FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2023/23 - sponsored by ASIANA Cargo

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
FTA / APSA WEEKLY REPORT 2023/23
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FTA CPD Border Compliance Events

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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.

It is essential that you access the department's Learnhub and complete the topic "Introduction to Learnhub" before September's scheduled activity.

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

DCN - The race is on


Sudden changes in Sec 77G Depot compliance rules in November last year set off a scramble to understand and comply with the new regulations.

With the moratorium period now passed, there has been a growing spate of reports of compliance audits.

Tom Jensen (Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA/APSA) addressed the licensing conditions, moratorium and compliance measures.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

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 [...]
4 JULY 2023 : Toowoomba Smart Logistics Symposium (4 to 6 July 2023) [...]
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

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LOGISTICS

TT Club warns of the hazards in full liability contracting


We would like to thank Marcus John, Managing Director - TT Club, Sydney for his article in the latest edition of Across Borders   



 

"To conclude, it is vital to realise that in many instances, the forwarder's liability insurer will also only provide cover under agreed standard trading conditions"



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

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.
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Notices:

31.5.2023 : Svitzer Australia - National Towage Enterprise Agreement – UPDATE 13 ... read more

SEAFREIGHT

Port of Melbourne - Reference Tariff Schedule 2023-24

Saul Cannon, CEO - Port of Melbourne, has advised the release of  their 2023-24 Reference Tariff Schedule (RTS). A copy is available on their website. READ MORE

International Shipping Line Notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 30th May to 5th June 2023 READ MORE

Notices:

5.6.2023 : Flinders Ports Holdings -The Early Days of Shipping ... read more
2.6.2023 : Brisbane's new cruise terminal celebrates first birthday! ... read more
2.6.2023 : Port of Melbourne joins C40 Green Ports Forum ... read more
2.6.2023 : NSW Ports Charts Course for Future Growth ... read more
31.5.2023 : NSW Ports - Our 40-Year Master Pla ... read more
31.5.2023 : Port of Townsville Channel Upgrade Project ... read more

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

Notices:

5.6.2023 : IATA - Blocked Airline Funds Threaten Connectivity ... read more
5.6.2023 : IATA Releases Strategic Roadmaps to Showcase Critical Steps to Reach Net Zero by 2050 ... read more
2.6.2023 : IATA - Travel Demand Continues Strong in April ... read more

1.6.2023 : IATA - Air Cargo Demand Decline Slows in April ... read more
31.5.2023 : FIATA - Cargo IQ joins forces with FIATA and ASA to drive global standards across all sectors in air cargo ... 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

New Requirements for Trailer Manufacturers and Importers - UPDATE

Further to our advice on May 23 as to a webinar on the above topic. Freight & Trade Alliance has now received from the department  a copy of the recording with associated guides -             READ MORE 

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

5.6.2023 :  ABF - Application for Customs Broker Licence ... read more
5.6.2023 : WCO - 24th WCO Asia/Pacific Heads of Customs Administrations Conference ... read more

2.6.2023 : NZ Customs Release 708 ... read more
2.6.2023 : More than 800kg of cocaine seized in WA, three arrests ... read more
31.5.2023 : ABF TC Gazette 23-19 ... read more

1.6.2023 : AUKFTA. - Declaration of Origin ... read more
1.6.2023 : AFP - Second person charged over heroin imported in table runners ... read more
30.5.2023 : Update - Compliance Materials (Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement) ... read more
30.5.2023 : ABF - United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement ... read more
30.5.2023 : NZ Customs Streamlining trade with Thailand ... read more
30.5.2023 : Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/21 Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement Entry into Force 31 May 2023  ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot - as at  Monday 5 June 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

Notices:

5.6.2023 : DAFF - Animal Biosecurity Advice Final report for the prawn review 2023-A06 ... read more
2.6.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice, 2023-25 Horticulture – Applications for the export of citrus to New Zealand 2023 ... read more
2.6.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice - 2023-24: Horticulture – Registration for the export of fresh vegetables to China ... read more
2.6.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 128/2023 Changes to the use and disclosure of information under the Biosecurity Act 2015 ... read more

31.5.2023 : DAFF - Market access notice 2023/02, Export of livestock to Indonesia – Letters of Consideration ... read more
31.5.2023 : DAFF - Market access notice 2023/03, Export of livestock to Indonesia – Direct supervision of treatments ... read more
31.5.2023 : DAFF - Market access notice 2023/01, Export of livestock to the State of Sarawak, Malaysia ... read more
31.5.2023 : DAFF - Agriculture Market Intelligence Insights May 2023 ... read more
30.5 2023 : DAFF - IAN 2023-20: Update on dairy category codes and establishment registered operations for export manufacturers following departmental review ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data - 30th May to 5th June 2023
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Notices:

31.5.2023 : ATIC - Agribusiness and Food News ... read more
31.5.2023 : DFAT - UK trade deal delivers from today ... 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 

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