FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2024/44 - sponsored by AU Logistics

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

FTA / APSA WEEKLY REPORT 2024/44
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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) major event and category sponsor at the DCN Awards


Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is proud to be a major event sponsor and sponsor of the Freight Forwarder of the Year category at this year's DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards..

Sal Milici (General Manager Trade Policy & Operations - FTA/APSA) joined fellow panelists of trusted industry leaders carefully working through over 200 submissions before gathering in person to discuss them in detail. The points awarded by each judge were calculated to determine the winners of each category.

Congratulations are extended to all finalists including FTA affiliate and corporate business members and their employees - SEE HERE:

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Industry Survey

State of Sustainability:

FTA and Pledge Insights Report Survey

As part of our ongoing partnership with Pledge, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is excited to announce the launch of the "State of Sustainability: FTA and Pledge Insights Report Survey".

This important initiative is designed to help us gather critical insights into where the logistics industry currently stands in its transition towards sustainability, and what steps we can take together to overcome barriers and drive sustainable progress.

Why participate? -   READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

AUSTRADE Canberra catch up 

Bianca Flint, Member Support - Trade Operations | FTA had the opportunity last week to meet with Mark Faulkner, the newly appointed ACT Assistant Director – Trade and Export and TradeStart Advisor at Austrade. Austrade plays a pivotal role in helping businesses expand globally by providing support with market entry strategies, overcoming trade barriers, and accessing government assistance.

During their discussion, they addressed the significant challenges exporters are currently facing, including the rising costs of domestic transport, increasing port fees, issues with empty equipment availability, vessel reliance, and growing complexities in foreign markets.
 

FTA look forward to working with Austrade to bring more awareness to the challenges faced by our exporters in getting to market. Please feel free to reach out to Bianca if you would like to be put in contact with Austrade.

The Safe Container Loading & Transport Practices seminars continued last week in Sydney

Fantastic turnout in Sydney last week for the CTAA Safe Container Loading & Transport Practices Seminar. Great mix of importers, exporters, freight forwarders, transport operators, container terminal representatives, government and suppliers to he container logistics sector.

Many thanks to Andrew Christie for representing Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA)  at this session. It's not too late to register! The seminar series is now heading to Wagga Wagga, Port Adelaide, and Fremantle. Visit our Events page to view upcoming dates and secure your ticket:

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

A full list of our extensive ongoing media coverage is available HERE

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

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.

ABF & DAFF Mandatory CPD / CBC units

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has been fielding enquiries from members as to the dates for the above mandatory units to be completed in this CPD/CBC year. The latest advice we have from both agencies is as follows.

ABF The mandatory ABF, CPD module for the 2024/25 CPD is now live - READ MORE
DAFF - the unit is expected to be available for members to complete on 17 February 2025


FTA will keep members advised as more information is available

Face to Face Seminar Sessions now open for Registration

All parties in the logistics chain, including importers and exporters, have legal obligations to ensure the safe loading, cargo restraint, transport, and unloading of shipping containers, as well as accurate gross weight declarations.

While subcontracting may reduce your direct operational control over transport activities, it does not exempt you, particularly as an importer or exporter, from potential legal responsibility under Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations

You still have a duty of care to ensure that all parties involved in the transport process comply with safety standards, whether the transport is handled in-house or outsourced.  

2025 Professional Placement & Internship Program 

Further to our interview in Across Borders edition 1, 2024 with Dr Jill Bamforth (Academic Director Work Integrated Learning), Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is delighted to launch the next phase of our collaboration with Swinburne University.

As a part of an extensive strategy to address the skills and labor shortage entering customs brokerage, freight forwarding and broader supply chain roles, we are delighted to present preliminary detail of the 2025 Swinburne University professional internship and placement program. READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

31 October 2024 : Safe Container Loading & Transport Practices Seminar - Wagga Wagga
19 November 2024 : Safe Container Loading & Transport Practices Seminar - Port Adelaide 
20 November 2024 : Safe Container Loading & Transport Practices Seminar - Fremantle 
20 November 2024 : Freight quoting revolutionised presented by NAVLAB 

21 November 2024 : DCN - 2024 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards 
4 April 2025 : 2025/26 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
5 April 2025 : 2025/26 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
9 April 2025 : FTA NSW Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
8 May 2025 : FTA VIC Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
9 May 2025 : 2025/26 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program 
10 May 2025 : 2025/26 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program 
23 May 2025 : FTA WA Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
24 May 2025 : 2025/26 FTA WA CPD Border Compliance Program 
3 June 2025 : FTA QLD Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
4 June 2025 : 2025/26 FTA QLD CPD Border Compliance Program 

