FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2017/26 - sponsored by 1-Stop Connections

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

JOIN THE ALLIANCE

Meeting with the Hon. Darren Chester MP Minister for Infrastructure and Transport 


The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) would like to thank the Minister and senior advisors for meeting with a delegation of APSA members yesterday, 26 June 2017, in relation to the Inquiry into Freight & Supply Chain Priorities, the increase in terminal access fees and other new cost pressures faced by Australian cargo owners and freight forwarders. 

The Minister has been a strong supporter of exporters during his time in office and this was reflected on the day. Ultimately the costs of doing business are increasing for all Australian businesses. However, we need to ensure that the cost of using essential infrastructure, and in particular our trade gateways, does not affect our trade competitiveness. 

APSA also acknowledges the support received by other export associations, in particular the Australian Horticultural Exporters Association and the Australian Cotton Shippers Association, in these matters. 

APSA will continue to work with the Department, the Ministers office, the stevedores and other stakeholders, and will provide developments to members as they emerge. 

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

 

A new alliance has been formed between 1-Stop Connections, a global leader in integrated port logistics and TBSx3, which is developing a blockchain-based security architecture, designed to combat fake products, in particular fake medicines ... read more

Balance needed in shipping line penalties

Are penalties for cargo no shows and late cancellations fair? 
 

No one can deny that shipping lines need to tackle the rising behaviour of shippers and freight forwarders cancelling bookings at the last minute, or that they should not address the rising instances of cargo no shows. These behaviours, when done with intent, can cause real costs to the lines, as well as consequential issues up and down the supply chain, particularly in respect to the availability of equipment, which is a sore topic for shippers after the 20' food quality container deficit earlier in the year ... read more


Please also refer to our commentary as published yesterday in Lloyds List Australia ... read more

Port of Melbourne Rail Access Strategy

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA), the Australasian Railways Association and Port of Melbourne hosted 60 industry participants at the Rail Access Strategy (RAS) stakeholder workshop in Melbourne on 6 June 2017.

The outcomes of this workshop will contribute to the RAS that will be delivered by the Port, as a requirement of the Delivering Victorian Infrastructure (Port of Melbourne Lease Transaction) Act 2016.

Attendees included some of the port's largest shippers, rail operators, service providers and Government stakeholders. 

The organising peak bodies would like to thank the Port of Melbourne for their positive and effective industry engagement.

Important areas of discussion on the day included the role of the Port in providing leadership in landside logistics and specifically in increasing rail mode share, the role of open access (regulated versus voluntary arrangements), the one-train one-terminal concept and the monitoring of capacity and allocations.

To view the meeting outcomes, please click HERE ((FTA / APSA LOGIN REQUIRED)

For more information please email secretariat@auspsa.com or contact Michael Turner from the Port of Melbourne at michael.turner@portofmelbourne.com 

Discussion Paper for the Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities

The National Freight and Supply Chain website has been updated with the release of two working papers which may assist stakeholders with their submission on the Discussion Paper for the Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities.  The working papers are the:

  • Recent policy reviews of relevance to the Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities; and

  • National Freight Performance Framework.

The Inquiry team would also welcome submissions directly on these working papers.

The first submission on the Discussion Paper has been received and published on the website page–as further submissions are received they will also be published (unless marked "In Confidence").

Visit https://infrastructure.gov.au/transport/freight/national-strategy.aspx.

SUBMISSIONS

Formal submissions may be made by email or mail.

By email:

freightstrategy@infrastructure.gov.au

By post:

Freight and Supply Chain Inquiry
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
GPO Box 594
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601

Submissions are open until 28 July 2017

To contribute to the APSA and FTA submissions, please email to Travis Brooks-Garrett secretariat@auspsa.com by 21 July 2017

Alibaba join the Alliance !

L to R - James Hudson (Director of Government Affairs ANZ, Alibaba), Anders Dommestrup (CEO, VICT) and Travis Brooks-Garrett (FTA / APSA) 

Launched in 1999, Alibaba.com is the leading platform for global wholesale trade serving millions of buyers and suppliers around the world. We welcome Alibaba to the APSA and FTA alliance of members, stengthening our collective voice on advocacy activities.

