| ABF ESCALATE CARGO COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY |
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As a result of COVID-19, the Australian Border Force (ABF) redeployed officers from passenger processing to a focus on cargo - the results have revealed that criminal activity continues even through a pandemic with ongoing seizures of drugs, illegal tobacco and other prohibited imports / exports.
The release of the latest Goods Compliance Update will be examined by Russell Wiese, Principal Hunt & Hunt Lawyers in a webinar on 12PM AEST 26 June 2020 - FREE & EXCLUSIVE to FTA / APSA members (a reminder that members have 30 minutes complimentary access to Hunt Hunt Lawyers per issue). |
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| PEAK SHIPPERS WELCOME COMPETITION REFORM |
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Ships are getting bigger, the shipping line market is contracting and alliances are dominating.
The question for Australia's shippers (exporters and importers) is whether this translates to better services, more competitive pricing and regular access to markets.
The question for our regulators is how much deviation from standard competition law should shipping lines be allowed to facilitate the dominance of alliances? ... read more |
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| Paul Zalai - Director and Co-Founder, FTA / Secretariat, APSA |
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FREE WEBINAR - EXLUSIVE TO FTA / APSA MEMBERS
Indonesian FTA, customs compliance update and customs valuation (3 CPD Points - Stream A - FTA115) - FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2020 |
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| Russell Wiese (Principal Hunt & Hunt Lawyers) will present an importer and customs broker themed webinar focusing on the the Indonesia FTA – how it differs from the ASEAN FTA and how to prepare prior to its 5 July commencement; status of Australia's negotiation of other FTAs; UK tariffs post Brexit; Goods Compliance Update – What are the key compliance concerns; and transfer pricing – an end of financial year reminder of the customs valuation issues |
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CONTINUED BISOECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM - APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS
ONLY one activity will need to be completed to maintain accreditation for the 19.2. Automated Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) Approved Arrangement for the current period (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) ... read more |
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| DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER & ENVIRONMENT |
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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has engaged with Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment over the last week recording the below import compliance presentations: - Department of Agriculture, Water & Environment - AEPCOMM & BMSB – 3 CPD points Stream A – FTA109
- Product Emissions and Ozone Protection & Synthetic Greenhouse Gas – 3 CPD points Stream A – FTA113
Resources available HERE |
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| Caroline Zalai - Director and Co-Founder, FTA / Secretariat, APSA |
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- DFAT - Trade Statictics March 2020 ... login required
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics May 2020 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Trade Report May 2020 ... read more
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- COVID-19 Shipping Line Notices 8th to 15th June 2020 ... read more
- Shipping Line Notices 9th to 15th June 2020 ... read more
11.6.20 - APL ENGLAND – Container recovery / discharge update 4 ... login required
15.6.20 - APL ENGLAND - Container Loss Update ... read more |
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10.6.20 - CTAA welcomes liability cap increase in DP World terminals in Australia ... read more
15.6.20 - Port of Newcastle unveils its vision for a multi-purpose Deepwater terminal ... read more |
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10.6.20 - IATA - Airlines industry economic performance June 2020 ... read more
10.6.20 - IATA - Industry losses to top $84 billion in 2020 ... read more
10.6.20 - IATA - Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA media briefing on COVID-19, 09 June ... read more
12.6.20 - New IFAM flights to Los Angeles, Tokyo and Singapore ... read more
15.6.20 - ICAO begins global roll-out of COVID-19 response and recovery guidelines ... read more |
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| 15.6.20 - NZ Customs Release 566 ... login required |
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9.6.20 - DAWE - 2020-32 - Quota administration – Applications for 2020 Indonesian carrot and potato quota allocations ... login required
9.6.20 - DAWE - Draft pest risk analysis for cut flower and foliage imports - part 2 ... login required
10.6.20 - DAWE - 2020-33 - Plant export operations – Teleconference to discuss the consultation draft export control (plands and plant products) rules 2020 ... login required
10.6.20 - DAWE - 2020-34 - Horticulture exports program – A list of approved horticulture export protocol treatment facilities is now available ... login required
10.6.20 - DAWE - Plant biosecurity advice 2020-P06 - Release of the final review of import conditions for cucurbitaceous vegetable seeds for sowing ... login required
10.6.20 - DAWE - MAA 2020-16 China: Registration renewal for infant formula manufacturers ... login required
12.6.2020 - 2020-2021 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) seasonal measures ... login required
12.6.20 - Webinar recording - DAWE - AEPCOMM & BMSB update ... read more
12.6.20 - DAWE - 80-2020 - Commencement of revised import conditions of cucurbitaceous seed imported for sowing ... login required
12.6.20 - DAWE - 81-2020 - Conclusion of the Asian gypsy moth (AGM) season and AGM vessel inspections ... login required
15.6.20 - DAWE - 2020-35 - Horticulture exports program – Thailand food and drug administration to implement stringent pesticide residues monitoring on fresh fruit and vegetables at the port of entry ... login required |
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10.6.20 - TC Gazette 20/21... read more
11.6.20 - Review of temporary tariff concession measure ... login required
12.6.20 - ABF - Goods compliance update 2020/04 ... read more
12.6.20 - ABF - Central Coast man charged after allegedly importing 1.6kg of 'ICE' by post ... read more
15.6.20 - ABF, AFP - 25L GBL seized, police charge Qld man over dangerous import ... read more
15.6.20 - Ozone ... read more |
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11.6.20 - OECD economic outlook, June 2020 The world economy on a tightrope ... read more
12.6.20 - WTO - DDG Wolff: "There can be no permanent retreat from what has been created" ... read more
12.6.20 - WTO report looks at trade developments in poorest countries in wake of COVID-19 ... read more
15.6.20 - DFAT - Freight flights boost for South East Queensland farmers ... read more
15.6.20 - ICC publishes customs measures to save our SMES ... login required |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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Anti-Dumping Notices 9th to 15th June 2020
2020/060 [pdf 720.69 KB] Monthly Status Report - May 2020, 09/06/2020
2020/063 [pdf 31.34 KB] Case 544 Aluminium extrusions, Extension of time for SEF and Final Report, Malaysia, Vietnam, 12/06/20
2020/062 [pdf 31.68 KB] Case 541 Aluminium extrusions (surface finished) , Extension of time for SEF and Final Report, Malaysia, 12/06/20
2020/061 [pdf 31.58 KB] Case 540 Aluminium extrusions (mill finish) ,Extension of time for SEF and Final Report, Malaysia, 12/06/20
2020/059 [pdf 224.64 KB] Case 529 Hollow structural sections, Extension of time to publish the SEF and Final Report, China, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, 12/06/2020 |
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| BUSINESS SALES / OFFICE LEASE |
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- QUOTE 2019/01 - Corporate Customs Broker Licence
More about our Classifieds service available HERE |
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| THE RETURN OF 'FACE TO FACE' EVENTS |
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SYDNEY - WORLD CLASS TEAMS - 17 SEPTEMBER 2020
Optimise your Influence and Impact at Work - further detail and registration ... read more |
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| CPD - BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM Please note that our revised dates for our events fall within the new 2020 /2021 CPD period (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) and will continue to provide 24 CPD points.
CPD Border Compliance Program – (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021)
NSW: Friday 5 & Saturday 6 February 2021 – Novotel Brighton Le-Sands
VIC: Friday 12 & Saturday 13 February 2021 – Hyatt Place Essendon Fields
QLD: Wednesday 17 February 2021 – Novotel Brisbane Airport
WA: Saturday 20 February 2021 – Hyatt Regency Perth
Refer to UPCOMING EVENTS |
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FINANCE REPORT
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
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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.
2020 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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