Welcome to our Weekly Report providing the latest market intelligence for trade professionals
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| Freight industry on board for Western Sydney Airport opportunity |
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| Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members make comment including: DB Schenker, DSV Air & Sea, FedEx, Menzies Aviation and Wymap ... read more |
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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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ADELAIDE - 22 AUGUST 2019
ADELAIDE - LATEST ON BMSB & ACFS SITE TOUR
Meeting point: Palais Hotel, "The Lounge". The Esplanade, Semaphore, SA 5019
Time: 10.00am Sharp – 12.00pm, Thursday 22 August 2019
ITINERARY & AGENDA- Andrew Crawford (Head of Border & Biosecurity - FTA) - strategies to mitigate the risk of BMSB incursion through treatment options, increased utilisation of the 19.2. Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) Approved Arrangements, new "safeguarding arrangement" options and importantly, help you navigate a way through revised policy pertaining to LCL / FAK consignments.
- Will Gouda (General Manager, Key Accounts - ACFS Port Logistics) - demonstration of capabilities to meet immediate operational needs and emerging initiatives to be in a position to best support the industry in the years ahead
- Site tour - chartered bus to ACFS (4 Martin Ave, Gillman SA 5013) and return to the Esplanade.
- 11.30am at the Esplanade - networking lunch and refreshments
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| FREE EVENT - Courtesy of ACFS - registration and full program available HERE |
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| BEYOND VISIBILITY - WHAT THE NEW ERA OF SUPPLY CHAIN CONNECTEDNESS MEANS FOR SHIPPERS |
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| Thank you once again to Chris Collins (Managing Director, Containerchain ) for his commentary in the Winter 2019 edition of Across Borders |
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 "The rise of digital platforms that connect the landside and portside sectors of the container logistics supply chain has opened up new possibilities for all players to work more synchronously and efficiently with deep and meaningful data sets."
Full article available HERE |
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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SHIPPING 13TH JUNE T0 20TH AUGUST 2019
ANL
Dedicated to Reefer Cargo Needs … read more
APL
Asia-Middle East Service Update – Void Sailings in September … read more
APL Performance Report: EXX measures up to greater expectations since LA TraPac call … read more
Los Angeles Fenix Marine Services Terminal: New Appointment Platform … read more
Asia-Mediterranean Market Westbound: New FAK Basic Ocean Rate effective 1 September 2019 … read more
Asia-Indian Subcontinent Service Update: Void Sailing in August … read more
CMA-CGM
FAK Rates - From Asia to the Mediterranean … read more
FAK Rates - From Asia to North Africa … read more
FAK Rates - From West Med, Adriatic, Black Sea and East Med to Far East, Middle East Gulf and Red Sea … read more
Los Angeles Fenix Marine Services Terminal: New Appointment Platform … read more
Asia-Red Sea Service Update: Void Sailing in September … read more
Fumigation requirements to Australia and New Zealand … read more
GRR - From Asia to West Africa … read more
HAMBURG SUD
Asia to North Europe Change of Base Rates Inclusive of bunker surcharge (BAF) … read more
Asia to Mediterranean Change of Base Rates Inclusive of bunker surcharge (BAF) … read more
North Europe to Central America and Caribbean Change of Base Rates Subject to bunker surcharge (BAF) … read more
HAPAG LLOYD
Saudi Arabia – Jeddah Counter Services (Update) … read more
Yemen – Additional on Reception Charge ARC … read more
India - Transition Period for Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations … read more
Price Announcement - East Asia to North Europe and Mediterranean … read more
General Rate Increase - East Asia to Latin America … read more
OOCL
Notice To Customers - Blank Sailing for CNS Service in Week 40, 2019 … read more
YANG MING
India Sea Carrier Manifest and Trans-shipment Regulations … read more |
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14.8.19 NSW GOVERNMENT SUPPORT A BOOST FOR PROPOSED NEWCASTLE GAS IMPORT TERMINAL ... read more
14.8.19 WAPOTF - PEAK SEASON NOTICE #1 ... read more
15.8.19 PRICE AND SPEED NOTIFICATION ... read more |
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| 19.8.19 FREIGHT INDUSTRY ON BOARD FOR WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT OPPORTUNITY ... read more |
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| 16.8.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE 521 ... login required |
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| 19.8.2019 - GLOBAL LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS GROUP, WISETECH GLOBAL ACQUIRES US BASED LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS COMPANY DEPOT SYSTEMS ... read more |
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| Photo: Wally Morris, MD of Depot Systems |
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| 15.8.19 CONTINUED BISOECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM - APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS ... 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 | 26 August 2019 to
1 December 2019 |
