Welcome to our Weekly Report providing the latest market intelligence for trade professionals
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| SPONSOR OF THE WEEK "Bailey Personnel has been a valuable recruitment partner for Menzies Aviation for the last few years. They have a very people-centric approach that goes beyond just matching skills and experience to a job spec. With a strong focus on safety, Bailey Personnel marries well with Menzies Aviation's core values of safety and security. I know when a placement is requested, they will have already vetted the candidate as a suitable fit within our company and culture by a partner who knows us well." BEAU PAINE, Sydney Cargo Manager, Menzies Aviation Australia |  |
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| NOTE - some articles are accessible only with FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN |
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| Infrastructure Surcharges - update on advocacy activity |
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FTA / APSA engaged with Minister Horne's office on Friday 6 December 2019 - we understand that Deloitte will be reporting findings of the Port Pricing and Access Review to the Minister before Christmas and will be engaging with FTA / APSA early in the new year.
We thank members (particularly exporters) for highlighting the impacts of these crippling fees and encourage more formal correspondence to me at pzalai@FTAlliance.com.au to add weight to our advocacy with regulators. |
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| We are gathering momentum and continue to receive exceptionally good coverage in the Australian Financial Review (AFR)who have committed to keep working on the story, next featuring the impacts on exporters |
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| We hit the headlines again in yesterday's Australian Financial Review tackling crippling Infrastructure Surcharges at our ports in an article titled "DP World says port fee increases 'reasonable' in tough market" |
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"Paul Zalai, director of Freight & Trade Alliance, said it would continue advocacting for not just a cap in fees, but for fees to be wound back altogether.
Tthere is no issue with stevedores recovering costs or being profitable - but they need to do so through negotiations with their shipping line commercial clients and not holding road and rail operators to ransom with terminal access charges" Mr Zalai said ... read more |
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| 24 CPD POINTS - CPC & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM - member early bird rates now available |
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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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| AUSTRALIAN PEAK SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION - REPORT FROM THE CHAIR |
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Thank you once again to Sean Richards, APSA Chair and Executive General manager at Visy Logistics, for his update to members in the Summer 2019 edition of Across Borders.
The member report welcomed the incoming Committee of Management and provided an update from the Annual General Meeting including : Global Shippers Forum; Incoterms 2020; Port of Melbourne - Destination Study; Heavy Vehicle Container Loading Awareness Campaign; Coastal Shipping; Brexit; IMO 2020 Global Sulphur Limit; Part X Review; and Infrastructure Surcharges ... read more |
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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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| SHIPPING INFORMATION 10TH TO 16TH DECEMBER 2019 APL
Asia-Middle East/Red Sea Markets: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Update Effective 1 January 2020 … read more
CMA CGM
THC UPDATE - Grenada import … read more
THC UPDATE - Guatemala import/export … read more
Major enhancements on our eBusiness platforms … read more
FAK Reefer Rates - From North Europe to Asia and Middle East … read more
GRR - From Asia to East Africa, Indian Ocean & South Africa … read more
ISPS Terminal Updates (Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Bahamas & Jamaica) … read more
FAK Rates - From Asia to North Europe … read more
FAK Rates - From Asia to Pointe des Galets, Reunion … read more
MAERSK
Maersk expands in North Vietnam with opening of new logistics centre … read more
HAPAG LLOYD
Turkey - Revision of Import Detention/Demurrage Charges ... read more
Price Announcement - East Asia to North Europe … read more
South Africa Offices - New Contact Information … read more
Transpacific eastbound - Update IMO Transition Charge - East Asia to USA & Canada … read more
Ghana Office - New Contact Information … read more
GRI – Trans-Pacific Trade - East Asia to USA and Canada … read more
Canada - Carbon Tax Surcharge for Canadian Rail Providers … read more
Poland - EDI Booking Requirements … read more
GRI - Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to USA and Canada … read more |
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10.12.19 CHRISTMAS SEASON DNATA TERMINAL WORKING DAYS / HOURS ... read more
11.12.19 MELBOURNE & SYDNEY CTO NOTICES ... read more
12.12.19 STEVEDORES TOLD TO THINK TWICE ABOUT PRICE HIKE ... login required
13.12.19 PRICE & SPEED DOA OFFICE MEETING ... read more
13.12.19 ACFS OPERATING HOURS ... read more
16.12.19 PRICE & SPEED HOLIDAY TIMES, TAILGATES, INSPECTIONS & CONTAINER DETENTION ... read more
16.12.19 ACFS PORT LOGISTICS - OPERATING HOURS DURING CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2019/2020 ... login required |
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| 13.12.19 NZ Customs Release 538 ... login required |
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| CONTINUED BISOECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM - APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS ... read more |
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9.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PLANT EXPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE ... login required
10.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-59 - HORTICULTURE EXPORTS PROGRAM – PERSIMMON EXPORTS TO THAILAND 2020 ACCREDITATION APPLICATION FOR FARMS AND PACKHOUSES ... login required
10.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-60 - BUSINESS SYSTEMS PROGRAM – PLANT EXPORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPDATES ... login required
10.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-61 - COST RECOVERY DESIGN – EXTENDED CONSULTATION ON COST RECOVERY OF EXPORTS CERTIFICATION ... login required
11.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-62 - PLANT EXPORTS – CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD ARRANGEMENTS ... login required
11.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 210-2019 - NURSERY STOCK INSPECTION BOOKINGS UNDERTAKEN AT THE SYDNEY REGIONAL OFFICE ... login required
