CPD - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program |
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Our half day (11am to 5pm) conferences keep you at the cutting edge of import / export statutory reforms
PROGRAM AVAILABLE HERE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - importer and exporter supply chain managers; executive managers at freight forwarding and customs broker businesses
Note - 15 CPD points for licenced customs brokers issued on an attendance basis.
WHEN & WHERE - we conveniently bring our expert presenters to you
11 October 2017 - Novotel, Brighton Le Sands, Sydney
25 October 2017 - Novotel, Brisbane Airport
ENQUIRIES - contact me direct at 02 99751878 or czalai@FTAlliance.com.au
Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA
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25.9.2017 COSCO RATE INCREASES ASIA-NZ
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25.9.2017 COSCO RATE INCREASES KOREA/CHINA-AUSTRALIA
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25.9.2017 HAPAG LLOYD INCREASED RATES FOR EUROPE-OCEANIA
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25.9.2017 CMA CGM INCREASES FOR NORTH EUROPE-AUSTRALIA
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25.9.2017 MAERSK LINE INCREASED RATES FROM EUROPE
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25.9.2017 MAERSK LINE INCREASED RATES FROM NORTH AMERICA
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25.9.2017 PORT OMISSIONS FOR AAX SCHEDULE RECOVERY
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25.9.2017 FEW GOLDEN WEEK CANCELLATIONS
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25.9.2017 INDIA CONSIDERS PORT PRICING EQUALITY
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25.9.2017 MAERSK SELL-OFF FILLS INVESTMENT COFFERS
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25.9.2017 NO NEW SPACE RACE … BUT MSC ORDERS 11 X 22,000 TEUERS
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25.9.2017 TIME RIGHT FOR CMA GCM IPO?
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25.9.2017 SWIRE SHIPPING ADDS NAT SERVICE PNG CALLS
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25.9.2017 MAERSK LINE SYDNEY OFFICE CLOSURE - WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2017
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23.9.2017 FREMANTLE PORTS - AUGUST 2017 STATISTICS
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23.9.2017 ECU WORLDWIDE LAUNCHES EDI INTERFACE WITH CARGOWISE ONEThe EDI connection enables CargoWise One users to place booking requests and send shipping instructions with ECU Worldwide directly. ... read more |
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22.9.2017 PORT AUTHORITY OF NSW - PILOTS STOPPAGE / INDUSTRIAL ACTION
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 | FREE TRIAL - FTA / APSA Members
We recently hosted a webinar explaining the functionality of the MizzenIT intuitive digital platform that allows freight forwarders to directly access live prices or request rates, compare and book port-to-port ocean freight space across multiple container types and multiple shipping lines.
Listen to the webinar recording HERE and click HERE to view motre detail about the FREE TRIAL available to FTA / APSA members.
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22.9.2017 FIATA - E - FLASH NO. 160 12TH SEPTEMBER 2017
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25.9.2017 CTAA ENEWS - LATEST CONTAINER LOGISTICS NEWS FROM CTAA
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22.9.2017 WEST GATE TUNNEL PROJECT INVESTIGATIONS - FOOTSCRAY, DYNON, MACKENZIE ROADSPlease find attached a notice outlining upcoming investigations in the port area - on Footscray, Dynon and MacKenzie roads - starting next week as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project. ... login required |
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PORT SUPPLY CHAIN WORKSHOPS |
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12 Oct | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Sydney | | | 18 Oct | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Melbourne | | |
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Visit containerchain.com or request a no obligation demonstration at enquiry@containerchain.com |
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19 Ceylon Street
Nunawading, Vic 3131 INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE - OFFICES
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY IN NUNAWADING! Meters from Nunawading's Golden Mile
Purchase in a tightly held precinct
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25.9.2017 NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE 424 22 SEPTEMBER 2017
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Global Finance Report WEEKLY MARKET CALENDAR
25/9 Japan Leading Index, German IFO Business Report, Chicago Fed National Activity Report, Dallas Fed Manufacturing Activity
26/9 NZ Trade Exports/Imports, Australia Consumer Confidence, S&P Case Shiller Home Price Index, US New Home Sales, US Consumer Confidence, Richmond Fed Manufacring Activity
27/9 US Weekly Jobless Claims, US Durable Goods Orders, US Pending Home Sales
28/9 RBNZ Rate Decision, China. current Account, German Consumer Confidence, EU Consumer Confidence, German CPI, US GDP, US Weekly Jobless Claims, US Trade
29/9 NZBuilding Permits, Japan. CPI, Japan Industrial Production, China Non Manufacturing/manufacturing PMI, German Retail Sales, German Unemployment, UK Current Account, UK GDP, EU CPI, University of Michigan Confidence. ... read more |  |
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Spring 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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Lloyds List Australia: Booking Cancellation Fees – are they fair?
