19.3.2018 Maersk FAK rates rise from North, Central and WC South America ... read more |
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19.3.2018 Swire Singapore PSC increase ... read more |
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19.3.2018 APL Malaysia Amendment Fee ... read more |
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19.3.2018 On again, off again Lyttelton strikes – LPC, Maersk advisories ... read more |
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19.3.2018 New cut-offs for Maersk Boomerang ... read more |
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19.3.2018 A3N – Beijing Bridge delay ... read more |
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19.3.2018 PAD/NASP – Songa Antofagasta Melbourne omission ... read more |
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19.3.2018 OVSA PSW vessel changeout ... read more |
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19.3.2018 Strong result for CMA CGM ... read more |
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19.3.2018 OOCL bounces back ... read more |
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19.3.2018 Carriers test demand for premium servicesIs the Australian market big enough and rich enough to support the kind of premium container services now being offered on major overseas tradelanes?Hyundai Merchant Marine has become the latest carrier to pitch a standalone, high-rate shipping product, in this instance between Asia and Europe... LOGIN REQUIRED |
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19.3.2018 ITF ramps up anti-ICTSI campaignOverseas moves are revealing more of the motivation underlying the MUA and fellow unions' blockade of Melbourne's Victoria International Container Terminal late last year.The International Transport Workers Federation – of which MUA national secretary Paddy Crumlin is the global president – late last week sought to have shareholders overthrow directors of VICTL parent International Container Terminal Services Inc of Manila ...LOGIN REQUIRED |
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19.3.2018 Is customer service a dying art in international shipping?
The 2016-2017 financial year, like every other, has delivered its fair share of supply chain disruptions for Australia's shippers. From illegal and drawn out industrial action, to emergency biosecurity measures and Chinese Government waste import restrictions, it has been a wild ride... read more |
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1801 Botany Road, Banksmeadow, NSW 2019For Lease / Price & Space Negotiable - Budget Whole Office Floorplate Available Now!1,040m² whole floorplate – take whole space or partFitted out boardroom and officesWarehouse Space can also be accommodated for suitable businesses, 77G and 1.3 licensed.Ample parking
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12.3.2018 e-Flash No. 173 - 12 March 2018 |
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CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY - EARLY BIRD RATES NOW AVAILABLE FOR FTA / APSA HOSTED EVENTSFreight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) will be hosting a series of events in coming months incorporating essential information about the new Chain of Responsibility (CoR) provisions in road law to commence from mid this year ... read more |
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Tyne ACFS announces opening date of Operation - Fremantle
5.6Ha on Fremantle Port has been developed by privately owned Tzaneros Investments for Tenants Tyne ACFS and ACFS Port Logistics ... read more
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19.3.2018 DP World - working arrangements for Easter period ... LOGIN REQUIRED |
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19.3.2018 Port of Melbourne - Monthly Overseas Container Trade Report for February 2018... LOGIN REQUIRED |
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18.3.2018 Pacific National / Aurizon - ACCC Statement of Issues
The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have been advised that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been conducting a review of Pacific National's proposed acquisitions of Aurizon's intermodal assets. The proposed date for the ACCC's final decision is 24 May 2018 ... read more |
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16.3.2018 Hutchison Ports - Port Botany Landside Tariffs Changes
Please note that Transport for New South Wales has approved new landside tariff rates for Hutchison Ports Sydney ... LOGIN REQUIRED |
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16.3.2018 1-Stop Modal Expands Around Australia
1-Stop Connections (1-Stop) has been selected as the solution provider for Patrick CargoLink (CargoLink) Container Terminals. 1-Stop is a globally recognised leader in innovating and delivering integrated solutions to increase productivity for customers such as CargoLink... read more |
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13.3.2018 DP World Sydney update: authorised stop work meeting Wednesday 21 March 2018 ... read more |
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17.3.2018 New Zealand Customs Release Issue 448 ... LOGIN REQUIRED |
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18.3.2018 APSA / FTA SPONSOR, CROWE HORWATH, EXPANDS TRADE SPECIALIST TEAM
"The opportunities to increase Australian businesses' share of global trade are truly exciting, with demand for high-quality, safe Australian products and services rising rapidly. I'm excited to use my experience to help our clients develop their ties with global trading networks and ultimately, increase their exporting capabilities" - Sam Lawrence ... read more |
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14.3.2018 WISETECH GLOBAL ACQUIRES LSP SOLUTIONS
WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of LSP Solutions (LSP), a leading provider of customs and warehouse management solutions in the Netherlands ... read more |
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Photo (L to R): Erik Wilting (Head of R&D, LSP Solutions), Richard White (CEO, WiseTech Global), Marco Pieplenbosch (MD, LSP Solutions) |
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary Equity markets in the USA rallied on economic news. Economic Sentiment from the University of Michigan hit the highest level since 2004! Growing confidence in the US, has been reflected in the economic data releases, although it has come off the boil in recent times. The Dollar has started to reflect the economic and monetary situation. The new Trump economic advisor, Larry Kudlow, is a huge Dollar bull! The EUR fell below 1.2300, while the Yen traded around 106.00, reflecting the monetary cycle.