Travis - Brooks-Garrett (FTA / APSA)

BORDER REFORMS

TODAY'S FREE WEBINAR

Customs and Trade Case Law Update - Winter 2017


There has been a flurry of Tribunal and Court cases in recent times that impact licensed customs brokers and freight forwarders. 
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) will be hosting a webinar (12 - 1pm AEST, Tuesday 27 June 2017) where Hunt & Hunt Lawyers will update you on cases concerning::

  • Applications for tariff concession orders

  • tariff classification of plastics and the application of bylaws

  • Duty drawback where the applicant is not the owner of the goods at the time of export

  • The calculation of dumping duty

  • Liability for unexpected freight costs

REGISTER HERE
 

Please note that this session hasbeen accredited for 3 CPD points in Stream A (CPD - FTA036) - to obtain your CPD certification, an online assessment is required and will be available post the webinar delivery via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com

WCO News


The latest edition is now online: 
http://www.wcoomd.org/en/media/wco-news-magazine/latest.aspx

Accredied Trusted Traders


The list of Australian Trusted Trader is growing, please refer to the public register ... read more

Join us to meet Sneha Chatterjee - Australian Trusted Trader


GUEST SPEAKER AT OUR UPCOMING WOMEN IN LOGISTICS EVENT


Join us at our next corporate event to meet Sneha Chatterjee, an Australian Border Force Chief Superintendent responsible for the delivery and growth of the Australian Trusted Trader Programme.  ... read more

The vendor model it is for GST collection on low value goods


Further to yesterday's update on the Treasury Laws Amendment (GST Low Value Goods) Bill 2017, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received the fiollowing update overnight from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO): 

"I can confirm the legislation is final. The GST on Low Value Imported Goods legislation has passed through Parliament and today it received Royal Assent. The vendor collection model, as per the law, will apply from 1 July 2018 and is not conditional on the outcome of the PC inquiry. As discussed the PC Inquiry was an amendment by the Opposition.
 
As stated by the Treasurer the Government's policy of a vendor collection model has not changed.
 
Given the law is now in place and combined with the Treasurer's clear statement I trust this provides certainty for business to now move forward and implement systems to meet the legislative requirements that will commence on 1 July 2018."


FTA has been instrumental in achieving the postponed implementation from 1 July 2017 to 1 July 2018 to allow sufficient time for industry to introduce revised systems and processes from the time of the Bill receiving Royal Assent.

While we will continue involvement in the Productivity Commission review, members and their clients are well advised to progress implementation of the reforms to be ready for implementation in 12 months' time ... read more

Asbestos detections on the rise at the border as thousands of quad bikes are recalled

Ian Ackerman - Lloyds List Australia


According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), twelve quad bike models in Polaris' 'youth' range were recalled, as they were found to have brake pads, brake shoes, gaskets and washers which contained asbestos.
 

A spokesperson from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection told Lloyd's List Australia the Australian Border Force (ABF) was working closely with the ACCC and other members of the Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities (HWSA) "Imported Materials with Asbestos Working Group" after the quad bikes tested positive for asbestos ... read more

Licensing Review update


On 24 May 2017, the final report of the Review of Customs Licensing Regimes was released onto the Department's website at http://www.border.gov.au/licensing-review.

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have provided the following update:

  • A project team has been established within DIBP to implement the recommendations.

  • An implementation plan has been drafted for the Comptroller General about what will be done, time frames and the resources needed.

  • Some activities have commenced, such as the recently released guidance for completing customs broker licence applications.

We expect another update after the Comptroller General has endorsed the next steps. 


Paul Zalai - FTA / APSA

Global Financial Report

 

The week that has been was highlighted by Central Bank activity and their outlooks for their respective economies. The FOMC (Fed's) meeting culminated in an expected interest rate rise and signalled growth in the US economy warranted further hikes and a return to 'normalised' monetary policy. This has the effect of supporting the Dollar as bond yields become more attractive ... read more

Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - new requirements

Continued Biosecurity Competency 1 April  2017- 31 March 2018

CBC Session

Reference number

Accredited persons for:

Completion date

CBC Information session

17-18/01

19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM

31 March 2018

CBC Activity

17-18/02

19.2 AEPCOMM

31 July 2017

CBC Session 17 - 18/01

Accredited Persons with 19.1. NCCC - must undertake CBC information session 17 - 18/01 and complete this by 31 March 2018. 

FTA members have satisfied this particular requirement having attended one of our Autumn 2017 CPD & CBC - Border and biosecurity Compliance Program events (Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane).

For those members that could note attend, you will need to access our session recording and complete an online assessment via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com ($38.50 incl GST).

