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| NOTE - some articles are accessible only with FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN |
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| Last night in Sydney provided a tremendous opportunity for a contingent of FTA / APSA members to meet with the New South Wales Minister for Transport and Roads - we accepted the invitation offered by the Minister to work collaboratively directly with senior government representatives on identified key advocacy issues affecting exporters and the wider international trade sector - stay tuned for more! |
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| Ryan Smith (Amazon), Eimear McDonough (Namoi Cotton / Australian Cotton Shippers Association), Stuart Wallace (Ministerial Advisor), Olga Harriton (Manildra Group), Paul Zalai (FTA/APSA), Flaminio Dondina (Casella Family Brands), Kurt Wilkinson (Fletcher International Exports), Travis Brooks-Garrett (FTA/APSA), Daniel Casella (Casella Family Brands), Roger Fletcher (Fletcher International Exports), The Hon. Andrew Constance, MP (NSW Transport and Roads), Patrick Hutchinson (Australian Meat Industry Council), Peter Simpson (Manildra Group), Andrew Crawford (FTA/APSA) |
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SYDNEY - 21 AUGUST 2019
WOMEN IN LOGISTICS FORUM |
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GOOD NEWS !
Due to popular demand we have been able to secure a larger venue space at Novotel Hotel, Sydney International Airport.
FTA & WISTA are delighted to advise that we have re-opened registrations. |
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| Registration and full program available HERE |
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ADELAIDE - 22 AUGUST 2019
ADELAIDE - LATEST ON BMSB & ACFS SITE TOUR
Meeting point: Palais Hotel, "The Lounge". The Esplanade, Semaphore, SA 5019
Time: 10.00am Sharp – 12.00pm, Thursday 22 August 2019
ITINERARY & AGENDA- Andrew Crawford (Head of Border & Biosecurity - FTA) - strategies to mitigate the risk of BMSB incursion through treatment options, increased utilisation of the 19.2. Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) Approved Arrangements, new "safeguarding arrangement" options and importantly, help you navigate a way through revised policy pertaining to LCL / FAK consignments.
- Will Gouda (General Manager, Key Accounts - ACFS Port Logistics) - demonstration of capabilities to meet immediate operational needs and emerging initiatives to be in a position to best support the industry in the years ahead
- Site tour - chartered bus to ACFS (4 Martin Ave, Gillman SA 5013) and return to the Esplanade.
- 11.30am at the Esplanade - networking lunch and refreshments
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| FREE EVENT - Courtesy of ACFS - registration and full program available HERE |
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| INTRODUCING THE AUSTRALIAN MEAT INDUSTRY COUNCIL |
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| Thank you once again to Patrick Hutchinson (CEO - Australian Meat Industry Council / APSA Committee of Management representative) for his commentary in the Winter 2019 edition of Across Borders |
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Contact us to showcase your business or service via a member profile, thought leadership contribution or advertising via Across Borders and our associated media.
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"We've also taken up membership of Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA), which will provide policy and operational support for meat industry participants, including on topics like the concentration of ownership of foreign shipping lines that serve exporters, rising landside transport costs and growing concerns about diminishing competition in Australia's rail and port supply chains."
Full article available HERE |
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| A key strategy for FTA / APSA is to engage with trade and mainstream media to increase reach of our message and to influence improved operational outcomes ... read more |
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DCN - STINK BUG SOLUTIONS EXPAND INTO SOUTH AUSTRALIA FOLLOWING the success of recent events hosted in Fremantle, ACFS Port Logistics and Freight & Trade Alliance are expanding coverage to support the South Australian import sector in the lead up to the brown marmorated stink bug season. ACFS Port Logistics is a large, privately-owned container logistics operator in Australia, moving more than 1.2m TEU annually. The previous 2018–19 BMSB season stretched Australia's border biosecurity system close to breaking point and had severe impacts on sections of the shipping and importing industries. In response and as a part of a national education campaign, Andrew Crawford from FTA will lead a technical session focused on operational requirements to mitigate the risk of BMSB incursion through treatment options, increased utilisation of the 19.2. Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities Approved Arrangements and new "safeguarding arrangement" options. ... read more |
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| DCN - VICTORIAN REVIEW OF PORT ACCESS AND PRICING ANNOUNCED
Freight & Trade Alliance director Paul Zalai said he hoped the Victorian government would "champion the cause to support Australian exporters and importers that are suffering at the hands of the stevedores".
He said, like every other business, stevedores should be either absorbing operating costs or passing these on to their commercial shipping line clients who in turn can commercially negotiate terms with shippers.
"I don't blame the stevedores for looking for alternate models as the introduction of infrastructure surcharges is obviously a lot easier way to remain profitable," Mr Zalai said.
"While there's no suggestion of collusion between the parties, it is clearly a case of 'follow the leader' with each stevedore taking it in turn to ratchet up the pricing."
