FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2017/22 - sponsored by Geodis

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

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Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) announces new Director appointments

The Board of Directors of the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has unanimously accepted the nomination of Sean Richards, Executive General Manager- Logistics for Visy Industries, and Eimear McDonagh, Director of the Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA), to join the board commencing 24 May 2017.
 
Sean Richards will be replacing Goran Miljanic as the Visy Industries representative on the Board. Visy, as Australia's largest containerised exporter by volume, will continue playing a central role in the direction of the Association under Sean's leadership.
 
The appointment of the Australian Cotton Shippers Association to the APSA board is a move to bring the two organisations closer together, with a focus on advocacy activities. FTA Secretariat Travis Brooks-Garrett notes "the addition of the Australian Cotton Shippers Association to our board reflects the importance of the cotton industry as a growing export commodity at a time of increasing international supply chain costs". The Australian Cotton Shippers Association represents in excess of 50,000 TEU on exports annually.
 
The Board Meeting also saw the appointment of Dominic Dillon, Trade Execution Manager for Cargill, as the new Treasurer for the Association.
 
The Australian Peak Shippers Association has grown rapidly since the new Secretariat and Chairman were appointed, with new members including Mondelez, Emerald Grain, CH Broadbent, Casella Family Wines, the Horticultural Exporters Association, AH Beard, Flinders Ports and others.
 
APSA is Australia's largest representative group of containerised exporters, representing more than 550,000 TEU on exports annually.

Please also refer to coverage in Lloyds List Australia ... read more

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

 

Thank you to Geodis for their ongoing sponsorship of the Australian Peak Shippers Association and the first of our table sponsors at our upcoming Women in Logistics corporate event ... read more

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

Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - Why it is important to qualify your quotes


Hunt & Hunt has been presenting to FTA members about Australian consumer law and the importance of ensuring your statements are accurate.  One area we have highlighted relates to claims regarding pricing – if the pricing is conditional, don't keep the conditions to yourself.

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal recently decided a dispute between a freight forwarder and consolidator of goods regarding an amount of freight, where unspoken pricing conditions were the cause of the dispute ...read more

Brisbane CPD / CBC tomorrow ... last chance to Register 

We will be hosting our final Autumn 2017 CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program event tomorrow - please note that registrations close at midday today - refer to our program and event registration details ... read more

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) continues to set the standard in professional development - register now !
 
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

GST collection on low value goods - resumption of debate

Please refer to the latest senate schedule "Resumption of debate" - Treasury Laws Amendment (GST Low Value Goods) - 2pm, Thursday 1 June 2017.

GST on Port Services Charges – a practical compliance approach

We are pleased to advise that Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) received the following positive feedback from the ATO Deputy Commissioner, Tim Dyce: 

"We can advise that the text of the draft notice is correct in regard to the interpretation of the relevant provisions of A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (GST Act). We also consider that the draft notice correctly interprets the relevant ATO view products/rulings mentioned. 

We acknowledge that care was taken to ensure that this notice would not be interpreted as being a directive issued by the ATO. We note that in paragraph 8 you have correctly stated: "The ATO does not prescribe how freight forwarders should manage this matter." 

Thank you for providing us the opportunity to review this notice and good luck with your endeavours to streamline the business practices in this industry." 


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Cargo Club of Australia airfreight lunheon  


Members of FTA, APSA and the Australian Horticultural Exporters Association, were excited to join the Cargo Club of Australia for their quarterly industry luncheon focusing on airfreight issues. More than 60 attendees enjoyed presentations from Andrew Hyles (Head of the Air Security Taskforce at the Office of Transport Security), Travis Brooks-Garrett (Secretariat of the Australian Peak Shippers Association), Clayton Williams (Melbourne Terminal Manager at Menzies Aviation) and Sandro Penzo (Cargo Manager at Air New Zealand) addressing the upcoming "known consignor" security requirements and other industry developments.

Special thanks once again to Steve Brogan, the President of the Club, for all his efforts in organising the event, and to the event sponsors- industry legends and FTA members Lance Evans (Evans Consolidators) and Colin Speechley (Wholesale Logistics).

It's less than six weeks until US-bound air cargo screening requirements change. Are you ready?

I am writing further to my previous email to again seek your assistance to advise your members who export to the US by air that screening requirements for air cargo to the US will change from 1 July.
 
These requirements have been imposed on airlines by the US Government.  The Australian Government is working with businesses to help them comply with the US requirements, ensure readiness and reduce red tape while enabling a smooth transition.
 
As part of our communications campaign to increase awareness and assist compliance, we seek your assistance to distribute the attached email to your members who export to the US and others who may have an interest in these new requirements.
 
We will be providing you with one more email to send out to members between now and 1 July with further information.
 
