At a formal celebration on 25 June 2020, VICT welcomed the arrival to the CMA CGM Ural to the Port of Melbourne; the largest container ship by maximum capacity to call at the port.
Click HERE to see the full ANL / VICT / Port of Melbourne media release
Click HERE to see some impressive drone footage of the CMA CGM Ural |
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INFRASTRUCTURE SURCHARGES - ATN reported that the Queensland has been forced into action following the Hutchison announcement of an increase to their Infrastructure Surcharge from $50 to $94.78 per container (effective 27 July 2020). ATN also reported that the Western Australian government also recognise the serious problem that exists and are turning up the heat on a federal government-led approach to the issue - this aligns to the FTA / APSA advocacy and formal submission to the Deputy Prime Minister available HERE
EMPTY CONTAINER PARKS FOLLOW THE STEVEDORE LEAD - Our concerns are being realised with empty container parks continuing to also follow this business model of charging transport operators rather than their commercial client (shipping lines). We note that Victorian Container Management (VCM) took the opportunity this week in the middle of economic downturn and health pandemic to announce an increase slot fees by 18%, the rationale being "due to the effects of Covid 19 with decreased movements and increased costs, VCM has no choice but to increase our gate fee to 38.00 as of 1st August 2020". In other words, rather absorb costs, pass on a fee increase to your client shipping line or look for new business, the simple answer is to turn on the money tap and get more easy dollars from transport operators who have no choice but to pay to get serviced. |
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| AIR CARGO SECURITY - a reminder that the Enhanced Air Cargo Examination (EACE) program will be expanded from international to domestic air cargo from tomorrow, 1 July 2020 - details available HERE |
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| INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT ASSISTANCE MECHANISM - new IFAM outbound flights operating for six weeks: Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur via Perth with Qatar (Tuesdays and Fridays commencing today 30 June) / Melbourne to Los Angeles with Virgin (Wednesdays commencing tomorrow 1 July). For full details of the schedule see the IFAM outbound flight schedule on the IFAM webpage. |
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| 2020 - 2021 BMSB RISK SEASON - The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment have finalised the seasonal measures as outlined in Industry Advice Notice 98-2020. Members are advised that applications for new and renewing Offshore BMSB Treatment Providers are now open. We echo the sentiments of the Department that "encourages stakeholders in the import and shipping industries to make prospective offshore BMSB treatment providers aware of the requirement to register for the 2020-21 BMSB risk season." Please consult 99-2020 for further information. |
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| CHINESE CUSTOMS - the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has advised the requirement by Chinese Customs to guarantee that exports are safe and free from COVID-19. For further details please consult Export Industry Advice Notice 2020-41 . |
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| MEMBERS SUPPORT BUSHFIRE DONATION - thank you to FTA members for your overwhelming support for our call to assist GIVIT in transporting generators to coastal NSW. GIVIT supports local governments, recovery agencies, local charities and community groups to ensure people in need obtain the essential items they require to help them recover ... read more |
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| FEATURE ARTICLE - WINTER 2020 ACROSS BORDERS |
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Thank you to the Hon. DAVID LITTLEPROUD, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management for his foreword in the Winter 2020 edition of Across Borders
Maintaining Australia's food security is one of the Government's top priorities and it's a key part of our $320 billion of measures to deal with the economic impacts of COVID-19." ... read more
Paul Zalai - Director and Co-Founder, FTA / Secretariat, APSA
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| NEXT IN OUR WEBINAR SERIES |
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| FREE WEBINAR - CASE LAW UPDATE - WINTER 2020 |
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Date: Wednesday 15 July 2020
In recent weeks there have been a variety of cases that are important for customs brokers and freight forwarders. These cases address:- classification of pipes as parts of a structure;
- the use of the French translation of the HS code when classifying goods;
- interpretation of TCO requirements;
- criminal liability where a freight forwarder employee assists with importing prohibited drugs; and
- freight forwarder invoicing.
