FTA / APSA - OPERATIONAL 

Timely and effective support - contact details

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Suspension of Protected Industrial Action

Red Sea hostilities - justification of freight rates and surcharges

GSF will review its public position and share a new surcharge assessment methodology developed with MDS Transmodal.

Empty container park fees also need regulation

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

4 FEB:    Sky News Australia - The international logistics sector continues to grapple with numerous challenges and cost pressures. 

2 FEB 2024 : Journal of Commerce - Australian shippers welcome end to four-month DP World - dockworkers dispute 

2 FEB 2024 : The Australian Business Review - DP World dispute and attacks on shipping abroad forcing up prices for customers

2 FEB :   The LoadStar - Strikes at DPW ports across Australia exacerbating empty box shortage
1 FEB :   ABC NSW Country Hour - Michael Condon interviews Paul Zalai FTA / APSA 

A full list of our extensive ongoing media coverage is available HERE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

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

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

15 FEBRUARY 2024 : Webinar - Customs Law Update - Summer 2024 
1 MAY 2024 : FTA NSW Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
10 MAY 2024 : FTA WA Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
15 MAY 2024 : FTA VIC Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
11 JUNE 2024 : FTA QLD Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
26 JULY 2024: 2024 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball, Sydney        

LOGISTICS

PoM are delighted to offer the wider industry the opportunity to attend a boat tour of Australia's largest container and general cargo port. The tour will be Feb 28 from 9.45am to 12pm departing Docklands. To secure a seat CLICK HERE

Draft updates of two Units of Competency pertaining to Chain of Responsibility have been aligned with National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) requirements, and Industry Skills Australia would like your feedback. NHVR requested the update to enable workforce development for identifying and applying Chain of Responsibility obligations. To read more and HAVE YOU SAY - click HERE.

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.

• 01 FEBRUARY 2024 : PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Capricorn Service inwards and outwards service : 

• 06 FEBRUARY 2024 : PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Capricorn Service inwards and outwards service 

• 06 FEBRUARY 2024 : PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Capricorn Service inwards and outwards service 

 Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Published 1 February 2024

International Terminal Service Fee invoices covering the period from 24 Sep 2023 commenced distribution in early Jan 2024.  

The latest invoice covering the week of 22 to 28 Oct 2023 is being distributed to the normal recipients for invoices via email from 1 Feb 2024.

All remaining outstanding invoices will be distributed in the coming weeks and we'll keep you updated on when they're available.

In great news for travellers and business, Cathay Pacific has returned to a daily service between Perth and Hong Kong.Cathay Pacific has been an important airline partner for more than 50 years and Perth Airport is delighted that the airline remains committed to connecting Perth and Western Australia to Hong Kong and beyond.

 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.

February 5 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Industry Information Session – Proposed changes to the department's Imported Inorganic Fertiliser Management Policy

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (department) is undertaking an external consultation process in relation to proposed changes to its Imported Inorganic Fertiliser Management policies (see Import Industry Advice Notice 03-2024 for details).

As part of this process, the department is hosting an industry information session via Microsoft Teams Live to provide an overview of these proposals, and will also allow attendees to ask any questions they may have. REGISTER HERE

Voluntary fumigation of fresh cut flowers and foliage in 2024

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has advised that consignments of fresh cut flowers and foliage found to be infested with live insect pests have the option to be directed for onshore fumigation and release prior to pest identification by an entomologist, for the following periods in 2024: READ MORE

Notices:

BORDER

PACER Plus Product Specific Rules of Origin –
use of 2022 Harmonized System Nomenclature

The Australian Border Force has advised in Australian Customs Notice 2024/03, that effective 12 February 2024, an updated version of the PACER Plus Product-Specific Rules (PSR) will be used by PACER Plus parties. The updated PACER Plus PSRs use the nomenclature of the 2022 Harmonized System (HS). Where possible, PACER Plus Declarations of Origin documentation completed after 12 February 2024 for goods imported into Australia claiming to be PACER Plus originating goods should make use of HS 2022. READ MORE

Notices:

TRADE

Trade Data Update Week Ending 5th February 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Update 30th January to 5th February 2024

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

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