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OFFICIAL ATO ADVICE – DUTY, GST & IPC DISBURSEMENTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN CUSTOMS BROKERAGES' TURNOVER
Many freight forwarder / customs brokerages make large payments of Duty, GST and Import Processing Charges on behalf of importers. These significant disbursements distort true operating performance and take many small and medium businesses over the $50 million turnover threshold outlined for the eligibility for Cash Flow Boost (and also jeopardising some members' eligibility to JobKeeper).
GOOD NEWS - as announced in last night's member notice, we finally received the advice we had been hoping for from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) ... read more
Thank you to members for your overwhelmingly positive feedback received overnight, perhaps best summarised with the below response - we feel privileged to be in a position to make a difference !
"Dear Clint & Paul, I just read the FTA email re: turnover and wanted to congratulate you both. I wanted to thank you, on behalf of all the business members that will benefit from your efforts, expertise and determination." |
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VALE – GEOFF HOLBEN
It is with great sadness that we last week advised members that Geoffrey (Geoff) Douglas HOLBEN passed away on Sunday 3 May 2020
Both Geoff and his late brother Colin were both industry stalwarts in the international freight forwarding sector.
Geoff was a licensed customs broker and a long term employee at AGS World Transport.
A funeral service for Geoff will be held today, Tuesday 12 May, 2020 commencing at 12pm.
We have been advised by Geoff's wife Liz that unfortunately, due to COVID-19, they are by law restricted in terms of participants at the funeral.
The funeral can be viewed HERE
The family ask that no flowers be sent to funeral, rather to their home at 28 Marshall St, Petersham
Ideally the preferred gift is to donate blood
Paul Zalai - Director and Co-Founder, FTA / Secretariat, APSA |
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| 11.5.2020 AFR - GHOST FLIGHTS KEEP AIRPORT SPIRITS ALIVE |
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| Full article available HERE |
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| 6.5.2020 DCN - CONSTANCE SEEKS PRE-SELECTION FOR EDEN-MONARO As a minister, Mr Constance challenged stevedores over infrastructure and terminal fees. "Stevedores must act responsibly and immediately put a stop to any price hikes," he said just before Christmas. Freight and Trade Alliance director and Australian Peak Shippers secretariat Paul Zalai told Daily Cargo News he hoped the government would continue to pursue the issue. Mr Zalai also said the minister warned DPWA against further increases on import fees scheduled for this coming Friday. "It is a pity the minister will not around as we may never know what his response would have been to another snubbing," he said. "Perhaps the his successor will complete unfinished business by enforcing regulation remembering it's the efficient movement of goods that generates national wealth, not the welfare of carriers or infrastructure owners ... read more
COMMENT - Now that Minister Constance is staying in NSW politics, hopefully he will complete unfinished business in dealings with stevedores |
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1.5.2020 MHD - $125M PORT OF MELBOURNE RAIL PROJECT ON TRACK
Sal Milici, FTA head of border and biosecurity, said increased rail utilisation is necessary to meet the long term forecasted trade growth. "We applaud the initiative being driven by the Port of Melbourne which will ultimately facilitate the expansion and incentivisation for commercial interests to invest in metropolitan intermodals," he said. "An important element of our post COVID-19 economic recovery will be on a strong and vibrant manufacturing and agriculture sectors. A seamless interface to the port for these exporters will be essential." ... read more |
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| FREE WEBINAR TODAY - COMPLIANCE FOR IMPORTATION OF COVID-19 PRODUCTS - 12PM AEST 12 MAY 2020 |
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| Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 any customs broker working with the limited number of importers of controlled products of the types required for the outbreak, could be reasonably confident that their client was familiar with the requirements for importing such goods. A broad knowledge of such controls was therefore all that a broker required. |
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During these unprecedented times our industry is faced with importers not only with little or no knowledge of importing controlled goods for use in the pandemic, but sometimes with little knowledge of importing.
Non compliance with the requirements may expose the parties not only to penalties but also to seizure of the goods as prohibited imports.
This session will concentrate on products being imported for COVID-19 and the types of controls that may apply, including: |
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| This session has been accredited for 3 CPD Points in Stream A (code FTA111) |
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NOTE:
Following the above webinars, an online assessment and resources will be available via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au - cost $38.50
Individual members and employees of Members with online CPD packages (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) can access this material at no cost using the current period's promotional codes.
If you require further information, please contact me on czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878
Caroline Zalai - Director and Co-Founder, FTA / Secretariat, APSA |
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| FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW - TECHTALK - EMPOWERING SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY AND MONITORING - 12 PM AEST 13 MAY 2020 |
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| Krenar Komoni (CEO, Founder | Tive Inc.) will be delivering a LIVE webinar from the USA showcasing their commercial solution that measures and reports real-time location and condition (temperature, humidity, light and more) data of airfreight and containerised sea cargo consignments. |
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Tive empowers shippers and 3PLs by providing enhanced visibility data for in-transit shipments across the globe. Their intuitive software and cost-effective 5G/4G single-use trackers provide comprehensive supply chain awareness, help you reduce freight claims, and improve customer experiences.
