2.1.2018 APL HAS INCREASED CHINA-EC AUSTRALIA RATES |
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2.1.2018 HAPAG-LLOYD'S LATEST SURCHARGE SUMMARY |
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2.1.2018 APL ADVISES OF NEW FAFS |
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2.1.2018 NEW PORT CHARGES AND FEES IN PAGO PAGO |
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2.1.2018 CHANGED PORT ROTATION FOR OLAF MAERSK |
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2.1.2017 REPORT: MAERSK PRESSURING FORWARDERSMaersk Line started exerting pressure this year on forwarders by challenging named account rates and shortening the duration of available rates, according to the following article carried by the Hong Kong Shipping Gazette: ... read more |
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2.1.2018 DP WORLD WEST SWANSON - MUA PICNIC DAYCarriers & Shipping lines are advised that the Annual MUA Picnic Day will be held on Tuesday 9th January 2018. ... login required |
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market CommentaryMarkets closed for the year off their record highs but still booked massive gains for the calendar year. Goldman Sachs' share price was hit hard after they released a negative profit warning due to the impact of tax reform. The repatriation of overseas held funds in to the US will bring in up to $5 Trillion in liquidity in to the local economy. The Trump administration has had a massive impact on the world's largest economy, while the EU is moving out of their torpor. The Dollar has been a victim, with the EUR jumping to 1.2020, while the GBP leapt to 1.3530. Commodity prices have also spiked, with demand driven price moves, allowing the associated currencies to close the year strongly. The AUD has broken back above 0.7800, while the NZD heads towards 0.7100 to reopen 2018. The New Year will open with a holiday in most markets but are set to jump out of the gate strongly. Global PMI data and employment numbers will set the tone for the years open. Fed minutes will give an insight into the world's most powerful Central Bank.
Happy New Year to all!! ... read more
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Summer 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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DAWR review of approved arrangement feesby Paul Zalai, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) |
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The one area that has been a concern is the associated cost recovery arrangements with the introduction of a blanket $2900 fee across all businesses participating in the program ... read more |
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2.1.2018 REMINDER FOR LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKERSLicensed customs brokers must obtain a minimum of 30 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points by participating in activities across the two available streams. A customs broker may complete all 30 CPD points per CPD year from Stream A if they wish, but no more than 12 CPD points can be counted from Stream B in any single CPD year. ... read more |
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2.1.2018 FTA / APSA ADVOCACY WITH THE ABF AND HOME AFFAIRSFurther to the Freight and Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) member notice on the establishment of the Home Affairs Portfolio, we have received formal correspondence from Michael Outram APM A/g Commissioner about the role of the Australian Border Force (ABF) as Australia's frontline border law enforcement agency. ... read more |
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1.1.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS - FORMERLY DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND BORDER PROTECTIONOn 20 December 2017, the Home Affairs Portfolio, including the Department of Home Affairs, was formally established. ... login required |
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1.1.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO. 2017/43 REVISED TREATMENT OF GEL BALL BLASTERS AND SIMILAR LOW POWERED DEVICERegulation 4F of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (the Regulations) prohibits the importation of firearms into Australia, unless the importer has been granted the appropriate permission. ... login required |
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2.1.2018 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & WATER RESOURCES - SYDNEY OFFICE RELOCATION |
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REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS
We have received feedback from members that that they receive timely updates as direct subscribers to the Department of Agriculture & Water Resources - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis.
We will however continue to post these online at www.FTAlliance.com.au and make details available via our Weekly Report.
To subscribe to receive notices & newsletters direct from the department, please click HERE
To subscribe to the FTA / APSA Weekly Report, please click HERE
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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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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**
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
29 January 2018 - Methods of Entering the Chinese Market
- webinar registration available HERE
** 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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29 JAN 2018 : FREE WEBINAR - Methods of entering the Chinese market [...]
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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