CBC Session 17 - 18/02

Accredited Persons with 19.2. AEPCOMM - must undertake:

  • the above referenced CBC information session 17 - 18/01 (must be completed by 31 March 2018);   AND

  • CBC Activity17 - 18/02 (assessment is mandatory and must be completed by 31 July 2017).

Our content and assessment for CBC Activity 17 - 18/02 has been approved by the department and is NOW available - www.ComplianceNetFTA.com  ($55 incl GST).


Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA

Are you looking for "FREE" online CPD / CBC ?


As a part of your Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) membership, we offer a tailored package bundling online CPD / CBC training  for all nominated staff at one low fixed annual fee.

For further detail contact Paul Zalai on 02 9975 1878

Women in Logistics


Wednesday 26 July 2017 (2pm - 5pm) Stamford Hotel - Mascot (Sydney)
FTA / APSA members $99 (incl GST) / Non-members $110 (incl GST)
Champagne and light lunch

We encourage FTA and APSA members to host a sponsored table of 10 to host your clients at this informative event addressing:

  • key developments in relation to the Australian Trusted Trader program:

  • port / logistics reforms

  • positive effects of gender equality and workplace diversity 

Sponsored table of 10 includes recognition of your company on the program and table signage - $990 (inc GST)


Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA

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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has partnered the Australian Border Force in developing a training package titled "SEC 77G DEPOTS - Obligations in dealing with goods subject to ABF control" ... read more

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General

26.6.2017 - INQUIRY INTO NATIONAL FREIGHT AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE

The National Freight and Supply Chain website has been updated with the release of two working papers which may assist stakeholders with their submission on the Discussion Paper for the Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities.  ... login required

26.6.2017 - GLOBAL FINANCIAL REPORT - WEEKLY UPDATE COLLINSON FX

A relatively uneventful week on international markets with little in the way of currency fluctuations. The RBA minutes were revealing in that they confirmed global economic conditions were on the improve, although wage growth in Australia posed a serious threat to consumer demand. ... login required

26.6.2017 - GST ON LOW VALUE IMPORTED GOODS LEGISLATION - PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION

As Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members would be aware, the federal Parliament last week passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (GST Low Value Goods) Bill 2017 with amendments. Based on this outcome we anticipate that Bill will Royal Assent in coming days. ... login required

 

23.6.2017 - CBRE - FEATURE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK - 20 Holloway Drive, Bayswater, Vic 3153
BAYSWATER'S FINEST DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
... read more

23.6.2017 - UPDATE ON THE AUSTRALIAN GST LAW CHANGES FOR LOW VALUE IMPORTED GOODS

Saturday, June 24, 2017

On Wednesday 21 June, the Australian Parliament passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (GST Low Value Goods) Bill 2017.From 1 July 2018, the legislation will require suppliers, online marketplaces and re-deliverers with an Australian GST turnover of $75,000 or more to register, charge, report and remit GST on sales of low value imported goods to consumers in Australia (vendor collection model). High value goods (with customs value greater than $1,000) will continue to be taxed at the border. ... login required

 

21.6.2017 - LIBBY LYONS - DIRECTOR, WORKPLACE GENDER EQUALITY AGENCY
Libby Lyons was appointed Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in October 2015. She oversees a statutory reporting process which gathers gender equality data from over 12,000 employers and covers more than 4 million Australian employees. Libby, in leading the Agency, is focused on working closely with employers to create workplaces in which the skills, experience and ambitions of employees are equally recognised and rewarded, regardless of their gender. ... read more

20.6.2017 - ASBESTOS - RECALL OF QUAD BIKES

Source: http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/quad-bikes-containing-asbestos-recalled/news-story/fbb03f4b396f31523ec9811135df377d

Quad bikes containing asbestos recalled - Perry DuffinAustralian Associated Press

Car manufacturer Polaris is recalling thousands of children's quad bikes after an investigation revealed 12 models made with parts containing asbestos. The nationwide recall was prompted after the manufacturer ran tests in the United States which identified asbestos in brake pads, brake shoes, gaskets and washers in 12 of its youth models. ... login required

19.6.2017 - SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING & INNOVATION SUMMIT 2017

OPTMISING SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCIES
In an increasingly connected and transparent world where global economic integration and disruptive technology places tremendous stress on supply chains, it is critical for organisations to develop a smarter and more agile supply chain strategy that can meet heightened customer expectations. With supply chains constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of omni-channel customers, how do you balance efficiency, performance and cost while investing in the right technology and tools required to succeed? ... read more

