APL – GRI Taiwan-East Coast AustraliaCOSCO Shipping Lines – southbound RR Asia to NZMSC – new rates ANZ to Europe
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ANL – Low sulphur fuel surcharge, ChinaAPL – Low sulphur fuel surcharge, ChinaAPL – Revision of Equipment Handling Charge, AustraliaCMA CGM – low sulphur surcharge to/from Shanghai & NingboHamburg Süd – ANZ to North America, revised import THCsHapag-Lloyd – revised European CAFsMaersk – ANZ to North America, increased 40' DTHCsMaersk – PSS Far East Asia-PNGNeptune Pacific Line – Norfolk Island VGM surchargeOOCL – revised BAF Asia to/from ANZOOCL – revised BAF Europe to/from ANZPDL – bunker recovery factor, MELL tradesPDL – BAF review transhipment tradesPDL – BAF review various NZ and Pacific tradesCABAF/BAF reviews: AUSPAC, NZ to PNG, NZ to Samoas & TongaPIL – Shanghai, Ningbo low sulphur fuel surchargeSwire Shipping – BAF increases for December 2018
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ANL – A3C vessel changeover Northern Jade/Cosco KoreaPDL – Capitaine Dampier V124 Nuku'alofa call
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APL – Indian regulatory changes postponedAPL – new Chinese regulation of solid waste imports
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The FTA/APSA weekly newsletter now includes a regular section containing links to interesting and relevant articles published by international trade/transport media. While these are free to read it may be necessary to register for some sites.Maersk chases pre-tariff trans-Pac cargo Chinese economy slowing faster than expectedMaersk first to launch instant booking confirmation OECD report warns of liner trade monopolies
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30.10.2018 AAT FISHERMAN ISLANDS TO BEGIN USING 1-STOP VBS |
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2.11.2018 FTA/APSA IN THE HERALD SUN: GOVERNMENT BRINGS FORWARD REVIEW OF REGULATING PRICING AND ACCESS TO PORT OF MELBOURNE |
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5.11.2018 MENZIES AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING- 100% ENHANCED AIR CARGO EXAMINATION (EACE) READY |
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30.10.2018 ACCC CONTAINER STEVEDORING MONITORING REPORT 2017-2018 |
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31.10.2018 ANJ CEASES TO ACCEPT BMSB CONTAINERS UNTIL FRIDAY 5PM 2 NOVEMBER |
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1.11.2018 APSA IN THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW- GREEN SHIPPING STANDARDS COULD ADD 1.3BN IN COSTS TO AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY |
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2.11.2018 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE 481
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16.10.2018 WISETECH GLOBAL ACQUIRES SMARTFREIGHT
Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of IFS Group Holdings ('SmartFreight'), a leading parcel and LTL shipping software provider.
Headquartered in Sydney, SmartFreight offers multi-carrier shipping software solutions to over 3,300 customers across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa and Asia. Its solutions address traditional bricks and mortar, B2C and B2B customers across all industries including organisations such as 3M, Mazda, Hyundai, Seiko, Epson and Pandora Jewellery, as well as transport and logistics providers such as DHL, Australia Post Group, Parcelforce, TNT, Toll Group, Aramax and Royal Mail. In Australia alone, SmartFreight processes over 50 million parcels annually … read more |
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Global Finance Report Weekly Market CommentaryVolatility continued to haunt markets beyond October. The trade wars dominate conversations, as Trump raises hope of the Chinese/US Trade agreement, while expectations are tempered by his key economic advisor. Larry Kudlow denied any major progress, despite the Trump/Xi coordination, which sent equity markets into flux. US Jobs reports were positive, beating expectations, with long awaited advances in wage growth. The strong labour market will influence the upcoming Fed meeting, in terms of rhetoric, rather than action. ... read more |  |
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Spring 2018 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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WCO News
In this issue :areas of work identified by Members as a priority, work accomplished from July 2017 to June 2018, "Blockchain" and its application within the Customs and trade environments, assessment of trade facilitation policies, simplification of export processes, and much more ... read more
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31.10.2018 DFAT AUSTRALIA RATIFIES THE TPP-11
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30.10.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO. 2018/32 CUSTOMS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES) REGULATIONS 2018
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1.11.2018 THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP TO COMMENCE IN 2018
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5.11.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS - DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO. 2018/33 APPLICATION FOR CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCES
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BorderWise offering to FTA Individual & Premium members
BorderWise
BorderWise is the next-generation compliance management search engine with a comprehensive, integrated suite of legal books, technical documents, tariff-classification tools, smart searches and links, Product Index and trade data. The reference information includes comprehensive information from the World Customs Organization such as the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and the Principles of Valuation, in addition to information on international treaties and associated local legislation.
