11.12.2017 HAPAG-LLOYD WILL RAISE ASIA-AUSTRALIA RATES |
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11.12.2017 OOCL'S TASMANIAN FEEDER RATES ARE RISING |
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11.12.2017 AADA MEMBERS ARE LIFTING BAFS |
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11.12.2017 REEFER CARGO BUNKER SURCHARGE TO RISE
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11.12.2017 NEW IMPORT AND EXPORT CHARGES APPLY AT HONOLULU |
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11.12.2017 NEW IMPORT AND EXPORT CHARGES APPLY AT HONOLULU |
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11.12.2017 HAMBURG SÜD NOTIFIES JANUARY BAFS IN AMERICAS TRADES |
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11.12.2017 OOCL ADVISES OF JANUARY NORTH AMERICAN TRADE BAF AND LSS
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11.12.2017 OOCL IS 'ADJUSTING' DOCUMENTATION FEES |
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11.12.2017 VICT - BACK TO THE SUPREME COURT |
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11.12.2017 TRIDENT/OC1 PORT ROTATION CHANGE |
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11.12.2017 VESSELS ON THE PSW AND AAX SERVICE HAVE BEEN DELAYED
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8.12.2017 PATRICK - RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS EAST SWANSON |
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8.12.2017 PATRICK FISHERMAN ISLAND - LIGHTNING STRIKE |
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8.12.2017 DP WORLD AUSTRALIA - RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS WEST SWANSON |
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8.12.2017 - DP WORLD AUSTRALIA CONDEMNS RECKLESS ACTIONS OF THE MUA
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8.12.2017 FURTHER BUSINESS DISRUPTION - UNPROTECTED INDUSTRIAL ACTIONFurther to the picket at VICT, Webb Dock East, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received advice that industrial action will now take place at other terminals. At this stage it is unclear whether this has any correlation to the VICT protest. ... read more |
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8.12.2017 VICT LANDSIDE UPDATE - SAL MEDIA RELESE
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7.12.2017 VICT - PICKET UPDATE
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6.12.2017 VICT MEDIA RELEASE - MUA PICKET |
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6.12.2017 VICT LANDSIDE UPDATE AS AT 6/12/2017 (7.50AM) |
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5.12.2017 VICT LANDSIDE UPDATE - 5/12/2017 (10.00AM) |
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11.12.2017 EC OKS COSCO-OOCL DEAL
The European Commission's competition directorate has given the all-clear for COSCO Shipping Lines' acquisition of OOCL to proceed, although it has some misgivings. ... login required |
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11.12.2017 BIG SHIPS = LOWER TERMINAL PRODUCTIVITY
A study of major ports by Singapore's CTI Consultancy has found container terminal performance by ship-to-shore gantries diminishes once vessel size exceeds 14,000 TEU. ... login required |
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11.12.2017 MERGERS STOKE OVER-CAPACITYAnalysts are beginning to ramp up their predictions of a quick return of liner shipping's chief bugbear, over-capacity, as they study projections for 2018. ... login required |
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8.12.2017 NSW FREIGHT AND PORTS PLAN
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8.12.2017 FREMANTLE PORTS' COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER DECEMBER | 2017 |
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30.11.2017 PRICE & SPEED DEPOT HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS
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8.12.2017 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE ISSUE 435
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary
The week closed on a positive note, with Non Farm Payrolls beating expectations, while the 'Brexit Divorce' progressed. The. EU and the U.K. agreed the first step on Brexit, clearing the way for trade negotiations to proceed, although details were withheld. This was expected, while the news from the US regarding Employment, was positive leading in to next weeks FOMC rate decision. This boosted the Dollar, with the Yen moving up to 113.50, while the EUR drifted to 1.1750. Commodity currencies felt the wrath of the rising reserve, with the AUD testing 0.7500 on the downside, while the NZD drifted to 0.6840. The coming week will be headlined by important Central Bank interest rate decisions. The Federal Reserve will lead out with a rate rise, who along with the U.K., are ahead of the curve. The ECB will likely leave rates unchanged, despite improving growth prospects, allowing QE to continue. Central Bank action and speculation will drive this weeks currency markets ... read more |  |
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Spring edition "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 receive FREE hard copies of the magazine delivered to each of your regional offices ... read more
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Urgent resolution is required to salvage our international tradeby Paul Zalai, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) |
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THE infamous 1998 Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) industrial action was isolated to Patrick. That was bad enough. Nearly 20 years on and the unions are raising the stakes, ignoring approaches for dispute resolution via legal channels, and have signalled the intent of a united front across all Victorian stevedoring operations. ... read more |
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9.12.2017 ABF - 11 MONTHS' JAIL FOR TRAFFICKING ILLEGALLY IMPORTED CIGARETTESA 49-year-old Malaysian national has been sentenced to 11 months' jail for possession of tobacco products, knowing that the goods were imported with the intention of defrauding revenue.... read more |
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8.12.2017 - BORDER WATCH NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2017
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6.12.2017 DIBP NOTICE NO 2017/34 AND 2017/35 APPLICATIONS FOR CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCE |
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6.12.2017 ABF - CANBERRA MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING 356KG ECSTASY IMPORTATIONA joint Australian Federal Police (AFP), ACT Policing and Australian Border Force (ABF) operation yesterday (5 December 2017) resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old Canberra man, following the detection of 356kg of MDMA at a Sydney air cargo facility. ... read more |
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5.12.2017 DIBP - NOTICE NO. 2017/33 AGREEMENT TO AMEND THE SINGAPORE-AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ENTRY INTO FORCE 1 DECEMBER 2017 |
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8.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (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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7.12.2017 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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7.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (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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7.12.2017 DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE NO 117-2017 - CONCLUSION OF COMPLIANCE-BASED INSPECTION SCHEME TRIAL FOR PEAT AND VEGETABLE SEEDS
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7.12.2017 DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE NO 116-2017 - LODGING CONSIGNMENTS FOR THE COMPLIANCE-BASED INSPECTION SCHEME
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7.12.2017 DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE NO 115-2017 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPERATING HOURS
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6.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (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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5.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (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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5.12.2017 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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7.12.2017 TRADE TALK E-NEWSLETTER 7TH DECEMBER 2017 |
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6.11.2017 TC GAZETTE NO TC1751 WEDNESDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2017 |
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 | Candidate of the Week Sydney Candidate: 6408981 – Customer Service
This candidate has been working with a large-scale 'Importer / Exporter' for the past 4 years, looking for an opportunity to move into the Freight Forwarding environment.
Having knowledge of the shipping industry, container rates, export docs (including Phyto's & LOC's) & import permits give this candidate a fantastic base of knowledge to build on.
With the new year fast approaching, the early months of the year would be a fantastic time to induct and provide training to a candidate whom is keen to learn, adapt & excel in your business.
Knowledge of 'the other side' is often critical to ensure that your CS team understand the role the shipper plays and the difficulties & challenges which this candidate is only too familiar with.
Look to diversify the experience of your team today, and commence 2018 with a positive step forward!
For further details contact Christian Merrigan:
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
Melbourne
8216527: Export Airfreight Operations
2 years' experience, working in Airfreight export operations, our candidate has been exposed to general, DG and perishable cargo. Looking to find a role in a company that will offer support, guidance and training in the priority. Our candidate holds a current DG licence and with strong further studies presents an extremely motivated and skilled candidate.
For further details contct Andrew Bennett:
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6.11.2017 EMPLOYSURE - THE BOTTOM LINE - DECEMBER 2017 |
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North Asia Free Trade Agreement training |
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GUIDE FOR IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERSThis e-learning course has been developed to assist Australian importers and exporters take advantage of preferential tariff treatment under Australia's Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan and Korea. ... read more |
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Join us for our FREE webinar series - North Asia Free Trade Agreement
Click on the following registration links to either participate in our live webinar OR to view the final recording.
Export Trade Compliance / ChAFTA Declarations of Origin**
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Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade
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Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
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Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
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Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market
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FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters
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Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world
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2018 - Selling into China - webinar details TBA
** courses attract customs broker CPD points - online assessment available at ComplianceNetFTA |
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The above activities have received funding from Austrade as part of the Free Trade Agreement Training Provider Grant Program. The views expressed within the activities are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein. |
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CPD & CBC COMPLIANCE FOR 2018 / 2019Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is delighted to announce preliminary details for the 2018 / 2019 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) period - please refer attached ... read more |
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10 APR 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
18 APR 2018 : Queensland Industry Operational Training Session [...]
8 MAY 2018 : GSF2018 & ICHCA International Conference & Megatrans Exhibition [...]
20 JUN 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
12 SEP 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
26 SEP 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
16 OCT 2018 : VIC - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...] |
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