FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Following extensive member feedback, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have prepared a detailed submission to the above referenced consultation paper. FTA emphasises the necessity for continuous collaboration and consultation to ensure these frameworks effectively address the current and evolving needs of Australia's trade environment. The submission provided twenty (20) key recommendations. READ MORE

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 - IN THE MEDIA

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

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

WA 2024/25 CPD forum again attracts great industry support. Thank you to all those who attended our event last Saturday, especially our speakers who many travel across the country in their personal time Russell Wilkinson Susan Danks Tom O'Connor (ABF) Ben Rowntree & Julie Solorzano (DAFF) Andrew Christie Russell Wiese. We also appreciate the support of our local sponsors Fremantle Ports Patrick Terminals Direct Couriers TT Club and Expedock. Many thanks also to my colleague Bianca Flint for assisting with both the Depot and CPD events.

A great turn out from members and industry participants who attended our first 77G and AA depot event in Perth last Thursday - Many thanks to our presenters, our facilitator Andrew Christie and our sponsors for their support Inbound Connect Andrew Christie and Luckens Fumigation Services 

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
 

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

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

Chris makes a very good point about having the conversations and bringing awareness about the charities that the Freight Forwarding and Logistics Industry ball is supporting this year. We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor Chris Harnett.- listen HERE

LOGISTICS

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 

In this issue:

• Heavy vehicle compliance in Queensland has transferred to the NHVR

• NHVR shines a light on heavy vehicle safety this National Road Safety Week

• Take the 2024 heavy vehicle industry safety survey

• Feedback period for new crane industry code of practice still open

• Telematics changes in NSW and QLD 1 June 2024

• Advantia Transport Consulting launches latest industry tool, funded by HVSI

  READ MORE

Notices:

SEAFREIGHT

Announcements in both WA State and Federal government budgets to fund development across WA Ports and associated infrastructure projects. In doing so Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged Western Australia is the economic engine room of Australia. (articles courtesy of the DCN)

• Federal government commits $33M to Westport project

• WA Ports share in new funds

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.

• 10 MAY 2024: Part X: Final Registration of Pacific Islands Service (PIS)
• 13 MAY 2024: Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - for Capricorn Service

Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

QANTAS Freight Operation

Please refer the Qantas Freight site for updates on operational matters and in particular see HERE for information on the revised International Terminal Service Fees that come into place from 2 June 2024.. 

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 13 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

DAFF have advised the intention to vary approved arrangement class 19 to enable policy changes to approved arrangement class 14.4: rural tailgate inspection, and for the use of the External Verification for eCertificates (EVE) system. READ MORE

Nominations for the 2024 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now open!

The awards celebrate those who have shown a commitment to supporting and promoting Australia's biosecurity and the systems that underpin it.The awards acknowledge and celebrate a diverse range of champions. READ MORE & Nominate

Notices:

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. READ MORE

Notices:

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 13th May 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 13th May 2024

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

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