FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Ports and Maritime Administration (PAMA) Act and Port Botany Landside Improvement Strategy (PBLIS)

• PBLIS Recommendation 6: Remove the broad power for regulating stevedore charges: 
• PBLIS Recommendation 19: Remove regulated rail servicing arrangements : 

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

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

15 FEBRUARY 2024: Webinar - Customs Law Update - Summer 2024

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

LOGISTICS

Saul Cannon, CEO Port of Melbourne says "Further to continued investments in port infrastructure, our focus this year remains on seamless collaboration and engagement with stakeholders to ensure the smooth flow of goods, optimised traffic movements, and the sustainability of the industry" READ MORE

PoM are delighted to offer the wider industry the opportunity to attend a boat tour of Australia's largest container and general cargo port. The tour will be Feb 28 from 9.45am to 12pm departing Docklands. To secure a seat CLICK 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

 Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Published 23 January 2024

International Terminal Service Fee invoices covering the period from 24 Sep 2023 commenced distribution in early Jan 2024.  
The latest invoice covering the week of 8 to 14 Oct 2023 is being distributed to the normal recipients for invoices via email from 23 Jan 2024.
All remaining outstanding invoices will be distributed in the coming weeks and we'll keep you updated on when they're available.

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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.

January 29 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Overview –
Agriculture, fisheries, and forestry exports in 2022-23

Record crop production in 2022-23 coincided with an increase in demand for Australian grain due to global supply disruptions and increased prices, allowing significant gains for Australian farmers. READ MORE

Measures to prevent the importation of illegal, unreported and unregulated seafood

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a key contributor to global overfishing. It threatens marine ecosystems and puts food security and regional stability at risk. DAFF are considering a range of measures to address the importation of IUU seafood. Have your Say - READ MORE

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BORDER

As mentioned in the DCN, authorities are asking for the public to come forward with any information on 157 kilograms of methylamphetamine that arrived in Sydney by air cargo. Australian Border Force officers found the drugs on 29 December. The consignment had come from Germany. READ MORE

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TRADE

Following registration of the below listed legislative instruments made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, DFAT has updated the Consolidated List (as attached): 

• Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Thematic Sanctions) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2024

• Federal Register of Legislation - Charter of the United Nations (Listed Persons and Entities) Amendment (No. 1) Instrument 2024

 
The updated Consolidated List can be downloaded HERE:
  
Australian Sanctions Office and Transnational Crime Branch
Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Trade Data Update 23rd to 29th January 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Update 23rd to 29th January 2024

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