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SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
FTA is delighted to advise that Arrow Transport Logistics and Quarantine Services is our newest member and annual sponsor.
The fifth largest container transport operator in the Port of Melbourne, Arrow has announced that it has been given approval by the Australian Department of Agriculture (DOA) to become the third manned Quarantine depot in the Port of Melbourne ... read more
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SYDNEY - 21 AUGUST 2019
WOMEN IN LOGISTICS FORUM |
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GOOD NEWS !
Due to popular demand we have been able to secure a larger venue space at Novotel Hotel, Sydney International Airport.
FTA & WISTA are delighted to advise that we have re-opened registrations. |
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| Registration and full program available HERE |
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ADELAIDE - 22 AUGUST 2019
ADELAIDE - LATEST ON BMSB & ACFS SITE TOUR
Meeting point: Palais Hotel, "The Lounge". The Esplanade, Semaphore, SA 5019
Time: 10.00am Sharp – 12.00pm, Thursday 22 August 2019
ITINERARY & AGENDA- Andrew Crawford (Head of Border & Biosecurity - FTA) - strategies to mitigate the risk of BMSB incursion through treatment options, increased utilisation of the 19.2. Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) Approved Arrangements, new "safeguarding arrangement" options and importantly, help you navigate a way through revised policy pertaining to LCL / FAK consignments.
- Will Gouda (General Manager, Key Accounts - ACFS Port Logistics) - demonstration of capabilities to meet immediate operational needs and emerging initiatives to be in a position to best support the industry in the years ahead
- Site tour - chartered bus to ACFS (4 Martin Ave, Gillman SA 5013) and return to the Esplanade.
- 11.30am at the Esplanade - networking lunch and refreshments
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| FREE EVENT - Courtesy of ACFS - registration and full program available HERE |
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| TO APPROVED ARRANGEMENT OR NOT TO APPROVED ARRANGEMENT |
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| Thank you once again to ANDREW CHRISTIE, Andrew Christie Consulting for his commentary in the Winter 2019 edition of Across Borders |
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Contact us to showcase your business or service via a member profile, thought leadership contribution or advertising via Across Borders and our associated media.
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"Over the last 6 months, I have been fielding more and more calls from industry inquiring about becoming an Approved Arrangement (AA) for the upcoming Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season.
Many of my clients believe that the establishment of an AA is the solution to avoiding container detention charges and storage costs, however before any premise enters into such arrangements, it is worth a thorough and balanced look at the benefits and challenges."
Full article available HERE |
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| A key strategy for FTA / APSA is to engage with trade and mainstream media to increase reach of our message and to influence improved operational outcomes ... read more |
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DCN - UPDATE ON THE BMSB REFORMS FTA advised the minister's office that significant merit was seen in the inspector-general of biosecurity's independent review into BMSB, particularly recommendations pertaining to an increase in the staffing cap to support resourcing of entry assessment and inspection groups. "FTA's position is that an increase in cost recovery would be appropriate with close industry engagement to ensure that funds are appropriately utilised and directed to personnel and systems enhancements," Mr Zalai said ... read more |
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SHIPPING INFORMATION 30th JULY to 5th AUGUST 2019
ANL
AAX2 Service – ANL Elanora V1904N … read more
A3 – Southern Express – Xin Qing Dao V188N Delayed … read more
A3 … read more
AAX Service … read more
USA East Coast – Panama Service – Fortnightly Service Resumes … read more
APL
Asia-Middle East Market - General Rate Increase (GRI) for Middle East Destinations … read more
Asia-Red Sea Market - General Rate Increase (GRI) for Red Sea Destinations … read more
Asia-Middle East Service Update – Void Sailings in August (Update) … read more
Web eBooking with APL: Mandatory quotation/ service contract number from 3 August 2019 … read more
Asia-Europe Market Westbound: New FAK Basic Ocean Rate effective 15 August 2019 … read more
Russia: Terminal Handling Charge (THC) effective 15 August 2019 … read more
CMA-CGM
PSS - From Asia to the Mediterranean and North Africa … read more
