FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2024/18 - sponsored by OneStop
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA
Shipping costs on the rise with conflict, pirates, protectionism and profits sharing the blame
Daniel Ziffer interviews Paul Zalai (FTA / APSA) providing the opportunity to showcase the need for logistics specialists to keep international trade moving - coverage on various Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) media:
Radio
ABC News & The Business
Online
DCN - The Pondus Weighing System in Australia
Tom Jensen (FTA / APSA) looks at safety and accountability in relation to container weighing systems.
As the industry continues to navigate the
complexities of financial responsibilities
and safety obligations, a question emerges:
How can stakeholders collaboratively
refine this system to ensure that it not only
enhances maritime safety but also respects the financial realities faced by importers and the broader shipping community?
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A full list of our extensive ongoing media coverage is available
HERE
FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY
Class 19.2 (AEPCOMM) -
Approved Arrangement - Have Your Say
Your Voice Matters:
Participate in Our Survey to
Shape the Future of AEPCOMM
As communicated on
Friday March 8 2024
, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) participated in a briefing hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). One of the outcomes from that meeting was that FTA gave a commitment to work with DAFF, members and fellow industry colleagues to examine methodologies for a more measured compliance regime and other pragmatic strategies to increase the uptake of AEPCOMM.
TAKE SURVEY
FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT
Simplified Targeting and Enhanced Processing System (STEPS) Engagement Sessions
Sal Milici (FTA/APSA) and members engaged with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the first of a series of STEPS engagement sessions (Melbourne and Sydney)
Capability and versatility
Tom Jensen (FTA/APSA) met Marc Hussey (Qube) discussing everything from their innovative super B-triple double-stack trailers to managing some of Queensland's largest wind farm projects.
FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS
RENEWAL OF CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCES - ABF UPDATE
As a part of direct engagement with the Australian Border Force (ABF) on Saturday 20 April 2024, advice has been received that due to a number of factors it is likely that customs brokers will
NOT
receive their 'Application for renewal of Customs Broker Licence' renewal packs until mid to late May.
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2024-2025 FTA ONLINE CPD & CBC TRAINING PACKAGES
FTA offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) training
online
for the customs broker licencing period 1 April to 31 March each year. The cost of an online training package is $150 (excl. gst) for member organisations with bulk discounts available on a sliding scale.
Licensed customs brokers
not
employed by a corporate FTA member, can purchase an Individual Membership which includes online CPD & CBC training for the cost of only $300 (excl. gst) per customs broker licensing period.
FTA will be transitioning to an upgraded training platform for the new customs broker licensing period. All completion history will be available on the new site. We look forward to launching MYFTACPD with new topics for completion prior to going live. Further details will follow soon.
For further information, please contact Caroline on
czalai@FTAlliance.com.au
.
FTA SECTION 77G DEPOT & APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS FORUMS
LIMITED CAPACITY - DELEGATES TO BE ALLOCATED ON A "FIRST IN" BASIS
FTA, APSA and CTAA are delighted to host a series of upcoming Depot Forums where the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) senior officers will deliver presentations on emerging reforms and current compliance activity to assist in managing your Section 77G Depot and Approved Arrangement facilities.
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1 MAY 2024:
FTA NSW Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum
10 MAY 2024:
FTA WA Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum
15 MAY 2024:
FTA VIC Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum
11 JUNE 2024:
FTA QLD Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum
As outlined in member notices, FTA is seeking further feedback from members on Infringement Notices, licensing and broader related matters to ascertain trends in the ABF focus and areas where concerted informed compliance attention is required.
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2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Early bird rates still available for VIC & QLD
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.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
2 MAY 2024:
WISTA NSW Breakfast & Coffee Chat - Monthly Networking May
15 MAY 2024:
WISTA NSW - Swire Shipping Vessel Tour
6 JUNE 2024:
WISTA NSW Breakfast & Coffee Chat - Monthly Networking June
26 JULY 2024
:
2024 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball, Sydney
Thank you to the
TT Club
for generosity and continued support sponsoring the Freight Forwarding and Logistics Care-Factor 2024 ball.
Lawrence Christoffelsz (Import Export TV)
interviews
Rhys Richards
- listen
HERE
LOGISTICS
Approval must be granted before shipping a vehicle to Australia
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts have reported several instances of vehicles being shipped to Australia before an import approval or concessional RAV entry approval has been granted.
It is an offence to import a vehicle into Australia without an approval under section 22 of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018.
