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GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM
The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is a member and has board representation on the Global Shippers Forum (GSF). The latest GSF report showcases APSA's activities to a global audience and brings to you developments on key developments affecting international trade ... read more |
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| Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) spoke with ANL executive on Sunday 31 May 2020 and were advised that all import consignees and those with export bookings have been notified direct. A follow up meeting is scheduled to gain a more detailed understanding of next steps for the APL England and / or replacement vessel(s). |
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| 28.5.2020 ATN - CTAA AND FTA/APSA CAST CRITICAL EYE ON HORNE INITIATIVE Though transport has gained some clarity, FTA/APSA highlights that the financial and operational burden remains, not least on the trading companies and shippers "who ultimately pay the bills". "A monitoring process to oversee further price increases is NOT the answer – a sentiment that FTA / APSA has consistently expressed in dealings with the Victorian government, departmental representatives, consultants and the Minister herself," FTA director Paul Zalai says in a message to members. "The VPPM will mean that stevedores will continue to receive revenue from the transport sector rather than their commercial client (shipping line) with the net result of simply adding another level of bureaucracy ... read more |
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28.5.2020 DCN - MELBOURNE VOLUNTARY PERFORMANCE MODEL "DISAPPOINTING", SHIPPERS SAY
While the VPPM attracted some support from landside groups, the Freight and Trade Alliance and affiliated Australian Peak Shippers Association have been critical.
"While engagement with the road transport sector is essential, what about the shippers who ultimately pay the bills?" said Freight and Trade Alliance director and Australian Peak Shippers secretariat Paul Zalai.
The VPPM means stevedores are to voluntarily provide 'transparency' on any increase and to give a prescribed notice period for any change, with the Victorian government considering further steps if this doesn't work.
But Mr Zalai was unconvinced a monitoring process would succeed.
"A monitoring process to oversee further price increases is not the answer – a sentiment that FTA / APSA has consistently expressed in dealings with the Victorian government, departmental representatives, consultants and the Minister herself," he said.
"The VPPM will mean that stevedores will continue to receive revenue from the transport sector rather than their commercial client (shipping line) with the net result of simply adding another level of bureaucracy.
Mr Zalai predicted empty container parks would also increase charges on transport operators.
"Stevedores have highlighted that it is a very effective model to collect revenue from parties other than your commercial client. An approach now apparently accepted by the Victorian government," ... read more |
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WEBINAR - FREE & EXCLUSIVE TO FTA / APSA MEMBERS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER & ENVIRONMENT - AEPCOMM & BMSB UPDATE- 12PM AEST 3 JUNE 2020 |
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Mark Sobey, Director, Legislative Reform and Assessment Policy, Compliance Policy, Compliance Division and
Ben Rowntree - A/g Director, BMSB Taskforce | Compliance Controls | Compliance Division - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
In this webinar the Department will present the content which was originally prepared for the FTA CPD Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program that has been postponed due to COVID-19.
This session will address the following:
Automatic Entry Processing- Reform overview
- AEP lodgements
- BMSB lodgements and AEPCOMM
- Common compliance issues
- Expansion of AEPCOMM scope
- CBC period 2020-21
- NCCC & AEPCOMM administration
- Highly compliant importer project
- eCert for imports
Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)- Review of 2019-20 BMSB season
- Measures for the 2020-21 BMSB risk season
- Target risk goods
- Target risk countries
- BMSB treatments |
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| This session has been accredited for 3 CPD Points in Stream A (code FTA113) |
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NOTE:
Following the above webinar, 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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| ACROSS BORDERS - AUTUMN 2020 |
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DIGITAL FREIGHT SALES MOVE FROM CONCEPT TO LOGISTICS MAINSTREAM
By JON CHARLES co-founder and Managing Director - Mizzen Group
In 2019, digital sales became integrated into the standard business model and strategies of Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and the CMA CGM Group.
Meanwhile, freight forwarders such as Kuehne + Nagel, Toll and DHL implemented or prepared to launch a true digital freight experience.