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SHIPPING INFORMATION 6th AUGUST to 12th AUGUST 2019
ANL
Transtaz Service – ANL Elanora V.1920 – Change in Rotation … read more
NEA to AU - 1st September GRI … read more
Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations – India … read more
A3 – Southern Express - Xin Fu Zhou V050N – Delayed … read more
NEMO Service – Mary 9125 Phase Out Malta … read more
APL
Asia-Mediterranean Market Westbound: New FAK Basic Ocean Rate effective 15 August 2019 … read more
Latin America Westbound Market: Terminal Handling Charge (THC) for Thailand Imports … read more
Intra-Asia Market: General Rate Increase (GRI) for Asia to Maldives … read more
Asia-Oceania Market: General Rate Increase (GRI) for Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China to New Zealand … read more
Asia-Oceania Market: General Rate Increase (GRI) for Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China to Australia … read more
Intra-Asia Market: General Rate Increase (GRI) for Asia to Maldives… read more
Latin America Westbound Market: Terminal Handling Charge (THC) for Thailand Imports … read more
Russia: Terminal Handling Charge (THC) effective 15 August 2019 … read more
Trans-Pacific Market: WAX and SC1 Void Sailings, EX1 Ad Hoc Revised Rotation … read more
CMA-CGM
FAL LINES - North Europe to Asia capacity adjustment … read more
FAK rates - From Asia to Red Sea … read more
GRR - From India to West Africa … read more
Use Paperless bills of lading* … read more
[UPDATE] PSS - Cargo bound for Onne, Nigeria … read more
Major enhancements on our eBusiness platform … read more
GRR - From Asia to Maldives and Seychelles … read more
PSS - From Sri Lanka to the Mediterranean … read more
PSS - From Indian Sub-Continent to North Europe and the Mediterranean … read more
VIETFISH 2019 … read more
BAF update - Algiers - Mostaganem / Skikda Roro service … read more
BAF update - Marseille / Casablanca Roro service … read more
HAMBURG-SUD
Weekly Operational Update - August 5th – August 12th, 2019 … read more
Change of terminal in the port of Veracruz México … read more
Change of base rates North Europe to Mexico … read more
Change of base rates Asia to North Europe … read more
North Europe to Central America and Caribbean Change of Base Rates … read more
HAPAG LLOYD
General Rate Increase - East Asia to East Coast South America … read more
Canada - Truck Positioning and Delivery Contacts … read more
US Export - Documentation for Hazardous Residue to Belgium … read more
e-payment in Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Branch … read more
China - Penalty for Dangerous Goods Misdeclaration … read more
Hapag-Lloyd Thailand - Business Continuity Plan Trial … read more
Asia Golden Week - Blank Sailings … read more
Transpacific - Golden Week Schedule Update 2019 … read more
Price Announcement - Indian Subcontinent to West Mediterranean … read more
Price Announcement - Indian Subcontinent to North Europe … read more
Transpacific West Coast Services – Schedule Update … read more
General Rate Increase – East Asia to USA and Canada … read more
MAERSK
Rhine River - Low Water Surcharge … read more
Import Detention and Demurrage Tariff Update Scope World to Papua New Guinea … read more
Import Detention and Demurrage Tariff Update Scope World to New Caledonia … read more
Import Detention and Demurrage Tariff Update Scope World to Fiji … read more
Rate Announcement – Northern Europe to Middle East and ISC … read more
Strait of Hormuz: How is the conflict impacting Hapag-Lloyd? … read more
A first in liner shipping: Hapag-Lloyd to convert ship to LNG … read more
Handle with Care! Peters & May exclusively ships yachts. A customer profile … read more
Deepening of the Elbe River will bring more megaliners to the Port of Hamburg … read more
OOCL
Fraudulent use of the OOCL name in illegal activities … read more
WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN OCEAN
Logistics for the energy revolution: Why shipping has a vital role to play … read more
Stink bugs: Regulations target new countries with season on horizon … read more
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9.8.19 HIGH WINDS AFFECTING EMPTY CONTAINER DEHIRE IN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY ... read more
10.8.19 ARROW ACQUIRES SYDNEY SIDELOADERS TO ESTABLISH A FOOTPRINT AT THE PORT OF SYDNEY ... read more
12.8.19 NSW PORTS - EASTERN AND NORTHERN BREAKWATERS CLOSED ... read more |
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8.8.19 IATA AIR FREIGHT IN DECLINE FOR EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH ... read more
10.8.19 FIATA E-FLASH NO. 206 - 12 AUGUST 2019 ... read more |
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| 9.8.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE 520 9TH AUGUST 2019 ... login required |
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Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) Period
1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020 - read more
| CBC | CPD | Approved Arrangement | End date | 19.1 & 19.2
CBC information session 19-20/01
| 3 CPD points - Stream A – FTA085 | NCCC / AEPCOMM | 1 April 2019 to
31 March 2020 | 19.2
CBC Activity 19-20/02
| CPD points - Stream A – TBA | AEPCOMM | 26 August 2019 to
1 December 2019 |
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6.8.19 WILL COMMON SENSE PREVAIL ON THE BIOSECURITY IMPORT LEVY? ...read more
7.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-37 - HORTICULTURE EXPORTS PROGRAM – APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION OF FARMS, PACKHOUSES AND TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR THE EXPORT OF TABLE GRAPES TO PROTOCOL MARKETS ... login required
7.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 128-2019 - TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2019-20 BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) RISK SEASON ... login required