Thank you to LogiHire and Ubeeco for sponsoring the following Christmas Networking events:

20 November 2024 : FTA VIC Christmas Networking Function 
27 November 2024 : FTA WA Christmas Networking Function 
WA major sponsor Luckens Fumigation Services
28 November 2024 : FTA NSW Christmas Networking Function 
5 December 2024 : FTA QLD Christmas Networking Function

Christmas networking event sponsorship prospectus now available HERE

LOGISTICS

Australian Horticultural Trade unveils new chair Cameron Carter at annual forum

Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) member Australian Horticulture Trade (AHT), the peak industry body for Australian horticultural exporters and importers of fresh produce has announced the appointment of Seeka Australia's Cameron Carter as the organisation's new chair. Carter takes on the role from Joe Saina, who is stepping down after more than 20 years on the board including five years as vice chair and six years as chair. READ MORE

QUBE / MUA strike action in Brisbane & Darwin

Seven days of extensive industrial action are currently underway in Brisbane and Darwin .The strikes are in the context of the the Qube / MUA enterprise bargaining. READ MORE


ACROSS BORDERS


Many thanks to James Cotis, Principal - Logical Insurance Brokers for his article in the latest issue of the Across Borders magazine.



 

"We expect that at some future point, logistics businesses' STCs will be challenged. Make sure you have robust processes and a strong set of STCs, customised and suitable for your business, approved by your liability insurers."




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Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

Veritas offers a comprehensive solution for customs depots and warehouse license holders to meet their WADSIC compliance obligations. By using a dedicated WADSIC portal, authorised representatives can effectively manage their personnel as prescribed in both ACN 2022/46 and ACN 2024/21.READ MORE

SEAFREIGHT

Patrick Terminal - Brisbane

Patrick Terminal in Brisbane has announced an upcoming shutdown for yard infrastructure and system maintenance between 0700 - 2300 on Tuesday 5th November 2024 :READ MORE

Notices:

28.10.2024 : International Shipping Line Financial Data Update ... login required
25.10.2024 : DP World Australia - Authorised Stop Work Meeting (Melbourne) *POSTPONED* ... read more
24.10.2024 : Pilbara Ports Sailing to success with the 2024 Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum ... read more
24.10.2024 : Patrick (Brisbane) - Melbourne Cup Shutdown for Scheduled Maintenance ... read more
23.10.2024 : Flinders Ports Holdings - Green Iron SA Consortium launches to spearhead South Australia's green iron revolution ... read more
23.10.2024 : Port of Brisbane News October 2024 ... read more
23.10.2024 : TasPorts Celebrating our top exporters ... read more
22.10.2024 : Portfolio - Fremantle Ports" News Update October 2024 ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

Brisbane Airport welcomes American Airlines

American Airlines made history at Brisbane Airport with the arrival of its inaugural non-stop service, flight AA7, from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This seasonal service in partnership with Qantas brings Texas and Brisbane closer together, while boosting tourism and trade across the Pacific.

Starting 28 October with 5 flights per week in each direction, American Airlines will increase to daily flights from December through to the end of March.  (credit Brisbane Airport Corporation)

Perth Airport sees increase in Cathay flights

From 28 October 2024, Cathay Pacific increases its number of flights between Perth and Hong Kong to 11 per week. This means 420,000 seats are now available per year which is great news for tourism, international students, business travellers and of course, exports! (credit Perth Airport)

Qantas Freight Operations

Please refer the Qantas Freight site for updates on operational matters. 

Notices:

28.10.2024 : IATA - Chart of the Week - SAF progress slowed by insufficient public funding ... read more
24.10.2024 : TasPorts - Extra Q400 services welcome ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

It is recommended that members note the Data Definitions on page 3 when viewing the following report provided by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
 

28 October 2024 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Rural Tailgates at VICT

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is excited to share an important update for our members, specifically those utilising the Port of Melbourne with containers destined to be unpacked in Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF) determined rural destination.
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Failing Food Report - September 2024

This report lists food that has recently failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). The department target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. They refer 100% of risk food imports until a history of compliance is established.

