FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

EXTRACT:

In a formal submission to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee, FTA and APSA suggested importers and exporters paid $1.36 billion in TACs over the last three years, with $505.5 million paid in the 2023 calendar year.

"The scourge of TACs, combined with the biosecurity processing delays, is resulting in rapidly escalating supply chain costs directly adding to inflationary pressures and fuelling the cost-of-living crisis," FTA director and APSA secretariat Paul Zalai said.. READ MORE

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

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

The Australian Border Force (ABF) have issued ACN 2024/10 to advise industry of the process for updating their Customs Broker Licenses for the period 1 July 2024 thru 30 June 2027. Please ensure your details are up to date and when received you action the renewal paperwork promptly by the deadline. READ MORE.

FTA offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) training online for the customs broker licencing period 1 April to 31 March each year. The cost of an online training package is $150 (excl. gst) for member organisations with bulk discounts available on a sliding scale.

Licensed customs brokers not employed by a corporate FTA member, can purchase an Individual Membership which includes online CPD & CBC training for the cost of only $300 (excl. gst) per customs broker licensing period.

FTA will be transitioning to an upgraded training platform for the new customs broker licensing period. All completion history will be available on the new site. We look forward to launching MYFTACPD with new topics for completion prior to going live. Further details will follow soon.

For further information, please contact Caroline on czalai@FTAlliance.com.au.

FTA SECTION 77G DEPOT & APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS FORUMS

LIMITED CAPACITY - DELEGATES TO BE ALLOCATED ON A "FIRST IN" BASIS

FTA, APSA and CTAA are delighted to host a series of upcoming Depot Forums where the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) senior officers will deliver presentations on emerging reforms and current compliance activity to assist in managing your Section 77G Depot and Approved Arrangement facilities. READ MORE
 

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 

2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

3 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program (Early bird rate now closed - places still available)
4 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program (Early bird rate now closed - places still available)
11 MAY 2024 : WA CPD Border Compliance Program  (Early bird rate now closed - places still available)
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.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

LOGISTICS

Sydney AutoStrad Botany Rail Expansion wins Innovation Gong at IPA Awards

The Sydney Autostrad Botany Rail Expansion (SABRE) was named the winner of the Innovation Excellence Category at the 2024 Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Awards in Melbourne last week. READ MORE

Port of Brisbane continue to support growth of supply chain infrastructure with DSV expansion

Port of Brisbane and DSV Air & Sea have turned the sod on the logistics giant's new warehouse and container depot. DSV signed a 10-year lease agreement with PBPL last month for a facility that would allow DSV Air & Sea – already a port tenant – to bring its Brisbane city operations to a central location. READ MORE (story courtesy of the DCN)

Michael Outram APM, Commissioner | Australian Border Force recently addressed the above forum in Singapore on Navigating Today's Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA) environment. An excerpt from the presentation can be seen HERE  and the full speech can be seen HERE  

Further to our notice on 4 April 2024, FTA wish to advise that a cremation service will be held for Michael Parker, CEO Fremantle Ports on Tuesday 23 April at 1000 at Fremantle Cemetery. Please gather at the Carrington Pavilion prior.

Fremantle Ports stakeholders should be aware that, from today until August, there will be a temporary closure of Beach Street by Main Roads Western Australia. This closure is to allow works to be undertaken in preparation for the new Swan River Crossing. Access to Fremantle Port's Gate 3 will remain unchanged, with cargo and port-related vehicles continuing to have access via the Queen Victoria Street and Beach Street intersection. READ MORE

TT Talk: Taking action to manage your risk exposures

Come along on Thursday 18 April to a free CTAA container logistics issues update in Melbourne, combined with an insightful briefing on Matchbox Exchange's innovative digital platform on empty container reuse and exchange. The briefing will be followed by drinks & finger food - a great opportunity to network with your peers and colleagues in the container transport & freight logistics sector. REGISTER 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

Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

QANTAS Freight Operation

Please refer the Qantas Freight site for updates as below

• Consolidating International Ground Handling Operations into Terminal 1 ( Sydney)

• Terminal Service Fee Invoices

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

Your Voice Matters:
Participate in Our Survey to Shape the Future of AEPCOMM

As communicated on Friday March 8 2024, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) participated in a briefing hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). One of the outcomes from that meeting was that FTA gave a commitment to work with DAFF, members and fellow industry colleagues to examine methodologies for a more measured compliance regime and other pragmatic strategies to increase the uptake of AEPCOMM.  TAKE SURVEY

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.

April 15 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Horticulture Exports Program - Updates to the published list of horticulture protocol treatment facilities

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN 2024-19) is to advise industry of a review to the published list of Approved Australian horticulture export protocol treatment facilities and seeking input from managers of registered establishments on the treatment types they hold. READ MORE

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BORDER

The Multi-Domain Requirements of an Australian Maritime Strategy – Maritime Strategy Perspectives

On Thursday 11 April, 2024 - Commissioner Michael Outram APM  delivered a speech at the Sir Richard Williams Foundation event at the National Gallery of Australia. During the speech, the Commissioner spoke about the importance of our maritime environment and the economic and security value it represents to the Australian community – including highlighting the trillion dollars in two-way trade that is transacted across the Australian border every year. READ MORE.

Depot penalties - FTA seeking member feedback for informed compliance program

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is receiving advice from members indicating an alarming increase in the number of Australian Border Force (ABF) Infringement Notices being issued against Depot facilities licensed in accordance with Sec 77G of the Customs Act. FTA is seeking further feedback from members with details of the Infringement Notices to ascertain trends in the ABF focus and areas where concerted informed compliance attention is required.

Please send details of the Infringement Notice and associated circumstances to Tom Jensen (Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA / APSA). All material will be treated on a confidential basis. READ MORE

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TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 15th April 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 15th April 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