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EARLY BIRD NOW AVAILABLE
Benefits include 30+ CPD points and your annual CBC requirements with a single registration - READ MORE
SYDNEY (Friday 30 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
SYDNEY (Saturday 31 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
PERTH (Saturday 7 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Regency, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
MELBOURNE (Friday 21 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 22 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
BRISBANE (Wednesday 1 September 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Brisbane Airport Convention Centre, Dryandra Road, Brisbane
Online training option available to meet all Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) – discounted price available to members of $165 (incl GST) per licensing period (1 April to 31 March)
Contact Caroline Zalai (02) 9975 18 78 or czalai@FTAlliance.com.au |
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NSW PORTS WELCOMES THE LARGEST CONTAINER SHIP (BY LENGTH) AT PORT BOTANY |
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Now here is a good news story - NSW Ports was pleased to welcome the largest container ship (by length) at Port Botany with the safe arrival of the Maersk Soroe at DP World Australia's terminal on Sunday 28 March 2021.
The empty sweeper is a welcome arrival, assisting in alleviating empty container build up that has resulted in ongoing congestion at our empty container parks - READ MORE |
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| Photo credit: Bob Wood of Chatswood Portography |
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WORKING TOGETHER TO FACE THE CHALLENGES |
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ACROSS BORDERS - EDITION 1 2021 NOW AVAILABLE |
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Our appreciation is extended to the Hon JASON WOOD MP. Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs for outlining economic recovery and border protection initiatives in his detailed foreword to to our most recent edition of Across Borders
We are honoured to receive acknowledgement from the minister for the FTA / APSA contribution in supporting Australia's response to COVID-19. |
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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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GSF CALLS FOR PORT SCHEDULES, CLOSURE LEARNINGS AND SURCHARGE SCEPTICISM AS SUEZ CANAL REOPENS |
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Commenting as the Ever Given was towed away by salvage tugs, James Hookham, Secretary General of the Global Shippers Forum said:
"It's a great relief to see the ship moving. The salvage teams are heroes and we thank them for their achievement and applaud their tenacity. At last, 12% of global trade can move freely again. "But the vulnerability of this ultra-critical trade artery has been revealed and it is vital that the reasons why it was blocked are understood and shared. In particular, was this a one-off accident or has it revealed inherent issues with the navigation of these very large vessels in confined waterways? The whole world will be affected by the closure and we are all owed an honest and convincing explanation. |  |
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| "Meanwhile, shippers will be preparing for the arrival of their delayed and diverted cargoes and for that they need prompt, comprehensive and frequently updated details about which vessels will be calling at what ports and on what dates. Some lines are excellent at doing this, others less so. "Finally, some shipping lines are already predicting an increase in spot rates and surcharges due to the disruption. GSF is warning shippers to be wary of this signalling of future prices and of demands for new surcharges. This incident was not our fault and the reasons why customers should be expected to pay extra, on top of record shipping rates for goods delivered late and for reasons ultimately of the industry's own making should be challenged. The shipping industry is reminded that 'Suez' is a canal in Egypt, not an excuse to price-gouge your customers". - READ MORE |
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PORT OF MELBOURNE WORKSHOP |
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The Port of Melbourne (PoM) has extended an invitation to attend an industry workshop to receive an update and have the opportunity to share your thoughts on current topics such as: - Industry and trade updates
- Capital investment program
- Topical issues around our regulatory environment such as:
- Deferred depreciation
- Regulatory period
- Service standards
The PoM welcome any suggestions of specific topics you would like covered and e would also like to hear your views on your current engagement experience with PoM and how you might like future engagement to take place.