GRR - From Asia to West Africa … read more
FAK rates - From Asia to Red Sea … read more
THC UPDATE - Italy import/export … read more
THC UPDATE - Pakistan import/export … read more
FAK Rates - From Asia to North Europe … read more
Implementing the turnaround plan of CEVA Logistics/ First Half 2019 Results … read more
HAMBURG-SUD
North Europe to Mexico Change of Base Rates Subject to bunker surcharge (BAF) and ECA … read more
North Europe to Central America and Caribbean Change of Base Rates Subject to bunker surcharge (BAF) … read more
Asia to North Europe Change of Base Rates Inclusive of bunker surcharge (BAF) … read more
HAPAG LLOYD
Oman - Revision of Detention / MHD Tariff … read more
United Arab Emirates - Revision of Detention Charges at Destination … read more
Qatar - Revision of Detention Charges at Destination … read more
Pakistan - Revision of Detention Charges at Destination … read more
Iraq - Revision of Detention Charges at Destination … read more
Peak Season Surcharge - Asia (excl. Japan) to Mediterranean ... read more
Far East Loop 5 (FE5) - Blank Sailing week 36 … read more
Singapore - Change on Payment Collection Policy … read more
GRI - Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to USA and Canada … read more
Egypt - Currency Change on Local Charges Tariff … read more
Price Announcement North America - Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) … read more
Indamex Service - Terminal Change in Norfolk … read more
Price Announcement for THC in Australia (OOG Shipments) … read more
Price Announcement for THC in Australia … read more
Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Africa - CAF Surcharge Notice … read more
Belgium – Antwerp MPET Terminal - non-acceptance of physical customs documents … read more
Mexico – Revised Inland Tariff … read more
General Rate Increase - East Asia to Mexico, Central America, S.A. Westcoast, Caribbean and Panama … read more
Price Announcement for TSD in Haydarpasa, Istanbul and Izmit, Turkey … read more
Price Announcement – Terminal Handling Charges in Turkey … read more
Price Announcement Mediterranean and Black Sea - Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) … read more
Price Announcement North Europe - Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) … read more
Price Announcement - East Asia (excl Japan) to Europe … read more
Algeria (Bejaia) - Terminal Congestion Surcharge Destination … read more
MAERSK
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)– Saudi Arabia to Port Sudan … read more
Scope Far East Asia to East Africa … read more
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)– Scope Far East Asia to Mediterranean … read more
Indian Subcontinent to Northern Europe … read more
Indian Subcontinent to Mediterranean … read more
Far East to North Europe … read more
OOCL
Southeast Asia - Australia Services – Upgraded AAA1 & AAA2 Service Products … read more
Safety first – Dangerous Goods and Container Inspection Policy … read more
Container Free Time & Charges in New Zealand … read more
CUSTOMER ADVISORY Container Free Time & Charges in New Zealand … read more
SWIRE SHIPPING
New Zealand to Pacific Islands Bunker Adjustment Factor … read more
Bunker Adjustment Factor-Exports from Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands … read more
Bunker Adjustment Factor-Exports from Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands to USA … read more
Bunker Adjustment Factor-Exports from Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands to Europe / Africa … read more
Fiji to Papua New Guinea - Bunker Adjustment Factor … read more
Trans Tasman Bunker Adjustment Factor … read more
Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) – September 2019 … read more
Inter Pacific Islands Bunker Adjustment Factor … read more
WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN OCEAN
Stink bugs: A practical guide for exporters and shippers … read more
YANG MING
Yang Ming Notification: System maintenance on August/03 (Sat) 15:00 GMT ~ August /04 (Sun) 04:00 GMT … read more
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Containerchain Notification system performance issues resolved
Containerchain has confirmed that the Notification system performance issues experienced on 1 August 2019 were resolved as of commencement of business 2 August 2019. The disruptions were the result of Containerchain migrating the industry to an updated version of the system. Containerchain have said that these updates will deliver significant efficiencies for customers and users, including a number of features requested by industry over recent years. We can confirm that the core issues were resolved within 24 hours and the system was fully operational by the morning of 2 August 2019. Containerchain has expressed its apologies for the inconvenience caused and is continuing to work with its customers, users and industry stakeholders to resolve any subsequent issues remaining.
