FTA / APSA WEEKLY REPORT 2023/22

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

FTA CPD Border Compliance Events

For one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

14 JUNE 2023 : 2023/24 FTA QLD CPD Border Compliance Program (Member early bird rate closed)
24 JUNE 2023 : 2023/24 FTA WA CPD Border Compliance Program (Member early bird rate closed)

2023 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) has issued Industry Advice Notice 122/2023 with key dates and information for the 2023-24 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC).

The CBC pre-recorded webinar will be made available on the department's Learnhub platform from Wednesday 6 September 2023 and must be completed by Wednesday 18 October 2023.

Click HERE for important CBC information you should be aware of if you are a Class 19 Accredited Person.

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Operational Support
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send requests for operational support to support@FTAlliance.com.au

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

Business Insights Vodcast Series

Sal Milici, GM Trade Policy & Operations and Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight & Logistics at FTA recently joined Kim Winter, Group Managing Director and Cassandra Lee, Group Managing Partner from the Logistics Executive to discuss the impacts of the recent Federal Budget - LISTEN HERE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Meeting with ABF Commissioner

A meeting last week with Michael Outram (Australian Border Force Commissioner) provided an opportunity to discuss the need for reform to replace aging systems to enhance border protection and trade facilitation measures. Importantly, there was a shared vision that these dual goals are not mutually exclusive. We look forward to ongoing collaboration to achieve world leading systems and processes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AU-UK Free Trade Agreement - WEBINAR (Tomorrow)

Sue Danks, Head of Customs & Regulatory Compliance | Freight & Trade Alliance, will speak to members on the above FTA and cover of;

Rules of Origin | De Minimis provisions | Fungible Goods | Parts & Accessories

Sets | Discrepancies | Declarations of Origin | the Consignment Rule | What is a non-alteration

How are Freeports impacted | and more | REGISTER HERE

1 JUNE 2023: WEBINAR - Australia - United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (...)
14 JUNE 2023: 2023/24 FTA QLD CPD Border Compliance Program - Wed14 June 2023 [...]
24 JUNE 2023: 2023/24 FTA WA CPD Border Compliance Program- Sat June 24 2023 [...]
26 JUNE 2023: Simplified Trade System Summit, Melbourne [...]
17 JULY 2023: CONFERENCE - SEA CONTAINER CLEANLINESS BRISBANE - 17 TO 19 JULY 2023 [...]
21 JULY 2023: 2023 Care-Factor - Industry Charity Trade Ball [...]
3 AUGUST 2023 Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) 33rd AGM [...]
6 SEPTEMBER 2023: DAFF Learnhub Recording Opens - Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) [...]
31 OCTOBER 2023: Meat Processing and Export Conference 31 oct to 1 Nov 2023 [...]

Member Communication Enhancements

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are delighted to announce a further enhancement to our member and training participants' communication service. Acknowledging the rapidly expanding and diverse coverage of our notices, we now have an ability for recipients to select what type of notifications they receive. Members can also update all other subscription details from the same link to help us send more targeted messaging to best meet your needs. - READ MORE

123Carbon & Zilch Forwarding join forces to bring market leading Carbon Insetting Solution to Asia Pacific

Zilch Forwarding, a leading provider of sustainable logistics solutions has partnered with Netherlands-based 123Carbon, the first independent one-stop shop for multi-modal carbon insetting, to drive the acceleration of low carbon transportation in the Asia Pacific region.
READ MORE

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LOGISTICS

2023 Landside Port Charges Index - compiled by NineSquared

NineSquared's 2023 Landside Port Charges Index is available to download now. This is the second year of publishing the index with data from 2018 to 2022. The 2023 Dashboard includes a number of new data visualisations including one for empty container park access charges. READ MORE

Port Capacity Enhancement Program (PCEP).

