FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2017/20 - sponsored by Collinson FX

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
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Last chance for Sydneysiders !


We are reaching a venue capacity again for tomorrow's CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program

  • Please take a minute to view our 16.5 point CPD / CBC program available HERE

  • 6 places remain available - register HERE

Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA

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FTA is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Collinson FX ... read more

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) continues to set the standard in professional development - register now !
 
Sydney 17 May 2017 11am to 5pm – 16.5 CPD points + CBC information session 17 - 18/01
Brisbane 31 May 2017, 11am to 5pm – 16.5 CPD points + CBC information session 17 - 18/01

Melbourne 6 Sept 2017,11am to 5pm – 15 CPD points
Sydney 11 Oct 2017 11am to 5pm – 15 CPD points 
Brisbane 25 Oct 2017, 11am to 5pm – 15 CPD points

Are you looking for "FREE" online CPD / CBC ?


As a part of your Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) membership, we offer a tailored package bundling online CPD / CBC training  for all nominated staff at one low fixed annual fee.

For further detail contact Paul Zalai on 02 9975 1878

Women in Logistics


Wednesday 26 July 2017 (2pm - 5pm) Stamford Hotel - Mascot (Sydney)
FTA / APSA members $99 (incl GST) / Non-members $110 (incl GST)
Champagne and light lunch

We encourage FTA and APSA members to host a sponsored table of 10 to host your clients at this informative event addressing:

  • key developments in relation to the Australian Trusted Trader program:

  • port / logistics reforms

  • positive effects of gender equality and workplace diversity 

Sponsored table of 10 includes recognition of your company on the program and table signage - $990 (inc GST)


Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA

Event Details & Registration

Melbourne airfreight event for forwarders and airfreight exporters

 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is proud to support the Cargo Club of Australia in their next business and networking luncheon on Friday 26 May 2017 at 12pm at the Mantra Hotel, Tullamarine.
 
If you're a shipper or freight forwarder involved in airfreight, this is an unmissable event.

 
Speakers will include executives from Menzies Aviation, Air New Zealand and Andrew Hyles, Head of the Air Security Taskforce for the Office of Transport Security.

A key topic of the day will be the new requirements for US-bound air cargo commencing on 1 July 2017 and how those requirements will be satisfied by the airlines; the CTOs and, of course, the regulator.
 
As always, it will also be the perfect opportunity to network with industry colleagues and to meet prospective clients.
 
If you would like to attend please email Steve Brogan, President of the Cargo Club, at aircargoclub1@gmail.com


Travis Brooks-Garrett - FTA / APSA

Where to from here on GST on low value goods?


Following our update on the Senate Economics Legislation Committee recommendations, we now wait with interest to see what happens next ?

While there has been a Labor Senator dissenting report calling for an analysis and comparison of alternative implementation models, as proposed by the Treasurer there is still an outside chance that the Treasury Laws Amendment (GST Low Value Goods) Bill 2017 could pass both Houses of Parliament with a go live date of 1 July 2017.

The House of Representatives next sit from 22 May to 1 June 2017 with both Houses sitting from 13 to 22 June 2017. It may therefore be another few weeks before we know what direction this will all take.

In the interim, there are some interesting commentaries, in particular the Institute of Public Affairs suggesting to the Treasurer that the "GST Change is Plain and Simple Tariff" ... read more

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) continues to advocate for an appropriate delay, aligned to the committee recommendation for a 1 July 2018 implementation, and will continue to liaise with key government and industry stakeholders on this important reform.


Paul Zalai - FTA / APSA

Coastal Shipping Reform

ON FRIDAY, submissions to the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development closed for the proposed amendments to the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 (Coastal Trading Act). The proposed amendments are not vast, they're bipartisan in their design, and they are largely administrative in nature. Nevertheless, the Department hopes that they will serve to re-energise the coastal shipping market, after years of losing share in the domestic trade freight task.


