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FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

On Monday 6 November 2023, FTA / APSA responded to recent correspondence from the Minister for Agriculture, the Hon Murray Watt, addressing industry reporting performance, biosecurity systems and process reforms, interim communications, import cost recovery and broader supply chain costs. READ MORE

Last week DP World announced a range of exorbitant landside fee increases that will take effect from 1 January 2024. Paul Zalai, the Director of Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Secretariat of the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has made the case to the Federal Government that it is not sustainable for Australian exporters and importers to absorb rapidly increasing of landside charges, totalling more than one billion dollars annually, where there is no ability to influence service or price. MEDIA RELEASE |  READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Paul & Caroline Zalai (pictured left) were privileged to participate in the Röhlig Logistics celebration of 50 years of operation in Australia in Newcastle and engage with keynote speaker, the inspirational Mark Hughes (Mark Hughes Foundation). It also provided an opportunity to meet with a wide range of importers showcasing tremendous innovation in the Hunter region. Thanks again to Thomas Hansen, Mat Vermeulen and Röhlig's Newcastle Business Manager, Debra Grey.

picture (Lto R) Tiffany Craig (GM - Sales & Marketing | Wymap), Brett Headley (Commercial Manager, Aviation Group | Wymap) , Justin Bailey, John Park (FTA), Sam Dennaoui, Peter Howie (GM Commercial | Wymap) and Michelle Grant (Cargo Sales Mgr. AU / NZ | United Cargo)

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

2 November 2023 : AFR - DP World's 52pc fee rise at Port of Melbourne labelled 'exorbitant'
2 November 2023: The LoadStar - 'Daylight robbery' – Fury at huge hike in terminal fees by DP World Australia
2 November 2023: The Weekly Times - Port fee spike to have "alarming" impact on agriculture
7 November 2023: AFR - Why goods meant for Sydney are ending up elsewhere

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

16 NOVEMBER 2023 : WEBINAR - Customs Case Law - Spring 2023 

21 NOVEMBER 2023 : WISTA TAS End of Year Tour with the AMC 

24 NOVEMBER 2023 : WISTA QLD Christmas Party 

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 
7 DECEMBER 2023 : WISTA WA End of Year Social Sundowner [...]

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

OneStop and Tyne ACFS Forge Partnership to Transform the Australian Supply Chain

This dynamic alliance between OneStop and Tyne ACFS will introduce cutting-edge solutions that continue to redefine industry standards. Beyond optimising operations for Tyne ACFS, this collaboration has the potential to set new industry benchmarks, offering far-reaching benefits across the entire supply chain network. 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 

 WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, has announced it has acquired Sistemas Casa, a provider of customs and international trade software solutions in Mexico.  Sistemas Casa's customers include customs brokers who operate on behalf of global freight forwarders including DHL, UPS and FedEx and Mexico-based exporters such as Pemex – a state-owned petroleum company. READ MORE

NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas said the business was thrilled the grants program supported so many diverse and meaningful projects across the Illawarra and beyond. "Nareena Hills Public School was one of 11 grantees to benefit from our 2023 program, which supports local, grassroots organisations doing tremendous work in our communities," she said. READ MORE

Patrick Terminals and OneStop are pleased to announce the introduction of OptiBook, a container management solution integrated with the OneStop Vehicle Booking System. OptiBook will provide Patrick Terminals' customers with enhanced visibility of container status, expedited access to available containers, and an improved slot booking process. READ MORE

SEAFREIGHT

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 

Please be advised that the Department of Transport & Planning (Victrola) has advised they have received VICT's 60-day industry notice in accordance with the Voluntary Pricing Protocol, indicating its intent to introduce a range of changes to terminal access tariffs from 1 January 2024. READ MORE

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have issued the following important updated notification of upcoming protected industrial action at DP World terminals, along with updated commentary from DP World. READ MORE

 Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Qantas Freight Operations - 50% off Intl. Terminal Service Fees

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) continues to engage with Qantas Freight senior management in relation to the ongoing issues. Qantas Freight provided the following update as at 1400 AEDT 2 November: . READ MORE

In the coming weeks there will be traffic changes in the carport vicinity that may impact how you access the International and Domestic and International terminals. READ MORE

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BORDER

The Australian Government has implemented a ban on the export of export of machinery and related parts to Russia and areas of Ukraine temporarily under Russian control on and from 26 October 2023. READ MORE

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BIOSECURITY

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is a proud member of the National Biosecurity Strategy Implementation Committee, and as part of that membership we would like to advise that we are now developing actions to realise the vision of the National Biosecurity Strategy. You can now share your ideas on actions for 4 of the priority areas of the National Biosecurity Strategy. These are:

Priority Area 3: Highly skilled workforce
Priority Area 4: Coordinated preparedness and response
Priority Area 5: Sustainable investment
Priority Area 6: Integration supported by technology, research and data.

READ MORE

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a Discussion Paper to provide information to, and invite comments from, affected industry participants in relation to implementation arrangements. READ MORE

Invitation to take part in survey on legal timber in the Asia Pacific - REMINDER

This is a friendly reminder that the APEC EGILAT stocktaking survey on trade in legal timber closes this Friday, 10 November 2023. We encourage you to take part in this 10 - 15 minute survey. Responses will remain confidential and multiple participants from your organisation may complete the survey. READ MORE

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:

7.11.2023 : DAFF - 234-2023: Commencement of 2023-24 Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) (Arhopalus ferus) flight season ... read more
6.11.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 233/2023 Scheduled Outage: Saturday 11 November to Sunday 12 November 2023 - BICON ... read more
1.11.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice IAN 2023-65 Horticulture – Applications for the packhouse grower supplier model ... read more
1.11.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-66: Horticulture – Citrus grower applications for exports to protocol markets in 2024 ... read more
31.10.2023 : DAFF - MN23-09: Protected Industrial Action by CPSU Meat Inspectors and On Plant Veterinarians - Meat Processing Plants and Establishments ... read more
31.10.2023 : Discussion Paper on Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) Cost Recovery ... read more
31.10.2023 : DAFF - 230-2023: Removal of permit requirements for fresh dragonfruit from Vietnam and fresh grapefruit from Egypt ... read more
31.10.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 229/2023 Addition of pathways for animal-based goods onto the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) ... read more
31.10.2023 : DAFF - Agriculture Market Intelligence Insights October 2023 ... read more

TRADE

This newsletter includes a number of Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) updates, from the expected opening of Round 4 to the outcomes of the EMDG strategic refocus. We also show you what we've updated on our website, including EMDG statistics by round and a couple of new reports. READ MORE

Trade Data - 31st October to 7th November 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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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

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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