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| Russell Wiese, Principal Hunt & Hunt, will not only explain the outcomes of the cases, but also provide guidance on what the cases mean more generally for your business ... read more |
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CONTINUED BISOECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM - APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS
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 |
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| DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER & ENVIRONMENT |
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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has engaged with Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment recording the below import compliance presentations: - Department of Agriculture, Water & Environment - AEPCOMM & BMSB – 3 CPD points Stream A – FTA109
- Product Emissions and Ozone Protection & Synthetic Greenhouse Gas – 3 CPD points Stream A – FTA113
Resources available HERE |
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| Caroline Zalai - Director and Co-Founder, FTA / Secretariat, APSA |
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- DFAT - Trade Statictics March 2020 ... login required
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics May 2020 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Trade Statistics May 2020 ... read more
- IATA - Airlines Financial Monitor - APR-MAY 2020 ... read more
- IATA - Ecomomic Performance of the Airline Industry ... read more
- IATA - Industry Statistics June 2020 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Statistics May 2020 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Trade Statistics May 2020 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Trade Report May 2020 ... read more
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- COVID-19 Shipping Line Notices 16th to 22nd June 2020 ... read more
- Shipping Line Notices 16th to 22nd June 2020 ... read more
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26.6.20 - Port of Melbourne welcomes largest container capacity ship to dock in Melbourne ... read more
29.6.20 - Port Authority of New South Wales COVID-19 Update #8 ... read more
29.6.20 - Port of Melbourne's response to COVID-19 – Update 7 ... read more |
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24.6.20 - Domestic air cargo security and transhipment processes - 1 July 2020 ... read more
24.6.20 - FIATA - A look beyond COVID-19 ... read more
26.6.20 - IATA - Cargo Chartbook Q2 2020 ... read more |
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| 26.6.20 - NZ Customs Release 568 ... login required |
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23.6.20 - DAWE - 2020-40 - Business Systems Program – release of onshore cold treatment calibrations in the plant exports management systems(PEMS) ... login required
23.6.20 - DAWE - 94-2020 – Amendment to 87-2020 – Current list of countries able to meet Australia's interim import conditions for uncooked prawns from 1 July 2020 ... login required
24.6.20 - DAWE - 95-2020 – Extended: Temporary changes to import certificate requirements for fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other imported plant-based commodities ... login required
24.6.20 - DAWE - 96-2020 – Important notice for businesses and individuals (customers) affected by natural disasters or COVID-19 24 June 2020 ... login required
24.6.20 - DAWE - 2020-41 - Grain and seed exports program and horticulture exports program – COVID-19 declaration ... login required
25.6.20 - DAWE - 97-2020 – Extended: Temporary changes to Import Certificate requirements for Imported animals, biological and animal-based goods commodities ... login required
25.6.20 - DAWE - 98-2020 – BMSB Seasonal measures ... login required
25.6.20 - DAWE - 99-2020 – Offshore BMSB treatment providers scheme and application form ... login required
25.6.20 - DAWE - 100-2020 – BICON and MARS impacted, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Tuesday 30 June to 06:00 Wednesday 01 July 2020 (AEST) ... login required
26.6.20 - DAWE - 101-2020 – Amendment to 94-2020 – Current list of countries able to meet Australia's interim import conditions for uncooked prawns from 1 July 2020 ... login required
26.6.20 - DAWE - 102-2020 – Immediate suspension of systems approach and alternative NPPO approved disinfestation treatment for imported Malaysian chrysanthemums ... login required
26.6.20 - DAWE - Plant biosecurity advice 2020-P07 - Release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh pomegranate whole fruit and processed ready-to-eat arils from India ... login required
29.6.20 - DAWE - 2020-42 - Business Systems Program – Updates to instructional material relating to electronic export certification ... login required |
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24.6.20 - ABF TC Gazette 20/23 ... read more
25.6.20 - Steel pipe classification case decided against customs based on french translation of HS code ... read more
29.6.20 - Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) - Guide ... login required |
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23.6.20 - WCO Magazine June 2020 ... read more
24.6.20 - WCO News No. 92 June 2020 COVID-19: Impact, challenges, lessons learned and way forward ... login required
25.6.20 - ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2020/25 Luxury car tax thresholds for 2020-21 ... read more
25.6.20 - WTO - Trade falls steeply in first half of 2020 ... read more
26.6.20 - WCO publishes updated version of the comparative study on certification of origin ... read more |
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| ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices 23rd to 29th June 2020 |
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| BUSINESS SALES / OFFICE LEASE |
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- QUOTE 2020/21 - looking to buy - Sydney or Melbourne based Forwarder / Broker
- QUOTE 2020/17 - Fully furnished shared office space Alexandria close to Syd Airport!
- QUOTE 2020/16 Port Botany office space available to lease
- 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
More about our Classifieds service available HERE |
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| THE RETURN OF 'FACE TO FACE' EVENTS |
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SYDNEY - WORLD CLASS TEAMS - 17 SEPTEMBER 2020
Optimise your Influence and Impact at Work - further detail and registration ... read more |
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| CPD - BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM 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
Refer to UPCOMING EVENTS |
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FINANCE REPORT
Weekly Market Commentary and Calendar... read more |
CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Melbourne - Senior Key Account Manager ... read more
Contact: Leanne Lewis, Managing Director
leanne@insyncpersonnel.com.au
0439 542 022 Sydney - Operations All-Rounder ... read more |
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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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