the department, please click HERE
To subscribe to the FTA / APSA Weekly Report, please click HERE
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9.7.2018 DAWR 70-2018 – CHANGES TO IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR CONSIGNMENTS OF OVERSIZE TYRES |
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5.7.2018 TC GAZETTE - 18/25 WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY 2018 ... login required |
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| Candidate of the Week Melbourne - Customer Service Representative Candidate: 12331867
Our candidate brings 10+ years working in operational and customer focused roles within the freight forwarding sector. With a deep understanding of the end to end requirements of import and export freight movements, our candidate presents a hands-on Customer Service option to add depth and value to your team. With sound systems experience and coming with the ability to communicate in mandarin, this candidate is worth the conversation! Sydney - Import Seafreight Operations Candidate: 12160561
This is a committed, well-presented and well spoken candidate looking for the opportunity to further their career within the Freight Forwarding industry. This team player has been committed and only worked for the one company to date for the last 18 Months - training staff as they have come through the business to a high level. They are experienced in Import Operations - handling all Import Sea Freight and assisting with Import Air, with excellent communication skills and the drive to succeed. A loyal and dedicated individual. |
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North Asia Free Trade Agreement training |
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GUIDE FOR IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERSThis e-learning course has been developed to assist Australian importers and exporters take advantage of preferential tariff treatment under Australia's Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan and Korea. ... read more |
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The above activity has received funding from Austrade as part of the Free Trade Agreement Training Provider Grant Program. The views expressed within the activities are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein. |
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2018 WIL FORUM PROGRAM ... read more |
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DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING COMPLIANCE - HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR PEOPLE ... read more |
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AIR CARGO SCREENING 1 MARCH 2019 – ARE YOU READY? BRISBANE - 17 July 2018 - register HERE SYDNEY - SOLD OUT MELBOURNE - SOLD OUT ADELAIDE - 1 August 2018 - register HERE PERTH - 2 August 2018 - register HERE |
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JOIN THE ALLIANCE! The Australian Peak Shippers' Association (APSA) and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) ... read more |
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17 JUL 2018 : BRISBANE - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...] 18 JUL 2018 : SYDNEY (SOLD OUT) - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...] 19 JULY 2018 : MELBOURNE (SOLD OUT) - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...] 1 AUG 2018 : ADELAIDE - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...] 2 AUG 2018 : PERTH - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...] 7 AUG 2018 : 2018 Australian Cotton Conference [...] 8 AUG 2018 : 2018 Women In Logistics Forum [...] 9 AUG 2018 : 2018 WISTA Conference & AGM (FTA members join us for Dinner) [...] 12 SEP 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...] 18 SEP 2018 : Sydney - Alibaba E-Commerce Expo [...] 26 SEP 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...] 16 OCT 2018 : VIC - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...] 22 OCT 2018 : Melbourne - Alibaba E-Commerce Expo [...] 22 NOV 2018 : WISTA QLD - Australian Border Force Breakfast Series" [...] |
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