11.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-63 - BUSINESS SYSTEMS PROGRAM – UPDATES TO EXPORT DOCUMENT SYSTEM (EXDOC) FOR PRODUCTS TO THE EUROPEAN UNION FROM 14 DECEMBER 2019 ... login required
11.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 212-2019 - ALTERNATIVE BIOSECURITY LEVY ... login required
11.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IAN ADVICE NOTICE 211/2019 ... login required
11.12.19 BIOSECURITY IMPORT LEVY - AS ANNOUNCED IN THE 2018-19 BUDGET, WILL NOT PROCEED. ... login reequired
12.12.19 TURKISH TREATMENT PROVIDER REINSTATED ... login required
13.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 216-2019 - OFFSHORE BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) TREATMENT PROVIDERS SCHEME: TREATMENT PROVIDER SUSPENSION - NATIONAL FUMIGATION & TERMITE SERVICE (AEI: US4039SB) ... login required
13.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 213-2019 - COLS, OPP AND PEBS UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:00 SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER TO 02:00 SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 2019 (AEDT) ... login required
13.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 214-2019 - OFFSHORE BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) TREATMENT PROVIDERS SCHEME ... login required
13.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 215-2019 - INSPECTION ARRANGEMENTS CHANGING FOR IMPORTED FRESH PRODUCE FROM NEW ZEALAND AND THE UNITED STATES FROM 1 MAY 2020 ... login required
13.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TRADE MATTERS DECEMBER 2019 ... login required
13.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BIOSECURITY ADVICE - FRESH AVOCADOS FROM CHILE ... login required
13.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY NOTICES - FOOD & TRADE ... login required
13.12.19 US TREATMENT PROVIDER SUSPENDED ... login required
16.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IAN 218/2019 SERVICE DISRUPTION ... login required
16.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 217-2019 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DECEMBER 2019 / JANUARY 2020 HOLIDAY SHUT DOWN OPERATING HOURS ... login required
16.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IMPORTED FOOD NOTICE ... login required
16.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BIOSECURITY ADVICE PUCCINIA SPEGAZZINIL ... login required
16.12.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IMPORTED FOOD UPDATED LABORATORY NOMINATION FORM ... login required |
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11.12.19 CLARIFYING STATEMENT – TRIO CHARGED OVER AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST ONSHORE ICE SEIZURE ... read more
11.12.19 ABF - CLARIFYING STATEMENT – TRIO CHARGED OVER AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST ONSHORE ICE SEIZURE ... read more
12.12.19 ABF MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ALCOHOL CUSTOMS FRAUD EXPOSED ... read more |
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| 11.12.19 ABF TC GAZETTE 19/48 ... read more |
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There are no trade-talk newsletters until 23rd January 2020
3.12.10 DFAT AUSTRALIA CONTINUES TO PLAY A KEY ROLE ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION COUNCIL ... read more
4.12.19 ANTI-DUMPING - FTA APPOINTMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE REMEDIES FORUM ... read more
4.12.19 DFAT RECOGNISING AUSTRALIA'S EXCEPTIONAL EXPORTERS ... read more
6.12.19 FTA / APSA JOIN INDUSTRY LEADERS TO MEET THE TRADE MINISTER ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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ANTI DUMPING NOTICES 10TH TO 16TH DECEMBER 2019
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2019/143 [pdf 1.51 MB] , Case 497 Aluminium extrusions, Findings in relation to a Review of Measures, China, 16/12/2019
2019/147 [pdf 258.57 KB] Case 522 , Aluminium zinc coated steel, Extension of time for SEF and Final Report, China, 10/12/2019
2019/147 [pdf 258.57 KB] Case 521 , Zinc coated (galvanised) steel, Extension of time for SEF and Final Report, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam, 10/12/2019
2019/148 [pdf 371.43 KB] Case 495 , Steel reinforcing bar, Future resumption of Investigation, Turkey, 09/12/2019 |
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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. |
QUOTE 2019/01 - Corporate Customs Broker Licence
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.
If you are interested in knowing more, please make direct contact with the client at gokbo@tpg.com.au
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FINANCE REPORT
Weekly Market Commentary
The US/China Phase One Trade Agreement is finally agreed, again. It appears the initial announcement was premature and the negotiations have taken some time to conclude. The conclusion was a boost to US equity markets, which trade around record levels, reflecting the economic boom the US economy is undergoing. The big news overnight was the landslide victory of the British Conservative Party. This confirms Brexit and should open the door for a boom in the UK economy. Weekly Market Calendar16/12 Australia Services/Manufacturing/Composite PMI, China Industrial Production, China Retail Sales, UK/France/German/EU Services/Manufacturing/Composite PMI, Empire State Manufacturing ... read more |
CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Melbourne - Import & Customer Service
Candidate: 7653726Extensive International logistics experience including the past 10 years working with 2 smaller, all-round freight forwarders. Working in a hands-on, import operation (& Customer Service) role our candidate has a strong, rounded forwarding understanding. ... read more Contact: Andrew Bennett Branch Manager - Melbourne 0447 054 744
Sydney - Customer Service| A true Customer Service specialist! Currently working within a small forwarder - with exposure to multinationals during their 20+ years industry experience which includes hands on operations. ... read more |
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Contact: Christian Merrigan
Recruitment Consultant - Sydney 0439 542 022 |
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| FTA / APSA - WE ARE RECRUITING !!! |
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The role, Head of Border and Biosecurity will facilitate multiple facets of opur operations and will represent FTA / APSA at selected forums with Government and Industry stakeholders ... read more
Insync Personnel are the exclusive recruitment partner of Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) - for additional information please contact Andrew Bennett on 0447 054 744 or email andrew@insyncpersonnel.com.au for a confidential conversation. |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING |
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ONLINE
WISETECH ACADEMY - FREE INCOTERMS® 2020 TRAINING ... read more
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 |
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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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