FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

Timely and effective support - contact details

To assist us in maintaining our high level of operational support, it is important for members to use the email address support@FTAlliance.com.au. This allows us to direct your enquiry to the most qualified and available team member. Once a case is allocated, we then encourage direct email contact with the FTA team member until the matter is resolved.

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

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 LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE TRAINING PLATFORM - "MYFTACPD"

FTA is delighted to announce the new training platform "MYFTACPD" is now LIVE.

The upgraded platform provides:

• the removal of the need for promotional codes with personal profile libraries automatically populated with current course content through the customs broker licensing period
• high quality training content and resources;
• secure and easy to use 'self-service' login functionality;
• migration of previous history from the legacy system allowing licensed customs brokers to access their online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Attainment Statements for the current and previous periods;

Interested in purchasing a member online training package for the current customs broker licensing period. Please contact Caroline on czalai@FTAlliance.com.au.

We are looking forward to raising funds for our two beneficiaries, Childhood Dementia Initiative and Dolly's Dream.This is a fabulous night not to be missed so start organising your table now. 

ALL profits from the event going to our chosen charities.

LOGISTICS

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

TCA welcome new board members - Richard White and Eglantine Etiemble

The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two exceptional leaders of the Australian tech sector to its board of directors, further strengthening its commitment to reaching 1.2 million tech workers by 2030 and advocating for Australia's tech ecosystem. READ MORE

Notices:

SEAFREIGHT

DP World Fremantle have advised customers they will Go-live with a Weigh in Motion (WIM) system from Monday 8th July as part of its Chain of Responsibility compliance. As communicated via an Industry notice back in January 2024, a WIM charge will be applicable to all Full Import containers delivered by Road and will be effective from Monday, 1 August 2024. The WIM Fee effective 1 August 2024 will be: $14.80 plus GST per Full Import Container delivered by Road.

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.

• 2 JULY 2024: Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event – for Capricorn Service inwards and outwards service

• 27 JUNE 2024: Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Kiwi Express Service inwards and outwards service

• 26 JUNE 2024: Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Kiwi Express Service inwards and outwards service

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AIRFREIGHT

QANTAS Freight Operations

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has received information from Qantas Freight in relation to upcoming changes to their Melbourne Freight Terminals.From 22 July 2024, Qantas Freight will be consolidating all domestic shipments into one facility at 11 Apac Drive, Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine, VIC 3043.
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A reminder on some upcoming changes for International Cargo Handling - Qantas Sydney Terminals

Key relocation dates for airlines moving from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1:

• 8 Jul 2024 - Japan Airlines and Korean Airlines

• 10 Jul 2024 - Singapore Airlines
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Please refer the Qantas Freight site for updates on operational matters. 

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BIOSECURITY

Approved arrangement class 19 access to eCertificates via EVE

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) have advised of changes to enable faster document assessment clearance times. External Verification for eCerts (EVE) is a new digital service that will enable approved arrangement class 19 accredited persons to view electronic government certificates (eCertificates) as part of document assessment activities. This system improvement advances the department's commitment to adopt paperless import clearance processes and compliance to international standards. READ MORE

Prices for Biosecurity and Imported Food Regulatory Activities Change July 1

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has today issued Import Industry Advice Notice 139-2024 announcing the publication of the 2024-25 prices for biosecurity and imported food regulatory activities. These changes commence on 1 July 2024. READ MORE

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.

July 1 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) wish to advise that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has issued Industry Advice Notice 140-2024 providing updated information on billing for imported cargo documentation for assessment through COLS : READ MORE

Notices:

BORDER

We wish to advise members that the value of a penalty unit has increased as of 1 July 2024 from $313.00 per unit to $330.00 per unit.

Australian Customs Norcia 2024/19 advised of the new thresholds for luxury car tax for the period 2024/25 - READ MORE

The Australian Border Force (ABF) have published ACN 2024/24 in relation to the Import prohibition on certain small air conditioning equipment effective 1 July 2024.

Small air conditioning equipment is defined in the OPSGGM Regulations READ MORE

In the June issue of he newsletter

• Environment categorisation volume

• Check you contact details

• Chemical inventory additions
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Notices:

TRADE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have been invited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to make a submission on the above. Your participation is highly valued and will contribute significantly to the DFAT inquiry. We look forward to valuable input from members. 

To share your views, please contact SMilici@FTAlliance.com.au by close of business Friday 26 July 2024.

For further information about the Roadmap, please visit the DFAT website HERE.

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 1st July 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 1st July 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

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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.

Sponsorship prospectus is available HERE