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APSA and FTA are hosting the NSW Intermodal Forum on 15 August 2017 - sponsored by NSW Ports and CBRE.
Freight forwarders, customs brokers and transport operators are increasingly looking at alternatives to the Mascot, Botany and surrounding suburbs as residential development takes over a zone that was once the commercial hub of international trade. Importers and exporters are also looking at manufacturing, staging, warehousing and distribution centres.
As a result, our intermodal event is attracting registrations from executives from across our combined membership. This event will provide you details of latest developments, an opportunity to contribute to the agenda and a great opportunity for networking with many of industry's leaders.
Confirmed speakers to date include Mick Cronin (NSW Ports), Maurice James (Qube), Mike O'Neil (CBRE), Andrew Adam (Pacific National) and Hans Anneveldt (Aurizon Intermodal).
We encourage you to register for this important event and to share details with colleagues and clients – click HERE |
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FTA / APSA submission to the Inquiry into Freight & Supply Chain Priorities |
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The Federal Government has commenced an Inquiry into Freight & Supply Chain Priorities that will lead to the launch of a National Freight & Supply Chain Strategy in 2018.
The key theme of the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) advocacy has to date focussed on the cost of using essential national infrastructure, including our roads and our ports. This is adding to the cost of trade and has a direct effect on our international competitiveness.
FTA / APSA will be lodging a combined submission to the Inquiry.
From an export perspective we have already highlighted the following issues to the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development during our recent meeting and correspondence: Increases in stevedore terminal access fees;Equipment shortages during peak;Rising costs of road tolls;Unfair shipping line fees and surcharges;Tightening of capacity and space on the berth; andIncreasing reports of cancelled bookings, rollovers and blank sailings.
From an import perspective, we will be focussing on several operational issues under the heading of "Transparency in Transport Bookings", including: Slot availability (the need for staging containers and additional costs / will also bring in LCL issues)Import waiting detention fees (the case for a PBLIS style solution to create "waiting time detention free ports")Empty container dehire fees (shipping lines charge detention fees for delay in returning empties when cargo has been held up at CEF)
In particular we seek your feedback on the new infrastructure surcharges recently introduced by both DP World and Patricks.
As part of this submission, we are asking members to share with us their experiences, the cost impact to your business and what that cost impact means. Please write to me at secretariat@auspsa.com by no later than 14 July 2017.
Travis Brooks-Garrett - FTA / APSA
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Through our partnership with MEGATRANS2018 and the hosting of GSF2018, we have a unique opportunity for FTA / APSA members to showcase their products and services at the most ambitious transport, logistics and supply chain event ever hosted in Australia.
Please refer to the GSF2018 sponsorship prospectus and MEGATRANS2018 exhibition flyer(discounts for FTA / APSA members / sponsors available until 31 July 2017) - for further detail, please contact the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) Secretariat |
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Please refer to our up-to-date market intelligence - please note that some articles will be accessible with MEMBER LOGIN ONLY. |
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10.7.2017 - CMA CGM HEADED FOR IPO? OR SALE?
peculation is again rising that CMA CGM is preparing to float with further financial streamlining underway. ... read more |
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10.7.2017 - SURCHARGESANL (along with many other carriers) has announced a congestion surcharge applicable at the port of Chittagong (Bangladesh) where lengthy vessel delays are being experienced ... login required |
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10.7.2017 - FREIGHT RATES
Following some earlier notifications by individual members (see last week's newsletter) the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement has formally announced a GRI of US$300/TEU and US$600/FEU from 1 August for both dry and refrigerated cargo from mainland China and Hong Kong to ports in Australia. .... login required |
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10.7.2017 - AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST STEVEDORE, DP WORLD AUSTRALIA, HAS SIGNED A NEW AGREEMENT WITH COSCO SHIPPING LINES ... read more |
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10.7.2017 - LINER SERVICE CHANGESMSC has dropped the second Bell Bay, Tasmania weekly call of its New Kiwi service, which was introduced in December 2016 ahead of Maersk Line also beginning Bell Bay calls (on its Tasman Star service). ... login required |
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7.7.2017 - PORT STRATEGY - APMT TERMINALS RE-OPEN AFTER CYBER CRASH
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5.7.2017 - TIGHT COTTON SUPPLY AHEAD OF ANTICIPATED BIG CROPSHaving been in the cotton industry a few years, one of the things that keeps you constantly engaged is the fact that no two seasons are the same and that there is always a different challenge to overcome. ... read more |
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5.7.2017 - MAERSK LINE - ICS CARGO REPORTING FUNCTIONALITY RESTORED
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5.7.2017 - MAERSK LINE - COSTS AS A RESULT OF CYBER-ATTACKFreight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have engaged overnight with executives from Maersk Line, Patrick and DP World in terms of direct costs delays in cargo release as a result of the Maersk cyber-attack. ... read more |
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10.7.2017 - FIATA - PR 1713 - PR 1713 THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM - 78 NEW MEMBERS JOINED FIATA IN MAY AND JUNE 2017 |
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10.7.2017 - FIATA REVIEW NO. 118 - JULY 2017 07.JULY.2017 |