19.6.2017 - DONATIONS NEEDED - MENZIES AVIATION COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE, SEPTEMBER 2017 - LONDON

Later this year I will be joining 12 Menzies Aviation Managers from around the world visiting London for 10 days.  We will be supporting a community organisation, making a lasting impact and contribution to their work whilst learning about the country, communities and culture they are working within. ... read more

Agriculture

26.6.2017 - IMPORTED FOOD SECTION UPDATE IFN 12-17 COMMUNITY PROTECTION PROFILE QUESTION FOR FISH, PUBLISHED

Issued: 23 June 2017

Purpose

The purpose of this notice is to advise brokers and importers of fish about two additional tariff codes to which an existing Community Protection question will apply under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme. This change is being made following the department's review of the risk foods currently being inspected and analysed for the hazard histamine. ... login required

23.6.2017 - RAW PRAWN UPDATE #31
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23.6.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... read more

23.6.2017 - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 61-2017 - INCREASE TO COMMONWEALTH PENALTY UNIT VALUE

Who does this notice affect?

The change affects passengers and crew travelling to Australia, senders and receivers of international mail and other persons who fail to comply with their obligations and commit offences under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and its subordinate legislation.

The change will be reflected in infringement notices issued by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and court imposed fines.... login required

23.6.2017 - DAWR - FAKE BUILDING BLOCKS HIDE REAL BIOSECURITY RISKS

Authorities from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) have intercepted 50 turtles and lizards, concealed in an international mail consignment from Indonesia on 9 June 2017.

The package, declared as 'toys', was x-rayed by ABF officers in Sydney where anomalies were found. Biosecurity officers were swiftly alerted, who confirmed that 50 turtles and lizards were concealed among the toy blocks. ... read more

 

22.6.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

22.6.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. These notifications have been forward from Australia's TBT enquiry point in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. ... login required

22.6.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... read more

22.6.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. These notifications have been forward from Australia's TBT enquiry point in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. ... login required

21.6.2017 - DAWR - IFN 11-17 – FOOD IMPORT INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE IN LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH

Issued: 20 June 2017

Purpose

The purpose of this notice is to advise of the availability of important information pertaining to food importation into Australia in languages other than English. ... login required

20.6.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

20.6.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. These notifications have been forward from Australia's TBT enquiry point in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. ... login required

20.6.2017 - DAWR - BIOSECURITY MATTERS, EDITION 3, 2017
Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health, the economy, the environment and the community. ...read more

Border

23.6.2017 - DIBP NOTICE NO.2017/15 LUXURY CAR TAX THRESHOLD AND FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLE LIMIT – CHANGES

This Notice is to advise of the increases in the luxury car tax (LCT) threshold and the fuel-efficient car limit for the 2017-18 financial year. ... read more

 

23.6.2017 - DIBP - ICS AMBER STATEMENT DECLARATION FAILURES- 3.57PM 23/6
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23.6.2017 - NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 411
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23.6.2017 - DIBP NOTICE NO.2017/18 - STATISTICAL CODE, DUTY RATE AND OTHER CHANGES FOR 1 JULY 2017

Statistical code changes
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has advised of a change to a statistical code descriptor in the Customs Tariff Working pages, from 1 July 2017, for tariff subheading 9405.10.00 59 with the descriptor changing from ".Other" to "..Other".   ... login required

23.6.2017 - DIBP - SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL ISSUES

We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause. Planned system maintenance  ... login required

21.6.2017 - SNEHA CHATTERJEE - CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT, AUSTRALIAN TRUSTED TRADER, AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE

Australian Trusted Trader Program
Sneha Chatterjee is the Chief Superintendent of Australian Trusted Trader in the Australian Border Force, responsible for the delivery and growth of the Australian Trusted Trader Programme.  ... read more

21.6.2017 - TC - GAZETTE NO. TC 17/27, WEDNESDAY, 21st June, 2017 

The Commonwealth of Australia Tariff Concessions Gazette (the Gazette) gives legal effect to the creation of a number of legislative instruments such as By-Laws, Tariff Concession Orders (TCO's), TCO Revocations and Determinations. It also provides an avenue to identify, advise and provide information on a number of tariff concession issues.. ... login required

Industry

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 Organization and Australian legislation. 
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Sea

26.6.2017 - BALANCE NEEDED IN SHIPPING LINE PENALTIES

Are penalties for cargo no shows and late cancellations fair?

