FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

La Chang sits with Paul Zalai from FTA, returning for our special 1,000 subscriber episode. 

Sal Milici, General Manager Trade Policy & Operations and Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight & Logistics were privileged to represent Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members at the recent National Freight & Supply Chain Strategy Review workshops in Melbourne and Brisbane. 

CONTINUED BIOSECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) - REMINDER

To maintain your accreditation for the class 19.1 NCCC approved arrangements, accredited persons must complete the continued biosecurity competency as prescribed by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

In April the Department sent all accredited persons an email with instructions on how to set up your account and password. For further information refer to Accessing Learnhub Tip Sheet. 

MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULE

The Australian Border Force (ABF) have advised under the updated Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/23 that the mandatory CPD module is now available for completion.

ALL licensed customs brokers must complete this mandatory module by 31 March 2024

Please NOTE it is ONLY available via the ABF Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) training portal - read more.

REGISTER NOW

6 OCTOBER 2023 : WISTA Australia - Future Fit – Branding & Marketing Yourself 

11 OCTOBER 2023 : TechTalk Webinar - Crypto Trends & its Impact on Cross-Border Payments 

19 OCTOBER 2023 : WISTA QLD - MTS Brisbane - Community Afternoon Tea 

31 OCT to 1 NOV 2023: Meat Processing and Export Conference 

29 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - WA 
30 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - VIC 
6 DECEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD 
 

2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

3 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
4 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program
11 MAY 2024 : WA CPD Border Compliance Program 
31 MAY 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
1 JUNE 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
12 JUNE 2024 : QLD CPD Border Compliance Program

By registering for one of the above events you will receive a minimum of 21 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points issued on an attendance basis for the customs broker licensing period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 and complimentary online CPD and CBC access to meet your licensing and approved arrangement requirements for the period.

LOGISTICS

Reports from our international affiliations and the publication The Globe and Mail, advise that the the U.S. Congress was able to pass a bill, in both Houses, and get it to the White House for Presidential signature before midnight, 30 September 2023. Funding has been extended till 17 November 2023. READ MORE

To ensure the future sustainability of the freight transport sector and to help achieve the NSW Government's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, we need to look at ways to work together with industry to reduce the sector's carbon emissions. READ MORE

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs. -  READ MORE 

Notices:

28.9.2023 : NHVR welcomes new standards to make trucks across Australia safer ... read more

SEAFREIGHT

The world's first methanol-enabled container vessel will carry the name "Laura Mærsk", the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed at a ceremony in Copenhagen recently. READ MORE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) wish to advise that we have received information that the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has given notice of industrial action at DP World terminals starting on 6 October. READ MORE

NB: planned MUA actions are being updated as they are received by DP World - please monitor 1-Stop notices 

 Notices:

29.9.2023 : TasPorts - Enhancing efforts to ensure safe port access ... read more
29.9.2023 : Port of Brisbane - Sod turned on new Blue Water Shipping Site  ... read more
27.9.2023 : Port of Brisbane Releases 2022-2023 Sustainability Report ... read more
26.9.2023 : New container service at Port of Newcastle closes gap in regional supply chain ... read more
26.9.2023 : PART X: Amendment to the MOU between Maersk and ONE (WCSMOU) ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

In continuation of our ongoing dialogue with senior management at Qantas Freight, Tom Jensen, Head of International Freight & Logistics | FTA spoke to Qantas yesterday afternoon and received the update at the below link. Tom will maintain dialogue with Qantas and updates will be posted as they come to hand. READ MORE 

Notices:

3.10.2023 : IATA - First World Sustainability Symposium Opens in Madrid ... read more
3.10.2023 : Qantas Freight - Industrial action impacting some regional WA flying ... read more
3.10.2023 : Qantas CTO Delays - Update to Operation ... read more
3.10.2023 : IATA - Broad passenger growth across markets in Q2 2023 ... read more
29.9.2023 : IATA - Monthly Briefings ... read more