The department randomly refer 5% of surveillance food imports. They test for compliance to certain standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and to verify safety.  READ MORE

Notices:

28.10.2024 : DAFF - Seeing the forests and the trees: a new chapter in Australia's forest reporting ... read more
28.10.2024 : Import Industry Advice Notice 236/2024 Expanding the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) onto a document-controlled pathway, commencing with Herbal tea bags ... read more
28.10.2024 : DAFF - Future Drought Fund Updates ... read more 
28.10.2024 : Import Industry Advice Notice 235/2024 Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme: Reinstatement of treatment provider - CV. Majesty (AEI: ID0102MB).... read more
26 October 2024 : Finalists announced for the prestigious 2024 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards ... read more
25 October 2024 : Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme: treatment providers suspended - • Ecolab (Texas) (AEI: US4026SB) ... read more
25 October 2024 : Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme: treatment providers unacceptable - • Logoo Packing Centre Hamburg GmbH (AEI: DE4018SB) ... read more
25.10.2024 : Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Australian  Fumigation Accreditation Scheme: treatment providers suspended and "under review" ... read more
25.10.2024 : Import Industry Advice Notice 233/2024 List of unregistered treatment providers: Treatment provider unacceptable ... read more
25.10.2024 : Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme: treatment providers suspended... read more
25.10.2024 : Import Industry Advice Notice 234/2024 List of unregistered treatment providers: Treatment provider unacceptable ... read more
25.10.2024 : Import Industry Advice Notice 232/2024 New identity check process for cats and dogs from the UK travelling to Australia ... read more
25.10.2024 : Import Industry Advice Notice 230/2024 List of treatment providers: treatment provider suspended ... read more
25.10.2024 : Import Industry Advice Notice 229/2024 Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme: treatment provider 'under review', M/s Bureau Veritas (I) Pvt. Ltd. (AEI: IN0442MB) ... read more
24.10.2024 : DAFF - Imported food Failing food report - September 2024 ... read more
22.10.2024 : DAFF - 226-2024: Key dates and information for the 2024-25 Continued Biosecurity Competency period ... read more
22.10.2024 : DAFF - 227-2024: Onshore Biosecurity Measures – Treatment Lodgement and Assessment ... read more
22.10.2024 : DAFF - MAA 2024-18: Fish and Fish Products: Indonesia: Halal Law Update #5 ... read more

BORDER

Border Watch - UPDATE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from the Australian Border Force (ABF) in relation to updates to the Border Watch program.

In response to a recent review, Border Watch will now be managed centrally which will result in changes to the way we connect. We appreciate your patience as we develop this new operating model.

The centralised management approach does mean that regional coordinator roles in each state no longer exist and that Border Watch regional mailboxes will no longer be monitored.         
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Notices:

25.10.2024 : ABF - Two people jailed in Australia over historic US meth seizure ... read more
24.10.2024 : ABF - Man jailed in WA over role in ketamine Christmas plot ... read more
23.10.2024 : ABF - TC Gazette ... read more
23.10.2024:  ABF - Two travellers charged in Sydney over heroin and meth import plots ... read more
22.10.2024 : Launch of digital incoming passenger card pilot brings trans-Tasman travel closer to the future ... read more

TRADE

FREE EMDG Webinars - Tomorrow & Thursday

Have you signed up for our 'How to submit your online application' webinars yet? Register now – the webinars are on  Wednesday and Thursday, 30 and 31 October 2024.
 

Join us as our EMDG experts walk you through the EMDG online application form. We'll demonstrate how to complete and submit an application online.  READ MORE

Mining equipment, technology and services (METS) News

In this edition of METS News- Austrade look at;

  • UAE Trade Deal

  • 2024 Australian Export Award finalists

  • METS opportunities in Canada & Indonesia
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Trade Data Updates Week Ending 28th October 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 28th October 2024

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources 
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Notices:

28.10.2024 : Anti-Dumping Commission Notices Week Ending 25th October 2024 ... login required
25.10.2024 : UNCTAD - Joint report explores scope for coordinated approach to climate action, carbon pricing and policy spillovers ,,, read more
24.10.2024 : UNCTAD - Asia: Shipping capacity remains strong despite global shocks ... read more
24.10.2024 : UNCTAD - Suez and Panama Canal disruptions threaten global trade and development ... read more
24.10.2024 : UNCTAD - Review of Maritime Transport 2024 ... read more
24.10.2024 : UNCTAD - Vulnerability of supply chains exposed as global maritime chokepoints come under pressure ... read more
24.10.2024 : NHVR enhances heavy vehicle safety and compliance with mobile ANPR cameras ... read more
23.10.2024 : Department of Industry, Science and Resoucres - New report proposes actions to align national standards for the rail industry ... read more
23.10.2024 : Department of Industry, Science and Resources - $55 million to support industry-led innovation ... read more
22.10.2024 : Australian Government - Business newsletter ... read more

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.     LOGIN REQUIRED 

 

13.9.2023 : Webinars & Recordings ... login required

Operational Support
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send requests for operational support to support@FTAlliance.com.au

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