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| Infrastructure Surcharges - update on advocacy activity |
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- Melbourne - as outlined in last weeks' member notice, the Victorian government commissioned a Port Pricing and Access Review led by Deloitte Access – a summary of the formal submission prepared by Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is available HERE. Sean Richards (APSA Chair and EM Visy Logistics) and I are scheduled to meet Roma Britnell MP (Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight and Member for Warrnambool) in Melbourne on 12 November 2019 to elaborate on matters raised in the FTA / APSA submission.
- Fremantle – correspondence has been sent to the Fremantle Port Corporation advocating constraint on the surge in Infrastructure Surcharges with the signing of stevedoring leases.
- Sydney – a contingent of FTA / APSA members met with The Hon. Andrew Constance (Minister for Transport and Roads and Member for Bega) on 12 August 2019 – this has resulted in a scheduled meeting on 5 November 2019 with Peter Achterstraat AM (NSW Productivity Commissioner)
- National - we have maintained our engagement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and understand that they are getting to the pointy end of drafting up the 2018-19 stevedoring monitoring report. This year it looks likely to be released in early November 2019 and we trust that findings will continue to support for our advocacy activity
For further detail contact Paul Zalai at pzalai@FTAlliance.com.au |
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| Next weeks' Sydney event is filling fast - book now to avoid missing out |
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| LEGAL FORUM SERIES - 6 CPD Points |
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| Russell Wiese (Principal, Hunt & Hunt Lawyers) will be delivering a series of legal forums to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members delivering the following content: |
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Anti-Dumping:- compliance trends;
- case law on assessment of dumping duty and calculation of the dumping margin
- case law of identification and classification of aluminium extrusions
- recent investigations
Classification:- recent cases
- Pharma-Care and the interpretation of chapter notes
- classification of parts
- dumping and classification
Compliance trends – Prosecutions increasing- prohibited imports
- standard of proof
- sentencing considerations
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Tariff concession orders- recent case-law
- updated guidance on TCO applications
Debt recovery- liens and recent case-law
- making sure your T&Cs apply
Trade facilitation- Trusted Trader benefits – managing the risks
- Free Trade Agreements – recent developments
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Sydney - register HERE
Monday 28 October - 3pm to 5pm
St George Rowers (Rowers on Cooks River)
1 Levey Street, Wolli Creek
Brisbane – register HERE
Monday 11 November - 3pm to 5pm
Aviation Australia
15 Boronia Road, Eagle Farm |
Melbourne – register HERE
Thursday 14 November - 3pm to 5pm
Mantra Tullamarine Hotel
Trade Park Drive, Tullamarine
Fremantle – register HERE
Wednesday 27 November - 9am to 11am
Swan Yacht Club
Riverside Road, Preston Point, East Fremantle |
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| Digital Supply Chains - as many questions as answers |
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| Thank you once again to Peter Kosmina (MistaMina Group) for his commentary in the Spring 2019 edition of Across Borders |
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| "Whilst TradeLens & the GSBN will have support from the world's biggest shipping lines, who between them control close to 80% of international container volumes, even they will have information gaps, especially on the land side of the container chain." |
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 Full article available HERE |
 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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SHIPPING INFORMATION 15TH OCTOBER TO 21st OCTOBER 2019
ANL
IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Regulation … 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
CNC Singapore Office Contacts Update … read more
Asia-Indian Subcontinent Market - General Rate Increase (GRI) for Indian Subcontinent Destinations … read more
Asia-Oceania Market: General Rate Increase (GRI) for Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China to Australia … read more
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
CMA CGM
FAK Rates - From North Europe to Gulf and Red Sea … read more
IMO 2020 … read more
GRR - From Asia to West Africa … read more
BAF update - Marseilles-Tunis Roro service … read more
BAF update - Marseille / Casablanca Roro service … read more
BAF update - Algiers - Mostaganem / Skikda Roro service … read more
THC UPDATE - Mangalore import/export … read more
HAMBURG-SUD
Asia to North Europe Change of Base Rates Inclusive of bunker surcharge (BAF) … read more
Asia to Mediterranean Change of Base Rates Inclusive of bunker surcharge (BAF) … read more
HAPAG LLOYD
GRI - East Asia to Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean and Panama … read more
Price Announcement – East Asia to North Europe and Mediterranean … read more
Price Announcement - Peak Season Surcharge – North Europe to East Asia … read more
Venezuela - Vessel Risk Surcharge … read more
Price Announcement – South France to Middle East & Indian Subcontinent … read more
GRI - East Asia to East Coast South America … read more
Latin America to Asia - Golden Week Blank Sailings ASE / ASE2 Service … read more
Price Announcement – Fos-sur-Mer and Iberia to East Asia … read more
