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TULLAMARINE OFFICE FOR LEASE
Connor Anderson International has a first floor office space available for lease: call Neil Morley (03) 9335 5000 - READ MORE |
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In order to support our rapidly growing FTA / APSA membership, we are looking for an additional full-time employee to complement established representatives in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The new Brisbane-based role will share a work-load with existing team members addressing national member operational support matters and will work with the extended team in leading operational reforms across Customs, Biosecurity, Shipping and Air Cargo.
PLEASE NOTE - all enquiries are to be made via Leanne Lewis at Insync Personnel - REFER HERE |
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AUSTRALIA'S AGRICULTURAL EXPORT LEGISLATION |
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| The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has posted an update in terms of agricultural export legislation. "This is one of the initiatives being implemented to modernise the systems which support the export of Australian agricultural goods." Full details are available HERE |
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The NSW Government is committed to supporting a productive economy by enabling business and jobs in the locations where they are needed and delivering on the communities' strategic vision for their state. We understand that the government is keen to engage with transport / logistics / warehousing / supply chain businesses. Full detail is available HERE |
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NEW CEO APPOINTED TO LEAD WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT |
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| As outlined in our most recent edition of our member magazine, Across Borders, former Qantas International chief executive officer and Lendlease chief financial officer Simon Hickey has been appointed as the new CEO of Western Sydney Airport. |
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"Introducing choice to Sydney's aviation market is a compelling proposition and one that will lead to stronger outcomes for passengers, airlines and air cargo operators."
"My focus will be not only on building the infrastructure, but on building the commercial proposition around passenger aviation, air cargo and our on-airport business park."
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CONTAINER DETENTION WHEN IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RETURN EMPTIES |
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We were blown away by the response to last weeks' webinar delivered by Russell Wiese (Principal Hunt & Hunt Lawyers) with 435 registered attendees
RESOURCES:- PDF of presentation – refer HERE
- Webinar recording – refer HERE
TEMPLATE
During the webinar it was discussed that some companies may have for losses suffered due to an inability to return empties. Whether this is the case will depend on the particular contract, the relevant circumstances and the losses suffered. It will be easiest to assess the merits of a claim, and later prove that claim, if there are good records kept. Available HERE (FTA / APSA LOGIN REQUIRED) is a table designed to help members keep records of the costs and circumstances of not being able to return empties. If you complete and return this, we will pass it onto Russell Wiese. He will then contact you to let you know if he can assist and the fees that would apply. There are no fees associated with simply completing and returning the table. Your information will be kept confidential and only disclosed to Russell.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) : - For the reference of licensed customs brokers, the above session has been accredited for 3 CPD Points in Stream A (FTA129) with the online assessment and resources available via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au - cost $38.50
- Individual members and employees of Premium Members with online CPD / CBC packages (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) can access this material and CPD accreditation at no cost using the current period's promotional codes.
If you require further information about an online CPD / CBC package, please contact Caroline Zalai on czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878 |
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JAIL FOR MASTERMINDS OF RECORD WA CIGARETTE IMPORTATION |
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The Australian Border Force (ABF) this week announced in a media release that the two masterminds behind an attempt to smuggle a record-breaking 9.5 million cigarettes into Western Australia from Vietnam have been sentenced to almost five years jail.
The importation remains the biggest illicit cigarette detection in WA, and represents an attempt to evade more than $8.5 million in Duty and GST. |
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This latest development reinforces the imperative for licensed customs brokers to take all measures to avoid inadvertent facilitation of smuggling activities. Supporting members' obligations, risks and ethics, we are privileged to have ABF Tobacco Taskforce representatives deliver a detailed presentation at each of our February 2021 face to face events (details below).
Furthermore, we are delighted to advise Kirsten Daggar-Nickson (Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs – Imperial Brands Australasia) and Gary Dickson (Regulatory & Legal Compliance Manager – Imperial Brands Australasia) will also participate in this important session providing a broader industry perspective on illegal tobacco imports - READ MORE |
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CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM |
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| All sessions will provide 24 CPD points for the customs broker licensing period ending 31 March 2021. |
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SYDNEY - Friday 5 February 2021 SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST ONLY
- Click HERE for program
SYDNEY - Saturday 6 February 2021 - Click HERE for program
MELBOURNE - Friday 12 February 2021 - Click HERE for program
MELBOURNE - Saturday 13 February 2021 - Click HERE for program
BRISBANE - Wednesday 17 February 2021 - Click HERE for program
PERTH - Saturday 20 February 2021 - Click HERE for program LIMITED remaining places will be provided on a 'first-in' basis.