Please refer to our commentary as published yesterday in Lloyds List Australia ... read more

APSA / FTA Submission

We would like to thank Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members for their feedback on the proposed amendments to the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 (Coastal Trading Act)
 
Our formal submission acknowledged the need for reform to reduce the administrative burden for shipping lines and shippers in accessing coastal shipping services.
 
It is anticipated that this will result in more coastal shipping services being offered to the market, more Temporary Licenses being issued, and may result in a more attractive cost environment for shippers and shipping lines, delivering trade and productivity benefits.
 
In particular, it is envisaged that the proposed amendments will deliver significant administrative efficiencies: 

1. APSA supports the proposal to remove the five-voyage minimum requirement for a Temporary License.

This approach better reflects the nature of the shipping environment, where volumes and services are difficult to predict and are subject to market conditions. 

2. APSA supports the proposal to revise the licensing process where no General Licence (GL) vessels are available

As highlighted in the Executive Summary, shippers see very low levels of contestability from local service providers in containerised coastal trade, despite the protections that exist under the current Act, with the exception being the Bass Strait trade. 

3. APSA supports the proposed amendment to extend the tolerance limit for loading dates to 30 days
 
Shipping arrangements are changeable. APSA supports the proposal to extend the tolerance limit for loading dates and would recommend the removal of the requirement to nominate/project volumes, which is seen by some prospective license holders as impractical.


Travis Brooks-Garrett - APSA / FTA 

Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Reforms


12 May 2017, Container Transport Alliance (CTAA), ICHCA, FTA and APSA drew a large audience of shippers, freight forwarders and transport operators to the Mercure, Sydney Airport to hear from our expert panel CoR reforms.

Our expert panel - L to R - Neil Chambers (Director - CTAA), Bill Esteves (National Investigations Coordinator Regulatory Compliance), Nathan Cecil Partner, Holding Redlich - Lawyers) and Mike Wood (Managing Director Latus)

Join us at our Chain of Responsibility Forums


Brisbane (including cooked breakfast) 18 May 2017 and Melbourne (followed by a buffet lunch) 31 May 2017 ... read more

Simply select the member rate ($38.50 incl GST) to join your peers at these importnt events - alternatively, we can manually process your booking and send you a Tax Invoice - call Gerard Langes at CTAA on 0439 888 905 or email: gerard.langes@ctaction.com.au

Urgent attention required for new Chain of Responsibility laws


Regulator and peak bodies partner to support industry in achieving compliance 
 
Last year the Queensland Government passed the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016, to be incorporated into the Heavy Vehicle National Law. This Act of Parliament from our northern neighbours has a profound effect on the Chain of Responsibility requirements nationally with all states and territories, except WA and Northern Territory, covered under the changes. The amendments recast the duties and liabilities of consignor/consignees, schedulers & operators, loading managers, loaders & packers, unloaders, who are all considered to have a primary duty of care under the new legislations, with Executive Officers facing "due diligence" obligations in ensuring compliance. Safety is no longer the exclusive domain of those responsible for the transport task. While industry was given an 18-month implementation period, it is a monumental shift and industry needs to be aware, and service providers need to start educating their clients and suppliers, before the new legislation takes full effect.


For the the complete commentary as published in Lloyds List Australia ... read more

Opening of Moorebank Logistics Park

Paul Zalai (FTA / APSA) congratulating Maurice James (Managing Director, Qube) at the opening of the Moorebank Logistics Park which when completed, will be the largest intermodal freight precinct in Australia ... read more

Freight forwarders, customs brokers and transport operators are increasingly being forced out of the Mascot, Botany and surrounding suburbs as residential development takes over a zone that was once the commercial hub of international trade. Importers and exporters are also looking at manufacturing, staging, warehousing and distribution centres.

Transport for NSW and NSW Ports are facilitating rail / stevedore interface reforms and are supporting the emergence of intermodal terminals across the wider Sydney metropolitan area to maximise port throughput and minimise port precinct congestion. 

