Victorian members turned out in record numbers for last week's CPD - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program - more images available on our Facebook page |
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Our half day (11am to 5pm) conferences keep you at the cutting edge of import / export statutory reforms
PROGRAM AVAILABLE HERE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - importer and exporter supply chain managers; executive managers at freight forwarding and customs broker businesses
Note - 15 CPD points for licenced customs brokers issued on an attendance basis.
WHEN & WHERE - we conveniently bring our expert presenters to you
11 October 2017 - Novotel, Brighton Le Sands, Sydney
25 October 2017 - Novotel, Brisbane Airport
ENQUIRIES - contact me direct at 02 99751878 or czalai@FTAlliance.com.au
Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA
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11.9.2017 Mitsui OSK Lines |
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11.9.2017 ANL revised BAF
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11.9.2017 Swire Shipping has announced the BAF applicable to its TRT
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11.9.2017 Hapag-Lloyd has advised of revised local surcharges
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11.9.2017 HAPAG-LLOYD FUMIGATION REQUIREMENTS |
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11.9.2017 HAPAG-LLOYD HAS ADVISED OF NEW PLASTICS IMPORT REGULATIONS
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11.9.2017 HAPAG-LLOYD - NEW CMA CGM REQUIREMENTS
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11.9.2017 Swire Shipping reorganises NAX service
Swire has altered the coverage of its NAX service and increased vessel capacity in a move that effectively merges NAX with the short-lived SPA/LEX service, introduced earlier this year... login required |
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11.9.2017 SM LINE AUSTRALIA-BOUND
Fears of increasing domination of Australasian container trades by a greater concentration of powerful carriers may be slightly allayed by indications ambitious South Korean start-up SM Line is headed this way.... login required |
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11.9.2017 ARE OLD HABITS RETURNING?
Despite a bumper peak season on the benchmark Asia-Europe and Asia-North America trade routes carriers have been unable to sustain recent freight rates and indeed these are beginning to slip backwards. ... login required |
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11.9.2017 COSCO QUANTIFIES TAKEOVER SAVINGS
COSCO Shipping Holdings expects its US$6.3 billion takeover of OOCL will yield $300 million in savings – but this may take up to 20 years to achieve. ... login required |
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11.9.2017 HYUNDAI JOINS BLOCKCHAIN PILOT
Hyundai Merchant Marine last week successfully completed its first blockchain technology adopted pilot voyage, from Korea to China (Busan to Shanghai) with reefer containers. ... login required |
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12.9. 2017 - AIMS CONFERENCE - FTA / APSA / ICHCA
Paul Zalai had the privilege to represent FTA / APSA at the Australian Institute of Marime Surveyors conference at Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont, Sydney on Friday 8 September 2017. Presenting alongside colleague Peter Van Duijn (International Cargo Handling Coordination Association), Paul provided delegates with an update on logistics reforms and details of the ICHCA / APSA / FTA co-hosted GSF2018 ... view images - courtesy of Lloyds List Australia |
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7.9.2017 IATA - DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH FOR GLOBAL AIR FREIGHT DEMAND IN JULYIATA has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 11.4% in July 2017 compared to the same period a year ago. This was the fourth time in five months that double-digit annual growth was recorded. ... login required |
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12.9.2017 COMMITTEE FOR DANDENONG (C4D)
The report by consultants Jacobs concluded that the inland port facility and associated Port Rail Shuttle service would save South East based importers and exporters between 16- 37% in port related supply chain costs, as well as associated environmental, economic and supply-chain efficiency benefits ... read more |
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7.9.2017 INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL FEE - QUBE LOGISTICSFreight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have made initial contact with Qube Logistics in context of the attached customer notice introducing an "International Terminal Fee" effective 9 October 2017. ... read more |
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PORT SUPPLY CHAIN WORKSHOPS |
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12 Oct | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Sydney | | | 18 Oct | Port Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - Melbourne | | |
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Nunawading, Vic 3131 GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY IN NUNAWADING! Property features include:- Positioned on its own title
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- Corporate two level office: 374sqm*
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NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE 422, 8TH SEPTEMBER 2017 |
