CONGRATULATIONS TO FINALISTS |
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| Congratulations to all finalists including Customs Agency Services and many other FTA members nominated across a wide range of award categories. |
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| Visit dcnawards.com.au from 11:30am AEDT on Thursday 18 February 2021 and follow the prompts to view the announcements |
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SHIPPING DELAYS & COSTS - AWARENESS CAMPAIGN |
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VICT AND MUA LOCK HORNS - THREAT OF SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC IMPACTS |
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VICT MEDIA RELEASE: Despite Victoria's sharp COVID-19 lock down, the MUA is to dramatically step up its industrial campaign against Australia's only automated container terminal, VICT, with a series of full shift work-bans and stoppages beginning this Friday.
The bans go beyond full shift stop-work directives and include threats to impose old-fashioned over-manning and restrictive work practices on VICT, directly undermining the competitiveness the terminal derives from its automated technology and modern way of working.
With no update from the MUA today, Tim Vancampen, CEO of VICT, said he was amazed the MUA would even consider this sort of attack while the Victorian economy was already at a standstill owing to its third lock-down.
"VICT accounts for a third of Victoria's container freight. The union is directly attacking VICT's unique way of working as a modern, automated terminal. They want to take us back to the past, no matter the cost or the ill-considered timing in the context of the lockdown.
"This campaign won't produce the extra jobs, massive pay rises and fewer hours the Union has promised our employees. All it will do is undermine VICT's competitiveness and threaten the benefits of port automation for Victoria and for the Port of Melbourne," he said.
"If the MUA was serious about representing VICT employees' interests it would seek to protect their modern jobs, not jeopardise them," he said. |
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PORT OF MELBOURNE - TARIFF REBALANCING PROPOSAL |
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The Port of Melbourne (PoM) thanked FTA / APSA for our participation in consultations on the tariff rebalancing proposal, which was submitted to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) on 23 December 2020.
Following discussions with the ESC and in order to provide further opportunities for Port Users and other stakeholders to provide their views, PoM has decided to temporarily withdraw the Rebalancing Application and defer the proposed tariff adjustment from 1 July 2021 to a later date.
PoM will be contact with us in the coming weeks regarding further consultation on this matter. In the interim, members can be contacte PoM at rts@portofmelbourne.com. |
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MELBOURNE & BRISBANE CPD TRAINING POSTPONED TO MARCH 2021 |
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| We had a sensational CPD event in Melbourne on Friday 12 Feb in a COVID-19 safe environment ... only to be forced to postpone the session that was scheduled for Saturday 13 Feb due the 5 day Victorian lockdown (commenced 11.59PM on 12 Feb). |
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New date for our postponed Melbourne Saturday event is confirmed as 20 March 2021.
Similarly, we were forced to postpone our Brisbane CPD event that was scheduled for 17 Feb as hosts and presenters have been caught up in the 5 day lockdown or self-isolation having been involved in last week's Melbourne event.
New date for our postponed Brisbane event is confirmed as Tuesday 2 March 2021.
Registrations remain open to customs brokers looking to meet their compliance requirements before the licensing period ends on 31 March 2021 - refer HERE |
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| All sessions will provide 24 CPD points |
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PERTH - Saturday 20 February 2021 - Click HERE for program
BRISBANE - Wednesday 2 March 2021 - Click HERE for program
MELBOURNE - Saturday 20 March 2021 - Click HERE for program LIMITED remaining places will be provided on a 'first-in' basis.
Cost for members is $330 incl GST / non-member $385
TO REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE ABOVE EVENTS - please contact Caroline Zalai at czalai@ftalliance.com.au |
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SETTING A GLOBAL BENCHMARK IN BIOSECURITY BEST PRACTICE THROUGH CO-DESIGN |
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Following on from our member notice issued 10 February 2021, we received a media release from Minister Littleproud's office summarising matters we discussed and the way forward - READ MORE
"While biosecurity must come first, it is also important that we explore more innovative ways of operating. Doing more of the same is not an option.
"Partnering and co-design activities with industry at both a grass roots and strategic level will be critical to achieving reform, while ensuring the flow of trade and goods to Australian consumers keeps moving. |
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INNOVATION SUPPORTING STRONGER CARGO BIOSECURITY |
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| As outlined in the most recent edition of our member magazine Across Borders, an article was provided from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment highlighting that managing biosecurity risks is a priority for Australia. To address these risks, it is important to identify and implement new and innovative approaches to biosecurity operations. |
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| The department's Biosecurity Innovation Branch is finding new ways to conduct biosecurity inspections and audits in response to increasing trade volumes and COVID-19 restrictions. Head of Biosecurity Innovation at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Cathryn Geiger, said the team is collaborating with clients and industry to run pilot trials for initiatives that will improve Australia's biosecurity system and help address a range of challenges - READ MORE |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, December 2020 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, December 2020 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics December 2020 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statistics December 2020 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Container Trade Report January 2021 ... read more
- Air Cargo Monthly Analysis December 2020 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for December 2020 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority July to December 2020 Shipping Figures ... read more
- Port Botany and Port Kembla Trade Statistics December 2020 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report December 2020 ... read more
- Port of Headland Cargo Statistics January 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Monthly Overseas Container Report December 2020 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report January 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville December 2020 Trade Statistics ... read more
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Inchcape Shipping Services are very pleased to announce that Bengal Tiger Lines Pty Ltd have announced the commencement of their new service between Singapore and Dampier, supported by Inchcape Shipping Services in Australia.