No one can deny that shipping lines need to tackle the rising behaviour of shippers and freight forwarders cancelling bookings at the last minute, or that they should not address the rising instances of cargo no shows. These behaviours, when done with intent, can cause real costs to the lines, as well as consequential issues up and down the supply chain, particularly in respect to the availability of equipment, which is a sore topic for shippers after the 20' food quality container deficit earlier in the year. ... read more

26.6.2017 - DP WORLD - SYDNEY TERMINAL: SCHEDULED CRANE MAINTENANCE FOR JULY

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23.6.2017 - PORT OF BRISBANE - - CHANGES TO PORT OF BRISBANE PTY LTD TRADE CHARGES

From 1 July 2017, the Trade Charges levied by the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) will be adjusted on all products by 1.6% – a level broadly in line with the Consumer Price Indexes (CPI). ... login required

 

23.6.2017 - SOUTH AFRICA REJECTS JAPANESE CONTAINER LINE MERGER PROPOSAL
The following article published in The Load Star is noted with interest following the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) response to the proposed Ocean Network Express and reference to previous activity car carrier trades. To date we have not heard whether the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is examining this proposal. ... read more

22.6.2017 - FREEMANTLE PORTS - NEWSLETTER

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22.6.2017 - PORT FEES TO ASSIST WITH BUDGET REPAIR TASK

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Source: https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2017/06/Port-fees-to-assist-with-Budget-repair-task.aspx

  • Increase in shipping fees for major companies to raise $95 million in revenue

  • Fee increase equates to between three and four cents per tonne

  • Discount in port charges for junior miners using the Utah Point Bulk Handling Facility to continue

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21.6.2017 - PAUL SCURRAH - DP WORLD Managing Director and CEO 
Paul is a distinguished leader, whose expertise and vision galvanises DP World Australia. He has a keen understanding of the human element of performance management and works hard to make sure that his team is collaborative, cohesive and motivated. Paul has championed cultural change at DP World Australia and has helped set our company on a path towards market leadership. ... read more

21.6.2017 - NSW PORTS - STATEMENT RE STEVEDORE RENTS

In relation to recent articles in the media, which have referenced Port Botany stevedore rent increases, we feel that we need to provide factual information about this matter to correct inaccuracies and inferences. ... login requried

20.6.2017 - FEDERAL INQUIRY INTO FREIGHT & SUPPLY CHAIN PRIORITIES

BACKGROUND
On 24 November 2016 the Australian Government announced it will develop a national freight and supply chain strategy. The strategy will be informed by the findings of the Inquiry. The Inquiry is being led by the Department and assisted by an expert panel, for more information and the Inquiry's terms of reference please refer to the Strategy webpage. ... read more

19.6.2017 - IMPORT REFORM AT THE BORDER IS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT TRANSPORT LOGISTICS

At last week's NSW Ports Cargo Facilitation Committee, industry representatives indicated that an extraordinarily high level of containers are being "held" at discharge causing impediments to the timely movement of import cargo via rail and road.

While this practice is affecting operations at Port Botany, it undoubtedly has a similar adverse impact on operational efficiency at other container ports across the country. ... read more

Air

20.6.2017 - FIATA - E-FLASH NO. 154 - 19 JUNE 2017
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APSA and FTA to host Global Shippers Forum - Melbourne, May 2018

Chris Welsh MBE (pictured), the GSF Secretary-General, noted Melbourne's credentials as a host city "we are excited about the prospect of holding the 2018 meeting in Melbourne. This will afford the opportunity of connecting with members in Australasia on issues of concern within the Asia Pacific region and internationally".  


Paul Blake, the APSA Chairman commented "this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Australian importers, exporters and logistics providers, to be at the forefront of global policy and compliance issues. APSA has represented Australia's shippers since 1992 and we are proud to be able to host the global trade community for this event."  ... read more

Discount available to FTA / APSA members for trade displays

UPCOMING EVENTS

Featured Event

 

With supply chains constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of omni-channel customers, how do you balance efficiency, performance and cost while investing in the right technology and tools required to succeed? ... read more

  • 27 June 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Customs and Trade Case Law Update - Winter 2017 [...]
  • 29 June 2017 : WISTA - Xmas in July Lunch [...]
  • 26 July 2017 : 2017 Women In Logistics Forum - Sydney [...]
  • 15 Aug 2017 : EXECUTIVE FORUM - NSW Intermodal [...]
  • 29 Aug2017 : 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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