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10.7.2017 - COMPETITION FOR BUSINESS 'IGNORES' RISKY PRACTICESCompetition between container terminals is seeing some facilities turn a blind eye to transgressions by shippers, according to an executive speaking to Hong Kong-based Splash 24/7. ... login required |
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PORT SUPPLY CHAIN WORKSHOPS |
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2 Aug | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Brisbane | | | 10 Aug | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Sydney | | | 12 Oct | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Sydney | | | 18 Oct | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Melbourne | | |
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LIVE@Containerchain
Unparalleled level of visibility and information for all landside container logistics activity
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Global Finance ReportThe week was completed with stronger than expected US Employment data. US Non Farm Payrolls beat expectations giving markets a boost. The week culminated in the G20 meeting in Hamburg, which resulted in some fantastic photo shots of G20 leaders, while Hamburg was under siege from anti-globalist protesters. The G20 did result is the growing riift between the US and European leaders over Climate Change and Trade ... read more |  |
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7.7.2017 - CBAFF NZ NEWSLETTER
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7.7.2017 - NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE 413, 7TH JULY, 2017
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10.7.2017 - BETTER TIMES FOR CONTAINER LINES, FOR NOW
Analysts are expecting healthy quarterly results will be announced by major container carriers in coming weeks, thanks to rising volumes and rates. ... login required |
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10.7.2017 - COSCO SHIPPING LINES ANNOUNCEMENTCOSCO Shipping Lines (Oceania) has announced an update to its Export Detention Policy ... login required |
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10.7.2017 - ONE NO LONGER THE LONELIEST NUMBERAlthough missing their own 1 July deadline for establishment of the ONE network brand the Japanese trio of NYK, MOL and K Line have insisted plans are on track for the previously-announced 1 April 2018 operational start-up. ... login required |
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10.7.2017 - SM LINE AMBITIONS REVEALED
South Korea's Samra Midas Group is accelerating growth of its SM Line, the container carrier born from the ashes of Hanjin Shipping. ... login required |
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10.7.2017 - CMA CGM AND ANL CUSTOMER REMINDERCMA CGM and ANL have reminded customers of the application of a goods and services tax (GST) in India from 1 July, with consequent impact on various charges ... login required |
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10.7.2017 - COSCO WINS OOCLThe global container pecking order has been revised with Saturday's news China's COSCO Shipping Holdings (together with port group Shanghai International Ports Group) has finally sealed a deal to buy Hong Kong's OOIL, parent of OOCL, for some US$6.3 billion. ... read more |
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7.7.2017 - HONG KONG AND AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS SIGN MUTUAL RECOGNIYION AGREEMENT |
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Under the MRA, the Hong Kong Authorized Economic Operator (HKAEO) Programme and the Australian Trusted Traders (ATT) Programme are mutually recognised ... read more |
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Meet Sneha Chatterjee (Chief Superintendent Australian Trusted Trader - Australian Border Force) in Sydney on 26 Jully 2017 at our upcoming corporate event (open to men AND women) "Women in Logistics" - join industry peers, invite clients at a sponsored table, register NOW ... read more |
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5.7.2017 - WISETECH GLOBAL ACQUIRES BRAZILS LARGEST CUSTOMS SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
WiseTech Global has acquired Bysoft – the largest provider of automated customs solutions to the logistics industry across Brazil. ... read more |
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ACROSS BORDERS - ADVERTISING PROSPECTUS"Across Borders" is a joint venture between Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and On Time Publications delivering a seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) trade magazine. ... read more |
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The Launch of "Across Borders"
Published on a seasonal basis (Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn), Across Borders will play a vital role in keeping FTA / APSA members at the forefront of all emerging supply chain issues.
Members will receive FREE hard copies of the magazine in coming days, delivered to each of your regional offices ... read more
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Lloyds List Australia
(Exclusive FTA / APSA 10% discount on subscriptions) |
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To access this benefit, please contact us at info@FTAlliance.com.au for your member discount code - below is a snapshot of some articles of interest: |
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Another FTA member gains Australian Trusted Trader accreditation - congratulations to the team at Myer - L to R - Jasmine Byrne (Australian Border Force) Ismail Kirim & Peter Nance (Myer) Sneha Chatterjee (Australian Border Force) |
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Meet Sneha Chatterjee (Chief Superintendent Australian Trusted Trader - Australian Border Force) in Sydney on 26 Jully 2017 at our upcoming corporate event (open to men AND women) "Women in Logistics" - join industry peers, invite clients at a sponsored table, register NOW ... read more |
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COMPLIANT CUSTOMSThe forwarder's broker ... customs clearance solutions for the logistics industry |  |
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IMPORTANT
Continued Biosecurity Competent (CBC) - only 20 days remain to complete your AEPCOMM training - avaialable NOW via www.ComplianceNetFTA.commembers with 19.1. NCCC accreditation must undertake CBC information session 17-18/01 by 31 March 2018members with 19.2. AEPCOMM must complete the above session by 31 March 2018 ANDCBC Activity 17-18/02 by 31 July 2017.
