FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

FTA and APSA have collaborated with Shipping Australia Ltd (SAL) and the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) calling on the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to declare a 'disruption event' with the need to immediately convene a Disruption Response Group in line with the framework established in the Voluntary Code of Practice (VCoP). READ MORE

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

FTA / APSA are leading our industry's media coverage with no end in sight of the ongoing Protected Industrial Action (PIA) affecting national operations at DP World container terminals.

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

UPDATED as at 19 December 2024

Freight & Trade Alliance have been collating data from various sources in relation to operating hours for service providers and government agencies over the coming Christmas / New Year period. The information can be seen at the below link, however we remind all members to stay alert to notices from Containerchain and OneStop as well as monitoring the various web sites for changes to what has already been received. This list will be updated as more info comes to hand and a final updated version will be released in next week's report. READ MORE   Changes and Additions highlighted as **NEW

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

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.

2024 EVENTS
26 JULY 2024 : 2024 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball, Sydney        

LOGISTICS

Saul Cannon, CEO | Port of Melbourne has advised that the sustainability performance in 2023 was once again recognised by the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). The Port achieved a 5 Star rating in the Infrastructure Asset Assessment, ranking first among Australian and global ports. The 2023 Sustainability Report details their progress over the past year. READ MORE

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

This bulletin considers all aspects of supply chain security. The new edition considers port and terminal security, North American carrier fraud, strategic theft and container safety solutions. Along with this a range of other industry data is detailed, providing an invaluable insight into the current risks facing those tasked with managing security through the supply chain. 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 

SEAFREIGHT

MAERSK - Christmas & New Year Arrangements
Australia & New Zealand

Maersk have advised that during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday period there will be some changes to the normal operating hours which will affect port, depot, and rail operations, as well as freetime arrangements. Please refer below links 
Australia
New Zealand

 Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Important information on Sydney Airport International and Domestic Terminals traffic changes

Road changes may affect how you access the International and Domestic terminals. The Sydney Gateway flyover on Qantas Drive is now open. The current right turn from Qantas Drive onto Sir Reginald Ansett Drive will be removed.

All traffic heading east from the International terminal towards the Domestic terminal will be directed to the new Twin Arch Bridge. Find out more.

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

In this final edition for 2023 we have 

• Targeted education on the impacts of biosecurity non-compliance

• Improvements to biofouling management for vessel

• Did something hitch a ride with you home

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Cargo Operations Snapshot 

The Department has advised the return of the Cargo Operations Snapshot. Members will see a few changes one of which is the addition of a section on Cargo Compliance. When viewing the report we suggest members note the Data Definitions on page 3 of the report.
 

Ian Ladner, Assistant DIrector, Cargo Operations Pathway WA has reached out to Freight & Trade Alliance on the below referenced matter.

Can please advise members that aircraft and aircraft parts that are entering Australia as full imports are inspected as cargo by the Cargo Operations Pathway inspectors, not by staff working at the international airport.
 
Scheduling bookings can be done through the Biosecurity Portal and contact to the Cargo Operations Pathway leadership team by emailing Cargo Ops WA - Cargo Managers IGWCargoManagers@aff.gov.au

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BORDER

New Import Control on Vaping Goods

Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/51 - In 2024, using a phased approach, all vaping goods will become prohibited imports under new regulation 5A of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (Prohibited Imports Regulations). From 1 January 2024, disposable vapes will be prohibited imports. From 1 March 2024, all other vaping goods will become prohibited imports.Find out more.

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TRADE

Welcome to the last edition of Agribusiness & Food News for 2023. From the team at Austrade, thank you for your support this year. In this edition;

• 61st Australian Export Award Winners

• Australian Standards for the export of Livestock

• Australia's "fence-free' organic cattle farms champion UN sustainability goals
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Trade Data - 12th to 18th December 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 12th to 18th 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