FTA / APSA - OPERATIONAL 

Timely and effective support - contact details

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Engagement with the ACCC on TAC, Pondus and THC

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

A full list of our extensive ongoing media coverage is available HERE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

It's always inspiring to connect with industry leaders like Blair, whose knowledge and passion for the logistics and freight forwarding sector drive innovation and excellence. Looking forward to many more insightful conversations and dealings with the team at Jacanna Freight.

Amongst other industry issues, our discussions touched on their recent announcement regarding the implementation of a Sea Container Hygiene System (SCHS) in Cambodia to help reduce biosecurity risk on shipments headed for Australia.

The SCHS project, led by Lindsay Rowlson, will see AM Logistics' customers benefit greatly through reduced intervention upon arrival in Australia. With ongoing DAFF compliance, they'll see external container inspections on arrival reduce considerably which will no doubt also lead to reduced container dwell times at the port and reduced costs in quite a few areas.

Victorian Round Table

Last week, Sal Milici, General Manager, Trade Policy and Operations had the privilege of representing Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) / Australian Peak Shippers Association at a Roundtable discussion focusing on the critical importance of maintaining uninterrupted operations at the Port of Melbourne.

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

FTA SECTION 77G DEPOT & APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS FORUMS

LIMITED CAPACITY - DELEGATES TO BE ALLOCATED ON A "FIRST IN" BASIS

FTA, APSA and CTAA are delighted to host a series of upcoming Depot Forums where the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) senior officers will deliver presentations on emerging reforms and current compliance activity to assist in managing your Section 77G Depot and Approved Arrangement facilities. READ MORE

1 MAY 2024 : FTA NSW Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
10 MAY 2024 : FTA WA Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
15 MAY 2024 : FTA VIC Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
11 JUNE 2024 : FTA QLD Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
 

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.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

15 FEBRUARY 2024 : Webinar - Customs Law Update - Summer 2024 
26 JULY 2024: 2024 Care-Factor Industry Charity Trade Ball, Sydney        

LOGISTICS

The pace and volume of change being faced by the international transport and logistics industry is substantial and unrelenting. In this edition we highlight two diverse areas of development that stakeholders are needing to address with diligence and urgency. 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

The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services. The following notice has been received and is available to members' reference.

• 8 FEBRUARY 2024 : Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - for Kiwi Express Service inwards and outwards service 
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• 12 FEBRUARY 2024 : PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - NEAX/A1X/AUE/NAX inwards and outwards service 

Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Published 9 February 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 5 Nov to 11 Nov 2023 is being distributed to the normal recipients for invoices via email from 9 Feb 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

Eradicating Khapra beetles:
Ethyl formate may be a game-changing solution

In the latest edition of The SEED, the department looks at the need to reduce dependence on Methyl Bromide, and has joined forces with Murdoch University to explore the use of Ethyl formate READ MORE

You can also register for your copy of The SEED HERE. 

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.

February 12 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

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BORDER

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members have again raised issues of Tariff Concessions (TCs) not appearing in the online Tariff. The Australian Border Force (ABF) have advised that they are aware of the situation. The ABF confirm that once a Tariff Concession Order (TCO) is made it is input into TARCON, which links to several other associated systems, including the web pages. These systems are aging and from time to time numerous glitches occur. In an effort to remedy the current issue the ABF will instigate a deposit of all available/valid TCOs to the web. Please note that the TAPIN system is in the process of being updated and this should also assist in reducing incorrect or missing information.

Australian Border Force / Australian Trusted Trader, have advised of strict new regulations for importing vaping goods into Australia. These come into force over two stages - READ MORE

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TRADE

Trade Data Update Week Ending 12th February 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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In the February edition of the Export Update;

• Australia's supply chain integrity sprouts high-value exports

• Australia's record agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports

• Opportunities for Australian wine in Thailand
  READ MORE

Anti-Dumping Notices Week Ending 12th February 2024

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources 
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Here are some cases and electronic public records that have been updated on the Anti-Dumping Commission website last week. READ MORE

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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