FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Impact on competition of vertical integration by shipping lines

On Friday 8 September 2023, FTA / APSA received advice from the ACCC seeking feedback direct from FTA / APSA members about their experience with shipping lines, including those who also provide Freight forwarding | Road transport and Rail transport.

Your responses will assist the ACCC understand shipping and freight markets, including any impact on competition from vertical integration. Read more and complete the survey HERE
 
Please note that the following survey closes on Friday, 29 September 2023.

The Australian Border Force (ABF) has been undertaking a review of conditions on customs broker licenses. Whilst the initial submission by FTA, incorporating previously supplied member feedback, has been incorporated into the revised summary more needs to be done. Please review the summary provided by the ABF and provide commentary as noted. READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

UPCOMING EVENTS

The below Freight & Trade Alliance Christmas events are proudly sponsored by

CONTINUED BIOSECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) - OPEN NOW!!!

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

Have a read of this edition of The Trading Post covering

• TradeWindow Freight Web Module

• Digital Certificates of Origin

• Freight Quoting Management Tool
  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 - ASIA AUSTRALIA CONSORTIUM (A3) Joint Services agreement        (A3JSA) Inwards and Outwards

 Notices:

8.9.2023 : TasPorts - Arrival of first QuayLink Headstock ... read more
8.9.2023 : Port of Melbourne Issues Inaugural Sustainability Linked Loan ... read more
8.9.2023 : ACCC seeking your views from FTA / APSA members on the impact on competition of vertical integration by shipping lines (PHOTO: Mick Keogh Deputy Chair ACCC at APSA conference) ... read more
7.9.023 : Port of Brisbane News August 2023 ... read more
7.9.2023 : Townsville Port puts pedal to the metal on car imports ... read more
6.9.2023 : Navigating the Waves of Unpredictability: Building Shippers' Resilience for the Next Normal ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

Notices:

11.9.2023 : IATA - Balancing fleet age for efficiency and sustainable growth ... read more
7.9.2023 : IATA - Strong Passenger Demand Continues in July ... read more
6.9.2023 : IATA - Air Cargo Demand Strengthens Despite Challenges ... read more
6.9.2023 : IATA - Air Cargo Market Analysis July 2023 ... read more

5.9.2023 : Explore the latest FIATA Review, Elections and 2023 FWC updates ... read more

BORDER

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

Notices:

11.9.023 : ATIC - Export Update ... read more
8.9.2023 : AFP - 464kg cocaine importation in the spotlight as Crime Interrupted concludes ... read more
8.9.2023 :  NZ Customs Release 719. .. read more
7.9.2023 :  AFP - Our new website is here! ... read more
7.9.2023 :  Legislation passed allowing controlled trials of Customs reforms FTA / APSA to develop proposals under new framework ... read more
7.9.2023 :  ABF - More than $2 million in drugs seized as part of cross-border investigation ... read more
6.9.2023 :  ABF - Two Melbourne men charged and approximately 300kg methamphetamine seized ... read more
6.9.2023 :  NZ Customs - Telephone Scams  ... read more
6.9.2023 :  ABF TC Gazette 23-33 ... read more
5.9.2023 :  ABF - Weighty seizure leads to arrest ... read more

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.

There will be an expected outage from 2:00 pm (AEST) until 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 17 September 2023. The outage will affect the Export Documentation System (EXDOC), the Next Export Documentation System (NEXDOC), and the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS). READ MORE  

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has advised that the non-commodity case in BICON has undergone an internal review. The review resulted in improvements to the following areas of the case:

• Questions have been updated to assist with navigation through the case.

• Consistency and readability of import conditions.

• Consistency and accuracy of onshore assessment and outcomes.
  READ MORE

Members were recently invited to participate in a survey to inform the development of actions for a National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan. As a member of the National Biosecurity Strategy Implementation Committee, Freight & Trade Alliance has been asked to remind members that the survey close date is 4pm Wednesday 13 September 2023.
Click HERE to participate 

Notices:

11.9.2023 : National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan ... read more
11.9.2023 : DAFF - Indonesian authorities lift trade restrictions on live cattle and buffalo exports from Australia ... read more
8.9.2023 : DAFF - Update to Imported food notice 13-23 ... read more
8.9.2023 : DAFF - Insight – Taiwan temporarily opens market for eggs and egg products ... read more
8.9.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 186/2023 Service Disruption: Friday 08 September 2023 – DAFF messaging ... read more
7.9.2023 : DAFF - Non-GMO food market red tape slashed ... read more
6.9.2023 : DAFF - 2023-34: Changes to the appearance of Australia's official marks – bolt seals and tamper-indicative metal strap seals ... read more
6.9.2023 : DAFF - 3D x-ray trial to add another dimension to airport biosecurity ... read more
5.9.2023 : DAFF - Malaysian authorities have lifted the temporary suspension of live cattle and buffalo exports from Australia ... read more
5.9.2023 : DAFF - Imported food notice 13-23 Published September 2023 ... read more
5.9.2023 : DAFF - Agricultural sector remains strong despite drier conditions to come ... read more
5.9.2023 : DAFF - Australia remains free from lumpy skin disease ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data - 5th to 11th September 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 5th September 2023

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

Notices:

6.9.2023 : Austrade's Trade and Inward Investment Results 2022-2023 ... read more
6.9.2023 : DFAT - Invested: Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 ... read more
5.9.2023 : WTO - Standards cooperation, quality infrastructure key to boosting value chains — DDG Paugam ... read more
5.9.2023 : WTO - DDG Paugam: Trade can help us respond to food security, sustainable development challenges ... 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