MAERSK
Vessel Phase In / Phase Out Asia – Australia Network Update … read more
Rate Announcement – Scope Europe to West Africa … read more
Rate Announcement – Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to Northern Europe … read more
Rate Announcement – Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to Mediterranean … read more
Rate Announcement – Far East to North Europe … read more
Rate Announcement – South East Asia to West Africa … read more
Rate Announcement – Scope Europe to East Africa … read more
Rate Increase Announcement – Pakistan, UAE & Indian sub-continent to North America … read more
Rate Announcement – Scope Far East Asia to Horn Africa … read more
Rate Announcement – Scope Far East Asia to East Africa … read more
Lift on Lift Off Import – (HDI) World to Thailand Inland Locations … read more
Rate Announcement – Scope Far East Asia to Madagascar and Mozambique (including hinterland locations served via Mozambique) … read more
Rate Announcement – Far East to South Africa … read more
Import Service – World to Angola … read more
Documentation Fee – Origin/Destination (ODF/DDF) –Angola to/from World … read more
Terminal Handling Service - Origin/Destination (OHC/DHC) - Scope Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia) to/from World … read more
Terminal Handling Service (Origin & Destination) OHC & DHC – World to/from Limassol, CY … read more
Peak Seasonal Surcharge (PSS)– Scope from Europe to Sudan … read more
Med/Montreal Express (MMX) – Salerno, IT … read more
FI2/FI3/PKX Blank Sailing … read more |
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16.10.19 FTA / APSA SUBMISSION TO THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT'S PORT PRICING AND ACCESS REVIEW ... read more
16.10.19 NSW GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS A BOOST FOR PROPOSED NEWCASTLE GAS IMPORT TERMINAL ... read more
21.10.19 INFRASTRUCTURE SURCHARGE - UPDATE ON ADVOCACY ACTIVITY ... read more |
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| Caroline Zalai and I had the privilege of meeting today with Menzies executives Beau Paine, Kayla Moa and Biljana Mirceska - stay tuned for our interview in the upcoming Summer Edition of Across Borders discussing business performance, outlook, regional services and expansion plans - Linked-In |
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| 18.10.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE NO. 530 ... login required |
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| Australia's First Mobile BMSB Heat Treatment Service is Here |
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EcoTreat is very proud to announce it has gained the first ever AA Class12.3 approval for BMSB heat treatment.
EcoTreat provides onshore mobile BMSB heat treatment. With the volume of customers needing heat treatment growing rapidly, our service is in demand and is now available from a number of locations.
Treatment times are often much quicker than other treatment options. Also, there are no post-treatment ventilation periods and no chemicals used. This ensures product receives an environmentally conscious treatment.
The team at EcoTreat have a very strong focus on customer service. This is reflected in the high standards we have set to provide the best overall heat treatment solution for all our customers.
Our service is currently available to NSW customers. However, we welcome any interstate or overseas clients interested in using heat treatment.
The EcoTreat model has been strategically developed so it can be located anywhere or can be adapted to your individual needs.
We look forward to hearing from you |
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| CONTINUED BISOECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM - APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS ... read more |
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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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16.10.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-48 - AUTHORISED OFFICER PROGRAM – PLANT EXPORTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM VIDEO TUTORIALS ... login required
16.10.19 NEW FORM TO REQUEST ASSESSMENT OF TREATMENT RESULTS OUTSIDE BUSINESS HOURS (DURING "OVERTIME") ... login required
16.10.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 162-2019 - NEW FORM TO REQUEST ASSESSMENT OF TREATMENT RESULTS OUTSIDE BUSINESS HOURS (DURING "OVERTIME") ... login required
17.10.18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 165-2019 - BICON INVOICING SERVICES UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:30 THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER TO 00:15 FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 (AEDT) ... login required
17.10.19 AMENDMENT TO INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 162-2019 - NEW FORM TO REQUEST ASSESSMENT OF TREATMENT RESULTS OUTSIDE BUSINESS HOURS (DURING "OVERTIME") ...login required
17.10.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 165-2019 - BICON INVOICING SERVICES UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:30 THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER TO 00:15 FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 (AEDT) ... login required
17.10.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 163-2019 - SERVICE DISRUPTION – 23:00 FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER TO 03:00 SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 2019 (AEDT) – MULTIPLE SYSTEMS 1 ... login required
17.10.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 164-2019 - AMENDMENT TO INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 162-2019 - NEW FORM TO REQUEST ASSESSMENT OF TREATMENT RESULTS OUTSIDE BUSINESS HOURS (DURING "OVERTIME") ... login required