Daily Updates
Daily Updates provide real-time updates for legislation and industry changes and notices in a single window, keeping you are up to date with changes without the need to search all over the internet.
New Features
BorderWise Web now has a drop down option to view Table of Contents for all books in the left column (for those of you who have transitioned from Tradefox will be familiar with this functionality). Coming soon on the BorderWise desktop version. ... read more
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Department of Home Affairs
REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS
We have received feedback from members that that they receive timely updates as direct subscribers to the Department of Home Affairs - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis.
To subscribe to receive notices & newsletters direct from the department, please click HERE
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31.10.2018 DAWR 155-2018 - ADDITIONAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIGNMENTS OF KIWIFRUIT FROM ITALY |
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31.10.2018 DAWR 156-2018 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES S-CARGO OUTAGE NOTIFICATION |
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1.11.2018 DAWR 157-2018 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES S-CARGO ISSUE RESOLVED
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2.11.2018 DAWR BMSB UPDATE: DETECTION AT AN AUSTRALIAN PORT
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2.11.2018 DAWR 158-2018 - ENTERING ENTITY IDENTIFIER (AEI) DETAILS INTO THE INTEGRATED CARGO SYSTEM (ICS) FOR OFFSHORE BMSB TREATED CONSIGNMENTS
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2.11.2018 DAWR 159-2018 - RECORDING OF WEBINAR ON AUTOMATIC ENTRY PROCESSING FOR COMMODITIES (AEPCOMM) PROCEDURES FOR BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB)
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5.11.2018 DAWR 160-2018 - End of Interim process for the management of LCL/FAK containers for the 2018-19 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season
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Department of Agriculture & Water Resources
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has compiled a list of subscriptions, newsletters and communication channels - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis ... read more
In the longer term, DAWR is exploring how other platforms could be used to consolidate and distribute this information.
In the meantime, the department welcomes any feedback or suggestions you have on the attached via Biosecurity2025andBeyond@agriculture.gov.au.
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1.11.2018 TC GAZETTE NO. TC 18/42
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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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The above activity has 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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DUE DILIGENCE
Listen to the recorded webinar delivered by Kevin O'Grady from 3DL with a focus on "Due Diligence" compliance requirements for Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and Regulations; Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 Reg 4C Importation of Asbestos and the emerging Modern Slavery legislation.
FREE recording available HERE
CPD available HERE
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WOMEN IN LOGISTICS - "SPEAKING WITH INFLUENCE"
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JOIN THE ALLIANCE!
The Australian Peak Shippers' Association (APSA) and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) ... read more |
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16 OCT 2018 : VIC - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
16 OCT 2018 : Supply Chain 4.0 Summit 2018 [...]
18 OCT 2018 : Women in Logistics - "SPEAKING WITH INFLUENCE" [...]
22 OCT 2018 : Melbourne - Alibaba E-Commerce Expo [...]
22 NOV 2018 : WISTA QLD - Australian Border Force Breakfast Series" [...]
29 NOV 2018 : Air Cargo Security requirements post 1st March 1, 2019 - what it means and implications [...] |
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