This transition to digital creates huge opportunities for improved profitability driven by dynamic and attributes-based pricing. ... 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 Container Trade Report April 2020 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statisctcs April 2020
- Port of Melbourne Trade Report April 2020 ... 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 Line Notices 26th May to 1st June 2020 ... read more
- Shipping Line Notices 26th to 1st June 2020 ... read more
26.5.20 - Update 1 - APL England ... read more
26.5.20 - Update 2 - APL England (List of all containers lost and fallen onboard) ... read more
26.5.20 - AMSA - Container loss from the cargo ship APL England ... read more
28.5.20 - FTA / APSA steps up advocacy on stevedore-imposed terminal access charges ... read more
28.5.20 - Fremantle: AL KUWAIT coronavirus cluster exposes flawed shipping regulations .. read more
1.6.20 - Update 3 - APL England - AMSA lay charges ... read more
1.6.20 - GSF newsletter - May 2020 ... read more |
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26.5.20 - FIATA stands with Seafarers maintaining the global supply chain during COVID-19 ... read more
27.5.20 - Hellmann Worldwide Logistics implements cargowise to further drive digitization ... read more
28.5.20 - Fremantle Ports Newsletter 27th May 2020 ... read more
1.6.20 - Port of Melbourne - Reference Tariff Schedule ... read more |
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26.5.20 - FIATA stands with seafarers maintaining the global supply chain during COVID-19 ... read more
27.5.20 - IATA - Government financial aid for airlines ... read more
27.5.20 - Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at th IATA media briefing on COVID-19, 26 May ... read more
27.5.20 - ICAO promotes COVID-19-free public health corridors to keep vital air cargo moving ... read more
27.5.20 - IATA - Airline debt to balloon by 28% - Heavy new debt levels will weigh down recovery ... read more
28.5.20 - IATA webinar - What is the effect of COVID-19 on special cargo transportation? ... read more |
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| 29.5.20 - NZ Customs Release 564 ... login required |
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CONTINUED BISOECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM - APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment that ONLY one activity will need to be completed to maintain accreditation for the 19.2. Automated Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) Approved Arrangement for the current period (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) ... read more
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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26.5.20 - DAWE - 75-2020 - Reminder: Upcoming changes to import conditions for cucurbitaceous crop seeds for sowing (Phase 1) ... login required
26.5.20 - Australian Government - Joint media release: Industry update on export ban of waste glass ... read more
26.5.20 - Joint media release: Industry update on export ban of waste glass ... read more
28.5.20 - DAWE - Plant Biosecurity Advice 2020-P05 - Final report for the release of Puccinia Spegazzinii for the biological control of Mikania Micrantha ... login required
28.5.20 - DAWE - 76-2020 - Melbourne regional office relocation – site change ... login required
29.5.20 - DAWE - 2020-11 - Publication of revised approved export program guidelines ... login required
29.5.20 - DAWE - 77-2020 - Reducing contaminant pests on fresh Kiwifruit from Italy ... login required
29.5.20 - DAWE - 2020-12 - Publication of competent stock handlers on freighter aircraft policy to support ASEL 3.0 implementation ... login required
29.5.20 - DAWE - National Agricultural Workforce Strategy ... login required |
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26.5.20 - Online training support of he UNODC-WCO Container control programme ... read more
26.5.20 - ABF statement regarding the arrival of the livestock carrier AL KUWAIT in WA ... read more
26.5.20 - Online training support of the UNODC-WCO container control programme ... read more
27.5.20 - Update: ABF statement rgarding the arrival of the livestock carrier AL KUWAIT in WA ... read more
28.5.20 - ABF - Scam alert ... read more
28.5.20 - Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) ... read more
28.5.20 - ABF - ITTF seizure of nearly 10 million cigarettes leads to the arrest of one man ... read more
1.6.20 - ICS messaging issues - update 1 ... read more |
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| 27.5.20 - ABF -TC Gazette No. 2020/20 ... read more |
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26.5.20 - WTO - Chair of Agriculture negotiations announces he will step down on 30 June ... read more
29.5.20 - WTO - Members discuss impact of COVID-19 on developing economies' participation in world trade ... read more
29.5.20 - WTO issues 2020 annual report ... read more
30.5.20 - WTO report looks at impact of COVID-19 pandemic on services trade ... read more
30.5.20 - WCO and UN-OHRLLS call for trade and transit facilitation during thE COVID-19 pandemic ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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Anti-Dumping Notices 26th May to 1st June 2020- 2020/050 [pdf 216.96 KB] Case 553 Painted Steel Strapping, Initiation of an investigation into alleged dumping and subsidisation, China, Vietnam, 27/05/2020