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13.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 133-2019 - MARS UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:00 SATURDAY 17 AUGUST TO 02:00 SUNDAY 18 AUGUST 2019 (AEST) ... login required
13.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 132-2019 - BICON UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:30 SATURDAY 17 AUGUST TO 03:00 SUNDAY 18 AUGUST 2019 (AEST) ... login required
16.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 134-2019 - MARITIME ARRIVALS REPORTING SYSTEM (MARS) AND OFFLINE FORMS UPDATED ... login required
19.8.19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-38 - GRAIN AND SEED EXPORTS PROGRAM – UPDATE TO INSPECTION OF FOREST PRODUCTS INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL ... login required
19.8.19 BMSB UPDATE - OFFSHORE TREATMENT PROVIDER SCHEME ... read more |
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| WEBINAR - BMSB - PREPARING FOR THE 2019/2020 SEASON |
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Sponsored by
Andrew Crawford (Head of Border and Biosecurity - FTA) yesterday provided a comprehensive presentation on compliance and operational matters: |
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| - when do measures apply; - target risk countries; - measures relating to goods; - mandatory treatment for target high risk goods; - target high risk goods; - bulk goods including open top and flat rack containers; - FCL and FCX; - LCL and FAK; - Safeguarding arrangements; - Treatment assurance measures; - Treatment minimum standards; and - Offshore Treatment Provider Scheme |
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A PDF copy of the presentation is HERE and recording available HERE
To complete online CPD, please click HERE (for those that have a bulk CPD / CBC package, please enter your promotional code to access this for $0) |
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| 15.8.19 TC GAZETTE 19/31 14TH AUGUST 2019 ... read more |
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13.8.19 DFAT - LAUNCH OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ... read more
16.8.19 TRADE TALK E-NEWSLETTER 16TH AUGUST 2019 ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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ANTI DUMPING NOTICES 13th AUGUST TO 20th AUGUST 2019
Case 506, ADN 2019/102, Quenched and tempered steel plate, Extension of time to provide Final Report, Finland, Japan, Sweden, 15/8/19 |
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More about our Classifieds service available HERE |
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QUOTE 2019/01 - Corporate Customs Broker Licence
Corporate Customs Broker Licence (valid to 30 June 2021) is available for transfer to a business entity which has a nominee licensed customs broker in its employ.
Contact classifieds@FTAlliance.com.au
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QUOTE 2019/02 - Looking to buy - Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle Perth
Established Australian owned Freight Forwarder & Customs Broker is seeking an opportunity to purchase an established small to medium Freight Forwarder or Customs Broker business located in Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle Perth. Ideally your business has been established for 10 years or more, has a stable customer base and EBIT performance. You may-be looking to retire in the coming years and want an exit strategy from your business. We will also consider business where there is more than one partner and we enter the business in partnership with the remaining partners. Companies that may specialise in a certain industry or business segment will be looked upon favourably, likewise those who specialise in P/E need not express interest. Please forward your confidential expression of interest toffcb4sale@outlook.com all emails will be treated strictly confidential between interested seller and buyer. Please include your company name and website. We are a member of FTA and this is a genuine expression of interest for the right seller. |
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FINANCE REPORT
 Weekly Market CommentaryMarkets rallied to close out an extremely testing week of volatility. Equity markets collapsed after the US Bond Yield curve inverted, signalling a forthcoming recession, triggered by fears over global growth as a result of the US/China trade war. Bond Yields bounced on Friday, along with the equity markets, as confidence starts to recover. The US economy remains strong, supported by the continued strong activity in the consumer sector, allaying global growth fears. ... read moreWeekly Market Calendar19/8 NZ Services PMI, UK House Prices, Japan Trade Exports/Imports, NZ Dairy Auction, EU Current Account, EU CPI ... read more |
CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Melbourne - Import OperationsCandidate: 17113908Our candidate has 4 years forwarding experience after commencing in an entry level transport role before transitioning into an import operations role. .... read more Contact: Andrew Bennett Branch Manager - Melbourne 0447 054 744 Sydney - Accountant - Logistics (CPA)A qualified CPA currently working within a Logistics giant as a Management Accountant - our candidate is looking for an opportunity either in Management or Financial Accounting. ... read more |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING |
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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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