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Global Finance Report WEEKLY REPORTHurricane IRMA dominated markets as it blasted its way through the Caribbean. In addition, a major earthquake (8.1) hit Mexico. The region is being devastated by Mother nature. This will hit the insurance hard and damage economic growth. Time will tell what sort of damage Irma wreaks over the Caribbean and Mainland USA but structural damage looks to immense, not to mention the loss of life. This put the North Korea issue in to the background although safe haven moves dominate. The Dollar has been hit hard, with the GBP spiking to 1.3200, while the Yen trade 107.70. Bi-Partisan deals from Washington has ignited some hope of legislative action on tax providing some underlying confidence despite the weather events. The flagging reserve allowed a huge rebound in the NZD, jumping to 0.7270, which has been hit hard by recent poll numbers in the pending election. The AUD continued to post gains, rising up to 0.8050, supported by strong Chinese trade data. The big event on the domestic front, in the coming week, will be employment data release. It is a relatively quiet week for global economic data release, so the focus will be on Geo-Politics, Politics and weather events. |  |
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The Launch of "Across Borders"
Published on a seasonal basis (Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn), Across Borders will play a vital role in keeping FTA / APSA members at the forefront of all emerging supply chain issues.
Members receive FREE hard copies of the magazine delivered to each of your regional offices ... read more
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Lloyds List Australia: It's time to reform border holds
by Paul Zalai - FTA / APSA
While we appreciate that the government has invested a lot of money into the current CEF arrangements, it may be a case that these assets have they met their useful life cycle and it is time to re-engineer systems and processes at the border ... read more
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COMPLIANT CUSTOMSThe forwarder's broker ... customs clearance solutions for the logistics industry |  |
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11.9.2017 CUSTOMS TARIFF AMENDMENTS - VARIOUS DATESDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection Notice 2017/27 advises of 5 Tariff changes with various commencement dates. ... login required |
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11.9.2017 DIBP - NOTICE NO.2017/27 CUSTOMS TARIFF AMENDMENT (INCORPORATION OF PROPOSAL AND OTHER MEASURES) ACT 2017This notice sets out the amendments to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 (the Customs Tariff Act) made by the Customs Tariff Act (Incorporation of Proposal and Other Measures) Act 2017 (the Amendment Act). ... login required |
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10.9.2017 CEF & IMPORT BORDER COMPLIANCE - FTA / APSA MEETING THE COMMONWEALTH OMBUDSMANAs a part of the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) combined submission to the Federal Inquiry into Freight & Supply Chain Priorities, it was recommended that import border hold processes be reviewed in line with the following recommendations ... login required |
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9.9.2017 ITS TIME TO REFORM THE WAY THAT BORDER HOLDS ARE MANAGEDDeployment of modern x-ray solutions at the border is essential if we are serious about community protection and facilitating the movement of legitimate international trade. ... read more |
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8.9.2017 DIBP - NOTICE NO. 2017/26 CHEESE AND CURD QUOTA SCHEME - ALLOCATIONS FOR 2017-2018
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has determined the 2017-18 allocations under the Cheese and Curd Quota Scheme, which it administers on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. ... login required |
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8.9.2017 AFP - VICTORIAN JOINT AGENCY TASK FORCE UNHINGES METH IMPORTATION PLANThree men have been arrested by the Victorian Joint Organised Crime Task Force (JOCTF), following an alleged attempt to import 17 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed within a consignment of door hinges. ... login required |
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7.9.2017 THE ACCC IS TAKING A COMPANY TO COURT OVER UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS – WHY IT MATTERS TO CUSTOMS BROKERSThe ACCC has issued a press release on Wednesday 6 September 2017 stating that it is taking the waste management company, JJ Richards, to Court over alleged unfair contract terms. ... read more |
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7.9.2017 DIBP - PLANNED SYSTEM MAINTENANCESaturday 9 September to Sunday 10 September 2017 ... login required |
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7.9.2017 DIBP - ICS REPORTS PERFORMANCE ISSUES
Please be advised that there is currently performance issues with all ICS reports for external users. ... login required |
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11.9.2017 2018 AUSTRALIAN BIOSECURITY AWARDSFreight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received the attached correspondence stating that nominations are now open for the 2018 Australian Biosecurity Awards ... read more |
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8.9.2017 ADDITION OF DENMARK TO LIST OF COUNTRIES ABLE TO MEET ENHANCED IMPORT CONDITIONSDenmark's Competent Authority (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark) has provided written confirmation to the department that it can meet Australia's enhanced import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products. ... login required |
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7.9.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products.... login required |
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7.9.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required |