The webinar will explain the product, provide an opportunity for Q&A and explain next steps for integration into your business operations.
PRODUCT FLYER AVAILABLE HERE |
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| EXPORT CONTROLS ON DUAL-USE GOODS |
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| By SUSAN DANKS, Head of Customs and Regulatory Compliance, FTA / APSA |
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Significant penalties including seizure and forfeiture of the goods, a 10 year prison term and/or a fine of 2,500 penalty units can apply. If the goods also include components etc of US origin, then significant penalties may also be incurred from US ... read more |
 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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- Flinders Trade Report April 2020 ... read more
- Fremantle Port Statistics March 2020 ... read more
- NSW Ports Monthly Trade Report March 2020 … read more
- Port of Melbourne Trade Statistics March 2020 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Data ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Quarterly Trade Report ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Trade Report April 2020 ... read more
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- COVID-19 Shipping Notices 5th to 11th May 2020 ... read more
- Shipping Notices 5th to 11th May 2020 ... read more
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5.5.20 - CTAA COVID-19 emergency space register launched ... read more
7.5.20 - New empty container park at Port Botany creates supply chain efficiencies ... read more
8.5.20 - CTAA welcomes added empty container park capacity in Port Botany - Advocates improved information exchange & truck processing ... read more
8.5.20 - New shipment signals new opportunities for the Hunter ... read more |
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5.5.20 - IATA / UPU warn of air capacity shortage ... read more
6.5.20 - IATA - COVID-19 - Cost of air travel once restrictions start to lift ... read more
8.5.20 - FIATA welcomes FMC'S final interpretative rule on demurrage and detention charges ... read more |
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| 7.5.20 - NZ Customs Release 560 ... login required |
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| Transfleet have been delighted with uptake of their new 4.7 treatments facilities - we are offering a fast turnaround on all fumigations eg. 3-4 days for 4.7 boxes in Sydney! Please click HERE to view the Transfleet promotional flyer . |
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5.5.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - CP question 606 – Product emission standards ... read more
6.5.20 - Coronavirus weekly update ... read more
6.5.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - 2020-19 - Business systems program – update for the mandatory use of the Plant Exports Management Sustem (PEMS) 5 ... login required
6.5.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - 2020-20 - Horticulture exports program – in-transit cold treatment certification requirements for citrus exports to Japan in 2020 ... login required
6.5.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - Horticulture exports program – in-transit cold treatment certification requirements for citrus exports to the USA in 2020 ... login required
6.5.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment -- 63-2020 - Temporary cessation of client facing front counter assessments of import documentation ... login required
8.5.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - 2020-22 - Horticulture exports program ... login required
11.5.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - Biosecurity Matters May edition ... login required
11.5.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment- Cucurbitacous vegetable seeds for sowing ... login required
11.5.20 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - 64-2020 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Thursday 14 May to 02:30 Friday 15 May 2020 (AEST) ... login required |
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5.5.2020 - AFP - Taiwanese man jailed after importing more than 40KGS of meth ... read more
8.5.20 - Update ACN 2020/20 Addendum temporary bylaw for goods to be used in response to COVID-19 pandemic ... read more
8.5.20 - ABF - Hydroxychloroquine seized at the border ... read more |
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| 6.5.20 - ABF -TC Gazette No. 2020/17 ... read more |
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6.5.20 - DFAT - Business Envoy March 2020 ... read more
6.5.20 - DFAT - Lift off for South Australian produce ... read more
6.5.20 - DFAT - New flights to get seafood exports moving again ... read more
7.5.20 - Indonesia-Australia comprehensive economic partnership agreement ... read more
7.5.20 - WTO report looks at role of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic ... read more
7.5.20 - Free trade deal with Indonesia set to commence on 5 July 2020 ... read more
9.5.20 - WTO - DDG Wolff: COVID-19 crisis underlines need for more multilateralism, not less ... read more
9.5.20 - WTO - DDG Wolff: "The time now is for action rather than reflection" ... read more
11.5.20 - DFAT - Reports of potential tariffs on Australian barley imports into China... read more
11.5.20 - DFAT - Export hub grants help businesses through crisis ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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- QUOTE 2020/10 - Looking to buy - Sydney or Melbourne - Sydney or Melbourne based forwarder / broker
- QUOTE 2020/09 - CS Logistics - Urgent expression of interest - Business Sale
- QUOTE 2020/07 - Looking to buy - Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane - ideally perishables
- QUOTE 2019/05 - Looking to buy - Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle Perth
- QUOTE 2019/01 - Corporate Customs Broker Licence
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More about our Classifieds service available HERE |
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| AS EINSTEIN ONCE SAID, "IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERY DIFFICULTY LIES OPPORTUNITY. |
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| We represent a local Forwarder / Broker who are looking to discuss and explore options for expansion with likeminded supply chain logistics business owners, either through acquisition or joint venture. Ideally, you're based in Melbourne and/or Sydney, established with a stable customer base. You might be looking to expand your service offering, merge with a similar business or sell out altogether. |
