9.4.2018 ADELAIDE/MELBOURNE RAIL TARIFFS FROM1ST MAY ... read more |
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9.4.2018 ASIA-PNG/SI RATE RESTORATION ... read more |
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9.4.2018 ANZ-ECNA BAFS FROM 1 MAY ... read more |
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9.4.2018 PAD SERVICE NORTHBOUND PSS |
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9.4.2018 HAPAG-LLOYD – REVISION OF CHINA THCS |
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9.4.2018 TASMAN STAR SERVICE - SEARUBY CONTINGENCY PLANS |
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9.4.2018 OVSA PSW – MELBOURNE OMITTED BY ANL BAREGA |
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9.4.2018 LYTTELTON STRIKE UPDATES |
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9.4.2018 SOUTHERN PEARL V158 CHANGE OF ROTATION |
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9.4.2018 SOUTHERN TRADER, SOUTHERN LILY PORT CALL/ROTATION CHANGES |
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9.4.2018 ADJUSTMENT TO CHINA CUSTOMS ADVANCE MANIFEST (CCAM) REGULATION – INBOUND CARGO TO/VIA CHINESE MAINLAND ... read more |
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9.4.2018 APL BRINGS EAGLE GO GUARANTEE TO OCEANIA ... login required |
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9.4.2018 FURTHER READING - DALE CRISP ... read more |
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4.4.2018 DP WORLD LOGISTICS AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH FLETCHER INTERNATIONAL EXPORTS ... read more |
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4.4.2018 IATA ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 2018 FACE-UP COMPETITION |
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9.4.2018 FIATA E-FLASH NO. 174 - 9 APRIL 2018 |
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5.4.2018 WHITEHALL STREET NORTH BOUND CLOSURE - ADVICE FROM PORT OF MELBOURNE |
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2.4.2018 SUMMARY - FTA / APSA RESPONSE TO THE DRAFT NSW FREIGHT AND PORTS PLAN ... read more |
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29.3.2018 ARRANGEMENTS AFFECTING CONTAINER TERMINALS AT NEW SOUTH WALES PORTS ... login required |
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29.3.2018 FREMANTLE PORTS TRADE STATISTICS - FEB 2018 ... login required |
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6.4.2018 New Zealand Customs Release Issue 451 ... login required |
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9.4.2018 CBAFF Newsletter ... login required |
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary Trade Wars regained centre stage as the heat rises between the US and China. Trump has suggested a response to China Trade sanctions, a further US$100 Billion in tariffs, to which China responded with threats of serious retaliation. China was allowed membership in to the World Trade organisation as an emerging nation, gaining massive trade benefits with her trading partners and this continues. China has massive trade advantages, despite being the second largest economy in the world and having enormous benefits with economies of scale. Trump has pointed out these discrepancies, which has lead to an annual deficit of more than US $500 Billion, with the US. It must be noted that none of these sanctions have actually eventuated and this is rhetorical posturing, while negotiations are in full flight. ... read more | |
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Autumn 2018 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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Why extra rail capacity isn't enoughDCN - Monday, April 9 2018by Travis Brooks-Garrett - FTA / APSA |
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AUSTRALIA'S State and Federal Governments are allocating record investment towards adding capacity to our port rail networks. But with road transport still the most competitive transport mode of choice, how will we ensure that this extra capacity is utilised?. ... read more |
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3.4.2018 UPDATE - REMINDER FOR LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKERSFurther to our notice (below) we have received further advice from Broker Licensing that remaining renewal packages which have not yet been dispatched will be sent this week.... read more |
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3.4.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO.2018/06 CUSTOMS DUTY RATE CHANGES FOR 1 APRIL 2018 ... login required |
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6.4.2018 UPDATE 3 - BORDERWISE SINGLE WINDOW TARIFF (AU) AND SPECIAL OFFER TO NEW FTA MEMBERS ... read more |
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6.4.2018 DFAT TRADE TALK 5TH APRIL 2018 ... read more |
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6.4.2018 DFAT MORE TARIFF CUTS UNDER JAPAN-AUSTRALIA FTA ... read more |
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8.4.2018 TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (TPP-11): UPDATE ... login required |
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9.4.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO. 2018/08 PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMMERCE (TRADE DESCRIPTIONS) REGULATION 2016 ... login required |
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9.4.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO. 2018/09 DRUGS AND DRUG PRECURSORS: CHANGES TO CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED IMPORTS) REGULATIONS 1956 AND CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED EXPORTS) REGULATIONS 1958 ... login required |
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9.4.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO. 2018/10 TRADE AND CUSTOMS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES) REGULATIONS 2018 ... login required |
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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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Obtain your 30 CPD points for the 2018 / 2019 period by simply attending two events |
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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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3.4.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) NotificationsThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment ... login required |
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3.4.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) NotificationsThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)notifications for information or comment. ... login required |
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3.4.2018 DAWR - 33-2018 - CONDITIONALLY NON-PROHIBITED GOODS THAT ARRIVE WITHOUT AN IMPORT PERMIT |
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4.4.2018 DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NO. 33-2018 - CONDITIONALLY NON-PROHIBITED GOODS THAT ARRIVE WITHOUT AN IMPORT PERMIT |
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4.4.2018 DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NO. 34-2018 - INDUSTRY SURVEY SEEKING FEEDBACK ON BIOSECURITY DECISIONS |
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4.4.2018 DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NO. 35-2018 - MARITIME NATIONAL COORDINATION CENTRE – CHANGE OF OPERATING HOURS AND NEW CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS |
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4.4.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) NotificationsThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment ... login required |
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5.4.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) NotificationsThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment ... login required |
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6.4.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) NotificationsThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment ... login required |
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6.4.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) NotificationsThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)notifications for information or comment. ... login required |
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6.4.2018 DAWR IFN 02-18 - INCREASED INSPECTION TIMES FOR SURVEILLANCE FOODS |
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9.4.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) NotificationsThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment ... login required |
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9.4.2018 DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOL. 36-2018 - BIOSECURITY IMPORT CONDITIONS (BICON) SYSTEM WILL BE UNAVAILABLE FROM 20:00 TO 23:00 (AEST) ON MONDAY 9TH APRIL 2018 ... login required |
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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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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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PROGRAM - GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM & ICHCA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION |
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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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10 APR 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...] 12 APR 2018 : WISTA VIC - Tour of Port of Melbourne Control Tower [...] 18 APR 2018 : Queensland Industry Operational Training Session [...] 19 APR 2018 : WISTA - QLD Movie Night [...] 10 MAY 2018 : GSF2018 & ICHCA International Conference & Megatrans Exhibition [...] 20 JUN 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...] 6 JUL 2018 : 2018 Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum [...] 7 AUG 2018 : 2018 Australian Cotton Conference [...] 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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