FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) along with Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) have continued to escalate advocacy in response to DP World announcing exorbitant landside fee increases that were to take effect 1 January 202. As a part of our bilateral meetings with Nicolaj Noes (Executive Vice President Oceania – APAC)  and DP World executive, FTA / APSA representatives requested a waiver of Terminal Access Charges (TACs), as a form of compensation, as their terminals manage ongoing Protected Industrial Action and the lingering impacts of the cyber incident. READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Sal Milici had the privilege of hosting the inaugural Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Christmas Networking Function at the magnificent Mr McCracken at Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields. A heartfelt thank you to Compliant Customs - Australia and Customs and Global Trade Law for their generous sponsorship of the FTA 2023 Networking Function and of course all those who attended.

A great night at 8KnotsTavern to celebrate the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) end of year networking event - many thanks to all our members and industry colleagues that came along - thank you for your support - special thanks also to Compliant Customs - Australia for sponsoring

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. Regular contact  is being maintained at the highest levels of DP World management to keep across all developments. READ MORE

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AIRFREIGHT

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BORDER

See what is in this months Newsletter Update

• Fast facts on common chemicals

• Correction of chemical names - 23 November2023

• Chemicals added to inventory
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This edition #31 includes;

• New standards for electric and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles

• Call centre shut down period

• links to RVS legislation

• New resources for safer freight vehicles
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BIOSECURITY

Following on from member enquiries, Bianca Flint, Member Support - Trade Operations | FTA raised the issue of the wording in the above referenced CPQ risk question, relating to preparations for use on the hair, with the department and has received the attached advice. READ MORE

Another jam-packed edition of biosecurity updates from around the country.

• We celebrate the eradication of red imported fire ants in WA

• However arrival of these in NSW is concerning

• South Australia's 10-year strategic plan for deer eradication

• The Great Cane Toad Bust!
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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.

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TRADE

Trade Data - 28th November to 4th December 2023

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

Anti-Dumping Notices - 28th November to 4th December 2023

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

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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

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