FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2023/15 - sponsored by NSW Ports

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

FTA / APSA WEEKLY REPORT 2023/15
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VALE - Peter Blaxland

It is with regret we advise that Peter Blaxland passed away on Easter Sunday. Peter was a pioneer of Australian logistics from the 1970s partnering with Ian Wiseman (who passed away 31 Dec 2022) to found Blaxland Wiseman Cargo Services P/L. Later Peter went into business with David Ineson and John Close forming Close Ineson Blaxland Wiseman P/L. 

 

FUNERAL:
Northern Suburbs Crematorium South Chapel
Tuesday 18 April 2023 - 2pm

Bianca Flint joins the FTA Team

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) are delighted to announce the appointment of Bianca Flint in the newly created permanent - part time role as Member Support - Trade Operations.

Sal Milici and Paul Zalai took the time to catch up with Bianca on their recent trip to Canberra for Ministerial and Departmental meetings. READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

CPD Border Compliance Events

For one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - early bird offer now available

5 MAY 2023 : 2023/24 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
6 MAY 2023 : 2023/24 FTA NSW CPD Border Compliance Program
19 MAY 2023 : 2023/24 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program 
20 MAY 2023 : 2023/24 FTA VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
14 JUNE 2023 : 2023/24 FTA QLD CPD Border Compliance Program 
24 JUNE 2023 : 2023/24 FTA WA CPD Border Compliance Program

WEBINAR - 10 MAY 2023  NB: Change of Date
FTA speaks with the ABF Commissioner

Join us for this live webinar as we hear from the Australian Border Force Commissioner's perspective on the current operating environment and emerging cross-border trade reforms.

 

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19 APRIL 2023 - WEBINAR- MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
10 MAY 2023 : WEBINAR - AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE COMMISSIONER
21 JULY 2023 : 2023 Care-Factor - Industry Charity Trade Ball 

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FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

Weekly Times - Paper trail worsens biosecurity backlog

Sal Milici, General Manager Trade Policy & Operations at Freight & Trade Alliance said Department figures showed the number of shipments being held at port pending full import declaration (FID) clearance had seen a 24-fold increase, from about 130 in early March, to more than 3200 on March 27. He said the ongoing document assessment delays were leading to significant storage, container detention and related supply chain costs for much of the importing community. READ MORE

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Operational Support
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send requests for operational support to support@FTAlliance.com.au

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

National Biosecurity Forum 2023

Sal Milici, General Manager Trade Policy & Operations | FTA, recently was invited to participate at the National Biosecurity Forum as part of a panel discussing "Biosecurity before the Australian Border" . Sal was joined on the panel by Stuart Anderson, Deputy Director-General Biosecurity NZ and Tina Hutchison, First Ass, Secretary, Biosecurity Operations Division - DAFF. 

UPDATE Your subscription details and preferences !!

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are delighted to announce a further enhancement to our member and training participants' communication service. Acknowledging the rapidly expanding and diverse coverage of our notices, we now have an ability for recipients to select what type of notifications they receive. Members can also update all other subscription details from the same link to help us send more targeted messaging to best meet your needs. -  READ MORE

LOGISTICS

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)



Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs.
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Port of Melbourne Public Boat Tours are back for 2023

Port of Melbourne will host its family-friendly public boat tours from 22 April 2023, inviting locals and visitors to see the port from a new angle and learn about Australia's largest capital city container and general cargo port which supports thousands of businesses and the daily lives of Aussies - whether it's sending Australian-grown grain to Guangzhou or bringing our much-loved coffee in from Columbia. READ MORE 

SEAFREIGHT

International Shipping Line Notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 4th to 11th April 2023  READ MORE

Notices:

11.4.2023 : Port Investing in our Community ... read more
11.4.2023 : Port Rail project powers ahead with Intermodal Way opening ... read more
6.4.2023 : Port of Newcastle welcomes appointment of valuer for container operations ... read more
4.4.2023 : Fremantle Ports Portfolio Newsletter April 2023 ... read more
4.4.2023 : VICT - 60 Day Industry Notice Review to Landside Charges & Infrastructure Surcharge ... read more

AIR FREIGHT

SUPPLY CHAIN SNAPSHOT

In positive news for Australian airfreight exporters, passenger and cargo demand is beginning to ease and input costs show marginal improvements

As of 27 March 2023, US cargo capacity has decreased, with the loss of a combined 17 weekly flights from Melbourne and Sydney into Los Angeles, Houston, and San Francisco.

