International Freight Assistance Mechanism briefing

Friday, January 15, 2021

International Freight Assistance Mechanism briefing

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have been engaging with Austrade since the announcement of the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM).

We have been advised by Austrade of a webinar that has been arranged to bring you the latest developments on IFAM

Date and time: 
Monday 18 January 2021 | 4:30pm to 5:00pm A.E.D.T 
(access to the WebEx webinar will be available from 4:25pm, and the session will begin at 4:30pm)
1:30pm WST (access to the WebEx webinar will be available from 1:25pm and the session will begin at 1:30pm)

Webex – Please note registration is required to attend this event – once registered you will receive login details
 
You will have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar using the chat function available in the WebEx platform.

Speakers

Join Mr Michael Byrne, International Freight Co-ordinator General and Air Vice Marshal Marg Staib, Australian Government Freight Controller who together will provide an update on the program.


Background

IFAM continues to be a targeted, temporary emergency measure and businesses need to use the next six months to adjust to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international air transport. This includes developing, where possible, alternative transport pathways, packaging, product and distribution options which take into account enduring higher airfreight costs. 

For more information visit the IFAM webpage.