18.12.2017 COSCO, OOCL ARE RAISING RATES FROM CHINA, HONG KONG, TAIWAN AND KOREA |
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18.12.2017 OOCL IS LIFTING SOUTHBOUND SE ASIA, SOUTH ASIA, ISC AND MIDDLE EAST RATES |
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18.12.2017 NEAX SERVICE VESSEL INCIDENT |
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18.12.2017 ENGINE PROBLEMS FOR MSC KIWI SERVICE SHIP |
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18.12.2017 K LINE HAS AMENDED XMAS FREMANTLE WASCO ARRANGEMENTS
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18.12.2017 NEMO/EAX VESSELS ARE CHANGING TO ACCOMMODATE DRY-DOCKINGS |
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18.12.2017 A3N VESSEL SWAP |
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18.12.2017 PORT OF MELBOURNE - TRADE STATISTICS NOVEMBER 2017
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18.12.2017 LAUNCH OF 'SERENITY BY CMA CGM'
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18.12.2017 MAERSK EXITS LINER FORUMS
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18.12.2017 THIS IS AN AUTOMATED CONTAINER TERMINAL
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18.12.2017 THE 'BENDY BUS' OF THE SEA
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15.12.2017 GSF 2018 SPONSORS
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12.12.2017 FREMANTLE PORT COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
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13.12.2018 WISETECH GLOBAL ACQUIRES WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS PROVIDER, MICROLISTICS |
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15.12.2017 QANTAS FREIGHT - YEAR END OPERATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS |
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12.12.2017 DNATA - CARGO HOURS OF OPERATION CHRISTMAS 2017
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12.12.2017 MENZIES - CARGO HOURS OF OPERATION CHRISTMAS 2017
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18.12.2017 DP WORLD - MELBOURNE - FULLY OPERATIONAL
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18.12.2017 AUTHORITIES ARE PRESENT ON THE FOOTSCRAY ROADAuthorities are Present on the Footscray Road entries to the Wharf Entry points and trucks are now slowly moving into the terminal . ... login required |
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18.12.2017 PROTEST GROUP - MELBOURNE PORT OPERATIONS AFFECTED
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18.12.2017 PROTESTERS BLOCK ACCESS TO PORT OF MELBOURNE
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18.12.2017 VICT - LANDSIDE UPDATE
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16.12.2017 VICT - BUSINESS RESUMPTION - 16 DECEMBER 2017
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16.12.2017 VICT - LANDSIDE UPDATE
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15.12.2017 BREAKING NEWS: MUA PICKET TO BE DISMANTLED TODAY
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15.12.2017 ANJ - SYDNEY - YEAR END OPERATIONAL HOURS
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14.12.2017 VICT - PICKET REMAINS !
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13.12.2017 VICT - ILLEGAL PICKET REMAINS
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12.12.2017 EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE: WEBB DOCK PICKET CONTINUES, CAUSING MASSIVE FINANCIAL LOSSVictoria International Container Terminal (VICT) reports that the picket at Webb Dock, originally commenced by the MUA on 26 November 2017, is still proceeding. ... read more |
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12.12.2017 BREAKING NEWS: SUPREME COURT RULING IN VICT FAVOURFTA / APSA has recently been notified of the outcomes of the Supreme Court hearing, where two orders have been issued against the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU): ... read more |
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12.12.2017 VICT UPDATE - SUPREME COURT GRANTS ORDERS AGAINST ILLEGAL PICKETING
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12.12.2017 MUA STOP WORK - UPDATE FROM PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES – SYDNEY |
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70 Fulcrum StreetRICHLANDS, QLD 4077 MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY - WAREHOUSE & HARDSTAND CBRE are pleased to offer 70 Fulcrum Street, Richlands to the market. This is a rare opportunity to secure a large functional multi-purpose facility at below market rental. Features of the property include: 14,406sqm Warehouse area1,566sqm All weather awning1,156sqm Corporate office & showroomOver 5,000sqm of designated hardstand area |  |
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18.12.2017 1-STOP EXPANDS INTO NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND1-Stop Connections (1-Stop) has been selected as the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) solutions provider for Lyttelton Port Company (LPC). The latest addition to 1-Stop's growing network, LPC is the South Island's largest port and its international trade gateway. ... login required |
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15.12.2017 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE ISSUE 436
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15.12.2017 CBAFF NEWSLETTER 15TH DECEMBER 2017
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary
US equity markets closed the week out at record highs. The proposed US tax cuts may be signed in to law by Christmas. This inspired markets and looks set to trigger new rallies in the New Year. Confidence in the US is surging as the economy booms and corporate tax cuts will enhance this. The EUR traded 1.1750, while the GBP drifted to 1.3320, still impaired by 'Brexit' negotiations. Commodity currencies have regained some previously lost ground, with the AUD dipping back to 0.7630, while the NZD failed to breech 0.7000. The last week before Christmas will move away from Central Bank speculation, towards growth, trade and confidence. Markets should close at record highs, assuming the US Tax reform passes, as expected. The exception will be the release of the RBA minutes which will expose the Banks sentiment ... read more |  |
