FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

5 October 2023: FTA / APSA  Media Release - Qantas Operational Issues (Member Login Required)

5 October 2023: Sydney Morning Herald - Qantas IT blunder leaves corpses in coffins on the tarmac
5 October 2023: FreightWaves - Qantas Freight fumbles IT rollout, stranding cargo shipments
6 October 2023: FreightWaves - Qantas says freight backlog in Australia could last 2 more weeks
6 October 2023: Airways - Qantas Freight Ops to Struggle for Another Two Weeks

CONTINUED BIOSECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) - REMINDER TO ACTION THIS NOW!

As of last Friday there are approximately 526 accredited persons who have not yet logged into Learnhub and listened to the CBC activity for 23/24/01: List of treatment providers.

This may cause processing delays if you wait until the last minute to set up your account, need to update your email address and submit a change of details form.

The CBC pre-recorded webinar is now available on the department's Learnhub platform and the CBC Activity 23-24/01: List of Treatment Providers (DAFF) (3 CPD Points - Stream A - CPD0213) (Class 19.1 NCCC) assessment on the FTA training platform - www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au which must be completed by Wednesday 18 October 2023. 

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

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

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, today announces it has acquired MatchBox Exchange, provider of a breakthrough online open market platform for the reuse and exchange of shipping containers between operators in the landside logistics space. 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 

OneStop proudly announces its strategic partnership with ACFS Port Logistics, a leading player in Australia's transport, warehousing, and freight logistics sector. READ MORE

SEAFREIGHT

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received the following important updated notification of upcoming protected industrial action at DP World terminals, with dates now extending until 30 October: READ MORE

The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services. The following notice has been received and is available to members' reference.

• Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - NEAX / A1X / AUE / NAX / Inwards and Outwards Service

 Notices:

9.10.2023 : DP WORLD: MUA Industrial Action - Update 3 ... read more
9.10.2023 : TasPorts supports ICMAR Nav Conference ... read more
4.10.2023 : Port of Brisbane achieves 5-star GRESB rating for fourth consecutive year ... read more
4.10.2023 : PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - NEAX/A1X/AUE/NAX Inwards and Outwards service ... login required

AIRFREIGHT

Following discussions with senior Qantas management on Monday 9 October, the following advice was received for distribution to members. FTA will stay in contact with Qantas management and advise ongoing updates as they come to hand . READ MORE

Notices:

9.10.2023 : Qantas Freight - Operational Update 16:45 9th October 2023 ... read more
9.10.2023 : Qantas Freight Operational Update 10 ... read more
9.10.2023 : IATA - Cargo traffic maintains recovery trend amid challenges ... read more
5.10.2023 : IATA - Passenger traffic growth continued in August ... read more
5.10.2023 : IATA - Broad passenger growth across markets in Q2 2023 ... read more
4.10.2023 : Qantas Freight Operational Update 4 ... read more
4.10.2023 : IATA - Air Cargo Demand up 1.5% in August, First Annual Growth Since February 2022 ... read more

BORDER

Notices:

9.10.2023 : .ABF Border Watch Member News September 2023 ... login required
9.10.2023 : AFP - Five men charged over plot to import 100kg of cocaine Sydney Airport ... read more
4.10.2023 : ACN 2023/43 HS Codes, Origin Criteria and Other Info on COOs under Australia's FTAs ... read more
4.10.2023 : ACN2023-43 - HS Codes Origin Criteria and Other Information on Certificates of Origin under Australias FTAs ... read more
4.10.2023 : ABF - TC Gazette 23-37 ... 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:

9.10.2023 : DAFF - Animal Biosecurity Advice Animal Biosecurity Advice: Review the risk of Japanese encephalitis in horses from approved countries – Final Report 2023-A12 ... read more
9.10.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 211/2023 Scheduled Outage: Wednesday 11 October 2023 - MARS ... read more
9.10.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 210/2023 Scheduled Outage: Thursday 12 October 2023 - PEBS  ... read more
6.10.2023 : DAFF - 208-2023: Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme:... read more
6.10.2023 : Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry staff apply to Fair Work Commission for Protected Action ... read more
6.10.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 207/2023 Unplanned Outage: Friday 06 October 2023 – ICS ... read more

6.10.2023 : DAFF - Meat Notice 23-08: CPSU application for a Protected Action Ballot Order ... read more
5.10.2023 : DAFF - Export advisory notice 2023-05: National Standard Advisory Committee (NSAC) positions available ... read more

TRADE

In this issue Austrade address

• How Agri Direct Australia used the Go Global Toolkit

• A-UKFTA grape news for Australia's premium wines

• Tassal swimming upstream with export success in India
  READ MORE

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 - 4th to 9th October 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 4th to 9th October 2023

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

Notices:

9.10.2023 : DFAT - Philippines-Australia Ministerial Meeting ... read more
9.10.2023 : DFAT - Australia-Japan Ministerial Economic Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement ... read more
6.10.2023 : WTO lowers 2023 trade growth forecast amid global manufacturing slowdown ... read more
5.10.2023 : ATIC - Export Update ... read more
5.10.2023 : UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2023 ... read more
4.10.2023 : WTO - DDG Paugam: Trade is becoming more political, more sustainable, more traceable ... 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