Please refer to the information sheet titled The investigation of the effect of the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) implementation in Australia prepared by Eda Aras, MBA Student in the Maritime and Logistics Management Department, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania – to contribute to this project we encourage members to complete the following shipper/forwarder survey
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19.5.2018 MENZIES AVIATION TERMINAL FEE REVISION EFFECTIVE 01 JUN 2018
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21.5.2018 SWIRE SHIPPING CHINA-PNG/SI RATE RESTORATION
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21.5.2018 HAPAG-LLOYD USA/CANADA-OCEANIA JULY BAF & LSF
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21.5.2018 SWIRE SHIPPING – MOTUKEA TERMINAL CHARGES
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21.5.2018 SWIRE SHIPPING – MOTUKEA 'SPLIT BILLING'
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21.5.2018 PDL – TRANSHIPMENT TRADES TO SOUTH PACIFIC BAF REVIEW
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21.5.2018 PDL – BAF REVIEWS AUST-SOPAC, NZ-SOPAC, FIJI-SOPAC
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21.5.2018 AAX – FURTHER DELAYS TO CMA CGM PUCCINI
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21.5.2018 AAX – CHANGE TO CMA CGM ROSSINI SYDNEY CUT-OFFS
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21.5.2018 A3S – XIN YAN TIAN DELAYED
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21.5.2018 A3S – NEMO/EAX – AL KHARJ OMITTING ADELAIDE
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21.5.2018 AUSTRALIAN IMPLICATIONS OF MAERSK EAST-WEST CHANGES |
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21.5.2018 MAERSK LINE - ADVANCE CONTAINERISED CARGO LOADING NOTICES PRE-ARRIVAL MANIFEST -SOUTH AFRICA
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21.5.2018 NEWS AND FURTHER READING - POTENTIAL FOR ANOTHER HANJIN?
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21.5.2018 NEWS AND FURTHER READING - LANDMARK BLOCKCHAIN DRY BULK SHIPMENT
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21.5.2018 NEWS AND FURTHER READING - FORWARDERS PROTEST BOX INSPECTION MODEL
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21.5.2018 NEWS AND FURTHER READING - HOW BELT & ROAD WILL TRANSFORM ASIA LOGISTICS
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21.5.2018 NEWS AND FURTHER READING - STEADY FIRST QUARTER FOR LOGISTICS SECTOR
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21.5.2018 NEWS AND FURTHER READING - MAERSK HONAM CARGO OWNERS MUST PAY
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21.5.2018 NEWS AND FURTHER READING - SHIPPING SLOW TO CATCH DIGITAL WAVE
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16.5.2018 NSW PORTS FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVE FOR SHIPPING LINES
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16.5.2018 NEW PORT CREATED A STORM IN THE 1970S
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16.5.2018 VGM SURVEY/ENQUIRY
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18.5.2018 RELEASE OF INQUIRY REPORT INTO NATIONAL FREIGHT AND SUPPLY CHAIN PRIORITIES
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21.5.2018 RELEASE OF THE FINAL REPORT: INQUIRY INTO NATIONAL FREIGHT & SUPPLY CHAIN PRIORITIES |
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15.8.2018 DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING COMPLIANCE - HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR PEOPLE
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21.5.2018 DNATA APPOINTS CARGO MANAGER SYDNEY |
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IATA Global Passenger Survey
IATA is conducting the Global Passenger Survey for a seventh consecutive year!
This annual survey is an excellent opportunity to provide us with direct feedback on your travel preferences and expectations. Your valuable input will help drive new ideas and approaches in optimizing passenger and air travel experience.
Have your say and help the industry ensure even better passenger service offerings and experience!
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But it doesn't have to be this way.
Connecting the community of container depots and terminals, cargo owners, shipping lines, and road transporters, Containerchain solutions support synchronised communication and operational predictability.
Features include real-time paperless tracking,frictionless information exchange, process automation, and optimised asset utilisation - as well as total container movement visibility for more proactive planning. The result is lowered cost of operations and improved profitability for one of the world's most essential industries.
Unlock more value from your business today.
Visit containerchain.com or request a no obligation demonstration at enquiry@containerchain.com |
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WiseTech Global acquires Turkish logistics and customs solutions provider, Ulukom
Headquartered in Istanbul, Ulukom offers a range of logistics, customs, freight forwarding and warehouse solutions included in its Logistics Information Management System, which is designed to carry out financial and operational transactions on a single integrated platform. Ulukom's customers include MSC, Maersk, CMA-CGM, APL, Çelebi Ground Handling, Arkas Line, ONE, Panalpina and CEVA Logistics, and many other logistics providers and organisations ... read more |
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L to R - Ulukom's Ilker Pakten and Erkin Findik |
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17.5.2018 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 457 18TH MAY 2018
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BorderWise Single Window (AU)
WiseTech Global - listen to our webinar recording explaining BorderWise Single Window (AU) functionality and benefits available to FTA members. ... read more
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary
UPDATE: China-US Trade Deal will set markets alight! $370 Billion cut to Trade deficit! The Art of the Deal!
The market were dominated by the US-China Trade negotiations and the Italian Coalition Government formation. The Chinese are in serious negotiations with the US and $200 Billion of cuts is said to have been offered. There are tough negotiations ongoing and the 'Master Negotiator' is overseeing. The new Italian Coalition Government, made up of the Five Star and the Northern League, have proposed a debt amnesty that have sent jitters through the European Markets. EU Bond Yields have spiked, sending warning signals to markets, while the EUR has slipped back to 1.1765. ... 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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INDUSTRY OPINION: Import cargo reporting system to evolve to address security riskPaul Zalai - FTA / APSA
DCN - Monday 21 May 2018 |
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FREIGHT & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and ICHCA Australia brought the world's experts on international trade to Melbourne between 8 and 11 May 2018 as a part of the Global Shippers Forum and ICHCA International Conference.Importantly, as a part of discussions on trade facilitation and security, it appears the event may be the catalyst for much needed domestic regulatory reform... read more |
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FOCUS AT LAST - The Australian Government focuses on supply chain and logistics policyTravis Brooks-Garrett - FTA / APSA
MHD May / June 2018 |
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Logistics and supply chain policy is finally at the forefront of the national agenda. And it's about time ... read more |
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17.5.2018 UPDATE - GST COLLECTION ON LOW VALUE IMPORTED GOODS
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21.5.2018 FTA LEADS ADVOCACY ON TRADE MODERNISATION
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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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16.5.2018 DAWR USA: NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXPORT OF PRAWN AND ABALONE SPECIES TO THE USA (2018-05) |
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16.5.2018 IFN 03-18 – COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELLING FROM 1 JULY 2018 |
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16.5.2018 DAWR 2018-15 - HORTICULTURE EXPORTS PROGRAM – EXPORT OF STRAWBERRIES TO THAILAND |
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21.5.2018 DFAT - TRADE TALK 18TH MAY 2018 |
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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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16.5.2018 TC GAZETTE 18/18 ... login required |
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 | Candidate of the Week Melbourne 7987855: Branch/Sales Manager – Freight Forwarding
Our candidate has extensive management experience in both Sales and Operations within the forwarding space. Currently working with a smaller Australian owned forwarder, our candidate is hands-on focussing in on the operational elements of the branch whilst working on potential sales opportunities.
M: 0447 054 744
E: andrew@insyncpersonnel.com.au
Sydney Key Account Manager/Customer Service Manager - 8693012 Vibrant outgoing candidate that has over 15 years industry experience across Operations, Customer Service and Account Management is available immediately! Daily tasks have included but aren't limited to – preparing of quotes and tenders, weekly reports, review and monitor customer satisfaction etc. |
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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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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**
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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
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FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters
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Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world
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29 January 2018 - Methods of Entering the Chinese Market
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** 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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DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING COMPLIANCE - HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR PEOPLE
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CONTINUED BISOECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM - APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS
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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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1 APR 2018 : MANDATORY BY 4 JUNE 2018 - Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM - Approved Arrangements [...]
23 MAY 2018 : WISTA WA - Educational and Networking Breakfast [...]
30 MAY 2018 : FREE WEBINAR - Discounted cash flow (DCF) models - valuation concepts and currency considerations [...]
20 JUN 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
25 JUN 2018 : Sydney - Dangerous Goods Re-certification (Air) 1 day course [...]
26 JUN 2018 : Sydney - Dangerous Goods Acceptance (Air) 3 day course [...]
2 JUL 2018 : Melbourne - Dangerous Goods Re-certification (Air) 1 day course [...]
3 JUL 2018 : Melbourne - Dangerous Goods Acceptance (Air) 3 day course [...]
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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