FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Paul Zalai, Director | FTA / APSA was privileged to have been invited to participate in the Asian Shippers Alliance and Global Shippers Alliance AGM in Kuala Lumpur. Over the week they will discuss the challenges and opportunities for exporters and importers in the region. There will be more to report upon his return.

FTA / APSA / GSF - IN THE MEDIA

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

UPCOMING EVENTS

CONTINUED BIOSECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC)

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

Please NOTE it is essential that you log in and set up your Learnhub account prior the session goes live and  complete the topic "Introduction to Learnhub" before September's scheduled activity.

MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULE

The Australian Border Force (ABF) have advised under the updated Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/23 that the mandatory CPD module is now available for completion.

ALL licensed customs brokers must complete this mandatory module by 31 March 2024

Please NOTE it is ONLY available via the ABF Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) training portal - read more.

REGISTER NOW
 

6 SEPT 2023: DAFF Learnhub Recording Opens - Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

13 SEPT 2023 : FUMIGATION FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW CONFERENCE 2023 (13 to 15 Sept)

13 SEPTEMBER 2023 : WEBINAR - FTA Trading Terms and Conditions – The law is changing and so should your T&Cs 

21 SEPT 2023 : Mark your diary - 2023 Retired Customs Brokers Luncheon (Sydney)
31 OCT to 1 NOV 2023: Meat Processing and Export Conference 

29 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - WA 
30 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - VIC 
6 DECEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD 
 

2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

3 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
4 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program
11 MAY 2024 : WA CPD Border Compliance Program 
31 MAY 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
1 JUNE 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
12 JUNE 2024 : QLD CPD Border Compliance Program

By registering for one of the above events you will receive a minimum of 21 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points issued on an attendance basis for the customs broker licensing period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 and complimentary online CPD and CBC access to meet your licensing and approved arrangement requirements for the period.

LOGISTICS

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

By February 2024, DP World will almost double warehousing capacity at Yennora, by adding three new warehouses with a combined area of nearly 45,000 sqm, to create a major contract logistics hub. READ MORE

A big thank you to our FTA / AP{SA members for their strong contributions into our final submission to the Port of Melbourne on the PCEP. The FTA/APSA recommendations advocate for informed strategic planning by incorporating forecasts and collaborating with shipping lines. 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 

SEAFREIGHT

The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services. The following notice has been received and is available to members' reference.

•    Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - NEAX/A1X/AUE/NAX Inwards
      and Outwards service (NEAX)

 Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

LATAM, South America's largest airline has re-introduced flights between Melbourne and Santiago. This is seen as not only a bonus for travelers but also for Victorian exporters.      READ MORE

Notices:

BORDER

Following registration of the below listed Legislative Instrument made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, DFAT updated the Consolidated List on 22 August 2023:  

• Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons—Russia and Ukraine) Amendment (No. 10) Instrument 2023

 The updated Consolidated List can be downloaded from the following page:

 Consolidated List | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (dfat.gov.au)

On Tuesday 12 September, we are bringing the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) in-house as part of our next ROVER update, Release 8C. READ MORE

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

The Department has advised industry that the Cargo Snapshot is currently under review for suitability and context.

While this review is undertaken the distribution of the snapshot will be paused. 

We will be in touch soon with further details.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forstry are developing actions to realise the vision of the National Biosecurity Strategy(External link). You can now share your ideas on actions for 2 of the priority areas of the National Biosecurity Strategy, which are foundational for implementation. These are:

• Priority Area 1: Shared biosecurity culture

• Priority Area 2: Stronger partnerships.

Take the Survey HERE

Input via a short survey to help inform the creation of this Ambassador's Network can be accessed HERE    -

The survey is open until 8 September 2023. To read more on the implementation plane click HERE

Notices:

5.9.2023 : DAFF - Australia remains free from lumpy skin disease ... read more
1.9.2023 : DAFF - Imported food notice 12-23 Published September 2023 ... read more
1.9.2023 : DAFF - 182-2023: Commencement of the 2023-24 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season - 1 September 2023 ... read more
31.8.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 181/2023 Scheduled Outage: Friday 01 September 2023 – Biosecurity Portal ... read more
31.8.2023 : DAFF - 180-2023: Scheduled Outage: Saturday 02 September to Sunday 03 September 2023 - BICON  ... read more
31.8.2023 : DAFF - 178-2023: Revised Live plants conveyance log form for cruise vessels ... read more
31.8.2023 : DAFF - 179-2023: Correcting defect to ballast water report in the Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) ... read more
31.8.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 177/2023 Implementation of changes to import conditions for prawns and prawn products for human consumption ... read more
30.8.2023 :DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice - 2023-54: Plant Export Operations – Export systems expected maintenance outages .. read more
30.8.2023 : DAFF - Biosecurity Advice Fresh melons from Japan 2023-P07 .. read more
30.8.2023 : DAFF - Imported food notice Failing food report - June 2023 ... read more
30.8.2023 : DAFF - IAN 2023-33: NEXDOC – updated planned outages ... read more
30.8.2023 : DAFF - Statement on reported breaches of ESCAS in Oman ... read more
30.8.2023 : DAFF - Animal Biosecurity Advice Update to equine piroplasmosis conditions for horses from approved countries 2023-A11 ... read more
30.8.2023 : DAFF - Agriculture Market Intelligence Insights August 2023 ... read more

TRADE

Read the latest update on Trade investment from the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, including

• Australia's multibillion-dollar sustainable aviation fuel opportunity 

• Multinational consortium to develop Australian offshore wind project

• Australia and UK to fund green hydrogen projects, and more
  READ MORE

Trade Data - 29th August to 4th September 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
 LOGIN REQUIRED 

Anti-Dumping Notices - 29th August to 4th September 2023

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

Notices:

31.8.2023 : ATIC - Building resilient infrastructure in the Pacific Islands ... 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 

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

To select your communication preferences please click on "Update Subscription Preferences" at the bottom of any FTA notice -  READ MORE

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