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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY



Advocacy for International Freight Reform

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) incorporated extensive member feedback in a formal submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications (department) Review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy (Strategy). READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Care-Factor Charity event - 2024



Great catching up last week at Cronulla (long way from home for a breakfast) with Clint Latta from Compliant for a chat about industry issues and planning for next year's Care-Factor charity event - mark you diaries now for 26 July

SEKO Logistics new elogistics gateway

Paul Zalai had a timely catch up with the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Member Representative Airfreight Michael Bennett (centre) and Lee Briggs at the new SEKO Logistics elogistics gateway (B4, 9 Coal Pier Rd Banksmeadow) - fascinating explanation and demonstration of techniques in security managing, reporting and clearing e-commerce.

AMI new Sydney facility


Paul Zalai recently had a look over the Impressive new Sydney facility (1A Hale St Botany) for Air Menzies International that has general warehousing capacity available for any members with immediate needs. While much of the discussion with (Lto R) David Ta'akimoeaka , Raffaella Olah and Johan Sandahl centred on difficulties at Qantas Freight our attention turned towards the need for sustainable long term reform in terminal operation performance.

Freight Industry Decarbonisation Summit

Sal Milici caught up with valued Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members and great minds Vlad Jotic (centre) from ANL 
and Nicholas Grunbaum (right) from
Bunnings at last weeks Department of Transport and Planning Freight Industry Decarbonisation Summit

2023 FTA CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS 

The Compliant Group - Proudly sponsoring all the FTA Christmas Functions

Customs and Global

Trade Law (CGT Law) - Proudly sponsoring the FTA Victorian Christmas Function

MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULE

The Australian Border Force (ABF) have advised under the updated Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/23 that the mandatory CPD module is now available for completion.

ALL licensed customs brokers must complete this mandatory module by 31 March 2024

Please NOTE it is ONLY available via the ABF Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) training portal - read more.

 


REGISTER NOW

31 OCT to 1 NOV 2023: Meat Processing and Export Conference 

31 OCTOBER 2023 : Global Shippers Forum (GSF) Container Shipping Performance Working Group meeting 

8 NOVEMBER 2023 : Port of Fremantle Supply Chain Awareness Workshop 

24 NOVEMBER 2023 : WISTA QLD Christmas Party 

29 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - WA 
30 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - VIC 
6 DECEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD 
7 DECEMBER 2023 : WISTA WA End of Year Social Sundowner [...]




 

2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

 

3 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
4 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program
11 MAY 2024 : WA CPD Border Compliance Program 
31 MAY 2024 VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
1 JUNE 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
12 JUNE 2024 : QLD CPD Border Compliance Program

 

By registering for one of the above events you will receive a minimum of 21 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points issued on an attendance basis for the customs broker licensing period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 and complimentary online CPD and CBC access to meet your licensing and approved arrangement requirements for the period.

LOGISTICS

MERNAP: Australia's Strategy for Maritime Emissions Reduction

We would like to thank the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts for their article in the latest edition of Across Borders   



 

"Transport is a critical social and economic enabler. Reducing emissions across this sector, including increased use of renewable energy sources, requires concerted action across government and industry."


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Freight and Logistics Council of WA  - October Newsletter

Supply Chain Resilience is a major focus for the FLCWA. Our role is to provide direct advice to the Minister for Transport on strategic cross-modal issues impacting the sector. Recently we held a forum of council members and our broader freight reference group (which draws from the freight sector, industry associations, government and the tertiary institutions) to consider what is keeping us awake at night as we look to the future. READ MORE

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

 

Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs. -  READ MORE 

 

Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

SEAFREIGHT

DP WORLD - MUA Industrial Action

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have issued the following important updated notification of upcoming protected industrial action at DP World terminals, along with updated commentary from DP World. READ MORE

 Notices:

