FTA / APSA Weekly Report 33 - sponsored by OOCL (ANS Trans-Tasman Service)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

FTA engage with NSW Govt on Sydney Gateway 


Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) met with Transport for NSW executives on 31 July 2024 in relation to the Sydney Gateway opening scheduled for 1 September 2024 - a briefing document is available HERE (FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED) 


Publicly available resources are available including driver view animations, and Traffic change factsheet.

Victorian heavy vehicle maps

Freight Victoria has introduced a new transport website - read more
A full list of our extensive ongoing media coverage is available HERE

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

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.

Upcoming Defence Export Controls Outreach Engagements



For further information regarding regulatory changes or events, the Defence calendar of events can be found at Outreach Program | Business & Industry | Defence or you can contact the team via email at exportcontrols@defence.gov.au or via phone 1800 66 10 66.

FTA / APSA Christmas Networking Events



20 NOVEMBER 2024 : FTA VIC Christmas Networking Function 
27 NOVEMBER 2024 : FTA WA Christmas Networking Function
28 NOVEMBER 2024 : FTA NSW Christmas Networking Function 
5 DECEMBER 2024 : FTA QLD Christmas Networking Function


Christmas networking event sponsorship prospectus now available HERE
 

Other Upcoming Events
 

14 AUGUST 2024 : WEBINAR - Revolutionising Document Management with Meshed Up: Unleashing the Power of Machine Learning 
15 AUGUST 2024 : APSA 34th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
15 AUGUST 2024 : WEBINAR - Yojee - Gain Greater Control of Your Transport Requirements and Deliver Higher Customer Service 
26 SEPTEMBER 2024 : 2024 Senior & Retired Customs Brokers Luncheon (NSW)

LOGISTICS

OneStop Kenwick IMT

OneStop proudly announced the expansion of their ongoing partnership with Intermodal Group (IMG) to include their newest facility, the Kenwick Intermodal Terminal (IMT) in Western Australia. NOTE:  A dedicated rail service with a 100 TEU capacity per service, operated by Watco Australia, will streamline container movements across the region. READ HERE

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

Veritas offers a comprehensive solution for customs depots and warehouse license holders to meet their WADSIC compliance obligations. By using a dedicated WADSIC portal, authorised representatives can effectively manage their personnel as prescribed in both ACN 2022/46 and ACN 2024/21.READ MORE

Notices:

10.8.2024 : Introducing a new transport website: how to access the Victorian heavy vehicle maps ... read more
9.8.2024 : FTA engage with NSW Govt on Sydney Gateway ... read more

SEAFREIGHT

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.
 

8 August 2024 : PART X : Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - NEAX/A1X/AUE/NAX Inwards and Outwards service

Notices:

10.8.2024 : Hapag Lloyd - August 9, 2024 - Fire on MV YM Mobility in Ningbo ... read more
10.8.2024 : Yang Ming's Statement on a Fire Incident on YM Mobility ... read more
9.8.2024 : Data to decisions: Empowering Tasmanian farmers ... read more
9.8.2024 : Maersk 2nd Qtr Financial Results ... login required
8.8.2024 : Port of Melbourne - Rice Exports Record 620% Growth Following Favourable Growing Seasons ... read more
7.8.2024 : Pilbara Ports - Record tonnes exported from the Pilbara for fifth consecutive year ... read more
7.8.2024 : Port of Brisbane and UQ Ventures seeking innovative solutions to real-world ocean challenges ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

Notices:

10.8.2024 : IATA Chart of the Week - Aviation's decarbonization requires more CORSIA credit ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Season - Industry Information Sessions

FTA is a member of the National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) Implementation Committee (NIC) and its working group contributing to the plan.

Key outcomes:

  • The NBS provides a 10-year roadmap for Australia's biosecurity system. A national approach is critical in developing a shared purpose to ensure Australia's biosecurity system remains strong in a constantly changing and increasingly complex global environment.
  • Australia's first NBS Action Plan (Action Plan) outlines the initial 52 activities that will be delivered between 2024 and 2026 as part of the NBS.
    • There will be future Action Plans to deliver the NBS.
  • The Action Plan has been released for public consultation (closing at 15 August 2024) in order to progress finalising the Action Plan. 
Your voice is important, and we encourage you to Have Your Say here: Future actions for the National Biosecurity Strategy

NOTE: the public consultation on the draft NBS Action Plan, Future actions for the National Biosecurity Strategy, has been extended by 1 week, to COB 5pm Thursday 22 August 2024.
 

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Season - Industry Information Sessions

Last week the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) conducted two industry sessions focusing on the upcoming Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) seasonal measures.

To assist members who were not able to attend the information sessions FTA through direct engagement with DAFF has obtained the slide deck used in the presentation. READ HERE

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

It is recommended that members note the Data Definitions on page 3 when viewing the following report provided by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).

 

12 August 2024 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Notices:

12.8.2024 : Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Season - Industry Information Sessions Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ... read more
12.8.2024 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 176/2024 *Update* Urgent Scheduled Outage: Monday 12 August to Tuesday 13 August 2024 – PEBS ... read more
12.8.2024 : DAFF - 2024-51: Plant Export Operations – Changed date for export systems expected maintenance outage ... read more
9.8.2024 : DAFF - MAA 2024-30: India - Milk and Milk Products: Health certificate extension ... read more
8.8.2024 : DAFF - Export advisory notice 2024/08 ... read more
8.8.2024 : DAFF - Export advisory notice 2024/07 ... read more
8.8.2024 : DAFF - Biosecurity Advice Live garden snails for heliciculture draft report 2024-A09 ... read more
7.8.2024 : DAFF - Animal Biosecurity Advice Importation of live garden snails (Cornu aspersum) for heliciculture 2024-A09 ... read more
6.8.2024 : DAFF - 173-2024: Expansion of the highly compliant importer (HCI) scheme - DAFF (agriculture.gov.au) ... read more
6.8.024 : Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) cost recovery charge Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ... read more

BORDER

Australia, Indonesia sign Mutual Recognition Arrangement

Australian Trusted Traders will gain faster, more efficient, and more secure access to one of the world's fastest growing economies.
READ HERE

GST on low value goods

When multiple low value goods are shipped to Australia in one shipment, they will be taxed at the Australian border. For example, a customer purchased two necklaces from a business in the United Kingdom for A$750 each, and paid an additional A$50 for them to be shipped to Australia in one delivery. As the customs value of these items is $A1,550, the business does not charge GST since the goods will be taxed at the border


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

Notices:

12.8.2024 : ABF - Criminals targeting vehicle imports to smuggle illicit drugs into Australia ... read more
9.8.2024 : NZ Customs Release ... read more
7.8.2024 : Australia, Indonesia sign Mutual Recognition Arrangement - Benefits for ATT participants ... read more
7.8.2024 : ABF - TC Gazette ... read more
6.8.2024 : AFP restrains assets of two Australian citizens charged with an espionage-related offence ... read more
6.8.2024 : ABF - Application for Customs Broker Licence ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 12th August 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 12th August 2024

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

12.8.2024 : Anti-Dumping Commission Notices Week Ending 9th August 2024 ... login required
9.8.2024 : Business Envoy August 2024 – Australia's free trade agreements ... read more
6.8.2024 : WTO - Tariffs on critical minerals and their role in the electric vehicle value chain ... read more

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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