18.10.19 SAFEGUARDING NOW OPEN FOR ALL OF INDUSTRY ... login required
18.10.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-20 BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) SAFEGUARDING ARRANGEMENTS ... login required
21.10.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 166-2019 - BICON INVOICING SERVICES, COLS, OPP AND PEBS UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:00 THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER TO 05:00 FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 2019 (AEDT) ... login required
21.10.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 167-2019 - SERVICE DISRUPTION: FROM 20:00 TO 23:59 SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 2019 (AEDT) - BICON ... login required |
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16.10.19 AUSTRALIA'S MATURATION REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTED ALCOHOL ... login required
17.10.10 INTEGRATED CARGO SYSTEM (ICS) CUSTOMS INTERACTIVE - ISSUE USING WINDOWS 10 ... login required |
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| 16.10.19 ABF - TC GAZETTE 19/40 ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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ANTI DUMPING NOTICES 15th OCTOBER TO 21st OCTOBER 2019
2019/129 [pdf 633.22 KB], Monthly Status Report - September 2019, 16/10/2019
2019/120 [pdf 1.19 MB], Case 519, Aluminium zinc coated steel, Findings in relation to an Accelerated Review of Anti-Dumping Measures, China, 16/10/2019
2019/128 [pdf 242.64 KB], Case 528, Hot rolled coil steel, Initiation for a Review of Measures, Taiwan, 18/10/2019
2019/130 [pdf 166.75 KB], Case 518, Steel reinforcing bar, Extension of time granted to issue the Statement of Essential Facts and Final Report , Thailand, 21/10/19 |
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More about our Classifieds service available HERE |
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QUOTE 2019/02 - Looking to buy - Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle Perth
Established Australian owned Freight Forwarder & Customs Broker is seeking an opportunity to purchase an established small to medium Freight Forwarder or Customs Broker business located in Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle Perth. Ideally your business has been established for 10 years or more, has a stable customer base and EBIT performance. You may-be looking to retire in the coming years and want an exit strategy from your business. We will also consider business where there is more than one partner and we enter the business in partnership with the remaining partners. Companies that may specialise in a certain industry or business segment will be looked upon favourably, likewise those who specialise in P/E need not express interest. Please forward your confidential expression of interest to ffcb4sale@outlook.com all emails will be treated strictly confidential between interested seller and buyer. Please include your company name and website. We are a member of FTA and this is a genuine expression of interest for the right seller. |
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FINANCE REPORT
 Weekly Market Commentary A Brexit deal has been reached between the EU and Boris Johnson, which has triggered a massive rally in the GBP, surging towards 1.3000. The deal has been presented to the public and now must pass through an anti-Brexit Parliament. This crushed the initial enthusiasm, as it appears the 'remain' Parliament will reject the deal, in an effort to remain in the EU. ... read moreWeekly Market Calendar21/10 UK House Prices, Japan Trade Exports/Imports, NZ Credit Card Spending ... read more |
CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Melbourne - Export Operations (Junior) – Immediate StartCandidate: 16354709Our candidate came presented well, was very well spoken, articulate and engaged in conversation very well. ... read more Contact: Andrew Bennett Branch Manager - Melbourne 0447 054 744 Sydney - CS Supervisor/KAM
An operational & Customer Service specialist - this candidate would be comfortable within a CS Supervisor / Manager / KAM / Operations Manager capacity. ... read more |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING |
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REGISTER NOW
28.10.2019 : SYDNEY - Legal Forum - 6 CPD points Stream A
11.11.2019 : BRISBANE - Legal Forum - 6 CPD points Stream A
14.11.2019 : MELBOURNE - Legal Forum - 6 CPD points Stream A
14.11.2019: MELBOURNE - DCN Australian Maritime Industry Awards
22.11.2019 : SYDNEY - Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards
27.11.2019 : FREMANTLE - Legal Forum - 6 CPD points Stream A
MARK YOUR DIARY
20.11.19 : SYDNEY - "Increasing Productivity & Profitability"
26.11.19: MELBOURNE - "Increasing Productivity & Profitability"
2020 CPD & CBC – BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (24 CPD POINTS)
Sydney
Wednesday 1 April 2020 [REGISTER HERE]
& repeated
Saturday 4 April 2020 [REGISTER HERE]
8.30am to 4.30pm - Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach Hotel - Cnr Grand Parade and Princess Street, Brighton Le Sands
Melbourne
Friday 17 April 2020 [REGISTER HERE]
& repeated
Saturday 18 April 2020 [REGISTER HERE]
8.30am to 4.30pm - Hyatt Place Melbourne - 1 English Street, Essendon Fields
Perth
Saturday 2 May 2020 [REGISTER HERE]
8.30am to 4.30pm - Hyatt Regency Perth - 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Brisbane
Wednesday 20 May 2020 [REGISTER HERE]
8.30am to 4.30pm - Novotel Brisbane Airport - 6 – 8 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport
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CONTINUED BIOSECURITY 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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