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SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
As Queensland's primary gateway for airfreight, handling 83 percent of goods originating in or destined for the state, Brisbane Airport (BNE) recognises its role in trade and its economic contribution. The operator of the airport, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), works to secure additional belly capacity, protect BNE's curfew-free status, provide excellent landside access, and address any impediments to efficient airside operations. |
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SYDNEY - 21 AUGUST 2019
WOMEN IN LOGISTICS FORUM |
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| Registration and full program available HERE |
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| VICTORIA'S GROWING FREIGHT TASK |
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Thank you once again to the Hon. Melissa Horne MP, Minister for Ports and Freight for her foreword to the Winter 2019 edition of Across Borders
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Contact us to showcase your business or service via a member profile, thought leadership contribution or advertising via Across Borders and our associated media.
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"For policy makers it's a challenging dilemma – how do we support industry during a period of transformation while managing the growth of our city? How do we support an economy forecast to grow by $40 billion by 2050?"
Full article available HERE |
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ACFS AND FTA TEAM UP TO SMASH THE STINK BUG
A port logistics provider and the peak industry body have combined to host technical sessions in the lead up to the Brown marmorated stink bug season ... read more |
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MEDIA RELEASE: SHIPPING LINES URGED TO PROVIDE DETENTION RELIEF
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and Container Transport Alliance of Australia (CTAA) have appealed to shipping lines to waive container detention and related charges as a result of the escalation of industrial action at DP World Australia (DPWA) terminals ... read more |
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SHIPPING INFORMATION 2nd to 8th July 2019
ANL
Melon Trial Seeds The Future Of Refrigerated Exports Out Of Townsville … read more
Bangladesh - Implementation of Advance Cargo Manifest for Import Shipment … read more
NEA to AU - 1st August GRI … read more
KIX Service – ONTARIO II - Adhoc call at Brisbane … read more
APL
Asia-Europe Market Westbound: New FAK Basic Ocean Rate effective 15 July 2019 … read more
UPDATE - Asia-Oceania Market: Asia Australia Express 2 (AAX2) Service … read more
Trans-Pacific Market: SC1 Void Sailing and EX1 Ad Hoc Revised Rotation … read more
UPDATE - Asia-Oceania Market: Asia Australia Express 2 (AAX2) Service … read more
Panama: Import Notification Fee Charge … read more
Asia-Oceania Market: General Rate Increase (GRI) for Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China to Australia … read more
Emergency Bunker Recovery Measures Adjustment - August 2019 … read more
Russia: Restrictions on Imports and Exports … read more
Trans-Pacific Eastbound Market - Hazardous Surcharge … read more
CMA-CGM
War Risk Surcharge in the Middle East … read more
FAK Rates - From Asia to North Africa … read more
FAK Rates - From Asia to the Mediterranean … read more
Emergency Bunker Recovery Measures Adjustment - August 2019 … read more
CMA CGM to improve its FAL 1 and FAL 3 services … read more
HAPAG LLOYD
HMM to join the Alliance … read more
Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express join blockchain-enabled platform TradeLens … read more
North America - Revision of Currency Adjustment Factor … read more
India - Restriction on import of peas – Update … read more
Rate Restoration – North East Asia to Australia … read more
Indonesia - Import Regulation on Wastepaper … read more
United Arab Emirates - Revision of landfreight charges … read more
China - New Import Restrictions for waste metals … read more
Record-breaking reefer order: 13,420 new reefers for Hapag-Lloyd … read more
Hapag-Lloyd tests ship-painting robots … read more
IMO2020: What shipping companies have to do now to be compliant by 1 January … read more
USA - Automated Export System (AES) S.I. - Regulation Reminder … read more
Implementation of global Vessel Risk Surcharge for cargo to/from Arabian Gulf … read more
MAERSK
Cleaning up the oceans … read more
TradeLens blockchain-enabled digital shipping platform continues expansion with addition of major ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express … read more
What is Customs House Brokerage? - Webinar by Mr. Bojan Strbanovic … read moreOur Cookie Policy
OOCL
Trans-Pacific Trade – Service Update … read more
Asia-Europe Trade – Service Update … read more
WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN OCEAN
A construction equipment market boom: The drivers for growth … read more
YANG MING
Customer Advisory - New BAF for IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Regulation … read more
Tender for Sale of 13,085 Units of Used Dry Containers … read more |
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2.7.19 PORT OF NEWCASTLE - NSW NATIONALS BACKS $1.8 BILLION PLAN TO BOOST REGIONAL JOBS, CUT FREIGHT COSTS ... read more
2.7.19 CTAA - CONTAINER TRANSPORT INTERFACE COSTS RISE FROM 1 JULY 2019 ... read more
4.7.19 NSW PORTS WELCOMES THE CONFIRMATION OF FUNDING OF THE PORT BOTANY FREIGHT LINE DUPLICATION ... read more
5.719 NSW EMPTY CONTAINER SUPPLY CHAIN REVIEW ... read more
6.7.19 FURTHER INFORMATION ON DPWA PROTECTED INDUSTRIAL ACTION ... login required
8.7.19 STEVEDORES TURN ON THE "MONEY TAP" … AGAIN ! ... login required
8.7.19 NSW PORTS WELCOMES TWO OF THE LARGEST SHIPS TO EVER VISIT PORT BOTANY ... read more
8.7.19 PROTECTED INDUSTRIAL ACTION - CONFIRMING A 96 HOUR STOPPAGE ...read more |
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3.7.19 FIATA E-FLASH NO. 203 - 3 JULY 2019 ... read more
4.7.19 IATA - MAY AIR FREIGHT VOLUMES REMAIN WEAK ... read more |
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| 5.7.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE 515 ... login required |
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4.7.19 DFAT - AUSTRALIA POSTS RECORD MONTHLY TRADE SURPLUS
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4.7.19 DFAT - AUSTRALIAN EXPORTERS - IT'S YOUR TIME TO SHINE
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6.7.19 DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY - AUSTRALIA"S RESOURCE AND ENERGY EXPORTS CONTINUE TO SET RECORDS ... read more
6.7.19 DFAT - AUSTRALIA CHINA BUSINESS COUNCIL NETWORKING DAY ... read more
6.7.19 DFAT - G20 OSAKA LEADERS' DECLARATION ... read more
6.7.19 TRADE TALK NEWSLETTER 5TH JULY 2019 ... read more |
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Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) Period
1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020 - read more
| CBC | CPD | Approved Arrangement | End date | 19.1 & 19.2
CBC information session 19-20/01
| 3 CPD points - Stream A – FTA085 | NCCC / AEPCOMM | 1 April 2019 to
31 March 2020 | 19.2
CBC Activity 19-20/02
| CPD points - Stream A – TBA | AEPCOMM | 12 August 2019 to
1 December 2019 |
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3.7.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 109-2019 ADDITION OF THE PHILIPPINES TO LIST OF COUNTRIES ABLE TO MEET AUSTRALIA'S ENHANCED IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR UNCOOKED PRAWNS AND UNCOOKED PRAWN PRODUCTS ...login required
5.7.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 110-2019 - NAME CHANGE OF OPERATIONAL GROUPS WITHIN BIOSECURITY OPERATIONS DIVISION ... read more
5.7.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – NEW PLANT SYSTEM ... read more
5.7.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019 2019-28 - HORTICULTURE EXPORTS PROGRAM – IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW OFFICIAL BOLT SEALS USED TO SECURE CONTAINERS FOR JAPAN ... login required
5.7.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-29 - HORTICULTURE EXPORTS PROGRAM – APPLICATIONS FOR ACCREDITATION OF TREATMENT FACILITIES TO TREAT CHERRIES AND SUMMER FRUIT FOR EXPORT TO PROTOCOL MARKETS ...login required
5.719 BMSB - EXECUTIVE BRIEF ... read more |
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2.7.19 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CUSTOMS GROUP ... read more
2.7.19 ABF - NEW TOBACCO IMPORT LAWS FROM 1 JULY 2019FROM 1 JULY 2019 ...read more
2.7.19 ABF - STRENGTHENING AUSTRALIA'S CUSTOMS SERVICE ... login required
5.7.29 JOINT OPERATION LEADS TO HALF A TONNE OF "ICE" SEIZED, FOUR ARRESTS IN SYDNEY ... read more
6.7.19 THE UNINTENDED OUTCOME OF THE US CHINA TRADE WAR – AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURERS ACCUSE US EXPORTERS OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ... read more |
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4.7.19 TC GAZETTE 19/25 ... read more
4.7.19 TC GAZETTE 19/26a special ... read more
5.7.19 TC GAZETTE 19/26b special ... read more
8.7.19 TC GAZETTE 19/26c special ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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Case 505 Hot rolled structural steel Sections - Extension of time for publication of SEF and Final Report - Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China,Thailand 08/07/2019
CASE 499 Hot rolled structural steel Sections - Extension of time for publication of SEF and Final Report, Japan, Korea,Taiwan 08/07/2019
CASE 497 Aluminium extrusions - Extension of time to issue Statement Essential Facts and Final Report, China, 05/07/2019
CASE 506 Quenched & tempered Steel plate - Extension of time to Final Report, Japan, Finland 05/07/2019
CASE 517 Deep drawn stainless steel sinks - Initiation of Continuation inquiry, 03/07/2019 CASE 518 Steel reinforcing bar - Initiation of a Review of Measures -Thailand, 03/07/2019 |
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FINANCE REPORT
 Weekly Market CommentaryUS Non Farm Payrolls smashed expectations on Friday, adding 224,000 jobs, driving markets into a confused state. The market narrative has been of declining economic growth and increasing monetary stimulus, but the employment report contradicted this and challenged the argument for a Fed rate cut. Bond yields jumped, as did the Dollar, which reversed recent fortunes. The EUR fell back to 1.1220, while the Yen jumped to 108.50, confounding the market narrative. ... read more Paul Bettany
Collinson & Co
0406-744-923
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Junior Customs Broker A considerably experienced Customs Compiler/Classifier whom has obtained their Customs Broker's License in the past month. Acting in senior roles for a number of years - this candidate offers so much more with high level Customs exposure. ... read more |
Contact: Christian Merrigan
Recruitment Consultant
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
0439 542 022
Melbourne - Customs Broker
Candidate: 7318195 This candidate has been licenced for 3 years working in a high volume work place. Coming through a traditional route, our candidate worked in transport before transitioning into a Complier/classifier role and becoming licenced in 2016. ... read more Contact: Andrew Bennett
Branch Manager - Melbourne
andrew@insync.com.au
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| UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING |
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FTA AND ACFS COMBINE TO DELIVER WA STINK BUG SOLUTIONS
25 AND 26 JULY 2019 |
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An accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session will be delivered by Andrew Crawford, FTA's Head of Border and Biosecurity.
The Swan Yacht Club - Thursday 25 July (4 to 5pm) followed by ACFS sponsored refreshments.
A free and open forum will be hosted onsite at ACFS's new site at Lot 90 Port Beach Road, North Fremantle on Friday 26 July (10am to 12pm).
Further details available HERE |
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23.7.2019: SYDNEY - SupplyChain Innovation Summit
25.7.2019: FREMANTLE - Preparing for 2019/20 BMSB Season
26.7.2019: FREMANTLE - ACFS Site Visit
30.7.2019: WEBINAR - Customs Compliance - Current issues for customs brokers
16.8.2019 : SYDNEY - CARE-FACTOR 2019
21.8.19 : SYDNEY - Women in Logistics Forum
26.9.2019: SYDNEY - 2019 Retired & Senior Brokers Annual Luncheon
14.11.19 : MELBOURNE - DCN Australian Maritime Industry Awards
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FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2019 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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