When planning to import a road vehicle into Australia, please ensure you allow enough time for your application to be assessed and decided. While we endeavour to assess approvals in a timely manner, the legislation allows up to 30 business days for a concessional RAV entry approval application to be decided.
Should your vehicle arrive in Australia without an import approval, the Australian Border Force will not release the vehicle from customs controls. As the importer, you are responsible for all costs, including storage, that may be incurred as a result.
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Many thanks to
Dr. Jill Bamforth (Academic Director Work Integrated Learning, Swinburne University)
for chatting with
Caroline Zalai, Director | FTA
for the latest edition of Across Borders.
"Our degree courses cover a range of discipline areas that directly support the supply chain industry such as project and operations management, strategy and change management, people management, financial management and data management.
"
READ HERE
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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SEAFREIGHT
The importance of securing cargo in freight containers - WEBINAR
Join
TT Club
for their latest webinar in collaboration with
Cordstrap
on Thursday 2 May 2024 at 9am (BST). Attention will be drawn to the importance of securing cargo in freight containers.
This webinar will consider a small selection of challenging cargoes, highlighting what can go wrong in their transport and why. The session will also explore the relevance of the CTU Code and potential solutions.
REGISTER HERE
PART X Competition & Consumer Act
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.
26 APRIL 2024:
Part X: Provisional Registration of Pacific Islands Service (PIS)
Notices:
29.4.2024 : New Global Measures - Avoidance of Contamination of Containers (Update 13) - GSF Update ...
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23.4.2024 : Beyond Tomorrow - Share yoiur Views on Brisbane"s Port of the Future ...
read more
23.4.2024 : Pilbara Ports - First customers secured for new port facilities at Lumsden Point ...
read more
AIRFREIGHT
QANTAS Freight Operation
Please refer the
Qantas Freight site
for updates as below
Notices:
29.4.2024 : IATA Disappointed with New US DOT Consumer Protection Rules ...
read more
BIOSECURITY
Cargo Operations Snapshot
The Department has advised the return of the Cargo Operations Snapshot. Members will see a few changes one of which is the addition of a section on Cargo Compliance. When viewing the report we suggest members note the
Data Definitions
on page 3.
April 29 Report
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Notices:
29.4.2024 : DAFF - MAA 2024-12
.
..
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29.4.2024 : DAFF - Biosecurity Matters Special Edition ...
read more
29.4.2024 : DAFF - 2024-25 Live Animal Exports Cost Recovery Implementation Statements ...
read more
29.4.2024 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 73/2024 ...
read more
26.4.2024 : Consultation for revised class conditions for import approved arrangement class 1.1 Sea and Air Freight Depot and class 1.3 Sea and Air Freight Depot Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ...
read more
26.4.2024 : New Biosecurity Cost Recovery Charge on Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) Declarations ***UPDATE*** ...
read more
26.4.2024 : DAFF - Animal Biosecurity Advice Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries 2024-A06 ...
read more
26.4.2024 : Document Assessment Outside Business Hours Transition to New Process & Correct Application Procedure Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry ...
read more
23.4.2024 : Imported food virtual label and visual inspections ...
read more
BORDER
Depot penalties - FTA seeking member feedback for informed compliance program
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is receiving advice from members indicating an alarming increase in the number of Australian Border Force (ABF) Infringement Notices being issued against Depot facilities licensed in accordance with Sec 77G of the Customs Act. FTA is seeking further feedback from members with details of the Infringement Notices to ascertain trends in the ABF focus and areas where concerted informed compliance attention is required.
Please send details of the Infringement Notice and associated circumstances to
Tom Jensen
(Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA / APSA).
All material will be treated on a confidential basis
.
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Notices:
29.4.2024 : ABF - Queensland ABF officers help stem the flow of vapes into Australia ...
read more
29.4.2024 : ABF - Four men jailed over major WA heroin haul ...
read more
29.4.2024 : Anti-Dumping Commission Update week ending 26th April 2024 ...
read more
26.4.2024 : NZ Customs Release 741 ...
read more
26.4.2024 : ABF - Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) ***UPDATE 1 *** ...
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24.4.2024 : ABF TC Gazette 24-16 ...
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TRADE
Trade Data Updates Week Ending 29th April 2024
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 29th April 2024
FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources
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Notices:
26.4.2024 : WTO - Members review anti-dumping actions and regulations at first biannual meeting of 2024 ...
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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.
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13.9.2023 : Webinars & Recordings ...
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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
Member Communications
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