Relocation to the North, South and Western suburbs - where is the ideal long term location for your business to be able to service your importer and exporter clients?
 
FTA and APSA members are invited to an Executive Forum that we are hosting in partnership with CBRE and sponsored by NSW Ports. Experts from CBRE will provide advice on key issues when considering lease or property purchasing options.
 
Hear direct from the intermodal terminals and rail operators about their services and benefits available at each location - confirmed speakers include Mick Cronin - NSW Ports; Maurice James – Qube; Andrew Adam - Pacific National and Hans Anneveldt - Aurizon.

LIMITED PLACES - EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & WATER RESOURCES

Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - new requirements

Continued Biosecurity Competency 1 April  2017- 31 March 2018

CBC Session

Reference number

Accredited persons for:

Completion date

CBC Information session

17-18/01

19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM

31 March 2018

CBC Activity

17-18/02

19.2 AEPCOMM

31 July 2017

CBC Session 17 - 18/01

Accredited Persons with 19.1. NCCC - must undertake CBC information session 17 - 18/01 and complete this by 31 March 2018. This session will be delivered by Department of Agriculture & Water Resources representatives at our upcoming face-to-face events in Melbourne (3 May 2017), Sydney (17 May 2017) and Brisbane (31 May 2017) - accreditation is issued on attendance basis (i.e. no assessment required) ... read more

For those FTA members that cannot attend one of these events, we will make available a recording of the session via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com  - please note that this option will require the completion of an online assessment ($38.50 incl GST).

CBC Session 17 - 18/02

Accredited Persons with 19.2. AEPCOMM - must undertake:

  • the above referenced CBC information session 17 - 18/01 (must be completed by 31 March 2018);   AND

  • CBC Activity17 - 18/02 (assessment is mandatory and must be completed by 31 July 2017).

GOOD NEWS!

Our content and assessment for CBC Activity 17 - 18/02 has been approved by the department and is NOW available - www.ComplianceNetFTA.com  ($55 incl GST).


Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA

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13.5.2017 - FREIGHT & TRADE ALLIANCE (FTA) APPOINTS NEW PREFERRED PARTNER FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE SERVICES
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Collinson FX. Collinson FX is a national foreign exchange trading practice specialising in freight forwarders, importers, exporters, and international trade service providers.  ... read more

11.5.2017 - NSW CPD & CBC BORDER & BIOSECURITY PROGRAM

Sydney (Brighton Le Sands) 17 May 2017  ... read more

10.5.2017 - SENATE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS - GST ON LOW VALUE GOODS

On 23 March 2017, the Senate referred the provisions of the Treasury Laws Amendment (GST Low Value Goods) Bill 2017  to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee for inquiry and report. The bill proposes to amend i) A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 to ensure that goods and services tax is payable on certain supplies of low value goods that are purchased by consumers and are imported into Australia; and ii) Taxation Administration Act 1953 (TAA) to broaden administrative penalties for making false or misleading statements.  ... read more

10.5.2017 - MOOREBANK LOGISTICS PARK - INTERMODAL UPDATE

Moorebank Logistics Park - Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) were privileged to be invited to the official launch of the Moorebank Logistics Park (MLP). Maurice James (Managing Director, Qube) provided background to the initiative and outlined its capacity / services before facilitating a site tour of the impressive site which when completed, will be the largest intermodal freight precinct in Australia.   ... read more

9.5.2017 - BUDGET 2017/18 – CUSTOMS AND TRADE UPDATE

Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
Last night the Federal Government handed down a budget that carried the tagline "fairness, opportunity and security". While the focus of the budget was far from customs and trade, there were a number of measures announced that will impact importers, exporters, freight forwarders and customs brokers.  ... read more

9.5.2017 - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE ACROSS BORDERS QUARTERLY MAGAZINE