The program is a significant potential infrastructure development aimed at developing a Webb Dock North Container Terminal and creating a long-term future for the Tasmanian Trades Terminals. READ MORE

Voluntary Port Performance Model (VPPM). quarter 1 dashboard released

Voluntary Performance Monitoring Framework (VPMF) includes the development of performance indicators to provide transparency to industry and Government on the performance of the Port of Melbourne landside container supply chain. READ MORE

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs.
READ MORE

Notices:

29.5.2023 : NSW Ports Welcomes Cruise Terminal Decision ... read more
28.5.2023 : AMI - Relocation of Sydney Operations - Effective 29 May 2023 ... read more
23.5.2023 : New requirements for trailer manufacturers and importers webinar ... read more

SEAFREIGHT

International Shipping Line Notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 23rd to 29th May 2023 READ MORE

Notices:

SUPPLY CHAIN SNAPSHOT

Major ports are seeing container depots filling up with empty containers. According to Container xChange, the Container Availability Index (CAx) value has risen to 0.64 and has been above 0.6 since late December 2022

In the first quarter of 2023 the average sailing speed has slowed to 13.8 knots, down 4% year-on-year. According to BIMCO, sailing speeds could drop by up to 10% before 2025 – a symptom of lower global demand, shipping lines managing rate levels, and older vessels complying with IMO 2023 regulations. READ MORE

ESCS Program Update

The ESCS was established as a temporary initiative to assist stakeholders in navigating supply chain issues while connectivity to markets was volatile and capacity diminished and expensive.

With supply chains stabilising and exporters adjusting to the "new normal", ESCS will close as planned on 30 June 2023.

AIR FREIGHT

Relocation of Sydney operations - effective 29 May 2023

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have received advice that AMI are relocating their Sydney facility to a new, larger, more modern facility. . READ MORE

International Terminal Service Fess - QANTAS

Qantas Freight have updated their website to reflect an increase to International Terminal Service Fees to effective 1 July 2023 ( with a rider saying rates subject to change with a minimum notice period of 7 days READ MORE

Notices:

29.5.2023 : FIATA launches latest edition of Dangerous Goods Brochure ... read more
23.5.2023 : FIATA Joins Uncitral Meeting to Consider Negotiable Multimodal Trade Document Provisions ... read more

BORDER

Simplified Trade System (STS) Summit

A simpler, more effective and sustainable cross-border trade environment is essential for Australia's economic prosperity - the Summit is your chance to share your insights, make connections and to help develop and prioritise reforms READ MORE

Updates to guidance documents on the Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements

Changes made, in the main, were to reflect that the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking function moved from the Australian Border Force to the Attorney-General's Department in late 2022. The updated 'Commonwealth Guidance for Reporting Entities' also provides further clarification on voluntary statements and the requirement for entities to consult with other entities that they own or control. These changes are minor in nature and don't change the current reporting requirements. The updated materials can be found on the Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements' Resources page.

Process Improvements - Unaccompanied Personal Effects (UPEs)

Through collaboration with the ABF, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is implementing enhancements to improve the UPE process.

On Saturday 10 June 2023 the electronic referral of UPE consignments from the ICS to the Agriculture Import Management System (AIMS), and the automated application of directions, will be implemented. READ MORE

Sec 77G Depot - Questions and Answers

Following the recent webinar delivered by Russell Wiese of CGT Law, FTA has prepared the following content in response to member enquiries. Please note the contents of this webpage does not constitute legal advice and should not be used as such. LOGIN REQUIRED

Notices

29.5.2023 : Sydney man arrested for 347kg heroin importation ... read more
25.5.2023 : NZ Customs Release 707 ... read more
24.5.2023 : NZ Customs - Joint NZ Police-Customs Operation Viceroy: Four people arrested as part of methamphetamine operation ... read more
24.5.2023 : AFP - More than 300kg of methamphetamine hidden in steel machinery seized in Sydney ... read more
24.5.2023 : ABF TC Gazette 23-18 ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot - as at Monday 29 May 2023

This report will be shared by the department on a weekly basis. Work is underway by the department for this to be published directly on the Biosecurity website. READ MORE

Key dates and information for the 2023-24 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) period

Key dates for the Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) 2023-24 period have now been published on the CBC activities webpage.

The CBC webinar activity for this period will be pre-recorded and made available on the Learnhub platform from Wednesday, 6 September 2023. As a result of these changes, there will no longer be a requirement to register your attendance for the event. Accredited persons must ensure that they have set up and logged into their Learnhub account. It is recommended that accredited persons also complete the 'Introduction to Learnhub' training prior to accessing the CBC activity. READ MORE

Australian Biosecurity Webinar – Budget 2023-24 Sustainable Funding for a strong biosecurity system

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) will hold a webinar on Thursday June 1 at 1.30pm AEST to provide information about the recent announcements at Budget relating to sustainable funding for biosecurity. You can register for this via this link Australian Biosecurity Webinar - 1 June Tickets, Thu 01/06/2023 at 1:30 pm | Eventbrite.