- 2020/054 [pdf 91.19 KB] Case 546 Steel reinforcing bar, Extension of time to issue the Statement of Essential Facts and Final Report, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, 27/05/2020
- 2020/052 [pdf 34.2 KB] Ammonium nitrate, Expiry Notice for Ammonium Nitrate, Estonia, Russia, 28/05/2020
- 2020/055 [pdf 193.11 KB] Case 548 Kraft paperboard, Day 60 Status Report, USA, 29/05/20
- 2020/056 [pdf 115.91 KB] Case 543 Aluminium extrusions, Extension of time to issue SEF & Final Report, China, 01/06/2020
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| BUSINESS SALES / OFFICE LEASE |
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LOOKING TO BUY - SYDNEY OR MELBOURNE BASED FORWARDER / BROKER
As we begin to emerge from COVID-19 social distancing we, like many of you, are reviewing our business position and considering our future structure to embrace the new normal. We are looking at options for expansion with likeminded supply chain logistics business owners, either through acquisition or joint venture. We are a medium-sized, growth-minded Australian / NZ based freight forwarder and customs brokerage of over twenty years standing. You're also a proven supply-chain logistics business (sole trader or small/medium enterprise), ideally based in Melbourne and/or Sydney with a stable customer base. You might be experiencing cash-flow pressure, staffing or other stresses or simply wondering if the grass is greener elsewhere. If you're considering a merger or selling your business, please get in touch with Des Carroll (dcarroll@maesr.com.au +61 (0) 418 511 255) for a confidential discussion about how we can create opportunities for both of us. Please include your company name and contact details. We are a member of FTA and this is a genuine expression of interest. We are open to all considerations. |
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| FULLY FURNISHED SHARED OFFICE SPACE ALEXANDRIA CLOSE TO SYD AIRPORT! Shared office space (Doody Street, Alexandria NSW 2015) 1 X Fully furnished office 3.5M X 3.5m, with option for 5 extra desks external if required. 1 Car park space on site. (Boardroom available on site) Internet included Cost : $330 Per week (Inc GST) Negotiable for short or long term lease and also open to casual day rates for meetings, training etc. Contact: Jana Stone – (02) 8339 0733 or email (jana@sfsolutions.com.au) |
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| PORT BOTANY OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE TO LEASE |
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| A Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) member, located in Botany, have had a customer move out of their premises and now have professional office space available. The space available is up to 75 square metres, currently setup with 20 workstations, cabling, internet and digital telephone system ready. Meeting rooms also available within the space and there are an accompanying eight car parking spots. The landlord being a forwarder with Bonded warehouse, Department of Agriculture approved area with fumigation, X-Ray facilities with RACA approval plus container and general transport may present an opportunity to customs brokers or freight forwarders with these services onsite. Rates can be provided upon enquiry - call 02 9316 9466. |
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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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FINANCE REPORT
 Weekly Market CommentaryEuropean and US markets continue to re-open and confidence is surging. Equities rallied strongly, up over 3% for the week and more than 4% for the month. The much vaunted 'V shaped' recovery is well underway. The market was lower early on Friday, but a recovery rally ensued, after the US did not break the US/China trade deal. President Trump has taken a stronger stance on China, following the aggressive behaviour of the Chinese in Hong Kong, South China Sea, Taiwan and India. ... read more1/6 Australia Manufacturing PMI, Japan Manufacturing PMI, UK/France/Germany/EU Manufacturing PMI, US Manufacturing PMI ... read more |
CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Melbourne - Business Development Manager
A strong and experienced freight forwarding Business Development Manager whom has shared their time in the industry with small to medium & also multinationals. A dynamic candidate with a strong focus on building relationships and an impressive persona. ... read more
Contact: Leanne Lewis
Managing Director
leanne@insyncpersonnel.com.au
0439 542 022 Sydney - Import Sea Operations Import LCL, FCL & FAK is our candidates forte. Their ability to work through a high volume of files with accuracy, as well as provide excellent customer service is second to none! Their ability to adjust to a small, medium or large business has been shown time and time again. ... read moreChristian Merrigan
Branch Manager - Sydney
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
1300 467 962 |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING |
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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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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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