FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2024/24 - sponsored by TT Club
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
FTA / APSA WEEKLY REPORT 2024/24
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FTA launches Regulated Cargo Facility membership
At the Depot and Approved Arrangement forum held in Brisbane, today 11 June 2024, FTA announced the expansion of dedicated member benefits to all regulated cargo facility businesses.
This comes on the back of the recent well attended Depot and Approved Arrangement forums held in Sydney, Melbourne & Perth at which attendees expressed an overwhelming demand for support.
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FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY
FTA / APSA submission to the NSW Freight Policy Reform & PBLIS Final Report Recommendations
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have provided detailed submissions to
Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
incorporating extensive member feedback into the two critical documents:
1.
NSW Freight Policy Reform Consultation Paper
,
and
2.
Port Botany Landside Improvement Strategy (PBLIS) Review Final Report Recommendations
.
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Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth
The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth (JSCTIG) is asking for submissions to the
Inquiry into the understanding and utilisation of benefits available to Australian industry and communities under Free Trade Agreements
Your participation is highly valued and will contribute significantly to the Committee's inquiry. We look forward to valuable input from members. To share your views, please contact
Sal Milici
by close of business
Friday 14 June 2024
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Review of the Customs (Australian Trusted Trader Programme) Rule 2015
Australian Trusted Trader (ATT)
program is currently seeking feedback on the next evolution of the program, informally referred to as ATT 2.0. This also includes a review of the
Customs (Australian Trusted Trader Programme) Rule 2015
(the ATT Rule 2015).
Accredited Trusted Traders are encouraged to provide feedback direct to the Australian Border Force (ABF) using a
writable PDF
and sending this to
TrustedTrader@abf.gov.au
by
Friday 21 June 2024,
or provide commentary to
Sal Milici
for inclusion in the FTA submission.
FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT
Corwin International - Mascot catch up
Great catching up with good friend
Ubetta/Corwin xiang
last week in Mascot - that area sure has changed over the years. As one of China's leading freight forwarders, Ubetta provided some fascinating insights to what is happening in the logistics space back in China, that as we all know flows through the supply chain to Australia.
Also congratulations to
Corwin International Logistics(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
for their successful Australian bulk project deliveries.
National Grain Freight Strategy - Launch
Also managed to catch up face to face with
David Claughton
- executive producer of
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Country Hour, who has interviewed me on a number of occasions over the years.
Paul Zalai,
Director & Co-founder of the Freight & Trade Alliance | Secretariat of the Australian Peak Shippers Association was privileged to be invited to
Grain Growers Limited
launch of their impressive "National Grain Freight Strategy" - we particularly look forward to collaboration on reform to container terminal charges and repeal of Part X CCA
Victorian Freight Plan Industry Summit
Last week
Sal Milici, General Manager Trade Policy & Operations | FTA / APSA
was privileged to have been invited to attend the Victorian Freight Plan Industry Summit. As a member of the select Industry Stakeholder Reference Group, Sal was honoured to participate in a panel session and took the opportunity to share some of the challenges and opportunities in front of the international logistics sector.
Many thanks to chair
Praveen Reddy
and fellow panellists
Georgia Nicholls
, Peter Anderson, Brendan Tatham, and
Andrew Newman
. Industry has a strong role to play in the development and updating of the Freight Plan. You can share your thoughts with
Sal Milici
or click
HERE
to see more.
OOCL Brisbane
Tom Jensen, Manager International Freight & Logistics, FTA | APSA
recently caught up with
Ajaz Mir
, QLD State Manager at
OOCL
and QLD Chair of
Shipping Australia Limited
. OOCL have been busy of late looking at improving efficiencies for their customers. Most notably with the announcement of containers now being accessible through to ICD Moorebank for customers in and around western Sydney.
Retired Brokers' luncheon - Save the Date
This annual event to celebrate old friendships,camaraderie and no doubt some tall tales will again be held at the Harbour View Hotel, Lower Fort Street,The Rocks on
Thursday 26 September, 2024
. More information will be sent out in early August.
FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS
RENEWAL OF CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCES - ABF UPDATE
As a part of direct engagement with the Australian Border Force (ABF) on Saturday 20 April 2024, advice has been received that due to a number of factors it is likely that customs brokers will
NOT
receive their 'Application for renewal of Customs Broker Licence' renewal packs until mid to late May.
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2024-2025 FTA ONLINE CPD & CBC TRAINING PACKAGES
FTA offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) training
online
for the customs broker licencing period 1 April to 31 March each year. The cost of an online training package is $150 (excl. gst) for member organisations with bulk discounts available on a sliding scale.
Licensed customs brokers
not
employed by a corporate FTA member, can purchase an Individual Membership which includes online CPD & CBC training for the cost of only $300 (excl. gst) per customs broker licensing period.
FTA LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE TRAINING PLATFORM - "MYFTACPD"
FTA is delighted to announce the new training platform "MYFTACPD" is now LIVE.
The upgraded platform provides:
the removal of the need for promotional codes with personal profile libraries automatically populated with current course content through the customs broker licensing period
high quality training content and resources;
secure and easy to use 'self-service' login functionality;
migration of previous history from the legacy system allowing licensed customs brokers to access their online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Attainment Statements for the current and previous periods;
Interested in purchasing a member online training package for the current customs broker licensing period. Please contact Caroline on
czalai@FTAlliance.com.au
.
Care-Factor Industry Charity Ball
Freight and Trade Alliance (FTA) is delighted to announce the
Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball in Sydney on Friday 26 July 2024
at the charming Fullerton Hotel, Martin Place, Sydney.
