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We are delighted to be able offer the first 5 new clients, 15 complimentary Formal Import declarations* to prove our systems are industry leading. |
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GSF SECRETARIAT REPORT : WEEK 23
FTA / APSA has board representation on the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) – for your reference, the latest GSF Secretariat Report for Week 23 is available HERE (FTA/APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED)
The report highlights shippers demands over the X-Press Pearl sinking and IMO adoption of carbon reduction measures. Importantly and as outlined in last week's members notice FTA / APSA ADVOCACY - CALL FOR A FORMAL REVIEW AND A FEDERAL MARITIME REGULATOR , we continue to work closely with the GSF in terms of shipping competition maters learning from significant concerns in the European block exemption arrangements and safeguards that we require in an Australian context.
MEDIA: Shippers renew call for block exemption to be removed - READ MORE |
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INDUSTRIAL ACTION - THREAT OF DISRUPTIVE EVENTS
While we had hoped that industrial relations matters may have been resolved last year, we are unfortunately witnessing escalation of Protected Industrial Action at Patrick Stevedoring, Hutchison and Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) with an Enterprise Agreements also yet to be finalised at Svitzer.
As outlined in the FTA / APSA submission (pages 16/17) to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Vulnerable Supply Chains, APSA made an application to the Australian International Trade & Transport Industry Development Fund Ltd (AITTIDF) to support an economic assessment of the impact of 'disruptive events' - READ MORE |
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ESCALATION OF MEDIA CAMPAIGN We are particularly grateful to Kacy and Jayne Pearson (Plasdene Glass-Pak) who responded to our request for a member representative to go in front of the cameras to support the FTA /APSA advocacy for regulation to adequately protect the Australian trade sector. Collectively, we were able to provide examples highlighting the impacts of current shipping performance on both Australian importers and exporters – view the episode of 'The Business' titled 'PRICE HIKES – SURGING SHIPPING COSTS'. HERE and online article 'SHIPPING COST SURGE RAISES RETAIL PRICE PRESSURES AND INFLATION RISKS' available HERE. |
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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE - INDUSTRY DEMANDS CRITICAL VACCINE ACCESS FOR HIGH-RISK ESSENTIAL WORKERS Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and the Australian Logistics Council (ALC), implore State and Commonwealth Governments to recognise the criticality of freight and supply chain workers, providing them immediate access to the vaccine - READ MORE |
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Our appreciation is extended to Kai Lincoln, Managing Director - SEKO Omni-Channel Logistics for his contribution in our most recent edition of Across Borders.
"And here we are, 2021. Only 8 years until cyborg wars will ravish the earth (according to The Terminator) and 6 years beyond hoverboards and self-drying clothes (according to Back to the Future 2). Reality is that there have been some amazing technological advancements in the world since those movies were released in the 1980's, but it seems we haven't moved at the pace those writers had expected" - READ MORE |
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| 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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IFAM & APSA CONFERENCE As outlined in last week's member notice FTA/APSA MEMBER ADVOCACY UPDATE - CANBERRA 2 & 3 JUNE 2021, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) representatives met last week with Hon Dan Tehan (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) and Michael Byrne (International Freight Co- ordinator General overseeing IFAM). A part of this advocacy was to express a need for a continuation of IFAM beyond September 2021 as outlined in our submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Vulnerable Supply Chains.
RECOMMENDATION 7 (extension of IFAM funding) – the Federal Government should allocate additional funds to maintain the International Freight Assistance (IFAM) and / or similar financial relief measures to support the air cargo supply chain sector until the end of 2023 (at minimum), with actual allocation of funds subject to periodic reviews pending the return of international passenger flight services. |
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| While we await the Federal Government's deliberations on this matter, we are delighted to advise that Michael Byrne will be joining Air Vice Marshal Margaret Staib, the The Hon. Michael McCormack (Deputy Prime Minister) and other prominent government representatives at the APSA Conference in Wagga Wagga on 16 & 17 August 2021. |
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CHINA SOUTHERN FREIGHTERS – EXPORTS EX BRISBANE
In the interim and as a part of our engagement with the Brisbane Airport Corporation, we have received some encouraging news that China Southern will operate an A350 freighter service twice per week into BNE from Guangzhou and return, operating Wednesday's and Sundays.
