FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

A full list of our extensive ongoing media coverage is available HERE

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Sal Milici, General Manager Trade Policy & Operations | FTA / APSA has been invited to to participate in a roundtable discussion with Senator David Pocock and key industry stakeholders. The focus of this discussion, to be held Monday 13 May 2024, will be the implications of the bills currently before the Senate concerning the Biosecurity Protection Levy. One key agenda item that FTA will seek to address during this meeting is the proposed FTA 3-point plan for sustainable funding for biosecurity measures

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

Special thanks to our licensed customs broker members for supporting our events - a sell out at last Friday's session and another full house on the Saturday at the Sydney CPD forums. Special thanks also to all our Speakers and Sponsors. Register for other state events HERE

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE
 

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 

2024 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

LOGISTICS

SCT is the largest Rail freight forwarder of food and beverage into Western Australia, employing more than 400 people in the State. SCT 's property arm has announced commencement on the construction of a new Refrigeration Facility at Forrestfield. "This Investment is part of our growth strategy and commitment to assist the WA market with supply chain resilience to compensate for the deteriorating rail network and more extreme weather events." Geoff Smith, SCT's Managing Director highlighted. READ MORE

Sal Milici, General Manager Trade Policy & Operations | FTA / APSA, recently attended the ZEBOX Pitchfest as part of the Festival of Tech 2024 hosted by ANL / CMA CGM. Vlad Jotic shone as the facilitator providing thought-provoking questions that delved into the many challenges and opportunities in the pursuit of the sustainable solutions of tomorrow.              READ MORE

OneStop Announces Partnership with DP World at their New Fisherman Island Container Park

OneStop is proud to announce that it is partnering with DP World to drive innovation and efficiency at DP World's new state-of-the-art container park in Fisherman Island, located at the Port of Brisbane. READ MORE

Automated carbon reporting for CargoWise customers —
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Upgrades for Freo, Celebrations for AMIC

The government is celebrating two decades of successful operation of the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson, 23 kilometres south of the Perth CBD, the nation's largest integrated marine industry and one of only two naval shipbuilding locations in Australia. READ MORE (courtesy DCN)

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. -  READ MORE 

SEAFREIGHT

VICT - 30 Day Notice

In compliance with the Victorian Department of Transport Voluntary Pricing Protocol, VICT had made an announcement on tariffs effective 1^st June 2024 regarding VGM Weight Discrepancy Fee and Reefer Temperature Discrepancy Fee. READ MORE

Notices:

dnata - Relocation of dnata T2 Import Cargo Terminal – Sydney
UPDATE 2 

dnata have advised Freight & Trade Alliance of an update on the relocation of our T2 terminal for information of FTA members. READ MORE

AIRFREIGHT

QANTAS Freight Operation

Please refer the Qantas Freight site for updates on operational matters. Of particular interest will be the additional fee on DG's that do not pass inspection at the terminal.

Notices:

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.

May 6 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

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BORDER

25th WCO Asia Pacific Regional Heads of Customs Administrations (RHCA) Conference

The conference was very interactive with presentations by (among others) the WCO Regional Office of Capacity Building (ROCB), the WCO Regional Intelligence Liaison Office (RILO), the WCO Canine Expert Working Group, and the Regional Private Sector Group – Asia Pacific (RPSG-AP). READ MORE

In this bulletin;

• Updated Categorisation Guide available

• Draft evaluations - comments by 27 May

• Chemicals added to the Inventory 5 years after issue of assessment certificate
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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. READ MORE

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TRADE

• Australian red meat exports surge amid global demands

• Export opportunities in Southeast Asia

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Trade Data Updates Week Ending 6th May 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 6th May 2024

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

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