Lawrence Christoffelsz (Import Export TV) interviews Paul Zalai (FTA / APSA) about involvement in Care-Factor 2024
Back by popular demand
Wayne Pearce
will be our Master of Ceremonies and live band
OZ Icons
will be performing. It is a great night with dancing, silent auction items, raffles and Christmas Tree lucky dip.
This is a fabulous night not to be missed so start organising your table now.
ALL profits from the event going to our chosen charities.
Tickets are now available
HERE
LOGISTICS
ACROSS BORDERS
The Risks and Realities of Foreign-Built Freight Handling Equipment in Australian Ports
Many thanks to
Tristan Anderson, Executive Advisor, Transport & Infrastructure Strategy | GHD Advisory
for his contribution to our latest edition of Across Borders.
"Replacing existing infrastructure with domestically manufactured alternatives would be a massive if not impossible undertaking, both logistically and financially
.
"
READ HERE
Contact
John Park
to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus
HERE
Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)
Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs. -
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SEAFREIGHT
PART X Competition & Consumer Act
The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services. The following notice has been received and is available to members' reference.
10 JUNE 2024:
Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - for the Asia Australia Consortium (A3) Joint Services Agreement inwards and outwards
10 JUNE 2024:
Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - for the Asia Australia Consortium (A3) Joint Services Agreement inwards and outwards
Notices:
6.6.2024 : PIANC Tasmania Seminar Hobart: Exploring Tasmania"s Maritime Projects ...
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AIRFREIGHT
QANTAS Freight Operations
Please refer the
Qantas Freight site
for updates on operational matters.
Swissport have revised International Terminal Service Fess as of 1 July 2024
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have received advice from Swissport regarding a revision to their International Terminal Service Fees, which will come into effect from 1 July 2024:
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Notices:
11.6.2024 : IATA - Chart of the Week - Airline revenue is poised to approach USD 1 trillion ...
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6.6.2024 : Qantas Freight - Advice from the Australia Government regarding poultry exports ...
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4.6.2024 : IATA - Global Outlook for Air Transport ...
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BIOSECURITY
Cargo Operations Snapshot
The Department has advised the return of the Cargo Operations Snapshot. Members will see a few changes one of which is the addition of a section on Cargo Compliance. When viewing the report we suggest members note the
Data Definitions
on page 3.
June 10 Report
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Notices:
10.6.2024 : DAFF : MAA 2024-12: Egg and egg products ...
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7.6.2024 : DAFF - IAN 2024-11: Egg - NEXDOC - Planned outages ...
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7.6.2024 : DAFF - IAN 2024-20: Dairy - NEXDOC - Planned outages ...
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7.6.2024 : DAFF - Export advisory notice 2024/14 Independent observer deployment criteria and exporter responsibilities ...
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7.6.2024 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2024-32: Plant Export Operations - Export systems expected maintenance outage. ...
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7.6.2024 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2024-31: Horticulture Exports Program – Updates to the New Zealand Export Plan ...
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6.6.2024 : DAFF - 2024-06: Fish and Fish Products: European Union: Updated export certification ...
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6.6.2024 : DAFF - MAA 2024-10: Egg and egg products: All Markets: Avian influenza market access issues update #1 – Affected health certification and country import restrictions ...
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5.6.2024 : DAFF - 2024-05: Fish and Fish Products: European Union: Changes to European Commission TRACES-NT access from 11 June 2024 ...
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5.6.2024 : DAFF - MAA 2024-19: Milk and Milk products: European Union: NEXDOC certificates will not be available on 15 and 16 June 2024 ...
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5.6.2024 : DAFF - MAA 2024-18: Milk and Milk products: European Union: Changes to European Commission TRACES-NT access from 11 June 2024 ...
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4.6.2024 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 112/2024 Adjustment of heightened border measures introduced in 2022 in response to the foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia ...
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BORDER
Trade Portal Pilot Program - Self Assessment Clearances
Industry participation and feedback on this trade portal pilot, your digital identity experience, and your expectations for future features will provide the ABF with insights to guide the direction of the
Foundations to Enable the Single Trade Environment (STE Foundations)
project and the ABF intent to pilot a user interface designed for traders.
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Industrial Chemicals Regulatory News
In this May Issue of Industry AICIS we look at;
New Beta search tool
Chemicals added to inventory
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Notices:
10.6.2024 : AFP - Two Victorian men charged with trafficking illicit drugs ...
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10.6.2024 : AFP warn online users over RATs cyber plague ...
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7.6.2024 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2024/17 Removal of 'nuisance tariffs' and extension of duty reduction for Ukrainian goods ...
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6.6.2024 : AFP - Queensland men jailed for attempting to possess nearly 50kg of cocaine ...
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5.6..2024 : ABF - TC Gazette 24-22 ...
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4.6.2024 : AFP - Trusted insider jailed following Sydney Airport thefts ...
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TRADE
AUSTRADE - Export Update
In this issue we look at;
Supporting Australia's exporters to diversify and expand
China lifts meat suspensions
Australian brands savour success at Food & Hotel Asia 2024
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Trade Data Updates Week Ending 10th June 2024
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 10th June 2024
FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources
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Notices:
7.6.2024 : UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) releases annual report 2023 ...
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6.6.2024 : ATIC - Export Update ...
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5.6.2024 : WTO forecasts rebound in global trade but warns of downside risks ...
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4.6.2024 : WTO - Deadline of 14 June for submitting proposals for 2024 Public Forum ...
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WEBINARS & RECORDINGS
Stay at the cutting edge through participation in live webinars and access to recordings – all are FREE & EXCLUSIVE to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members.
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13.9.2023 : Webinars & Recordings ...
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