FTA/APSA Members - Winter Edition – "Legislative and Operational Reforms – 2017/2018" 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association Inc (APSA) are delighted to announce the launch of our new magazine "Across Borders". ... read more

Agriculture

15.5.2017 - DAWR - AGRICULTURAL TRADE MATTERS MAY 2017

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12.5.2017 - RAW PRAWN UPDATE #23

Biosecurity (Suspended Goods – Uncooked Prawns) Amendment (Exceptions) Determination (No.3) 2017

  • On 3 April 2017, the Director of Biosecurity signed the Biosecurity (Suspended Goods – Uncooked Prawns) Amendment (Exceptions) Determination (No.3) 2017 (Amendment Determination No.3), which excluded from the suspension wild-caught prawns of Australian origin processed overseas and re-exported to Australia. Details of Amendment Determination No.3 can be found at legislation.gov.au/Search/uncooked%20prawns and the most recent industry advice notice is also now available at agriculture.gov.au/import/industry-advice/2017/45-2017. ... read more

12.5.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

10.5.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

10.5.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

9.5.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. These notifications have been forward from Australia's TBT enquiry point in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. ... login required

9.5.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

9.5.2017 - DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. These notifications have been forward from Australia's TBT enquiry point in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. ... login required

Border

11.5.2017 - NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 405

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10.5.2017 - TC GAZETTE 2017/21 

The Commonwealth of Australia Tariff Concessions Gazette (the Gazette) gives legal effect to the creation of a number of legislative instruments such as By-Laws, Tariff Concession Orders (TCO's), TCO Revocations and Determinations. It also provides an avenue to identify, advise and provide information on a number of tariff concession issues.. ... login required

9.5.2017 - DUTY RATES ARE NOW CORRECT IN ICS

UPDATE

DIBP advise rates in ICS are correct and the reference files from which the software providers such as WiseTech update will be corrected by the end of the week. ... login required

Industry

ANTI-DUMPING NOTICES 2017 

The Anti-Dumping Commission investigates alleged dumping and subsidisation of goods imported into Australia and imposes duties to address material injury to the Australian Industry that manufactures similar or the same goods. The work of the Commission complies with rules of the World Trade Organization and Australian legislation. 
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Sea

15.5.2017 - HUTCHISON PORT BOTANY - DELAYS DUE TO HEAVY FOG

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Air

9.5.2017 - FIATA - E-FLASH NO. 150 - 08 MAY 2017

INTERNATIONAL TRADE & CUSTOMS

1. FIATA in Geneva for UNCTAD's eCommerce Week

The last day of UNCTAD's eCommerce week marks the end of fruitful debates surrounding the opportunities and admittedly uncertainties that eCommerce advancement brings. FIATA's Director General, Mr Marco Sorgetti, participated in a panel which examined the future working relationship between industry and institutions and was focussed on solutions that will support the development. ... read more

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

3 May 2017 : CPD & CBC Autumn Sessions - Upcoming Events [...]
17 May 2017 : NSW - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
17 May 2017 : WEBINAR: 457 VISA CHANGES - WHAT NOW? [...]
18 May 2017 : QLD - Chain of Responsibility changes - is your business ready? [...]
25 May 2017 : WISTA - WA - Educational & Networking Breakfast [...]
27 May 2017 : WISTA NSW - Vivid Festival [...]
31 May 2017 : QLD - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
31 May 2017 : VIC - Chain of Responsibility changes - is your business ready? [...]
1 June 2017 : VIC - ABF Industry Operational Training Session [...]
29 June 2017 : WISTA - Xmas in July Lunch [...]
26 July 2017 : 2017 Women In Logistics Forum - Sydney [...]
15 Aug 2017 : EXECUTIVE FORUM - NSW Intermodal [...]
6 Sept 2017 : VIC - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
11 Oct 2017 : NSW - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
25 Oct 2017 : QLD - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
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