FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2023/27 - sponsored by Bonds Transport Group

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
FTA / APSA WEEKLY REPORT 2023/27
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WEBINAR - Innovation in Biosecurity treatments

Free & Exclusive to FTA / APSA members

Please join us at our webinar at 12pm AEST (TOMORROW) Wednesday 5 July 2023 - REGISTER HERE

With the ever-increasing focus on the "Environmental, social, and governance" (ESG) profile of the freight and trade industry, it is imperative that we begin to look at the significant environmental impacts of the biosecurity and quarantine treatments currently being used both in Australia and internationally, and how we can facilitate change towards a more sustainable future.

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 - OUT & ABOUT

Following last week's Simplified Trade System workshop in Melbourne, Paul Zalai had the opportunity to meet with Roger Fletcher (APSA member, Fletcher International Exports) discussing operations in NSW and WA, international trade operations, lessons learnt from previous government initiatives and future opportunities.

The Simplified Trade System (STS) Consultation Paper can be found HERE. Please send views to Sal Milici at smilici@ftalliance.com.au by COB 10 July 2023 to have your views incorporated into the FTA / APSA formal submission.

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

DCN - Completing the Circle



 

What's old is new again, and with the most recent federal budget, the government is making some progress, but there are some familiar themes, Paul Zalai writes in the July edition of the DCN




 

"Of significant note in the in the overall $1.03-billion package is expansion of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry cost recovery measures to include parcels and non-letter mail."


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UPCOMING EVENTS

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

5 JULY 2023 : FREE WEBINAR - Innovation in Biosecurity treatments [...]

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 [...]

Only 17 days to the Industry Trade Ball...

Time to frock up, get your dancing shoes ready and join your peers for an evening to remember! 


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

LOGISTICS

FINAL ESCS Supply Chain Update

 

Freight & Trade Alliance would like to acknowledge the work of Michael Byrne and the wider ESCS team in putting 
together these reports

The final Supply Chain Snapshot is now available on the ESCS Webpage, as is a copy of this week's Industry Briefing.

The four-page final Snapshot covers both air and ocean freight, as well as providing an overview of remaining challenges for the sector. ESCS Principal, Michael Byrne also shares his reflections on what we've learned over the pandemic period, and what needs to come next for both industry and government.

Read the Snapshot and watch Tuesday's final Industry Briefing for more insights.


 

The Legal and Commercial Realities of Standard Trading Terms & Conditions


We would like to thank James Cotis, Principal - Logical Insurance Brokers for his article in the latest edition of Across Borders   




 

"Carefully read and understand the exclusions and limitations contained within any third party service provider's T&Cs."


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

NSW Ports 2023 Community Grants Program

NSW Ports are pleased to announce their 2023 Community Grants Program recipients for their positive work across local neighborhoods surrounding their ports and intermodal terminals. - 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.
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SEAFREIGHT

International Shipping Line Notifications
 

FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 27th to 3rd July 2023 READ MORE

Notices:

3.7.2023 : New Global Measures - Avoidance of Contamination of Containers (Update 8)  IPPC CPM draft recommendation released ... read more
29.6.2023 : International freight and logistics decarbonisation update ... read more
29.6.2023 : NSW Ports reveals 2023 Community Grant Program recipients ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

Trusted Information Sharing Network (TSIN)

The Department of Home Affairs (the Department) have announced that they are transitioning from GovTEAMS to the Trusted Information Sharing Network (TISN). This has an impact for Regulated Air Cargo Agents (RACAs) - READ MORE

Notices:

27.6.2023 : IATA Launches World Sustainability Symposium ... read more

BORDER

Temporary Duty Reduction on goods from Ukraine - EXTENDED

The Australian Government has extended the temporary duty reduction on goods that are the produce or manufacture of Ukraine for twelve months. These goods will continue to have a "Free" rate of customs duty. -  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 

2023 Retired Customs Brokers Lunch


Save the date 21st September 2023.