Download Snapshot HERE   


A larger Menzies Aviation


Many thanks to Beau Paine, Regional Vice President Cargo, OSEA | Menzies Aviation for his article in the latest edition of Across Borders     
   

 

"By combining the strengths and reach of Menzies and NAS, we intend to make Menzies Aviation the undisputed No.1 in aviation services."



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Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

Notices:

5.4.2023 : IATA - Air Travel Growth Continues in February ... read more

BORDER

The State of our Industry 

The Australian Border Force (ABF) has released to industry statistics on the current age brackets of Licensed Customs Broker's in Australia. The extensive data on a state by state basis highlights the very real challenges of an aging customs broker workforce in Australia. With over 50% aged 50 and above, and less than 15% under 40 we have a lot of work ahead of us to attract men and women into our fields of expertise.

Data source: Australian Border Force  Image credit: Tom Jensen

CUSTOMS BROKER LICENSING CONDITIONS REVIEW

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from the Australian Border Force (ABF) that they are currently conducting a review of the additional licence conditions attached to a customs broker licence.
Members are encouraged to supply feedback to Sal Milici smilici@FTAlliance.com.au by 12 April 2023 for incorporation in to the FTA submission or direct to the ABF by 19 April 2023 via email to brokers.licensing@abf.gov.au   - READ MORE 

Expansion of Duty Deferral Benefit for Australian Trusted Traders 

The Australian Border Force (ABF) is expanding the Australian Trusted Trader (ATT or Trusted Traders) Duty Deferral benefit to become Duty Deferral Plus. Duty Deferral Plus will further reduce regulatory burden and improve cash flows for eligible ATTs.  READ MORE

Sec 77G Depot - Questions and Answers

Following the recent webinar delivered by Russell Wiese of CGT Law, FTA has prepared the following content in response to member enquiries. Please note the contents of this webpage does not constitute legal advice and should not be used as such. LOGIN REQUIRED 

Notices:

5.4.2023 : ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/14 Tariff Concessional Item 9 – Goods of International Organisations ... read more
5.4.2023 : ABF - TC Gazette 23-13 ... read more
5.4.2023 : Proposed reform to Australia's Aviation and Maritime Security Settings ... read more
4.4.2023 : WCO - 98 tonnes of cocaine seized in WCO-UNODC Operation TIN CAN Tackling organized crime and insider threats exploiting the supply chain ... read more
4.4.2023 : AFP seizes 336 kilograms of heroin in largest ever Queensland detection ... read more
4.4.2023 : ABF - 98 tonnes of cocaine seized in Operation TIN CAN ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Proposed changes to Biosecurity Fees and Charges - Public Online Forum


13 April 2023 1.30pm - 2.30pm (AEST)


INDICATE INTEREST HERE

Further to advice released on Monday 27 March. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ( the department) has now advised that a public forum will be held in addition to those options previous advised to comment on these proposals.. Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) suggests members give consideration to particpapating in the "Have your Say"  and / or Public Forum, options.- READ MORE

Reporting enhancements for class 14.4 AAs

To simplify industry interaction with the department and reduce processing times new reporting functionally is now available in the Biosecurity portal (the portal), allowing rural tailgate inspection results to be lodged online. READ MORE

Cargo Operations Snapshot - as at Tuesday 11 April 2023

This report will be shared by the department on a weekly basis.  Work is underway by the department for this to be published directly on the Biosecurity website.  READ MORE 

 

Have your say on how we manage Offshore Treatment Providers

The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry is seeking feedback on how they manage offshore treatment providers and their offshore treatment assurance schemes. An invitation is extended to all stakeholders to submit feedback via our survey on Have Your Say: 


The survey closes at AEST 5pm, Friday 21 April 2023.

 

Notices:

11.4.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 81/2023 Reporting enhancements to class 14.4 Approved Arrangement - Industry performed rural tailgate inspection ... read more
11.4.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 80/2023 Information on international travel with cats, dogs and assistance dogs ... read more
11.4.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 79/2023 Scheduled Outage: Thursday 13 April to Friday 14 April 2023 – COLS, OPS, PEBS ... read more
5.4.2023 : DAFF - Imported food notice 03-23 Published April 2023 ... read more
4.4.2023 : Proposed changes to biosecurity fees and charges Online forum - 13 April 2023 ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data - 4th to 11th April 2023
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Notices:

6.4.2023 : WTO Global Trade Outlook and Statistics ... read more

WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

Stay at the cutting edge through participation in live webinars and access to recordings – all are FREE & EXCLUSIVE to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members.    LOGIN REQUIRED 

SPONSORS

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2023 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE

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