WISTA Speed Mentoring Program – Friday 8 Dec 2017 - Sydney |
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We value your experience and need more mentors !
Due to overwhelming registrations of mentees, we are now seeking more mentors to support the Mentor Program. We need the support of industry leaders to give back to the next generation.
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Thank you to Annie Gibbins - Lipstick Power Women for taking the time to assist WISTA and FTA with our upcoming Speed Mentoring Program. Such a wealth of knowledge and charismatic female leader - an inspiration to all. |
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For further event details please click HERE or contact me direct on 02 99751878 or czalai@FTAlliance.com.au
Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA |
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14.11.2017 NEWSLETTER 2017/46 AMENDMENT TO THE HEADING PROCEDURE FOR ANL AFT PAYMENTS... login required |
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20.11.2017 SWIRE ADDS SURABAYA CHANNEL FEE |
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20.11.2017 NEPTUNE PACIFIC RAISES AUSTRALIAN CONTAINER LEVY |
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20.11.2017 NEW YEAR CHANGES TO NORTH AMERICA BAF AND LSF |
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20.11.2017 MAERSK LIFTS REEFER CHARGES |
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14.11.2017 COSCO LAUNCHES CHINA-PNG-SOUTH PACIFIC SERVICEThere is further evidence of the growing relationship between COSCO Shipping Lines and Singapore's Pacific International Lines with the launch of COSCO's new CSP (China South Pacific) service. ... login required |
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20.11.2017 PRE-CHRISTMAS A3C SAILING RE-INSTATED |
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20.11.2017 VSA COLLAPSES: SEATRADE WITHDRAWS |
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20.11.2017 VESSEL/CONTAINER DELAYS/CONGESTION AT SOUTH/SOUTH EAST ASIAN PORTS |
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20.11.2017 REGULAR TRAITS RE-SURFACE TO RISK STABILITYA number of reports have emerged in the past week that suggest that despite protestations to the contrary, major container lines are finding it hard to give up old, bad habits. ... login required |
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20.11.2017 HAPAG-LLOYD STANDS CLEARGermany's Hapag-Lloyd will not be joining European rivals MSC and CMA CGM in the latest rush to order new ULCVs, saying it is content with the larger tonnage its merger with Unitad Arab Shipping Company has brought. ... login required |
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20.11.2017 PORT FIGURES LOOKING GOODThe latest quarterly survey of port throughput by France's Alphaliner has recorded the fastest growth in global container volumes since 2011. ... login required |
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We recently hosted a webinar explaining the functionality of the MizzenIT intuitive digital platform that allows freight forwarders to directly access live prices or request rates, compare and book port-to-port ocean freight space across multiple container types and multiple shipping lines.
Listen to the webinar recording HERE and click HERE to view motre detail about the FREE TRIAL available to FTA / APSA members.
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13.11.2017 FIATA - E-FLASH NO. 164 - 23 OCTOBER 2017
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15.11.2017 WHO MOVES WHAT WHERE AND THE NATIONAL LAND TRANSPORT PRODUCTIVITY FRAMEWORKFreight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) received the following note from the National Transport Commission (NTC). ... login required |
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 | MoveIt4u is the innovative, simple and cost effective solution for container transport in Australia ... read more |
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Visit containerchain.com or request a no obligation demonstration at enquiry@containerchain.com |
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37 Stennett Road
Ingleburn NSW 2565 BRAND NEW HIGH CLEARANCE WAREHOUSE FACILITY- AVAILABLE MID 2018 The property comprises 28 ha of General Industrial land to be developed in three stages Stage 1 is now complete and was immediately leased by two separate tenants Stage 2 will feature two new high-clearance warehouse/office facilities of approximately:
Warehouse 1: 15,500sqm
Warehouse 2: 21,403sqm
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17.11.2017 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE 432 17th NOVEMBER 2017
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary
Comments from ECB's Draghi warned of a need for patience with monetary policy as inflation remains subdued. The ECB has been bullish on growth, which have driven markets higher, but inflation reflects growth and this has been benign. Despite this the EUR managed to hold 1.1780, while the GBP regained 1.3200, driven by stronger inflation/growth data. The GBP is destabilised by Brexit trade talks. The coming week will be interrupted by the US Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and a relative slow economic data release period. The soft Dollar failed to add any fortitude to commodity currencies with the AUD falling to 0.7550, while the NZD looks to test below 0.6800. These Trans-Tasman currencies are testing important technical levels and look set for further vulnerabilities. The Australia political situation is causing massive instability with threats to ruling parties. The NZD is being threatened by the new rainbow coalitions lack of policy certainty and some tentative missteps. Warnings of fiscal blowouts never encourage market confidence. ... read more |  |
