FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight & Logistics represented Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) at yesterday's urgently convened National Coordination Mechanism (NCM) meeting facilitated by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) addressing the supply chain impacts of the DP World cyber incident, situational awareness, and to discuss freight and logistics consequences of the issues arising from the incident  LOGIN REQUIRED . 

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) continue to lead the way in showcasing issues faced by members and the broader international trade sector.

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight & Logistics | FTA had the absolute privilege to be a guest at the Röhlig Logistics celebration of 50 years of operation in Australia held at GOMA in Brisbane on Friday 10 November. It was a pleasure listening to Celeste Barrell,(pictured below with Tom Jensen) Thomas Regin Hansen, Mat Vermeulen, and special guest Robert Gutsche proudly express what makes Röhlig Logistics unique and their passion to continue being a market leader and staying ahead of the game with sustainability in mind. #RohligAU50years 

2023 FTA / APSA CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS

• 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

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

16 NOVEMBER 2023 : WEBINAR - Customs Case Law - Spring 2023 

21 NOVEMBER 2023 : WISTA TAS End of Year Tour with the AMC 

24 NOVEMBER 2023 : WISTA QLD Christmas Party 

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 
7 DECEMBER 2023 : WISTA WA End of Year Social Sundowner [...]

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

An outdoor photography exhibition celebrating the Illawarra's port and maritime industry has been officially unveiled at Port Kembla today. NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas said the business was delighted to support the project that's now open for all who visit the port's Eastern Breakwater 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

Freight & Trade Alliance has received notice from DP World with updates on impending work actions from 13 November thru 27 November - READ MORE

National Emergency management Agency (NEMA) call meeting on Cyber events

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) today represented members in an urgently convened National Coordination Mechanism (NCM) meeting facilitated by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to address the supply chain  impacts of the DP World cyber event. READ MORE

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AIRFREIGHT

Qantas Freight Operations - Update on invoicing

This update has been posted on the Qantas Freight website: Update to our operation as at 13 Nov 2023
 
We are continuing to review Domestic and Terminal Service Fee invoices to ensure billings accurately reflect the relevant charges. Further updates to invoice delivery timings will be advised as soon as the reconciliation process is complete.

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BORDER

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BIOSECURITY

Notification of changes to the regulation of sports supplements

Imported Food Notice (IFN) 16-23 advises importers and brokers of regulatory changes for sports supplements that are in the form of tablets, capsules or pills. READ MORE

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a Discussion Paper to provide information to, and invite comments from, affected industry participants in relation to implementation arrangements. READ MORE

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (department) has made changes to the evidence requirements for the import conditions for goods containing less than 10% dairy. The condition allowing for an invoice to be used as evidence that the goods contain less than 10% dairy (by dry weight) has been removed.

This information can now only be provided by the manufacturer of the goods in a manufacturer declaration or on a food product label. READ MORE

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.

Australian Government's timber identification trials

In an ongoing effort to combat illegal logging and associated trade, the Australian Government is trialling various timber testing technologies that can identify the species and/or origin of timber used in different products. READ MORE

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TRADE

Trade Data - 8th to 13th November 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 8th to 13th November 2023

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

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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 

13.9.2023 : Webinars & Recordings ... 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

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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