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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.

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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

Melissa Horne MP, Minister for Ports and Freight in Victoria has released the annual freight review newsletter. Some of the issues addressed are;

• Victoria's Port Reform Roadmap

• Record breaking freight train

• $400 million Somerton Intermodal Terminal
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The International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA) is an international, independent, notfor-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, security, sustainability, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and goods movement by all modes and through all phases of national and international supply chains. 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

Following the 30 December incident involving the vessel, Maersk Hangzhou, Maersk have made the decision to pause all transits through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden until further notice. READ MORE 

 Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Subject to the ongoing reconciliation process, the remaining weekly domestic invoices will be sent via email a rate of one to two per week, to the normal recipients for invoices. For account customers, invoices can be viewed online. Invoicing for international Terminal Service Fees is in the final stages of reconciliation and invoice distribution is expected to commence in mid-Jan 2024.

BIOSECURITY

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.

Notices:

BORDER

From 1 January 2024, the preferential rates of customs duty for certain Indian, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and United Kingdom (UK) originating goods will be reduced. To stay abreast of these changes and update any relevant databases and client advice mechanisms READ MORE

The Australian Border Force (ABF) has issued Australian Customs Notice 2023 - 48 advising of new by-laws for concessional items under Items 16 & 41. In some cases refunds may be applicable. READ MORE

Notices:

TRADE

The December issue is now available, some of the items are;

• Compliance and registration

• Evaluations

• Rolling action plan

• Inventory Notices
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Trade Data Update 2nd January 2024

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