7.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 129-2019 - THE DEPARTMENT IS IMPLEMENTING A NUMBER OF NEW FRESH PRODUCE COMMODITIES ONTO THE COMPLIANCE BASED INTERVENTION SCHEME (CBIS) ... read more
8.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 130-2019 - REMINDER TO INDUSTRY: CHANGES TO IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR FRESH GARLIC BULBS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, TO TAKE EFFECT 1 SEPTEMBER 2019 ... login required
9.8.19 BMSB SAFEGUARDING - DRAFT APPLICATION FORMS ... login required
9.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-36 - HORTICULTURE EXPORTS PROGRAM – APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION OF TASMANIAN ORCHARDS, PACKHOUSES AND COLD STORES TO EXPORT APPLES AND PEARS TO PROTOCOL MARKETS ... login required
12.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 131-2019 - COLS, OPP AND PEBS UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:00 TUESDAY 13 AUGUST TO 06:00 WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST 2019 (AEST) 12 AUGUST 2019 ... login required |
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| WEBINAR - BMSB - PREPARING FOR THE 2019/2020 SEASON |
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Sponsored by
Andrew Crawford (Head of Border and Biosecurity - FTA) yesterday provided a comprehensive presentation on compliance and operational matters: |
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| - when do measures apply; - target risk countries; - measures relating to goods; - mandatory treatment for target high risk goods; - target high risk goods; - bulk goods including open top and flat rack containers; - FCL and FCX; - LCL and FAK; - Safeguarding arrangements; - Treatment assurance measures; - Treatment minimum standards; and - Offshore Treatment Provider Scheme |
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A PDF copy of the presentation is HERE and recording available HERE
To complete online CPD, please click HERE (for those that have a bulk CPD / CBC package, please enter your promotional code to access this for $0) |
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6.8.19 ABF AIRLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER CHARGED AFTER INDUSTRIAL MACHINE FILLED WITH 200KG OF ICE INTERCEPTED AT BORDER ... read more
9.8.19 ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR ACCREDITED LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN TRUSTED TRADER PROGRAMME ... read more |
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| 10.8.19 OFFICIAL ICC INCOTERMS® 2020 AUSTRALIAN WORKSHOPS ... read more |
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6.8.19 DFAT - MAXIMISING AUSTRALIAN EXPORTS TO KOREA ... read more
7.8.19 DFAT - RECORD TRADE SURPLUS FOR AUSTRALIA ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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ANTI DUMPING NOTICES 6th AUGUST TO 12th AUGUST 2019
CASE 509, AND 2019/099, Aluminium extrusions, Extension of time by which to publish the SEF, Malaysia, 05/08/2019 |
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More about our Classifieds service available HERE |
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QUOTE 2019/01 - Corporate Customs Broker Licence
Corporate Customs Broker Licence (valid to 30 June 2021) is available for transfer to a business entity which has a nominee licensed customs broker in its employ.
Contact classifieds@FTAlliance.com.au
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QUOTE 2019/02 - Looking to buy - Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle Perth
Established Australian owned Freight Forwarder & Customs Broker is seeking an opportunity to purchase an established small to medium Freight Forwarder or Customs Broker business located in Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle Perth. Ideally your business has been established for 10 years or more, has a stable customer base and EBIT performance. You may-be looking to retire in the coming years and want an exit strategy from your business. We will also consider business where there is more than one partner and we enter the business in partnership with the remaining partners. Companies that may specialise in a certain industry or business segment will be looked upon favourably, likewise those who specialise in P/E need not express interest. Please forward your confidential expression of interest toffcb4sale@outlook.com all emails will be treated strictly confidential between interested seller and buyer. Please include your company name and website. We are a member of FTA and this is a genuine expression of interest for the right seller. |
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FINANCE REPORT
 Weekly Market CommentaryMarkets were soft to close another week of economic drama. The week opened with a crash in global equities, after the Chinese reacted to increased US tariffs, by devaluing their currency. Global equities were in panic mode and Bond Yields crashed. The rest of the week was one of recovery, with bond yields stabilising and equities rebounding. Recover it did! ... read moreWeekly Market Calendar12/8 NZ House Sales, NZ Credit Card Spending, US Mortgage Foreclosures, US Budget Statement ... read more |
CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Melbourne - Bonded Warehouse Team Leader
Candidate: 16928020 Our candidate has spent the past 5 years in bonded warehouses working with airfreight import and export operations .... read more Contact: Andrew Bennett Branch Manager - Melbourne 0447 054 744 Sydney - Customer Service A Senior Customer Service candidate who is currently managing a portfolio of 25 clients, which includes reporting, quoting, invoicing as well as monitoring their daily activities all utilizing EDI Cargowise .... read more |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING |
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FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2019 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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