Cost for members is $330 incl GST / non-member $385
TO REGISTER FOR A FEBRUARY 2021 EVENT - please contact Caroline Zalai at czalai@ftalliance.com.au |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, December 2020 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, November 2020 ... read more
- CTS - Global TEU volume and price index November 2020 ... read more
- CTS - Australasia & Ocenia Import/Export volume November 2020 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics December 2020 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statistics December 2020 ... read more
- IATA - Ecomomic Performance of the Airline Industry ... read more
- IATA - Industry Statistics November 2020 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for December 2020 ... read more
- Port Botany and Port Kembla Trade Statistics December 2020 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report November 2021 ... read more
- Port Headland Cargo Statistics November 2020 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report November and December 2020 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Monthly Overseas Container Report December 2020 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report December 2020 ... read more
- Port of Townsville December 2020 Trade Statistics ... read more
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- Shipping Line Notices 19th to 25th January 2021... read more
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20.1.21 - Withdrawal of PIA at SVITZER operated ports ... read more
20.1.21 - DP WORLD - Australia Day Operations ... read more
22.1.21 - Port of Melbourne Stakeholder update 13 ... read more
22.1.21 - CTAA - Patrick Terminals' Import container weight amendment fee Pondus Stand ... read more
25.1.21 - Fremantle Ports - Victoria Quay Newsletter ... read more
26.1.21 - Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 13 ... read more |
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| 25.1.21 - Western Sydney Airport ... read more |
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19.1.21 - DAWE 19.1.21 -DAWE - AEP Reform Survey ... read more
19.1.21 - DAWE - MAA 2021-02: Russia multiple commodities: Food import ban extended ... login required
19.1.21 - DAWE - 07-2021: Service disruption: From 16:00 to 23:59 Sunday 24 January 2021 (AEDT) - BICON ... login required
19.1.21 - DAWE - Improving AgriculturaL Export Legislation ... read more
19.1.21 - DAWE Automatic entry processing reform survey ... read more
20.1.21 - DAWE - 2021-01: All Commodities: MICOR update service – Subscribe to keep abreast of changes ... login required
20.1.21 - DAWE - 2021-02: All Commodities: MICOR update service – Subscribe to keep abreast of changes ... login required
20.1.21 - DAWE - 2021-03: All Commodities: MICOR update service – Subscribe to keep abreast of changes ... login required
22.1.21 - DAWE - 2021-01 - Business Systems Program – Update to bulk vessel inspection process in PEMS ... login required
22.1.21 - DAWE - 08-2021: Commencement of 2021 Asian gypsy moth (AGM) vessel assessment and seasonal pest inspection measures ... login required
22.1.21 - DAWE - 2021-01 - Requirements for applying for a letter of free sale ... login required |
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19.1.21 - ABF - Application for Customs Broker Licence ... read more
20.1.21 - TC Gazette 2021/2... read more
21.1.21 - Jail for masterminds of record WA cigarette importation ... read more
22.1.21 - NZ Customs Release 594 ... login required
22.1.21 - AFP - Meth Importation plans up in smoke! 81 kilos found hidden in meat smokers ... read more |
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ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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19th to 25th January 2021- 2021/006 [PDF 348.64 KB] Case 565 , Ammonium nitrate, Notice of meeting for interested parties, Russia, 20/01/2021
- 2021/005 [PDF 267.74 KB] Cases 573 & 574, Pineapple fruit, FSI, Initiation of a Continuation 573 and 574, Philippines, Thailand, 25/01/2021
- 2021/004 [PDF 268.08 KB] Case 571 & 572, Pineapple fruit, consumer, Initiation of a Continuation 571 and 572, Philippines, Thailand, 25/01/2021
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SAFE CONTAINER LOADING PRACTICES & HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY |
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FINANCE REPORT
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Credit Control / Collections / Accounts Receivable
Melbourne - Import Air Operations
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Christian Merrigan, Branch Manager - Sydney |
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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.
2021 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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