The coming week will be dominated by the Feds two day meeting, which will almost certainly raise interest rates, confirming the return to a normalised monetary policy. European data remains depressed, with CPI data challenged, ensuring the ECB will continue accommodative monetary policy.
The 'Return of the Dollar' has been manifested in the commodity currencies. The AUD has crashed to 0.7700, while the NZD has fallen all the way back to 0.7200, victims of the reserve. This is a direct result of economies being manifested in Central Bank monetary policies. The Fed and Bank of England remain ahead of the curve. ... read more |  |
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Summer edition "Across Borders"
Published on a seasonal basis (Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn), Across Borders will play a vital role in keeping FTA / APSA members at the forefront of all emerging supply chain issues.
Members receive FREE hard copies of the magazine delivered to each of your regional offices ... read more
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ACROSS BORDERS - ADVERTISING PROSPECTUS"Across Borders" is a joint venture between Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and On Time Publications delivering a seasonal trade magazine (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring). ... read more |
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Is customer service a dying art in international shipping?DCN - Monday, March 19, 2018by Travis Brooks-Garrett - FTA / APSA |
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THE 2016-2017 financial year, like every other, has delivered its fair share of supply chain disruptions for Australia's shippers. From illegal and drawn out industrial action, to emergency biosecurity measures and Chinese government waste import restrictions, it has been a wild ride.The question is, have the foreign-owned and operated shipping lines supported their Australian customers through these crises, or have they sought to profiteer? ... read more |
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MHD - EUROPE FOLLOWS AUSTRALIA WITH NEW E-COMMERCE LAWS |
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With members including Alibaba, Ebay and the major logistics providers, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) was invited to provide evidence to the Productivity Commission inquiry that reviewed the legislation and how it would impact international logistics operators .. read more |
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11 days remain for the current CPD / CBC licensing period
Licenced customs brokers are reminded that 30 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points are required with a maximum of 12 points in Stream B counting towards your total.
To maintain your NCCC 19.1. or AEPCOMM 19.2 Approved Arrangement status, you MUST complete CBC Information Session 17 - 18/01 before 31 March 2018.
To maintain AEPCOMM 19.2. you should have already completed CBC Activity 17 - 18/02 (Please note - DAWR required this be completed by 31 July 2017). Before proceeding with enrolment at this late stage, you MUST first obtain approval from DAWR at broker.accreditation@agriculture.gov.au
You can check your progress by accessing your online Attainment Record which provides details of your CPD / CBC completed by attending our face-to-face events and online courses - a short instructional recording is available HERE
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) provides CPD / CBC courses online with payment on a per course basis or for unlimited access at a package of $165 (incl GST) - further members discounts apply for businesses with bulk registrations.
For further detail contact me at czalai@FTAlliance.com.au
Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA
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13.3.2018 Launch of BorderWise Single Window Tariff (AU) and offer to new FTA members
CargoWise One customers, who are also FTA members, will have access to BorderWise Single Window Tariff (AU) included in the CargoWise One Customs module at no cost ... read more |
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NEW ComplianceNetFTA ENHANCEMENT- CPD ATTAINMENT STATEMENT We are delighted to launch the new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Attainment Statement functionality on ComplianceNetFTA.
The statement can be downloaded or printed with your total points completed through Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) for the current customs broker licensing period (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018).
All FTA face-to-face and online completed courses are displayed on the Attainment Statement - includes Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) and Stream A / Stream B CPD points breakdown.
Simply login to ComplianceNetFTA.com.au using your unique login details then go to / My Accounts/CPD Statement/Continue – view demonstration
Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA
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18.3.2018 ATO industry engagement - GST reforms on low value goods from 1 July 2018
From 1 July this year, low value goods imported from overseas by consumers in Australia will attract Goods and Services Tax (GST). This means that vendors—including merchants, electronic distribution platform operators and re-deliverers—with sales subject to GST of AUD75,000 or more each year will need to register with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), collect GST at the point of sale and remit that GST to the ATO ... read more |
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16.3.2018 Department of Home Affairs - REMINDER - SCHEDULED ICS OUTAGE - SATURDAY 17 MARCH 2018 ... read more |
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Obtain your 30 CPD points for the 2018 / 2019 period by simply attending two events
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON A "FIRST IN" BASIS
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COMPLIANT CUSTOMSThe forwarder's broker ... customs clearance solutions for the logistics industry |  |
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Department of Home Affairs
REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS
We have received feedback from members that that they receive timely updates as direct subscribers to the Department of Home Affairs - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis.