The details are:
Thursday, 15 April 2021, 3:00pm
Conducted via Microsoft Teams – we will send you a link.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Registrations are now open on our website Industry Consultation 2021 - Port of Melbourne. You are also welcome to pass on this information to any members who you think would particularly benefit from attending. |
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AGRICULTURAL TRADE MATTERS |
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- Australia's new agricultural export legislation
- High level talks reinforce strength of Australia-Japan agricultural ties
- OECD releases food report on better policies for food systems
- Extended shelf life for red meat to Saudi Arabia
- Horticultural exporters to Vietnam now have access to more onshore irradiation facilities
READ MORE |
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UPDATE TO SEA CONTAINER MEASURES TO PROTECT AGAINST KHAPRA BEETLE |
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| The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) has issued an updated Industry Advice Notice 48-2021 dealing with the measures to be taken on sea containers to protect Australia against Khapra Beetle.These updates can be found at: awe.gov.au/khapra-containers. |
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QUOTE 2021/13 - BUSINESS FOR SALE
Long established and profitable freight forwarding and corporate customs brokerage
* $14m Turnover forecast for June 2021 Year * Located in Sydney * Established for over 17 years * Regular repeat customer base. * Main business 90% import FCL 2426TEU (1266 containers) and 882 customs import declarations between Jul 2020 and Dec 2020 from Asia, South East Asia, USA and Europe. * Expressions of interest exceeding $3 million.
Email: brucei@abbagroup.com.au for a Confidentiality Agreement. |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, January 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, February 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Australasia & Oceania Import an Export Volume January 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Global TEU Volume and Price Index January ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics February 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statistics February 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Container Trade Report February 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Monthly Trade Analysis February 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures Febuary 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo Statistics Febuary 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Trade Statistics February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Upate 15 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - TBMTS Data February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville February 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
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- Shipping Line Notices 30th March to 5th April 2021... read more
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31.3.21 - IATA State of the Region: ASIA Pacific March 2021 ... read more
2.4.21 - IATA Economics Chart of the week ... read more |
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30.3.21 - Port of Melbourne Stakeholer and Inustry Consultation 2021 ... read more
30.3.21 - DPWA - Unauthorised Industrial Action - Port Botany... login required
30.3.21 - DPWA - Port of Botany - Update 1 ... login required
30.3.21 - DPWA - Port of Botany - Update 2 ... login required
30.3.21 - DPW Australia - IT Outage - West Swanson ... read more
31.3.21 - DPWA - Port Botany Update 3 ... login required
31.3.21 - DNATA Cargo 2021 Easter Holidays Operational Hours ... read more
1.4.21 - Port of Brisbane News March 2021 ... read more
1.4.21 - NSW Ports welcomes the largest container ship (By length) at Port Botany ... read more
2.4.21 - TASPORTS Welcomes Searoad's MV Liekut to the Port of Devonport ... login required |
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30.3.21 - DAWE - 49-2021: Update – Requirements for Importing Foetal Bovine Serum into Australia ... login required
30.3.21 - DAWE - IFN 01-21 – Changes to Mandatory Allergen Labelling ... login required
30.3.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Advice Apiaceous Vegetable Seed Review 2021-P04 ... login required
30.3.21 - DAWE - 2021-08: Indonesia: Fish: Manual Certificate (FXIN01) for the Export of Fish and Fishery Products to Inonesia From 30 March 2021 ... login required
30.3.21 - DAWE - 50-2021: Commencement of Revise Import Conitions for Restricte Apiaceous Seed for Sewing ... login required
30.3.21 - DAWE - 2021-04 - Legislative changes to Live Animal Exports ... login required
30.3.21 - DAWE - Agricultural Trade Matters March 2021 ... login required
30.3.21 - DAWE - Live Animal Exports Advisory Notices 2021 ... login required
31.3.21 - DAWE - Imported Food Notice 01-21 February 2021 ... login required
31.3.21 - DAWE - Imported Food Failing Food Report - February 2021 ... login required
31.3.21 - DAWE - 2021-03: Applications for Change – Establishments Registered to Process or Store Dairy, Eggs or Fish for Export ... login required
31.3.21 - DAWE - 2021-04: Applications for Change – Establishments Registered to Process or Store Dairy, Eggs or Fish for Export... login required
31.3.21 - DAWE - 2021-09: Applications for Change – Establishments Registered to Process or Store Dairy, Eggs or Fish for Export ... login required