Flights will operate from this weekend until early July. We understand that the inbound space is fully sold but they have plenty of capacity for outbound cargo for anyone needing to move products to China in the next month. |
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DEPOT STAFF - APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS, SEC 77G OBLIGATIONS |
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REMINDER - CUSTOMS BROKER RENEWALS
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received the following reminder from Australian Border Force (ABF) reminding that the licences for ALL Customs Brokers (nominees, corporate and sole trader) will expire on 30 June 2021. ABF executives have highlighted to FTA that "To date we have received around 70% of renewals from customs broker licence holders however there is only 3 weeks remaining for the remainder to complete the process." - READ MORE |
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CPD TRAINING - OZONE & SYNTHETIC GAS / PROVIING BIOSECURITY RISKS & ASSURANCES- A special note of appreciation is extended to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and leading industry experts who will provide focused training to importers and customs brokers in our upcoming series of CPD events (Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney)
David Jeffery [Director, Air Quality Emissions Standards] / Rachel Gregson [Assistant Director, Ozone and Climate Protection] will present in Sydney and Perth, David Jeffery and Patrick McInerney [Director, Ozone and Climate Protection] in Brisbane, and Rami Turk [Assistant Director, Air Quality Emissions Standards] and Annie Barry [Assistant Director, Ozone and Climate Protection] in Melbourne on ""Ozone and synthetic gas – Product Emissions Standards" ... read more |
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30+ CPD POINTS AND YOUR ANNUAL CBC REQUIREMENTS
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SYDNEY (Friday 30 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
SYDNEY (Saturday 31 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
PERTH (Saturday 7 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, 1 Barrack Square, Perth
MELBOURNE (Friday 20 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 21 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
BRISBANE (Wednesday 1 September 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Brisbane Airport Convention Centre, Dryandra Road, Brisbane
Online training option available to meet all Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) – discounted price available to members of $165 (incl GST) per licensing period (1 April to 31 March)
Contact Caroline Zalai (02) 9975 18 78 or czalai@FTAlliance.com.au |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, April 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, March 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List ... read more
- CTS - Australasia & Oceania Import an Export Volume March 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Global TEU Volume and Price Index March.. read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics May 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Container Traffic Report April 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Monthly Trade Report April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for May 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo, GRT an DWT Statistics By Commodity Group April 2021... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report May 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville April 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
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VICTORIAN COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS |
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- Shipping Line Notices 8th to 14th June 2021 ... read more
10.6.21 - GSF Secretariat Briefing: Week 23... read more |
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9.6.21 - Air Cargo Up 12% in April Compared to Pre-COVID Levels ... read more
9.6.21 - Air cargo trends upwards on a favourable backdrop ... read more
9.6.21 - IFAM update ... read more
11.6.21 - Air Cargo Update - July Export Freighter ... read more
13.6.21 - IATA - Operating environment remains favourable for air cargo... read more |
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8.6.21 - CTAA eNews - 8th June 2021 ... read more
9.6.21 - JOINT MEDIA RELEASE - Industry Demands Critical Vaccine Access For High-Risk Essential Workers ... read more
9.6.21 - Additional Patrick Terminals MUA Protected Industrial Action ... read more
10.6.21 - Economic Impacts of Disruptive Events ... read more
11.6.21 - Hutchison Ports Sydney MUA - Protected Industrial Action Industrial Action ... read more
11.6.21 - CTAA - Link WA - Industrial Land Use Planning - Feedback Survey ... read more
11.6.21 - Port of Brisbane News June 2021 ... read more
11.6.21 - Patrick Terminals - Melbourne MUA Protected Industrial Action ... read more
11.6.21 - Updated Victorian International Container Terminal - VICT Protected MUA Industrial Action ... read more |
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9.6.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Advice 2021-P08 - Release of the Final Pest Risk Analysis for Cut flower and foliage imports - Part 2 ... login required
9.6.21 - DAWE - 2021-31: Horticulture Exports – Applications for the export of cherries to protocol markets ... login required
9.6.21 - DAWE - 2021-32: Horticulture Exports – Applications for the export of Tasmanian apples and pears to protocol markets ... login required |
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9.6.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/20 ... read more
10.6.21 - ABF - Five men arrested and $77 million worth of heroin seized in WA – the biggest in the State's history ... read more
11.6.21 - NZ Customs Release 612 ... read more |
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8.6.21 - WCO Secretary General addresses trade ministers and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ... read more
9.6.21 - Insight - Tariff reductions assisting Australian agricultural exports to Thailand ... read more
9.6.21 - WTO - Technical assistance report highlights positive impact of 2020 activities despite COVID-19 ... read more
9.6.21 - ATIC - Insight - Sri Lanka's rule changes mean fresh opportunities for grain, pulse and oilseed exporters... read more
10.6.21 - ATIC - Insight - Extended shelf-life for chilled, vacuum-packed beef and sheep-meat exports to Saudi Arabia ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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Anti-Dumping Notices 8th to 16th June 2021
2021/072 [PDF 166.34 KB], Case 583, A4 copy paper, Initiation of an investigation (Australia), Indonesia, 02/06/2021
2021/076 [PDF 259.16 KB], Monthly Status Report - May 2021, 09/06/2021
2021/062 [PDF 423.52 KB], Case 577, Aluminium extrusions, Findings in relation to an accelerated review, Malaysia, 10/06/2021 |
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FINANCE REPORT
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Cartage Co-Ordinator ... read more
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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