FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

"Thank you Paul and to the FTA for sharing your lived experience. This kind of insight and corporate memory from industry is critical in our reform work."
Ash Bell (Assistant Secretary at Australian Border Force) 

READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Röhlig Melbourne Celebration
Sal Milici, General Manager Trade Policy & Operations | FTA was deeply honored to attend the ongoing 50 year celebrations of Röhlig Australia at the  #Eureka Tower in Melbourne last week.

6 DECEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD

The Compliant Group - Proudly sponsoring all the FTA Christmas Functions

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 DECEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD 
7 DECEMBER 2023 : WISTA WA End of Year Social Sundowner [...]
13 DECEMBER 2023 : WISTA VIC - Paint & Sip Christmas Function 

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

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

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 

SEAFREIGHT

FTA & APSA have received the latest update from DP World as to the ongoing protected industrial action around the DP World terminals nationally. Unfortunately there is little change in that DP World today have announced another update suggesting the members of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU, MUA Division) have, despite continued efforts to reach an understanding have announced further PIAs. READ MORE

 Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Notices:

BORDER

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) have asked DCCC members to circulate the linked document to members on the matter of a review being conducted into the Departmental Charging Guidelines. The objective of this review is to identify what changes are needed to create a more user friendly and fit for purpose resource for our stakeholders. Deadline for responses is 5 December 2023. 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

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry continues to build on its paperless trade successes with Australia's first ePhyto exports pilot using the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) ePhyto Hub. This step towards paperless trade provides new opportunities for Australia's horticulture and grain industries. 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:

TRADE

Trade Data - 23rd to 27th November 2023

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

Anti-Dumping Notices - 23rd to 27th November 2023

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

Notices:

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