by Travis Brooks-Garrett - FTA / APSA
As industry observers are aware, last year's record grain crop caused mayhem for international liner shipping, where service and equipment forecasting was revealed as an inexact and unreliable science. Extra fees associated with container repositioning dampened Australia's economic dividends from what was potentially a once in a generation event. Many shippers couldn't get space on the berth, bookings were rolled and we had to assure our members that it wasn't one big shipping line led conspiracy ... read more |
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25.9.2017 FTA / APSA MEMBER DISCOUNT FOR LLOYDS LIST AUSTRALIA SUBSCRIPTION
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COMPLIANT CUSTOMSThe forwarder's broker ... customs clearance solutions for the logistics industry |  |
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24.9.2017 MINUTES: ABF AND INDUSTRY - NSW TRADE FACILITATION FORUM
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22.9.2017 ABF - ALMOST TWO MILLION ILLEGAL CIGARETTES SEIZED IN BRISBANEThe Australian Border Force (ABF) has seized close to two million cigarettes in Brisbane and arrested four individuals who faced court yesterday. ... read more |
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22.9.2017 ICS SCHEDULED OUTAGE 28 - 29 OCTOBER 2017
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21.9.2017 DFAT TRADE TALK E-NEWSLETTER- 14TH SEPTEMBER 2017Trade Talk is a fortnightly e-newsletter that brings you trade news from Australia and the world. ... login required |
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20.9.2017 DIBP - Notice No.2017/30 Notice of Intention to Propose Customs Tariff Alterations (No. 1) 2017
On 20 September 2017, Notice of Intention to Propose Customs Tariff Alterations (No. 1) 2017 (the Notice) was published in the Commonwealth Government Notices Gazette. ... login required |
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19.9.2017 AFP - INTERNATIONAL METHAMPHETAMINE STRATEGY LAUNCHED, TAKING THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLICIT DRUGS OFFSHORE
Today, the Commonwealth Law Enforcement International Engagement Methamphetamine Disruption Strategy was launched. ... read more |
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21.9.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. ... login required |
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20.9.2017 DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 88-2017 - IMPORT ASSESSMENTS - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
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19.9.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. ... login required |
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19.9.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required |
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21.9.2017 TC GAZETTE NO.TC17/40, WEDNESDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER 2017 |
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 | Candidate of the Week Sydney
Transport Supervisor / Fleet Allocator - 6400169
This candidate has a significant track record of improving processes and increasing revenue, managing a fleet of over 30 vehicles for the last 3 years. They also manage a large team of drivers, which includes driver and vehicle compliance.
Melbourne
7352355: Entry Level -South Eastern Suburbs
Well presented, polished, articulate and engaging. Our candidate has recently completed a Bachelor of Business (Supply Chain/Logistics Management) through Victoria University. Bringing some basic experience within forwarding through a family members business, out candidate is looking for the opportunity to build a career in Freight Forwarding/International Logistics. Contact Andrew for details: |
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North Asia Free Trade Agreement training |
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FTA AND APSA LAUNCH E-LEARNING SOLUTIONS FOR FREIGHT AND TRADE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALSFreight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are delighted to announce the launch of our enhanced online training platform "ComplianceNetFTA". ... read more |
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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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Join us for our FREE webinar series - North Asia Free Trade Agreement
Click on the following registration links to either participate in our live webinar OR to view the final recording.
Export Trade Compliance / ChAFTA Declarations of Origin**
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
21 Sept 2017 - Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade**
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
25 Sept 2017 - Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
6 Oct 2017 - Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
- REGISTER NOW
13 Oct 2017 - Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market
- REGISTER NOW
18 October 2017 - FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters**
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7 Nov 2017 - Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world**
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2018 - Selling into China - webinar details TBA
** courses attract customs broker CPD points - online assessment available at ComplianceNetFTA |
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The above activities have 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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Shipping Industry Golf Day
For the past 18 years, the golf day has raised funds for the Oncology Unit at the Westmead Children's Hospital and last year event saw our total donation to the hospital breaking through the $600,000 barrier and confirming the shipping industry's status as being an Official Benefactor of the hospital.
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is proud to be a hole sponsor of the 2018 event ... read more
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Industry stalward paddles for the Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation
Kent Heazlett "Over the years, the organisers of the Classic (through the efforts of paddlers) have been in a position to donate nearly $4 million to Arrow to aid in the search for a cure to diseases such as Leukaemia and other diseases treatable through bone marrow and stem cell transplantation" ... read more
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29 Sept 2017 : WISTA - Queensland Rail: Train Driver Simulation [...]
6 Oct 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market [...]
11 Oct 2017 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
13 Oct 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market [...]
18 Oct 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters [...]
24 Oct 2017 : SHIPPING INDUSTRY GOLF CHALLENGE 2017 [...]
25 Oct 2017 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
7 Nov 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world [...]
18 Apr 2018 : Queensland Industry Operational Training Session [...]
8 May 2018 : Global Shippers Forum (GSF2018) [...] |
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