Containerchain thanks everyone for their patience as they continue to assist the industry in bringing digital solutions to the supply chain. |
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30.7.19 SYDNEY GATEWAY - COPY OF PRESENTATION FOR ATTENDEES ... read more
31.7.19 TASMANIAN ANNUAL FREIGHT & LOGISTICS FORUM - PRESENTATIONS ...read more
1.8.19 FREMANTLE PORTS NEWSLETTER 1ST AUGUST 2019 ... read more
1.8.19 PORT OF NEWCASTLE TO DISCUSS SUSTAINABILITY WITH IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL ... read more
1.8.19 TASMANIAN LOGISTICS COMMITTEE JULY 2019 ENEWSLETTER ... read more |
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30.7.19 FIATA PLEDGES TO LEAD FORWARDERS THROUGH THE DIGITAL AGE ...read more
31.7.19 IATA MORE CONNECTIVITY AND IMPROVED EFFICIENCY -2018 AIRLINE INDUSTRY STATISTICS RELEASED ... login required
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| 2.8.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE 519 ... login required |
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Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) Period
1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020 - read more
| CBC | CPD | Approved Arrangement | End date | 19.1 & 19.2
CBC information session 19-20/01
| 3 CPD points - Stream A – FTA085 | NCCC / AEPCOMM | 1 April 2019 to
31 March 2020 | 19.2
CBC Activity 19-20/02
| CPD points - Stream A – TBA | AEPCOMM | 26 August 2019 to
1 December 2019 |
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30.7.19 TREATMENT OPTIONS AND RATES FOR THE 2019/2020 BMSB SEASON ...read more
31.7.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 121-2019 - BICON INVOICING SERVICES, COLS, OPP AND PEBS UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:00 THURSDAY 01 AUGUST TO 00:30 FRIDAY 02 AUGUST 2019 (AEST) ... login required
31.7.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 122-2019 - AUTOMATIC ENTRY PROCESSING FOR COMMODITIES (AEPCOMM) EXPANSION ... read more
31.7.19 MANDATORY TRAINING FOR AEPCOMM ACCREDITED PERSONS ... read more
31.7.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 123-2019 - MANAGING INTERNATIONAL GOODS ON NON-COMMERCIAL VESSELS ... login required
2.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 124-2019 - PLANT BASED STOCK FEED, PET FOOD, FERTILISER, BAITS AND BIOREMEDIATION BICON PERMIT ASSESSMENT TIME FRAMES ... login required
5.8.19 OFFSHORE BMSB TREATMENT PROVIDER SCHEME ... read more
5.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 125-2019 - REMINDER: IMPORT PERMITS REQUIRED TO IMPORT CUT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE FROM KENYA, COLOMBIA AND ECUADOR FROM 1 SEPTEMBER 2019 ... login required
5.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IAN 2019-35 - HORTICULTURE EXPORTS PROGRAM – IN-TRANSIT COLD TREATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CITRUS EXPORTS TO JAPAN IN 2019 ... login requirements
5.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 126-2019 - BICON INVOICING SERVICES, COLS, OPP AND PEBS AND PEMS UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:00 THURSDAY 08 AUGUST TO 05:00 FRIDAY 09 AUGUST 2019 (AEST) .. login required
5.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 127-2019 - ECERT FOR IMPORTS: SANITARY CERTIFICATES FROM NEW ZEALAND GOES LIVE ... login required |
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WEBINAR - BMSB - PREPARING FOR THE 2019/2020 SEASON
WEBINAR - FREE & EXCLUSIVE TO FTA, APSA & CTAAA MEMBERS |
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Sponsored by
11am to 12pm (AEST) Monday 12 August 2019 - REGISTER HERE
Andrew Crawford (Head of Border and Biosecurity - FTA), will discuss the following compliance and operational matters: |
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| - when do measures apply; - target risk countries; - measures relating to goods; - mandatory treatment for target high risk goods; - target high risk goods; - bulk goods including open top and flat rack containers; - FCL and FCX; - LCL and FAK; - Safeguarding arrangements; - Treatment assurance measures; - Treatment minimum standards; and - Offshore Treatment Provider Scheme |
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CPD points
Following the webinar, an online assessment and resources will be available viawww.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au
Preparing for 2019/20 BMSB Season (3 CPD Points - Stream A -– FTA095)
NOTE: Individual members and employees of Premium Members with online CPD packages can access this material at no cost using the supplied promotional codes - for further detail please click HERE. |
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Industry workshops for LCL/FAK Process