30.10.2023 : DP WORLD: MUA Industrial Action - Update 7 ... read more
30.10.2023 : Pilbara Ports forum promotes safety in the maritime industry ... read more
27.10.2023 : TasPorts - Belgian Economic Mission visits Bell Bay ... read more
26.10.2023 : Government to extend Port Hedland Voluntary Buy-Back Scheme ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

Qantas Freight Operations - UPDATE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) continues to engage with Qantas Freight senior management in relation to the ongoing issues. Qantas Freight provided the following update as at 1230 AEDT 27 October: . READ MORE

Notices:

27.10.2023 : Qantas Freight Operational Update 21 ... read more
27.10.2023 : IATA - In Asia the recovery is being strongly led by the central region ... read more

BORDER

Industrial Chemicals Regulatory News

The October issue of the newsletter covered a range of topics including;

  • Webinars on proposed regulatory changes

  • Have your say on rule changes

  • Cosmetic distributor receives infringement notice

  • Inventory notices and more
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Notices:

30.10.2023 : Taskforce Storm prevents 13 tonnes of drugs from hitting Australian shores ... read more
26.10.2023 : AFP - Melbourne man charged for helping launder tens of millions from cybercrime victims ... read more
26.10.2023 : AFP - Seven syndicate members charged for allegedly laundering almost $229 million ... read more
26.10.2023 : AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw: Senate Estimates Opening Statement ... read more
26.10.2023 : ABF - TC Gazette 23-40 ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Discussion  Paper on Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) Cost Recovery

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a Discussion Paper to provide information to, and invite comments from, affected industry participants in relation to implementation arrangements. READ MORE

 

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

The Department has advised industry that the Cargo Snapshot is currently under review for suitability and context.

While this review is undertaken the distribution of the snapshot will be paused. 

We will be in touch soon with further details.

Parliamentary Friends of Biosecurity

Paul Zalai and Sal Milici were privileged on 18 October 2023 to attend the launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Biosecurity at Parliament House. The group will act as an important platform to elevate biosecurity issues and highlight the importance of a strong and well-resourced biosecurity system. READ MORE

Illegal Logging e-update October 2023

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have developed new guidance material to help importers and processors of regulated timber products to understand and meet their due diligence requirements under Australia's illegal logging laws. READ MORE

Notices:

30.10.2023 : DAFF - 228-2023: Discussion Paper on Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) Cost Recovery ... read more
30.10.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 227/2023 Scheduled Outage: Saturday 04 November to Sunday 05 November 2023 – BICON impacted, COLS, OPS, and PEBS unavailable. ... read more
30.10.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 226/2023 Scheduled Outage: Friday 03 November 2023 – Biosecurity Portal ... read more
26.10.2023 : Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Cargo Operations WA - Inspections ... login required
26.10.2023 : DAFF - Biosecurity Advice Fresh guava from Taiwan 2023-P09 ... read more
26.10.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 224/2023 Changes to lodgement of documentation for imported Solar Panels ... read more
26.10.2023 : DAFF - MAA 2023-09 : Vietnam: Fish: New market access for live Eastern rock lobster to Vietnam ... read more

TRADE

Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) - market insights

Austrade has released a new report on our trade and inward investment achievements
for 2022–23, including

  • National finalists for Export Awards

  • NSW Govt supporting exports to Canada

  • East Africa seeks Australian METS know-how.
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Trade Data - 24th to 30th October 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 24th to 30th October 2023

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Notices:

30.10.2023 : Anti-Dumping Commission Update week ending 27th October 2023 ... read more
27.10.2023 : Committee reviews latest member notifications on anti-dumping actions, legislation ... read more
27.10.2023 : WCO organizes second symposium on E-Commerce and Customs Valuation ... read more
26.10.2023 : WTO Magazine ... read more

WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

Stay at the cutting edge through participation in live webinars and access to recordings – all are FREE & EXCLUSIVE to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members.    LOGIN REQUIRED 

 

13.9.2023 : Webinars & Recordings ... login required

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