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Summer edition "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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ACROSS BORDERS - ADVERTISING PROSPECTUSWe will do a print run of 1000 hard copy magazines which will be delivered to regional and head offices of FTA and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA), Women in Shipping & Transport Association (WISTA) members ... read more |
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DAWR review of approved arrangement feesby Paul Zalai, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) |
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The one area that has been a concern is the associated cost recovery arrangements with the introduction of a blanket $2900 fee across all businesses participating in the program.
The need for financial reform was supported by the many members, particularly small to medium enterprises, who assisted in our arguments to the Department throughout the year during our face-to-face forums and by making important contributions to our formal submissions ... read more |
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14.12.2017 THE SENATES RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING IMPORTATIONS OF ASBESTOS – INCREASE ENFORCEMENT, INCREASE PENALTIES, REDUCE DEFENCESThe Senate has handed down a report into "Protecting Australians from the threat of asbestos". The report contains a number of recommendations to the Australian Border Force that are aimed at decreasing illegal imports of asbestos. The report makes clear that the Government has a zero tolerance attitude towards the importation of asbestos. ... read more |
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13.12.2017 DIBP INCREASE IN TREATMENT CODE 507 DUTY RATE FROM 1 JULY 2014 |
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12.12.2017 AANZFTA - OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO FORMAL SUBMISSIONThe ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA) has been delivering tangible benefits to Australian businesses since entering into force in 2010. ... read more |
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18.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (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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15.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (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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15.12.2017 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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15.12.2017 DAWR - REVIEW OF APPROVED ARRANGEMENT FEESFreight & Trade Alliance (FTA) sees significant merit in "approved arrangements" and is actively working with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources in the co-design of processes and accredited training. ... read more |
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15.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (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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13.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (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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13.12.2017 IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE NO. 120-2017 - CHANGES TO IMPORT CONDITIONS TO TAKE EFFECT 21 DECEMBER 2017This notice applies to importers of plant, animal and biological goods and customs brokers, including imports into Australia's external territories (Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island). ... login required |
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13.12.2017 DAWR FAILING FOOD REPORTS
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12.12.2017 PRICE & SPEED - PRAWN INSPECTION
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12.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (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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12.12.2017 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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13.11.2017 TC GAZETTE NO TC17/52 WEDNESDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2017 |
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North Asia Free Trade Agreement training |
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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**
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Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade
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Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
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Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
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Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market
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FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters
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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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CPD & CBC COMPLIANCE FOR 2018 / 2019Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is delighted to announce preliminary details for the 2018 / 2019 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) period - please refer attached ... read more |
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10 APR 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
18 APR 2018 : Queensland Industry Operational Training Session [...]
8 MAY 2018 : GSF2018 & ICHCA International Conference & Megatrans Exhibition [...]
20 JUN 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
12 SEP 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
26 SEP 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
16 OCT 2018 : VIC - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...] |
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