APL – another trans-Pacific GRI
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AAL – Asia-West Coast Australia frequency doublAAX – CMA CGM Chopin V307N Sydney call removedAAX – CMA CGM Bellini V307S Fremantle omitteKIX/NZS – vessel changeover ANL Warragul/SeadreamOC1/Trident – further Sydney terminal changesPAD/NASP – Nelson call dropped completelyYoYo/OC1 – vessel changeover Maersk inverness/Olivia Maersk
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US business chiefs say tariff brawl harming US economyTariff war will hurt US most, says MaerskTrade wars' impact on container shippingMaersk adopts digital rate distribution systemPerishable shippers hit by bad weather and rising costsBlockchain benefits still murky for commodities Box terminals still headed for overcapacityCalling time on methyl bromideSuccessful trial for smart bill of lading
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APL – phone queue enhancementHapag-Lloyd – change of Philippines agencyMaersk Line – mandated BMSB proceduresOOCL – imports of BMSB into Australia and NZPIL – BMSB requirements
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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. |
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Reefer growth outpacing dry boxesONE orders 14,000 reefer containersHapag-Lloyd adds 11,000 reefer containersH1 disaster for carriersUS-China trade spat ripples spreadHapag-Lloyd launches on-line 'Quick Quotes'IMO's 2020 fuel rule to hit truckers too
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21.8 2018 PORT OF MELBOURNE - MONTHLY OVERSEAS CONTAINER TRADE REPORT FOR JULY 2018 |
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24.8 2018 FREMANTLE PORTS |
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27.8 2018 PORT OF NEWCASTLE PORT OF NEWCASTLE ON TRACK TO BUILD CONTAINER TERMINAL |
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The Hon Stuart Ayres (NSW Minister for Western Sydney), Michael Bennett and Paul Zalai (FTA / APSA) at last week's Western Sydney Aerotropolis round table... exciting developments in the years to come. |
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21.8.2018 IATA SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN AVIATION JOBS EXPECTED |
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21.8.2018 E-FLASH NO. 181 - 20 AUG 2018 |
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Container Matters - Chain of Responsibility Forum |
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Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) is hosting two half-day "Container Matters" Forums focusing on Safety, Productivity & Technology.
Tickets are discounted to $88 (incl GST) for Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members.
Melbourne on Wednesday, 29 August - from 8.30am to 1.30pm, at the Kooringal Golf Club, Wilga Avenue, Altona, including tea/coffee on arrival, morning tea and a light lunch at the end.
Read more about the Melbourne Forum: HERE
Tickets to attend can be booked online: HERE
Sydney on Thursday, 30 August - 8.30am to 1.30pm, at the Rydges Sydney International Airport Hotel, 8 Arrival Court, Sydney International Airport, Mascot, including tea/coffee on arrival, morning tea and a light lunch at the end.
Read more about the Sydney Forum: HERE
Tickets to attend can be booked online: HERE |
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24.8.2018 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 471 24TH MARCH 2018
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary
Markets finished a week dominated by trade concerns and legal issues for President Trump. Chinese trade negotiations ended with no major advancements, although the introduction of $16 Billion worth of tariffs, adds to the pressure and reminds the Chinese that they are dependent on the US market. A solution will be found, with an off-ramp to be offered, saving face for the Chinese and addressing the massive trade imbalance.
The other risk to market confidence was President Trump's legal exposure, with the prosecution of key subordinates, although he will likely blow this trouble away. The Trump economy confounds critics, as Obama claimed the low growth, highly-regulated economy was the 'new norm'. Not so! A massive bull market has embraced the US which is spreading globally. ... read more |  |
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Winter 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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21.8.2018 FTA IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING - DAWR & DEPT OF HOME AFFAIRS AUDITS |
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27.8.2018 MORRISON MINISTRY |
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22.8.2018 ABF NEW ERA OF AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE LEADERSHIP |
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22.8.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO.2018/27 AMENDMENTS TO THE CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED EXPORTS) REGULATIONS 1958 – SCHEDULE 2 ROTTERDAM CONVENTION CHEMICALS TWO NEW CHEMICALS ADDED |
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22.8.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO.2018/26 CHEESE AND CURD QUOTA SCHEME – ALLOCATIONS FOR 2018-2019 |
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24.8.2018 PACKING FACILITIES ELIGIBLE TO BECOME "KNOWN CONSIGNORS" |
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26.8.2018 AUSTRALIAN ANTI-DUMPING UPDATE |
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BorderWise offering to FTA Individual & Premium members
BorderWise
BorderWise is the next-generation compliance management search engine with a comprehensive, integrated suite of legal books, technical documents, tariff-classification tools, smart searches and links, Product Index and trade data. The reference information includes comprehensive information from the World Customs Organization such as the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and the Principles of Valuation, in addition to information on international treaties and associated local legislation.
Daily Updates
Daily Updates provide real-time updates for legislation and industry changes and notices in a single window, keeping you are up to date with changes without the need to search all over the internet.
New Features
BorderWise Web now has a drop down option to view Table of Contents for all books in the left column (for those of you who have transitioned from Tradefox will be familiar with this functionality). Coming soon on the BorderWise desktop version. ... read more
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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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21.8.2018 DAWR 100-2018 – ASSISTANCE DOGS TRAVELLING ON CRUISE VESSELS UNDER BIOSECURITY CONTROL |
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21.2018 DAWR 99-2018 - AMENDMENT TO FINAL MEASURES FOR THE 2018-19 BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) RISK SEASON |
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22.2018 DAWR 101-2018 - SERVICE DISRUPTION: COLS AND PEBS PAYMENT SERVICES |
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24.8.2018 DAWR 102-2018 - DEPARTMENT'S EXTERNAL WEBSITES UNAVAILABLE FROM 22:00 FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST TO 06:00 SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2018 (AEST)
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26.8.2018 CHINESE CERTIFICATE ISSUING AUTHORITY UPDATE
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Department of Agriculture & Water Resources
REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) is currently progressing co-design work with FTA including the availability and accessibility of departmental information.
In the interim, DAWR has compiled and attached a list of subscriptions, newsletters and communication channels available to you to access information - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis ... read more
In the longer term, DAWR is exploring how other platforms could be used to consolidate and distribute this information.
In the meantime, the department welcomes any feedback or suggestions you have on the attached via Biosecurity2025andBeyond@agriculture.gov.au.
To subscribe to the FTA / APSA Weekly Report, please click HERE
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22.8.2018 TC GAZETTE - 18/32 WEDNESDAY 22ND AUGUST 2018
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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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16.8.2018 LAUNCH - SPRING 2018 - CPD - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY PROGRAM
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NEXT ROUND OF DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING
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JOIN THE ALLIANCE!
The Australian Peak Shippers' Association (APSA) and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) ... read more |
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TODAY : Due Diligence Systems – Obligation Free Webinar, Operational realities [...]
29 AUG 2018 : Melbourne - Container Matters - Chain of Responsibility [...]
30 AUG 2018 : SYDNEY - CONTAINER MATTERS - CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY [...]
4 SEP 2018 : MEL - Dangerous Goods Acceptance (Air) 3 day course [...]
4 SEP 2018 : FREE WEBINAR – NEW ONLINE FOREIGN EXCHANGE SOLUTION [...]
11 SEP 2018 : SYD - Dangerous Goods Acceptance (Air) 3 day course [...]
12 SEP 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
14 SEP 2018 : The Freight and Logistics Industrys Own Charity Night [...]
18 SEP 2018 : Sydney - Alibaba E-Commerce Expo [...]
18 SEP 2018 : SYD - Dangerous Goods Re-certification (Air) a day course [...]
19 SEP 2018 : MEL - Dangerous Goods Re-certification (Air) a day course [...]
20 SEP 2018 : Retired and Seniors Brokers Luncheon [...]
26 SEP 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
16 OCT 2018 : VIC - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
16 OCT 2018 : Supply Chain 4.0 Summit 2018 [...]
22 OCT 2018 : Melbourne - Alibaba E-Commerce Expo [...]
22 NOV 2018 : WISTA QLD - Australian Border Force Breakfast Series" [...] |
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