Notices:

29.5.2023 : Webinar - Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement ... read more
26.5.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice - 2023-23: Horticulture – Applications for the export of mangoes and lychees to protocol markets ... read more
26.5.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 125/2023 Cat and Dog imports to Australia - 2023 Christmas New Year Arrangements ... read more
25.5.2023 : FTA 2023 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) Update ... read more
25.5.2023 : DAFF CBC - Accessing Learnhub Tip Sheet ... read more
24.5.2023 : DAFF - 2023-22 Plant Exports – Additional Biosecurity Protection Levy webinar ... read more
24.5.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 124/2023 Updates to Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) offline forms for commercial vessels ... read more
24.5.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice - 2023-21: Horticulture - Updates to the Operational Work Plan for USA ... read more
24.5.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice - 2023-20 Horticulture - New Zealand Proposed IHS Amendments ... read more
24.5.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 123/2023 Australian Biosecurity Webinar - Budget 2023-24 Sustainable Funding for a strong biosecurity system ... read more
23.5.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 122/2023 Key dates and information for the 2023-24 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) period ... read more

TRADE

Have global economies hit bottom?

We would like to thank Paul Bettany - Collinson FX for his article in the latest edition of Across Borders

"The AUD has been extremely volatile and susceptible to global instability in 2022/23. The surging interest rates in the USA, lead to a surging US Dollar, which forced the AUD back to below 0.6200 by October 2022."

Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

Trade Data - 23rd to 29th May 2023
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources
READ MORE

Notices:

29.5.2023 : DFAT - IPEF Supply Chains Agreement – more resilient supply chains for uncertain times ... read more
26.5.2023 : ESCS Supply Chain Snapshot No. 19 ... read more
25.5.2023 : WTO - Members advance work on online notification portal, import licensing database ... read more
24.5.2023 : Additional sanctions against Russia announced ... read more

Anti-Dumping Notices - 23rd to 29th May 2023

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources

WEBINARS & 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

FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2023/22 - sponsored by OneStop

FTA CPD Border Compliance Events

For one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) 14 JUNE 2023 : 2023/24 FTA QLD CPD Border Compliance Program (Member early bird rate closed)24 JUNE 2023 : 2023/24 FTA WA CPD Border Compliance Program (Member early bird rate closed)

2023 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Operational SupportFor the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send requests for operational support to support@FTAlliance.com.au

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

Sal Milici, GM Trade Policy & Operations and Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight & Logistics at FTA recently joined Kim Winter, Group Managing Director and Cassandra Lee, Group Managing Partner from the Logistics Executive to discuss the impacts of the recent Federal Budget - LISTEN HERE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

UPCOMING EVENTS

AU-UK Free Trade Agreement - WEBINAR (Tomorrow)Sue Danks, Head of Customs & Regulatory Compliance | Freight & Trade Alliance, will speak to members on the above FTA and cover of;

Rules of Origin | De Minimis provisions | Fungible Goods | Parts & Accessories

How are Freeports impacted | and more | REGISTER HERE

123Carbon & Zilch Forwarding join forces to bring market leading Carbon Insetting Solution to Asia Pacific

Zilch Forwarding, a leading provider of sustainable logistics solutions has partnered with Netherlands-based 123Carbon, the first independent one-stop shop for multi-modal carbon insetting, to drive the acceleration of low carbon transportation in the Asia Pacific region.READ MORE

For Lease - Fully furnished shared office space Alexandria close to Syd Airport!

LOGISTICS

NineSquared's 2023 Landside Port Charges Index is available to download now. This is the second year of publishing the index with data from 2018 to 2022. The 2023 Dashboard includes a number of new data visualisations including one for empty container park access charges. READ MORE

The program is a significant potential infrastructure development aimed at developing a Webb Dock North Container Terminal and creating a long-term future for the Tasmanian Trades Terminals. READ MORE

Voluntary Port Performance Model (VPPM). quarter 1 dashboard released

Voluntary Performance Monitoring Framework (VPMF) includes the development of performance indicators to provide transparency to industry and Government on the performance of the Port of Melbourne landside container supply chain. READ MORE

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs. READ MORE

Notices:

29.5.2023 : NSW Ports Welcomes Cruise Terminal Decision ... read more28.5.2023 : AMI - Relocation of Sydney Operations - Effective 29 May 2023 ... read more23.5.2023 : New requirements for trailer manufacturers and importers webinar ... read more

SEAFREIGHT

International Shipping Line NotificationsFTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 23rd to 29th May 2023 READ MORE

Notices:

SUPPLY CHAIN SNAPSHOT

Major ports are seeing container depots filling up with empty containers. According to Container xChange, the Container Availability Index (CAx) value has risen to 0.64 and has been above 0.6 since late December 2022

The ESCS was established as a temporary initiative to assist stakeholders in navigating supply chain issues while connectivity to markets was volatile and capacity diminished and expensive.

With supply chains stabilising and exporters adjusting to the "new normal", ESCS will close as planned on 30 June 2023.

AIR FREIGHT

Relocation of Sydney operations - effective 29 May 2023

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have received advice that AMI are relocating their Sydney facility to a new, larger, more modern facility. . READ MORE

Qantas Freight have updated their website to reflect an increase to International Terminal Service Fees to effective 1 July 2023 ( with a rider saying rates subject to change with a minimum notice period of 7 days READ MORE

Notices:

29.5.2023 : FIATA launches latest edition of Dangerous Goods Brochure ... read more23.5.2023 : FIATA Joins Uncitral Meeting to Consider Negotiable Multimodal Trade Document Provisions ... read more

BORDER

A simpler, more effective and sustainable cross-border trade environment is essential for Australia's economic prosperity - the Summit is your chance to share your insights, make connections and to help develop and prioritise reforms READ MORE

Updates to guidance documents on the Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements

Sec 77G Depot - Questions and Answers

Following the recent webinar delivered by Russell Wiese of CGT Law, FTA has prepared the following content in response to member enquiries. Please note the contents of this webpage does not constitute legal advice and should not be used as such. LOGIN REQUIRED

Notices

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot - as at Monday 29 May 2023

This report will be shared by the department on a weekly basis. Work is underway by the department for this to be published directly on the Biosecurity website. READ MORE

Key dates and information for the 2023-24 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) period

Key dates for the Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) 2023-24 period have now been published on the CBC activities webpage.

Australian Biosecurity Webinar – Budget 2023-24 Sustainable Funding for a strong biosecurity system

Notices:

TRADE

Have global economies hit bottom?

We would like to thank Paul Bettany - Collinson FX for his article in the latest edition of Across Borders

"The AUD has been extremely volatile and susceptible to global instability in 2022/23. The surging interest rates in the USA, lead to a surging US Dollar, which forced the AUD back to below 0.6200 by October 2022."

READ MORE

Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

Trade Data - 23rd to 29th May 2023National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources READ MORE

Notices:

Anti-Dumping Notices - 23rd to 29th May 2023

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources

READ MORE

WEBINARS & 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

SPONSORS

FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.2023 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE

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For one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

14 JUNE 2023 : 2023/24 FTA QLD CPD Border Compliance Program (Member early bird rate closed)
24 JUNE 2023 : 2023/24 FTA WA CPD Border Compliance Program (Member early bird rate closed)

Operational Support
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send requests for operational support to support@FTAlliance.com.au

AU-UK Free Trade Agreement - WEBINAR (Tomorrow)

Sue Danks, Head of Customs & Regulatory Compliance | Freight & Trade Alliance, will speak to members on the above FTA and cover of;

Zilch Forwarding, a leading provider of sustainable logistics solutions has partnered with Netherlands-based 123Carbon, the first independent one-stop shop for multi-modal carbon insetting, to drive the acceleration of low carbon transportation in the Asia Pacific region.
READ MORE

Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs.
READ MORE

29.5.2023 : NSW Ports Welcomes Cruise Terminal Decision ... read more
28.5.2023 : AMI - Relocation of Sydney Operations - Effective 29 May 2023 ... read more
23.5.2023 : New requirements for trailer manufacturers and importers webinar ... read more

International Shipping Line Notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 23rd to 29th May 2023 READ MORE

29.5.2023 : FIATA launches latest edition of Dangerous Goods Brochure ... read more
23.5.2023 : FIATA Joins Uncitral Meeting to Consider Negotiable Multimodal Trade Document Provisions ... read more

Trade Data - 23rd to 29th May 2023
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources
READ MORE

FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

2023 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE