FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

WEBINAR

9am AEDT -  Wednesday 17 January 2024  

Red Sea / Shipping Competition / Clean Containers

• Operational impacts as a result of ongoing Red Sea hostilities;

•  European Commission shipping competition reform with the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) to expire 25 April 2024 - potential implications for Australia; and

• The latest on the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) - new global measures for the avoidance of contamination of containers\

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FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

15 Jan 2024 : Sky News - Business Now | FTA / APSA expose unfair DP World fee increases 
13 JAN 2024 : Australian Financial Review - PM should pick the phone up to fix ports dispute: Dutton 
12 JAN 2024 : The LoadStar - Dispute at Australian ports heats up, leading to threats of lockouts 

12 JAN 2024 : 2GB Sydney - Neil Breen interviewed Paul Zalai 
12 JAN 2024 : ABC Sydney - Suzanne Hill interviewed Paul Zalai 
11 JAN 2024 : ABC Country Hour - Angus Verley interviewed Nicolaj Noes (DP World) and Paul Zalai (FTA/APSA)
10 JAN 2024 : ABC Perth - Christian Horgan interviews Nicolaj Noes (DP World) and Paul Zalai (FTA/APSA) 
10 JAN 2024 : Stock and Land - Port of Melbourne dispute adding hundreds of dollars to export costs 
10 JAN 2024 : Channel 7 Sunrise - Mark Beretta OAM interviews Paul Zalai (FTA / APSA) 
10 JAN 2024 : Journal of Commerce - Australian shippers face worsening delays from DP World-dockworkers dispute 
9 JAN 2024 : Daily Cargo News - MORE MUA PIA, DPW CALLS FOR GOVT INTERVENTION 
9 JAN 2024 : 6PR Perth Mornings with Sean Cowan 
9 JAN 2024 : Farm Weekly - Ongoing wharf dispute is resulting in multi-million dollar costs
8 JAN 2024 : Australian Financial Review - DP World to dock pay in escalation of waterfront battle 
8 JAN 2024 : Triple M Network, SBS and Channel 10 - Industrial dispute impacts on small business
5 JAN 2024 : Australian Financial Review - Australian grape growers fear export hit from port dispute
5 JAN 2024 : Sydney Morning Herald - Shoppers warned to expect empty shelves, delays if ports strike continues 
4 JAN 2024 : Australian Financial Review : Australian grape growers fear export hit from port dispute
4 JAN 2024 : ABC Radio National - Breakfast - Australia"s response to Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea 
4 JAN 2024 : SBS - Disruption to trade is threatening innocent lives
3 JAN 2024 : 2GB Sydney - Red Sea conflict having impact on Australian trade
2 JAN 2024 : The Australian Financial Review : Industrial action at ports 'bigger problem' than Red Sea attacks
2 JAN 2024 : The Australian : Australian trade flowing from Asia is safe but eventually Red Sea disruptions will hit home
28 DEC 2023 : The Australian Business Journal - Global Trade Faces Uncertainty as Red Sea Tensions and Port Strikes Threaten Supply Chains
27 DEC 2023 : SMH: Send navy to the Red Sea for sake of local economy: Dutton
27 DEC 2023 : News.com.au - Price hike fears over Red Sea shipping chaos, crippling port strikes
27 DEC 2023 : The Australian - Price hike fears over Red Sea shipping chaos, crippling port strikes
21 DEC 2023 : The Australian - Red Sea call 'leaving our allies in the lurch' 
19 DEC 2023 : Stock and Land - Red Sea freight blockage has potential to disrupt all supply chains
19 DEC 2023 : Australian Financial Review - Freight, oil climb as Red Sea attacks shut down shipping 
17 DEC 2023 : ABC News - UK and US shoot down more Houthi drones in the Red Sea as shipping companies pause operations

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.

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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.

2024 EVENTS

17 JANUARY 2024 : Webinar - Red Ses / Shipping Competition / Clean Containers 

26 JULY 2024: 2024 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball, Sydney        

VALE - Marie Wheat

If you wish to view the live streaming event for Marie Anne Wheat's Funeral

The live stream for this event is scheduled to begin on:

Friday, January 19th 2024 at 10:00 AM (Australia/Sydney)

Please use Pin: 1332 

LOGISTICS

Freight industry decarbonisation themes and actions - survey closes Friday 2 February

As the Department of Transport and Planning (VIC) continue the work towards decarbonisation, industry perspective is as valuable as ever. Your input will guide the development of policies, regulations, infrastructure and technology so freight transport can reach zero emissions by 2045. 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 

SEAFREIGHT

The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services. The following notice has been received and is available to members' reference.

• 15 Jan 2024 : Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - China to Australia Service inwards and outwards service 

• 12 Jan 2024: PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Kiwi Express Service Inwards and Outwards service 

• 12 Jan 2024: PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - NEAX/A1X/AUE/NAX inwards and outwards service 

• 9 Jan 2024: PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Kiwi Express Service Inwards and Outwards service 

• 9 Jan 2024: PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Vessel Sharing Agreement for the Europe / Indian Ocean / Australia / New Zealand Service Inwards and Outwards service 

• 9 Jan 2024: PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - China to Australia Service Inwards and Outwards service 

 Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

In a recent media release, IATA advised that Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 8.3% compared to November 2022. For international operations, demand growth was 8.1%. Closer to home Asia-Pacific airlines saw their air cargo volumes increase by 13.8% in November 2023 compared to the same month in 2022. This performance was significantly above the previous month's growth of 7.6%. READ MORE   

 Notices:

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

The Department has advised the return of the Cargo Operations Snapshot. Members will see a few changes one of which is the addition of a section on Cargo Compliance. When viewing the report we suggest members note the Data Definitions on page 3.

January 15 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

A recent notice from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regarding a member "under review" highlights the need for FTA members to be aware of the status of treatment providers who perform treatments for their clients offshore so as to avoid any actions that may impact clearance of goods on arrival to Australia.  READ MORE

Notices:

BORDER

The Australian Border Force has released their wrap up for 2023. This is a good chance to have a read of a very comprehensive coverage of what happened and changed in 2023. The summary of infringement actions again highlights that depots and dealing with goods without authority are still the highest actions being addressed. READ MORE

Notices:

TRADE

Trade Data Update 9th to 15th January 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices 9th to 15th January 2024

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

Operational Support
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send requests for operational support to support@FTAlliance.com.au

To select your communication preferences please click on "Update Subscription Preferences" at the bottom of any FTA notice -  READ MORE

SPONSORS

FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

2023 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE