Swire Shipping – GRIs across multiple trades
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APL – documentation fees Australia and NZMaersk Line – revised IMP tariff for imports to IndiaAPL – Australia – Port Charges Revision
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COSCO notice of A3 and SE Asia service upgradesA3N – vessel changeover Hedda Schulte/MiamiFurther update: RHL Aurora breakdown
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Thailand: Temporary ban of plastic waste shipmentsVietnam – Waste exports updateCMA CGM Group transfers Pacific Islands services to ANL/Sofrana ANLMandatory manifest data for Indonesia Customs – Maersk updateMaersk Line – NVOCC process change for USAMaersk Line introduces SmartPay
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The FTA/APSA weekly newsletter now includes a regular section containing links to interesting and relevant articles published by international trade/transport media. While these are free to read it may be necessary to register for some sites.CMA CGM introduces container tracking systemLA moving towards zero-emission cargo handlingRobotics to bring logistics industry jobs loss threatMarket Insight: WiseTech is eating it upCargill aims to cut shipping emissionsShipping associations lobby on sulphur caps
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22.6.2018 TOMAX LOGISTICS - NEW EXPORT CONSOLIDATION SERVICE
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21.6.2018 YM EFFICIENCY - UPDATE 7 |
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22.6.2018 DP WORLD - PORT OF MELBOURNE PLANNED CIVIL WORKS FOR MELBOURNE TERMINAL
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24.6.018 PORT OF MELBOURNE - MAY 2018
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22.6.2018 WISETECH GLOBAL ACQUIRES US PARCEL SHIPPING TMS PROVIDER PIERBRIDGE
Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of Pierbridge, a leading parcel shipping transportation management solution (TMS) provider to medium and large shippers in the United States ... read more |
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(L to R) Photo of Mark Hall (Deputy CFO, WiseTech Global), Bob Malley (Managing Director, Pierbridge) and Mark Picarello (Chief Operating Officer, Pierbridge) |
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24.6.2018 LATEST WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION (WCO) NEWS EDITION IS NOW ONLINE
June 2018 - The Harmonized System from every angle
A digital edition of the magazine is now available at https://mag.wcoomd.org.
The WCO has advised that the last five editions are online and older editions will be added progressively. |
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22.6.2018 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 462 22ND JUNE 2018
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BorderWise Single Window (AU) We are delighted to advise that Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) membership fees will again remain unchanged for the 2018 / 2019 financial year - member benefits and pricing are available HERE.
Furthermore, we have released a new membership offering (Premium Plus) providing further cost savings with the inclusion of all online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) training for your customs brokers via our e-learning platform www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au
While FTA leads in the provision of timely operational information, advocacy and CPD / CBC training services, we continue to expand our partnerships with leading professional entities in the delivery of commercial services and benefits to members.
The latest benefit is provided through our partnership with WiseTech Global in bringing to you BorderWise, a world leading search engine with a comprehensive technical library for customs brokers, self-reporters and other logistics professionals ... read more |  |
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary
OPEC+, is the new expanded OPEC, including Russia and other major non-OPEC oil producers. This new, expansion organisation, has agreed to increase oil production. Meeting in Vienna this week, after pressure from the Trump administration, they have ignored Iran and agreed to increase supply. This allowed for a relief rally in equities, after a volatile week, dominated by expanding global trade wars. The trade negotiations are going on behind the scenes and the tit-for-tat rhetoric is a critical part of these negotiations. The EU have responded to the US Steel and Aluminium tariffs, with politically targeted selective tariffs, inviting a 20% tariff to be levied on EU car exports to the US. These 'trade wars' are disruptive to global markets, especially upsetting trade exposed nations, but will be resolved. ... 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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19.6.2018 DFAT AUSTRALIA – EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
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19.6.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO. 2018/17 APPROVAL FOR THE IMPORTATION OF HEMP SEEDS AND HEMP DERIVED PRODUCTS
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24.6.2018 LATEST WCO NEWS EDITION IS NOW ONLINE
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25.6.2018 ABF FILTERS OUT ILLICIT TOBACCO
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25.6.2018 ICS/CARGO SUPPORT UPDATES CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
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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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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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19.6.2018 DELAY IN NEW BIOSECURITY APPROVED ARRANGEMENT CHARGE
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19.6.2018 DAWR 61-2018 - CARGO ONLINE LODGEMENT SYSTEM – SERVICES IMPACTED 19:00 FRIDAY 22ND JUNE TO 03:00 SATURDAY 23RD JUNE 2018 (AEST) |
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19.6.2018 DAWR 62-2018 - NO IMPORT PERMIT, GOODS WILL BE EXPORTED
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22.6.2018 DAWR 63-2018 – MANDATORY OFFSHORE TREATMENT FOR CONSIGNMENTS OF USED OR AGED OVERSIZE TYRES
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25.6.2018 DAWR 64-2018 - SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE 2 – AUTOMATIC ENTRY PROCESSING REFORM
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25.6.2018 DAWR 65-2018 - CARGO ONLINE LODGEMENT SYSTEM, POST ENTRY BIOSECURITY SYSTEM, MARITIME ARRIVALS REPORTING SYSTEM AND ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICE UNAVAILABLE 6:30 TO 18:30 ON SATURDAY 30 JUNE 2018 (AEST)
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25.6.2018 DAWR 66-2018 - BICON SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FROM 6:30AM SATURDAY 30 JUNE TO 01:00AM SUNDAY 1 JULY 2018 (AEST)
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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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21.6.2018 TC GAZETTE - 18/23
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 | Candidate of the Week Melbourne Account Manager/Customer Service – Freight Forwarding Candidate: 7664751
This candidate is an experienced freight forwarder with both local and overseas working exposure has recently made contact for the first time in a couple of years.
... read more Sydney- Senior Customer Service - Candidate: 12154903 A strong industry candidate that has over 20 years' experience within the Customer Service realm having both exposure to Import & Export trade.
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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**
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Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade
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Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
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Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
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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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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 US AT THE 2018 TASMANIAN FREIGHT & LOGISTICS FORUM
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FREE FORUMS - 100% PIECE-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL AIR CARGO SCREENING 1 MARCH 2019 – ARE YOU READY?
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2018 WIL FORUM PROGRAM
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2018 DEFENCE EXPORT CONTROL OUTREACH PROGRAM
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DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING COMPLIANCE - HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR PEOPLE
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JOIN THE ALLIANCE!
The Australian Peak Shippers' Association (APSA) and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) ... read more |
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27 JUN 2018 : WISTA NSW invite you to their upcoming event ... [...]
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 [...]
10 JUL 2018 : WEBINAR - Tomax Logistics - Export Consolidation Service [...]
17 JUL 2018 : BRISBANE - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...]
18 JUL 2018 : SYDNEY - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...]
19 JUL 2018 : MELBOURNE - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...]
1 AUG 2018 : ADELAIDE - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...]
2 AUG 2018 : PERTH - Air Cargo Screening 1 March 2019 – Are you Ready? [...]
7 AUG 2018 : 2018 Australian Cotton Conference [...]
8 AUG 2018 : 2018 Women In Logistics Forum [...]
9 AUG 2018 : 2018 WISTA Conference & AGM (FTA members join us for Dinner) [...]
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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