In preparation for the 2019-20 BMSB season, the Department of Agriculture will be hosting Industry information workshops in Melbourne on 5 August and in Sydney on 6 August for those involved with importing or handling LCL/FAK consignments that require increased intervention during the 2019-20 BMSB risk season. Master consolidators, freight forwarders, importers, customs brokers, biosecurity industry participants, stevedores, wharf operators and treatment providers are encouraged to attend. The workshops will also have teleconference facilities available for those unable to attend in person. Industry members are asked to register which workshop they wish to attend, and if via teleconference through the departments BMSB webpage. |
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| 31.7.19 TC GAZETTE 19/29 31st JULY 2019 ... read more |
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2.8.19 DFAT VISIT TO CHINA TO ADVANCE REGIONAL TRADE ... read more
5.8.19 DFAT JAPAN-AUSTRALIA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT NEWS ...read more
5.8.19 DFAT INDONESIA-AUSTRALIA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT ... read more
5.8.19 DFAT AUSTRALIA-HONG KONG FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ... read more
5.8.19 WTO LAUNCHES TRADE IN SERVICES DATASET BY SECTOR AND MODE OF SUPPLY ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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ANTI DUMPING NOTICES 30th JULY TO 5th AUGUST 2019
CASE 509, AND 2019/099, Aluminium extrusions, Extension of time by which to publish the SEF, Malaysia, 05/08/2019 |
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Corporate Customs Broker Licence (valid to 30 June 2021) is available for transfer to a business entity which has a nominee licensed customs broker in its employ - |
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More about our Classifieds service available HERE |
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FINANCE REPORT
 Weekly Market CommentaryGlobal equities continued to lose ground, to close a week of serious losses, triggered by the ramping up of the US/China 'Trade War'. The US announced the imposition of a further 10% in tariffs, on the balance of $300 Billion of Chinese exports, to the USA. This has triggered a major hit to equities, bonds and currencies. The flow-on effect of the trade war, is the fear of the impact on global growth, explaining the hit to Oil prices and Bond Yields. President Trump announced some positive trade news, that counter some of the losses in US agriculture, with a trade deal over US Beef exports to the EU. He pranked the press corps that the EU had agreed to a 25% tariff on Mercedes and BMW, which brought laughter after he outed to the joke. ... read more |
CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Melbourne - Customer Service (3PL & Logistics)
Candidate: 16877818
Our candidate brings extensive end to end, hands-on Customer Service experience within the areas of supply chain, 3PL & logistics services. ... read more Contact: Andrew Bennett Branch Manager - Melbourne 0447 054 744 Sydney - Reception/Senior AdminA candidate that is AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY whom has a number of years' experience working as the face of a business as a Receptionist within corporate and blue collar environments - whilst always being in the Freight Forwarding/Logistics space. ... read more |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING |
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12.8.2019 : WEBINAR - BMSB Preparing for the 2019/2020 Season
16.8.2019 : SYDNEY - CARE-FACTOR 2019
21.8.2019 : SYDNEY - Women in Logistics Forum
22.8.2019 : ADELAIDE - latest on BMSB & ACFS site tour
26.9.2019 : SYDNEY - 2019 Retired & Senior Brokers Annual Luncheon
14.11.2019: MELBOURNE - DCN Australian Maritime Industry Awards
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21.11.19 : SYDNEY - "Increasing Productivity & Profitability"
26.11.19: MELBOURNE - "Increasing Productivity & Profitability"
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CONTINUED BISOECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM - APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS ... read more
MEMBER ONLY - FREE WEBINAR & EVENT RECORDINGS ... login required
2019 / 2020 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - read more
2019 / 2020 - Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - read more
19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM - read more
Sec 77G Depot - read more
Chain of Responsibility - read more
The Minimum Wage Increase 2019 ... read more |
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FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2019 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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