Service Name: Bengal Tiger Line – Singapore to Dampier Service
Start Date: 11th February, 2021 - SCHEDULE HERE (FTA/APSA LOGIN REQUIRED)
Port Rotation: Singapore - Dampier - Singapore |
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The new Singapore to Dampier service is a new development in the Australian market offering a regular liner service direct from South East Asia to Dampier in the remove Pilbara region in Australia, designed to support the local community and key industry in this remote part of Australia. With a regular fortnightly frequency, this new service provides a direct cost effective alternative to trucking or rail from the traditional containerized ports in Australia, and delivers an expansion to the existing Bengal Tiger Line network into Australasia.
For further details of the service, our customer service team can be reached at
Email : Bengaltigerline.au@iss-shipping.com
Phone : +61 2 9410 8866
https://www.btl-feeders.com/ |
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- Shipping Line Notices9th to 15th February 2021... read more
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10.2.21 - Port of Brisbane welcomes new Chairman ... read more
10.2.21 - DNATA - Terminal service fee update ... read more
12.2.21 - Port of Melbourne - Tariff rebalancing proposal ... read more
15.2.21 - VICT Industrial action ... read more |
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10.2.21 - FIATA Strengthens its presence at the WCO with new resources ... read more
11.2.21 - Melbourne Airport announces changes to senior leadership team... read more |
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10.2.21 - DAWE - 20-2021: PEBS Unabalable from 23:00 Friday 12 February to 00:00 Saturday 13 February 2021 (AEDT) ... login required
10.2.21 - DAWE - 21-2021: Service disruption: 23:30 Sunday 14 February to 02:30 Monday15 February 2021 (AEDT) – DAWE Messaging ... login required
10.2.21 - DAWE Import Cocument Processing Update... login required
10.2.21 - DAWE - 2021-04 - Plant Export Operations – Updated Manual Inspection and treatment record templates for the commencement of the new export legislation ... login required
10.2.21 - DAWE - 2021-05 - Business Systems Program – Updates to instructional material relating to manual export certificatio ... login required
11.2.21 - Biosecurity is top priority media release from the Hon David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management ... read more
11.2.21 - DAWE - Department of Aguriculture Biosecurity advice revised import conditions for Apiaceae vegetable seeds for sowing ... login required
13.2.21 - Latest COVID-19 advice for Victorian businesses (Freight, Post, Transport) ... read more
15.2.21 - DAWE - 23-2021: BICON unavailable from 23:00 Saturday 20 February to 03:30 Sunday 21 February 2021 (AEDT) ... login required |
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10.2.21 - TC Gazette 2021/4... read more
11.2.21 - Recording 6 Customs Compliance ... read more
11.2.21 - ABF - Goods Compliance Update ... read more
12.2.21 - NZ Customs Release 597 ... login required
12.2.21 - ABF - WA man in court over alleged attempt to import meth in children's toy ... read more
14.2.21 - Three Indian nationals arrested in Melbourne over multple alleged drug importation attempts ... read more
14.2.21 - AFP contributes to takedown of global cybercrme threat ... read more |
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| 10.2.21 - WTO - DDG WOLFF — WTO must demonstrate soon it can deliver ... read more |
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ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN |
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9th to 15th February 2021- 2021/021 [PDF 734.06 KB], Monthly Status Report - January 2021, 11/02/2021
- 2021/015 [PDF 115.28 KB], Case 550, Precision pipe and tube steel, Extension of time to issue SEF and Final Report, China, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, 10/02/2021
- 2021/018 [PDF 132.65 KB], Case 544, Aluminium extrusions, Extension of time to publish Final Report, Malaysia, Vietnam, 15/02/2021
- 2021/017 [PDF 133.09 KB], Case 541, Aluminium extrusions (surface finished), Extension of time to publish Final Report, Malaysia, 15/02/2021
- 2021/016 [PDF 132.94 KB], Case 540, Aluminium extrusions (mill finish), Extension of time to publish Final Report, Malaysia, 15/02/2021
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BUSINESS SALES / OFFICE LEASE |
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| 13.2.21 - 24 CPD point event - Melbourne Feb 202 1... read more |
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SAFE CONTAINER LOADING PRACTICES & HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY |
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WEBINARS AND RECORDINGS
Stay at the cutting edge through participation in live webinars and access to recordings – all are FREE & EXCLUSIVE to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members. ... login required |
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FINANCE REPORT
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Export Air Operator
Melbourne - Business Development Manager
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Christian Merrigan, Branch Manager - Sydney |
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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.
2021 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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