Thank you again for your help. If you have any inquiries or we can be of further assistance, please contact us via email at aircargosecurity@infrastructure.gov.au
 
Regards
 
Sachi Wimmer
Executive Director
Office of Transport Security
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Join us at our CoR Forum

Yarraville Club, Melbourne
31 May 2017 - 10am followed by buffet lunch
CTAA / FTA / APSA / ICHCA members - $38.50
Non- members - $48.50

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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

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).

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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Candidate of the Week

 

Melbourne

 

General/Branch/Customer Service Manager

Our candidate has extensive industry experience (local and international) and various at levels. After working in a General Manager role for the past 20 years, our candidate is looking to take a step back and give their guidance and mentorship to the next generation.

 

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Sydney

 

Export Sea Freight Operator

Experienced Export Sea Freight operator looking for a new challenge! They are seeking to be challenged and learn more and more! Their daily tasks include but aren't limited to – managing bookings, preparing docs, liaising with customers, invoicing and coordinating transport. 

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COMPLIANT CUSTOMS


The forwarder's broker ... customs clearance solutions for the logistics industry

Are you meeting your Sec 77G Depot obligations?

 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has partnered the Australian Border Force in developing a training package titled "SEC 77G DEPOTS - Obligations in dealing with goods subject to ABF control" ... read more

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General

29.5.2017 - GST ON PORT SERVICES CHARGES – A PRACTICAL COMPLIANCE APPROACH

Customs brokers and importers currently face delays in statutory reporting and import deliveries as a result of the inconsistent GST treatment of port service charges (PSCs) by freight forwarders. ... read more

24.5.2017 - PORT OF MELBOURNE RAIL ACCESS STRATEGY LAUNCH - AGENDA

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24.5.2017 - HUNT & HUNT LAWYERS - WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO QUALIFY YOUR QUOTES

Why it is important to qualify your quotes

Hunt & Hunt has been presenting to FTA members about Australian consumer law and the importance of ensuring your statements are accurate.  One area we have highlighted relates to claims regarding pricing – if the pricing is conditional, don't keep the conditions to yourself. ... read more

23.5.2017 - 2017 WIL FORUM PROGRAM

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Agriculture

26.5.2017 - DAWR - RAW RAWN UPDATE #26

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25.5.2017 - 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. ... read more

25.5.2017 - DAWR - INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 54-2017 – IMPROVED MONITORING OF METHYL BROMIDE FUMIGATIONS FOR PERISHABLE PLANT PRODUCTS

Who does this notice affect?

Class 12.1 Onshore Fumigation Approved Arrangements, brokers and importers of perishable plant products (cut flowers, fresh produce and nursery stock). ... login required

23.5.2017 - 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

23.5.2017 - 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

22.5.2017 - 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

Border

26.5.2017 - DIBP - DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND BORDER PROTECTION NOTICE NO.2017/13 GUIDANCE ON REFUND PROVISIONS UNDER AUSTRALIA'S VARIOUS FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS

The attached tables provide an overview of some considerations relating to the assessment of refunds applications under Australia's various free trade agreements.  ... login required

26.5.2017 - NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE 407

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25.5.2017 - NOMINEE CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCE APPLICATIONS PACK

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received the following advice from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP):

We are pleased to inform you that the 'Nominee Customs Broker Licence Applications' pack is now available online on the Department's website.  ... read more

24.5.2017 - TC GAZETTE 2017/23 

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

24.5.2017 - LICENSING REVIEW - RELEASE OF FINAL REPORT

The final report of the Review of Customs Licensing Regimes (the Licensing Review) has been released and is available from the departmental. The final report outlines the findings of the Review and sets out 15 recommendations. The first recommendation is that the current licensing regime be retained for customs brokers, depots and warehouses, as no suggested model would be more efficient in meeting the objectives for border management than the existing one.  ... login required

23.5.2017 - DIBP - DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND BORDER PROTECTION NOTICE NO. 2017/10 APPLICATIONS FOR CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCE

Several individuals and companies have applied to the Comptroller-General of Customs for a customs broker licence.  ... 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

24.5.2017 - HUTCHISON PORT BOTANY - UNFORSEEN EVENT

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Air

26.5.2017 - FIATA - SPECIAL E-FLASH NO. 152 - WARNING OF FRAUD E-MAILS IN THE NAME OF FIATA

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25.5.2017 - IT IS LESS THAN SIX WEEKS UNTIL US-BOUND AIR CARGO SCREENING REQUIREMENTS CHANGE. ARE YOU READY?

I am writing further to my previous email to again seek your assistance to advise your members who export to the US by air that screening requirements for air cargo to the US will change from 1 July. These requirements have been imposed on airlines by the US Government.  The Australian Government is working with businesses to help them comply with the US requirements, ensure readiness and reduce red tape while enabling a smooth transition.  ... read more

UPCOMING EVENTS

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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