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10.7.2017 - The Freight and Trade Alliance (FTA) has received notification from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources advising that the COLS system is determining that some metropolitan postcodes are showing as rural destinations.Regional officers are aware of the issue and are checking postcodes to determine correct locations/actions. ... read more |
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10.7.2017 - DAWR - MAY FALLING FOOD REPORTImported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS) may be subject to analytical testing for particular hazards ... read more |
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10.7.2017 - DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 67-2017 - NEW BIOSECURITY CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF IN VITRO PRODUCED BOVINE EMBRYOS FROM THE UNITED STATESThis notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers associated with the importation of frozen in vitro produced bovine embryos from the United States, and the Australian ruminant germplasm industry. ... login required |
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7.7.2017 - RAW PRAWN UPDATE #33 |
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7.7.2017 - UPDATE - ANNUAL PACKING DECLARATION - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & WATER RESOURCESFollowing our notice on 5 July 2017, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) requested further clarification on the changed wording contained in 'Annual Packing Declarations'. ... login required |
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7.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... read more |
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6.7.2017 - DIPB NOTICE NO. 2017/17 IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT EXPORT REPORTING OBLIGATIONSThe Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the Department) and the Department's operational arm, the Australian Border Force (ABF), have a mission to protect Australia's border and manage the movement of people and goods across it. ... login required |
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6.7.2017 - DAWR Industry Advice Notice 65-2017 - Update on temporary suspension of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn productsThis notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. ... login required |
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6.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required |
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6.7.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. ... login required |
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5.7.2017 - DAWR TC GAZETTE NO. TC 17/29 WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY, 2017
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5.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organisation (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... read more |
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4.7.2017 - ANNUAL PACKING DECLARATIONFreight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received confirmation from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources that 'Annual Packing Declarations' containing old wording will be accepted for entry processing up until their expiry date. ... read more |
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4.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. ... login required |
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4.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required |
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ANTI-DUMPING NOTICES 2017 The Anti-Dumping Commission investigates alleged dumping and subsidisation of goods imported into Australia and imposes duties to address material injury to the Australian Industry that manufactures similar or the same goods. The work of the Commission complies with rules of the World Trade Organisation and Australian legislation. ... login required |
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5.7.2017 - EMPLOYSURE - THE BOTTOM LINE - NEW PENALTY RATES - ARE YOU READY?As announced by the Fair Work Commission, penalty rates for some full-time and part-time employees that work on Sundays and public holidays will be reduced, starting this month. ... read more |
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Women in Logistics & WISTA |
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We are delighted to welcome you to enjoy presentations from industry leaders - individual tickets and sponsored tables of 10 remain available for this corporate event ... read more |
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Melbourne
General/Branch/Customer Service Manager
Our candidate has extensive industry experience (local and international) and various at levels. After working in a General Manager role for the past 20 years, our candidate is looking to take a step back and give their guidance and mentorship to the next generation.
Sydney
Export Sea Freight Operator
Experienced Export Sea Freight operator looking for a new challenge! They are seeking to be challenged and learn more and more! Their daily tasks include but aren't limited to – managing bookings, preparing docs, liaising with customers, invoicing and coordinating transport.
Contact Leanne for details
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10.7.2017 - FTA - FREE WEBINARSStay 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 |
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10.7.2017 - CPD / CBC COMPLIANCE 2017/2018Early Bird offer - limited to FTA and APSA members ... read more |
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21 July 2017 : WISTA Australia AGM [...]
26 July 2017 : 2017 Women In Logistics Forum - Sydney [...]
15 Aug 2017 : EXECUTIVE FORUM - NSW Intermodal [...]
29 Aug 2017 : Supply Chain Planning & Innovation Summit 2017 [...]
6 Sept 2017 : VIC - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
11 Oct 2017 : NSW - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
25 Oct 2017 : QLD - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
8 May 2018 : Global Shippers Forum (GSF2018) [...] |
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PORT SUPPLY CHAIN WORKSHOPS |
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2 Aug | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Brisbane | | | 10 Aug | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Sydney | | | 12 Oct | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Sydney | | | 18 Oct | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Melbourne | | |
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