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7.9.2017 DAWR - 83-2017 - NEW APPROVED ARRANGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF IMPORTED PRAWNS AND PRAWN PRODUCTSThis notice is to advise industry of the implementation of additional approved arrangement requirements designed to support the enhanced inspection processes for imported prawns and prawn product. ... login required |
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6.9.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required |
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5.9.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required |
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5.9.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONSThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products.... login required |
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6.9.2017 TC GAZETTE NO. TC 17/8 WEDNESDAY 6TH AUGUST, 2017 |
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7.9.2017 EMPLOYSURE - THE BOTTOM LINE
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Sydney
Transport Supervisor / Fleet Allocator - 6400169
This candidate has a significant track record of improving processes and increasing revenue, managing a fleet of over 30 vehicles for the last 3 years. They also manage a large team of drivers, which includes driver and vehicle compliance.
Contact Christian for details:
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
Melbourne
7656251: Customer Service / Key Accounts
Long term tenure (10+ years) in their current role, our client has worked through various roles with their current employer including operations, customs, cartage and the customer service. Positioned with a key account in a hands-on, Customer focused role with an element of operations has given our candidate a strong handle on the daily requirements when handling a blue-chip account. Displaying a passion to deliver results and the mentality to go the extra mile will see out candidate present passionately with scope to grow. If you are looking for a stable, proven Key Account Manager get in contact today! Contact Andrew for details: |
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North Asia Free Trade Agreement training |
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FTA AND APSA LAUNCH E-LEARNING SOLUTIONS FOR FREIGHT AND TRADE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALSFreight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are delighted to announce the launch of our enhanced online training platform "ComplianceNetFTA". ... read more |
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GUIDE FOR IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERSThis e-learning course has been developed to assist Australian importers and exporters take advantage of preferential tariff treatment under Australia's Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan and Korea. ... read more |
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Join us for our FREE webinar series - North Asia Free Trade Agreement
Click on the following registration links to either participate in our live webinar OR to view the final recording.
Export Trade Compliance / ChAFTA Declarations of Origin**
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
21 Sept 2017 - Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade**
- REGISTER NOW
25 Sept 2017 - Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
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6 Oct 2017 - Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
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13 Oct 2017 - Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market
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18 October 2017 - FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters**
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7 Nov 2017 - Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world**
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2018 - Selling into China - webinar details TBA
** courses attract customs broker CPD points - online assessment available at ComplianceNetFTA |
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The above activities have received funding from Austrade as part of the Free Trade Agreement Training Provider Grant Program. The views expressed within the activities are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein. |
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Shipping Industry Golf Day
For the past 18 years, the golf day has raised funds for the Oncology Unit at the Westmead Children's Hospital and last year event saw our total donation to the hospital breaking through the $600,000 barrier and confirming the shipping industry's status as being an Official Benefactor of the hospital.
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is proud to be a hole sponsor of the 2018 event ... read more
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21 Sept 2017 : CUSTOMS BROKERS LUNCHEON [...]
21 Sept 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade [...]
25 Sept 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market [...]
29 Sept 2017 : WISTA - Queensland Rail: Train Driver Simulation [...]
6 Oct 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market [...]
11 Oct 2017 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
13 Oct 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market [...]
18 Oct 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters [...]
24 Oct 2017 : SHIPPING INDUSTRY GOLF CHALLENGE 2017 [...]
25 Oct 2017 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
7 Nov 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world [...]
18 Apr 2018 : Queensland Industry Operational Training Session [...]
8 May 2018 : Global Shippers Forum (GSF2018) [...] |
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