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Spring 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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INDUSTRY OPINION: Co-design is required to manage border controls and to facilitate legitimate trade |
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FURTHER to our commentary published by Daily Cargo News titled "It's time to reform border holds", Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Commonwealth Ombudsman representatives met in Canberra on September 19, 2017. The meeting discussed border inspection methodologies of containerised sea cargo with a focus on examples of duplication of government department processing and other instances of excessive delays in cargo release. Of interest, the Ombudsman's office also sought specific feedback in terms of the annual import processing charges (IPC) and industry complaints received in relation to the lack of notification of releases ... read more |
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14.11.2017 INTERNATIONAL TRADE WITH AUSTRALIA TO BECOME HARDER ... AGAIN |
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Hunt & Hunt Lawyers comment on The legislative change relates to the collection of a 10% goods and services tax (GST) on the sale of low value goods to Australia ... read more |
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18.11.2017 CONTAINER EXAMINATION FACILITY (CEF) TARGETED CONTAINERSAs 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 : ... read more |
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15.11.2017 CONSOLIDATED CARGO CLEARANCE NOW AVAILABLE TO TRUSTED TRADERSFrom today, the much anticipated consolidated cargo clearance benefit is available to Trusted Traders within the Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) programme ... read more |
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COMPLIANT CUSTOMSThe forwarder's broker ... customs clearance solutions for the logistics industry |  |
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20.11.2017 DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE NO 107-2017 – PILOT OF BIOSECURITY AWARENESS PACKAGES FOR SEAPORTS AND AIRPORTSTThis notice affects first point operators and entities at first points of entry including port and airport authorities ... login required |
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20.11.2017 DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE NO 106-2017 - CONSULTATION ON THE BIOSECURITY AMENDMENT (MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES) BILL 2017 IS NOW OPEN ... login required |
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20.11.2017 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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17.11.2017 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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17.11.2017 DAWR - BIOSECURITY LEGISLATION UPDATEThe Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, has commenced consultation on an exposure draft of the Biosecurity Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2017 (the Bill). ... login required |
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16.11.2017 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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16.11.2017 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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14.11.2017 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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14.11.2017 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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15.11.2017 DIBP - TC GAZETTE NO. TC 17/48 WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2017 |
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 | Candidate of the Week Sydney
6295983 – Warehouse Manager
A warehouse manager of many years, this candidate manages both warehouse staff and company drivers within a Freight Forwarding environment. Experience in packs / unpacks of FCL's & FAK's as well as 3PL storage and distribution of general and temperature sensitive freight.
The maintenance of bond licensing for the business is also a key part of this candidate's role.
A new challenge is exactly what this candidate is looking for!
For further details contact Christian Merrigan:
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
Melbourne
8542788: Customer Service – Shipping Line/Freight Forwarding
Our candidate has 6 years' experience within an International shipping line. Exposed to and comfortable handling imports, exports, documentation, customs and customer service our candidate understands the shipping process. After taking time to travel, they are back on the market, ideally in shipping but also very interested in transitioning into an operational/customer service focussed role within freight forwarding. If you are looking to add some depth to your Seafreight department get in contact today!
For further details contct Andrew Bennett:
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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**
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
21 Sept 2017 - Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
25 Sept 2017 - Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
6 Oct 2017 - Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
13 Oct 2017 - Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
18 October 2017 - FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
TODAY - 21 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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21 NOV 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world [...]
24 NOV 2017 : Breakfast meeting with Transport for NSW [...]
8 DEC 2017 : WISTA/FTA Speed Mentoring Night & NSW WISTA Christmas Drinks [...]
18 APR 2018 : Queensland Industry Operational Training Session [...]
8 MAY 2018 : Global Shippers Forum (GSF2018) [...] |
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