1.4.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Advice 2021-P05 – DRAFT RISK Analysis Report for the Release of Puccinian Cnici-Oleracei (Ex. Conyza) for the Biological control of Conyza Bonariensis ... login required
1.4.21 - DAWE - 2021-09: IndonesiaN: Fish: Temporary Trade Disruptions and Upate to Manual Certification for the Export of Fish and Fishery Products to Inonesia from 1 April 2021 ... login required
1.4.21 - DAWE - Avian Influenza: Updates for Trae to Kuwait, Pap;ua New Guinea, Singapore, The USA, Vanuatu and Vietnam ... login required
1.4.21 - DAWE - 2021-12 - Congestion Busting Program - Plant Exports Management System Updates ... login required |
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30.3.21 - ABF - Six men set to be charged in internatona $47 million cocaine investigation ... read more
31.3.21 - TC Gazette 2021/11... read more
31.3.21 - Essential Customs Broker Update ... read more
31.3.21 - ABF - ACN Notice No. 2021/14 Concessional Item 39A – Motor Vehicle Testing Equipment ... read more
31.3.21 - ABF - ACN NO. 2021/15 Customs Duty Rate Changes for1 April 2021: Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement ... read more
1.4.21 - ABF Borderwatch Newsletter March 2021 ... read more
5.4.21 - NZ Customs Release 603 ... login required |
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| 31.3.21 - DFAT - Global Market Insights Seminars ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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Anti-Dumping Notices 30th March to 5th April 2021
2021-043 [PDF 129.57 KB], Case 540, Aluminium extrusions (mill finish), Extension of time to provide Final Report, Malaysia, 31/3/2021
2021/046 [PDF 746.3 KB], Case 560, Steel reinforcing bar, Notice for longer period for the declaration of the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, China, 31/03/2021
2021/045 [PDF 128.93 KB], Case 544, Aluminium extrusions, Extension of time to provide Final Report, Malaysia, Vietnam 31/03.2021
2021/044 [PDF 129.31 KB], Case 541, Aluminium extrusions (surface finished), Extension of time to provide Final Report, Malaysia, 31/03.2021
2021/042 [PDF 24.39 KB], Case 569, Grinding Balls, Extension of time to publish SEF and Final Report, China, 01/04/2021 |
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BUSINESS SALES / OFFICE LEASE |
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SECTION 77G DEPOT Notice 2019/27 (condition 28) states Section 77G Deport licence holders must provide adequate training to make staff aware of their obligations in dealing with goods subject to the control of Customs. CONTENT - the Section 77G Depots - Obligations Course provides operational staff with practical learning outcomes to be able to complete day to day activities with confidence that they are compliant with statutory requirements. FREQUENCY - we recommended that staff complete this course at induction and at a minimum, review annually to remain up to date with regulatory requirements. COST - $48 (further discounts apply for FTA members) APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS Approved Arrangements, previously known as Quarantine Approved Premises (QAPs) and Compliance Agreements, are voluntary arrangements entered into with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. These arrangements currently allow operators to manage biosecurity risks and/or perform the documentary assessment of goods in accordance with departmental requirements, using their own sites, facilities, equipment and people, and without constant supervision by the department and with occasional compliance monitoring or auditing. CONTENT - to secure an Approved Arrangement (AA) accreditation, staff are required to undertake the prescribed training course containing the following two subjects: - Biosecurity Awareness - provides an introduction to biosecurity in Australia and prepares staff to recognise the biosecurity risks and how these are addressed by the key stakeholders, including the department.
- Approved Arrangement Accreditation for AA Accredited Persons - provides the skills and knowledge required for staff to undertake their role as an Accredited Person within an AA - in this course, staff will be introduced to the requirements for Classes 1 to 8 and 10 to 14 AAs, and responsibilities in identifying and reducing biosecurity risks at AA sites.
FREQUENCY- We recommended that staff complete this course at induction and at a minimum, review annually to remain up to date with regulatory requirements. COST - $80 (further discounts apply for FTA members) |
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SAFE CONTAINER LOADING PRACTICES & HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY |
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OBLIGATIONS FOR SEC 77G DEPOT AND APPROVED ARRANGEMENT FACILITIES |
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WEBINARS AND RECORDINGS
Stay at the cutting edge through participation in live webinars and access to recordings – all are FREE & EXCLUSIVE to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members. ... login required |
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FINANCE REPORT
Weekly Market Commentary and Calendar ... read more
Paul Bettany
Collinson & Co
0406-744-923
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Warehouse Logistics Coordinator
Melbourne - Customer Service
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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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