12 noon on the Terrace at the Harbour View Hotel. Full details will be provided closer to the date. For more info please contact David Ineson 

Notices:

3.7.2023 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/29 Extension of the temporary duty reduction for goods from Ukraine ... read more
3.7.2023 : AFP seizes drugs concealed in new cars shipped to Australia ... read more
30.6.2023 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/28 Increase in the Product Stewardship Oil levy ... read more
30.6.2023 : NZ Customs Release 712 ... read more
30.6.2023 : AFP - WA man arrested as part of international illegal marketplace takedown ... read more
29.6.2023 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/27 Increase to Biosecurity Cost Recovery Charge ... read more
28.6.2023 : WCO - Magazine Issue 2 / 2023: Fragile Borders ... read more
28.6.2023 : ABF TC Gazette 23-23 ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot - as at  Monday 3 July 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  

 

New Global Measures - Avoidance of Contamination of Containers

Paul Zalai (Director & Co-Founder) and Sal Milici (General Manager Trade Policy & Operations) - FTA / APSA have the privilege of representing the views of the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) in formal presentations as the respective GSF Director and  Chair of the GSF Container Cleanliness Working Group at the above event in Brisbane next week - READ MORE

Offshore Treatment Provider List Changes

To provide clarity, consistency, and a central location for stakeholders to find information relevant to offshore treatment assurance schemes or offshore treatment providers, The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry implemented changes effective 3 July, 2023. READ MORE

Biosecurity Amendment (Advanced Compliance Measures) Bill 2023 [Provisions] - Call for Submissions

The committee looking into the above Amendment Bill has invited Freight & Trade Alliance to make a submission addressing all or some of the provisions in the Bill by COB 7 July. If members wish to have their commentary included in the FTA submission, please ensure they are sent to Sal Milici by COB  TODAY - Tuesday 4 July. - 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:

3.7.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-38: Plant Export Operations–Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance Scheme has commenced ... read more
3.7.2023 : DAFF - Export advisory notice 2023/9 Proposed commencement of routine audits of Accredited Veterinarians (AAV) ... read more
3.7.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 143/2023 Offshore treatment provider list now live ... read more
3.7.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 144/2023 Changes to the incoming passenger video used by airlines ... read more
3.7.2023 : WEBINAR - Innovation in Biosecurity treatments... login required
3.7.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 142/2023 Continuation of Biosecurity Response Zones (BRZ) in response to current outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia ... read more
30.6.2023 : DAFF - IAN 2023-06 Fish and Eggs – Export Price Increase ... read more
30.6.2023 : DAFF - IAN 2023-05: Fish and Eggs – Export Price Increase ... read more
30.6.2023 : DAFF - IAN 2023-25 Dairy – Export Price Increase ... read more
30.6.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice 2023-37: Grain and Plant Products - Export price increase for 2023-24 ... read more
30.6.2023 : DAFF - Export advisory notice 2023-36: Horticulture – Export price increase for 2023-24 ... read more
30.6.2023 : DAFF - Agricultural Market Intelligence Insights June 2023 ... read more

29.6.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-35: GSEP - Phytosanitary certificate requirements for grains to Japan ... read more
28.6.2023 : DAFF - Imported food notice 07-23 Published June 2023 ... read more
28.6.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-34 Horticulture – Changes to access crop monitor training for protocol markets ... read more
27.6.2023 : DAFF - Imported food Failing food report - March 2023 ... read more
27.6.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 141/2023 Onshore clearance of foreign force military equipment imported for Combined Military Activity (CMA) Talisman Sabre 2023 ... read more
27.6.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 139/2023 Offshore treatment provider list changes ... read more
27.6.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 140/2023 New fees and charges for biosecurity and imported food regulatory activities - commence 1 July 2023 ... read more

TRADE

Simplified Trade System (STS) - Consultation Paper

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) would like to advise that the much anticipated Simplified Trade System (STS) Consultation Paper was released yesterday, 26 June 2023, in conjunction with the summit being held in Melbourne. - responses to the 25 questions are required by 24 July 2023.- READ MORE


 
Industrial Chemicals Regulatory News

Catch up, and subscribe, to receive the monthly updates on Industrial Chemical issues from The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) - READ MORE

Proposed AICIS fees and charges for 2023-24

The Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 establishes AICIS as the regulatory scheme for the importation and manufacture (introduction) of industrial chemicals in Australia. This Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) provides information on how the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will implement cost recovery for its regulatory activities in 2023-24. READ MORE

Trade Data - 27th June to 3rd July 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 27th June to 3rd July 2023

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

3.7.2023 : DFAT - Business Envoy June 2023 ... read more
3.7.2023 : WTO - Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body ... read more
29.6.2023 : International freight and logistics decarbonisation update ... 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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