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| Our client is open to all considerations, sole trader through to large enterprise. Our client is a medium-sized, growth-minded Australian / NZ based freight forwarder and customs brokerage of over twenty years standing looking to explore all options. If you're also thinking along these lines, please get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about how we can create opportunities for both of us and turn 1 plus 1 into 3. Please include your company name and contact details. Our clients are members of FTA and this is a genuine expression of interest. Des. Carroll Director M +61 (0) 418 511 255 E dcarroll@maesr.com.au |
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| WAREHOUSING AND FREIGHT FORWARDING BUSINESS FOR SALE |
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• Annual turnover of over $70m • 14 years' experience in the Australian market • Longstanding Business Partnerships with major Australian Retailers • Extensive global network, covering 90+ countries • Locations in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane • Urgent Expressions of interest are sought
Email cbergin@rodgersreidy.com.au for a Confidentiality Agreement and Information Memorandum. |
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FINANCE REPORT
 Please view a presentation by Collinson Forex on 30 January 2020 showcasing latest technology solutions – refer HEREWeekly Market CommentaryMarkets closed on a high, to close out the week, despite record Unemployment numbers. The Re-opening of the economy has boosted market confidence and this has translated into the equity markets. Global economies are returning to work and the numbers should start to improve. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and leading trade negotiator Robert Lighthizer, agreed with Chinese Vice Premier Liu to implement the trade agreement, despite the bad blood over the source of the pandemic. ... read moreWeekly Market Calendar | 11/5 NZ Retail Sales, Bank of Japan minutes ... read more |
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Melbourne - Senior Key Account Manager An incredibly impressive candidate whom possesses over 10 years 'hands on' industry experience, including Customer Service, Sales, Procurement & Business Development. Currently active in a KAM role, our candidate is looking for a new opportunity to manage a challenging and diverse account portfolio. ... read more 0439 542 022 Sydney - Licensed Customs Broker Our candidate is a newly Licensed Customs Broker whom gained their license towards the end of 2019. Working within a Compiler / Classifier capacity, our candidate interviewed extremely well both in front of the board and with Insync! ... read more Christian Merrigan
Branch Manager - Sydney
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
1300 467 962 |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING |
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27.5.2020 - How to Lead Your Business Out of COVID-19 with Strength & Agility - further detail and registration HERE
4.6.2020 - FREE WEBINAR How to Stay Strong & Sane During COVID-19 - further detail and registration HERE
17.9.2020 - SYDNEY World Class Teams - Optimise your Influence and Impact at Work - further detail and registration HERE |
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| FTA CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM POSTPONED & NEW DATES ANNOUNCED Please note that our revised dates for our events fall within the new 2020 /2021 CPD period (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) and will continue to provide 24 CPD points.
CPD Border Compliance Program – (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021)
NSW: Friday 5 & Saturday 6 February 2021 – Novotel Brighton Le-Sands
VIC: Friday 12 & Saturday 13 February 2021 – Hyatt Place Essendon Fields
QLD: Wednesday 17 February 2021 – Novotel Brisbane Airport
WA: Saturday 20 February 2021 – Hyatt Regency Perth
These dates have been chosen with coronavirus, winter, peak season, Christmas and school holidays in mind. We have also considered the very fluid nature of this situation. No one at this stage can safely put an end date on the restrictions to travel and meetings that are currently in place. We have looked for the period that provides as much flexibility to allow for the situation to improve and allow us all to resume normal business interactions.
Over the coming weeks and months FTA will be providing free webinars to keep members up to date with any important information to ensure you stay at the forefront of emerging issues.
We thank you for your continued support and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me on czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878.
Caroline Zalai - Director, FTA / APSA Secretariat |
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| WEBINAR RECORDINGS - EXCLUSIVE TO FTA AND APSA MEMBERS |
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| FREE WEBINAR- LEGAL UPDATE – AUTUMN 2020 - HUNT & HUNT LAWYERS |
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Presenter - Russell Wiese, Principal Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
Tariff classification and TCOs – updates from the High Court and Full Federal Court
Over the past two months, two important Court judgements have been delivered that impact customs broker compliance in dealing with tariff classification and TCO applications. - High Court Pharm-A-Care decision – this case concerned the classification of vita-gummies – food versus medicament. However, the case has wider implications and provides guidance on general classification principles.
- Full Federal Court Alstom TCO decision – this case considered whether for the purpose of assessing a TCO application, a manned train is substitutable for a driverless train. The Full Federal Court decision is important for any customs broker that assists clients with TCO applications.
This webinar also includes compliance tips for customs brokers in managing scenarios impacted by COVID-19 - copy of PDF and recording available HERE (FTA / APSA LOGIN REQUIRED) |
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CORONAVIRUS - GOVERNMENT AID
Phil O'Toole, Managing Director of Centium delivered a webinar outlining the Federal and State Governments Business Support Measures designed to assist your business during these uncertain times with the Coronavirus within our shores - a PDF copy of slides and access to the recording is available HERE
CORONAVIRUS – LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE SECTOR
Russell Wiese and David Thompson of Hunt & Hunt Lawyers delivered a webinar to in excess of 300 registered members on the supply chain - commercial and employment law issues arising due to the impact of the Coronavirus - a PDF copy of slides and access to the recording is available HERE. |
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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.
2020 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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