We will however continue to post these online at www.FTAlliance.com.au and make details available via our Weekly Report.
To subscribe to receive notices & newsletters direct from the department, please click HERE
To subscribe to the FTA / APSA Weekly Report, please click HERE
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18.3.2018 - 2018 Illegal Logging Compliance Plan
Before you import a regulated timber or wood-based product, you must have a due diligence system. This needs to describe the practices and procedures you will use to minimise the risk the product(s) you are importing contain illegally logged timber ... read more |
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16.3.2018 COLS UpgradeThe Department of Agriculture & Water Resources (DoAWR) has advise that a COLS upgrade will released in the next few weeks.Some members have seen some of the enhancements during workshops/sessions run by the department and have helped with the further development ... LOGIN REQUIRED |
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15.8.2018 Update to Class 19.2. AEPCOMM ... read more |
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14.8.2018 UPDATE 8 - Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB)
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and industry colleagues have been in regular contact with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources on revised processes in treating risk for LCL consignments - please refer to the latest notice "25-2018 - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Risk Season 2017-18 - Amended process for LCL containerised goods from Italy" ... read more |
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Department of Agriculture & Water Resources
REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS
We have received feedback from members that that they receive timely updates as direct subscribers to the Department of Agriculture & Water Resources - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis.
We will however continue to post these online at www.FTAlliance.com.au and make details available via our Weekly Report.
To subscribe to receive notices & newsletters direct from the department, please click HERE
To subscribe to the FTA / APSA Weekly Report, please click HERE
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14.3.2018 TC GAZETTE 18/10... LOGIN REQUIRED |
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 | Candidate of the Week SydneyOperations/Branch Manager – 6423675
We have a very strong industry candidate that possesses more than 20 years industry experience working for a variety of Int'l Freight Forwarders – ranging from Small through to Large, both Multinational. Their experience includes – Retail and Wholesale Freight, logistics coordination on major projects, customer service, key account management, staff management, EDI, DG, AQIS, and RACA etc. This candidate has excellent communication and organisational skills liaising with clients, airlines and senior management.
For further details contact Christian Merrigan:
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
Melbourne Sales Support Administration - 10762185
Our candidate has 3 years forwarding experience starting in a reception/administration role with a small local freight forwarder. Shortly after commencing and settling, our candidate assumed the responsibility of sales support including rate-card updates, BDM and customer service support working with local and international agents. Working with arranging and organising the filing of rates, report management and preparing quotes, our candidate enjoyed the variety the role brought. After moving away from the industry to pursue a role within transport our candidate is looking to get back into the sales support space. |
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North Asia Free Trade Agreement training |
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GUIDE FOR IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERSThis e-learning course has been developed to assist Australian importers and exporters take advantage of preferential tariff treatment under Australia's Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan and Korea. ... read more |
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Join us for our FREE webinar series - North Asia Free Trade Agreement
Click on the following registration links to either participate in our live webinar OR to view the final recording.
Export Trade Compliance / ChAFTA Declarations of Origin**
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
29 January 2018 - Methods of Entering the Chinese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
** courses attract customs broker CPD points - online assessment available at ComplianceNetFTA |
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The above activities have received funding from Austrade as part of the Free Trade Agreement Training Provider Grant Program. The views expressed within the activities are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein. |
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JOIN THE ALLIANCE!
The Australian peak Shippers' Association (APSA) and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) ... read more |
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WEBINARS & RECORDINGSStay 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 |
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PROGRAM - GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM & ICHCA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION |
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10 APR 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
18 APR 2018 : Queensland Industry Operational Training Session [...]
8 MAY 2018 : GSF2018 & ICHCA International Conference & Megatrans Exhibition [...]
20 JUN 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
12 SEP 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
18 SEP 2018 : Sydney - Alibaba E-Commerce Expo [...]
26 SEP 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
16 OCT 2018 : VIC - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
22 OCT 2018 : Melbourne - Alibaba E-Commerce Expo [...]
22 NOV 2018 : WISTA QLD - Australian Border Force Breakfast Series [...] |
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