BORDER

The Australian Border Force has advised that the Australian Government has extended the additional duty on goods that are the produce or manufacture of the Russian Federation (Russia) or Belarus for twenty four months to 24 October 2025. READ MORE

The September issue of the newsletter covered a range of topics including;

• Feedback on proposed changes

• Upcoming webinars

• Temporary record keeping provisions

• Inventory notices and more
  READ MORE

News Update edition 29 now available and covers

• RAWs compliance inspection visits

• Improvements to vehicle occupant safety

• ATM trailer vehicle approval applications

• Left to right hand drive conversions and more
  READ MORE

Notices:

29.9.2023 : NZ Customs Release 721 ... read more
29.9.2023 : NZ Customs - Secure Trade Lane – Project Update ... read more
28.9.2023 : AFP - UK National charged with the importation of 10kg of methamphetamine ... read more
28.9.2023 : AFP confiscates almost $1 million in proceeds of crime ... read more
27.9.2023 : Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/42 Further extension of the additional customs duty on Russian and Belarusian goods ... read more
27.9.2023 : ABF - TC Gazette 23-36 ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

The Department has advised industry that the Cargo Snapshot is currently under review for suitability and context.

While this review is undertaken the distribution of the snapshot will be paused. 

We will be in touch soon with further details.

Notices:

3.10.2023 : DAFF - Have your say about the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program  ... read more
29.9.2023 : DAFF - Annual agriculture meetings with Thailand support trade outcomes ... read more
29.9.2023 : DAFF - MAA 2023-40: China: Updated Measures for the Administration of the Registration of Infant and Young Children Milk Powder Formula Recipes ... read more
29.9.2023 : DAFF - Agriculture Market Intelligence Insights September 2023 ... read more
29.9.2023 : DAFF - MAA 2023-40: China: Updated Measures for the Administration of the Registration of Infant and Young Children Milk Powder Formula Recipes ... read more
28.9.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-61: Horticulture – Changeover date for new official bolt seals used to secure containers for Japan ... read more
28.9.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice IAN 2023-60: Assessment Services Exports - Request for Permit (RFP) authorisations for plant and plant products ... read more
28.9.2023 : DAFF - 205-2023: Changes to Vegetable seed for sowing permit application form ... read more
28.9.2023 : DAFF - 204-2023: Changes to commercial vessel Pre-Arrival Reporting requirements for certain Australian External Territories in the Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) ... read more
27.9.2023 : DAFF - MAA 2023-07: European Union: Reporting of residues above EU MRLs to EU-listed establishments ... read more
27.9.2023 : DAFF - MAA 2023-39: Egypt – Dairy: Update on commencement date of halal certificate for milk and milk products ... read more
27.9.2023 : DAFF - Analysis – Gulf Cooperation Council's shelf-life limit for chilled vacuum-packed red meat ... read more
27.9.2023 : DAFF - Biosecurity Advice Fresh decrowned pineapples from India and Indonesia 2023-P08 ... read more

26.9.2023 : DAFF - MAA 2023- 39: Egypt – Dairy: Update on commencement date of halal certificate for milk and milk products ... read more
26.9.2023 : Biosecurity Matters Edition 3, 2023 ... read more

TRADE

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

This edition talks about Australia's new Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to increase two-way investment and trade as well as a range of other news items and videos. READ MORE

Trade Data - 26th September to 3rd October 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 26th September to 3rd October 2023

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

Notices:

3.10.2023 :  Department of Industry, Science and Resoures - Australia and France sign bilateral agreement on critical minerals ... read more
3.10.2023 : Department of Industry, Science and Resoures - Australia resources and energy exports set to fall back in 2023–24 ... read more
3.10.2023 : WTO members review farm policies, discuss food security, agri-food system resilience ... read more
27.9.2023 : WTO - Members share views in informal talks on trade and industrial policy ... read more
26.9.2023 : WTO - Working group on food security reviews coordinator's report, discusses way forward ... 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

To select your communication preferences please click on "Update Subscription Preferences" at the bottom of any FTA notice -  READ MORE

SPONSORS

FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

2023 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE