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| SALTA PROPERTIES IS PROUD TO OFFER FOR LEASE THIS 26,542 SQM DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE ACCOMPANIED BY A HIGH QUALITY 1000 SQM TWO LEVEL CORPORATE OFFICE. THE FACILITY WILL HAVE A 2,855 SQM SUPER CANOPY AND A 10,000 SQM CONTAINER RATED HARDSTAND, SITTING ON A TOTAL SITE AREA OF 64,512 SQM. |
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WEEK 35 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE Australian sea cargo operational highlights available HERE - Cost variations
- Port Omissions - Port Rotations - China Port Operations
- Equipment Update
- Australian Port Terminals Update
- Global Perspective
Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HEREMUA Industrial Action (24 August 2021) - Brisbane and Fremantle - HERE
FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED
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IFAM - EMERGENCY FREIGHT SUPPORT EXTENDED TO HELP AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES |
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| This extension has now been officially confirmed, with the Australian Government announcing that IFAM will receive an additional $260.9 million to continue operations until 30 June 2022, with an operational tail to the end of July 2022. For more information about the extension, please refer to the IFAM webpage - FTA / APSA commentary available HERE |
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NO JAB, NO WORK - REVISED NSW HEALTH MANDATING VACCINES Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) hosted a webinar last week with presentations from Alexander Millman (Senior Associate - Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety) and Harold Downes (Partner - Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety) Mills Oakley.
In the current complex employment environment, we strongly recommend members take the time to access the recording by registering HERE.delivered by Alexander Millman (Senior Associate - Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety) and Harold Downes (Partner - Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety) from Mills Oakley. |
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$200,000 SEIZURE A CHILLY REMINDER FOR IMPORTERS A joint operation by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and the Australian Border Force has led to the seizure of over $200,000 worth of potentially hazardous refrigeration equipment imported without a licence. ABF officers seized 100 packages in Melbourne in May 2021 after a tip-off that the Victorian-based importer did not have the required licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 - READ MORE.
We highly recommend members attend our upcoming CPD Border Compliance Program events to hear the latest on this important import requirement. |
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CUSTOMS DUTY RATES FOR TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS – SEPTEMBER 2021 |
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| Australian Customs Notice 2021/34 sets out the arrangements for the excise-equivalent customs duty rates on tobacco and tobacco products, as a result of the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) number released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on 19 August 2021 |
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APSA CONFERENCE 2021/22
As determined at the recent Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) Annual General Meeting, it was agreed to the 2021/22 conference has been postponed to Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 February 2022, Wagga Wagga, NSW.
CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
BRISBANE - tomorrow (Wednesday 1 September 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Brisbane Airport Convention Centre, Dryandra Road, Brisbane
PERTH (Saturday 18 September 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, 1 Barrack Square, Perth
SYDNEY (Friday 22 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands - SOLD OUT
SYDNEY (Saturday 23 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
MELBOURNE (Friday 29 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 30 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
NOTE: CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM - CONTINGENCY
Backup dates should events need to be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. MELBOURNE CPD contingency dates - Friday 11 and Saturday 12 February 2022
SYDNEY CPD contingency dates - Friday 18 and Saturday 19 February 2022 |
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REINSTATEMENT OF ITALIAN TREATMENT PROVIDER |
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| The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) has issued Industry Advice Notice 185-2021 advising of the reinstatment of Italian treatment provider - Centro Disinfestazione Livornese Srl (CDL) (AEI: IT4004SB) |
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POSTCODE RECLASSIFICATION - BURNSIDE QLD 4560 |
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| The suburb of Burnside QLD, 4560 has been reclassified from rural to a split rural/ metropolitan postcode. A small section of Burnside adjacent to the current Nambour metropolitan area has been reclassified to metropolitan with the rest of the suburb remaining rural. This reclassification confirms that rural tailgate inspections are no longer required for goods being delivered to this new metropolitan area, effective from 27 August 2021 - READ MORE |
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KHAPRA BEETLE - CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE TREATMENT |
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| To assist in preparing stakeholders for the planned changes for Phase 3, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) has updated the Phase 3 web page to include additional information on the controlled atmosphere treatment option. |
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To ensure the controlled atmosphere treatment is practical and fit for purpose, the department is releasing a draft methodology for public consultation. the department recognises the commencement date of 30 September 2021 is fast approaching and the importance of providing industry with the final version of the methodology so that it can be incorporated into supply chains.
As such, the department is requesting feedback on the draft methodology to Offshoretreatments@agriculture.gov.au by COB 12 September 2021. The department expect to publish the final version of the methodology on 16 September 2021. |
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AUSTRALIAN BIOSECURITY SERIESCATCH UP ON ALL WEBINARS HERE |
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COVID UPDATES AND LGA RESTRICTIONS |
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25.8.21 - NSW - Rapid Antigen Testing ,.. read more
25.8.21 - Qld Government - Travelling to Queensland Update ... read more
25.8.21 - Freight & Logistics Vaccine Mandate Employer's Obligations ... read more
25.8.21 - Queensland Government Hotspot Update ... read more
25.8.21 - Qld Government - Travelling to Queensland Update ... read more
25.8.21 - Amendments to WA's controlled border with NZ, QLD and SA ... read more
25.8.21 - Qld Government - Travelling to Queensland Update ... read more
25.8.21 - NSW Government Workers permit ... read more
26.8.21 - Legal Obligations in Complying With the NSW Health Orders ... read more
26.8.21 - NSW Government - New freedoms for vaccinated first step on state roadmap out of COVID ... read more
26.8.21 - NSW Government Latest COVID Update - Stay-at-home orders extended by two weeks ... read more
26.8.21 - NSW Government New freedoms for vaccinated first step on state roadmap out of COVID ... read more
26.8.21 - Qld Government Border Update ... read more
27.8.21 - NSW Health Order - Permits Available, Legal Obligations & Continued Advocacy ... read more
27.8.21 - Victoria Government Extension of State of Emergency ... read more
27.8.21 - ACT COVID Restriction Updates ... read more
27.8.21 - Qld Government Restrictions Update ... read more
27.8.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 168 ... read more
28.8.21 - No Jab, No Work - Revise NSW Health Mandating Vaccines ... read more |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List July 2021 ... read more
- CTS Shipping Data June 2021... read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report Apr - July 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics July 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Trade Report June 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Container Traffic Report July 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data June 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report July 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Qtrly Trade Report Apr-June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Trade Report July 2019 - June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Statistics July 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures July 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures FY 2020/2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo, GRT an DWT Statistics By Commodity Group July 2021... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Statistics July 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Statistics June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 19 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report July 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville July 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
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27.8.21 - IFAM - Emergency freight support extended to help Australian businesses ... read more
27.8.21 - IFAM - Extended Flight Capacity - Outbound ... read more
27.8.21 - IATA Airlines Financial Monitor July August 2021 ... read more
28.8.21 - IATA Chart of the Week - Industry-wide net losses diminished in Q2 ... read more |
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24.8.21 - Port of Newcastle operations continue with COVID-19 response measures in place ... read more
25.8.21 - Freight & Logistics Vaccine Mandate Employers' Obligations ... read more
26.8.21 - Port of Melbourne 2020 Container Logistics Chain Study Launch ... read more
26.8.21 - PON showcases sustainability journey with the world at Green Port Live ... read more
27.8.21 - Fremantle Ports Portfolio August 2021 ... read more
30.8.21 - Port named a finalist in the Hunter Region's most prestigious business awards ... read more |
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24.8.21 - DAWE - 180-2021: Khapra beetle measures Phase 3: Controlled atmosphere treatment methodology ... login required
25.8.21 - Khapra beetle information sessions: Phase 3 high-risk plant products ... login required
25.8.21 - DAWE - 181-2021: Khapra beetle information sessions: Phase 3 high-risk plant products ... login required
27.8.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 184/2021 "Have Your Say" on first point of entry biosecurity awareness packages ... login required
27.8.21 - ***UPDATED*** 2021-22 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) seasonal measures ... login required
27.8.21 - DAWE - 183-2021: Postcode reclassification - Burnside QLD 4560 ... login required
27.8.21 - DAWE - MAA 2021-34: Dairy - NEXDOC certificates: Korean authorities require original certificates ... login required
27.8.21 - DAWE - 185-2021: Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme: reinstatement of Italian treatment provider - Centro Disinfestazione Livornese Srl (CDL) (AEI: IT4004SB) ... login required
30.8.21 - DAWE - Consultation on National Fisheries Plan ... login required
30.8.21 - DAWE - 2021-44: Plant Export Operations – Proposed changes to improve bulk vessel survey and inspection practices from 1 November 2021 ... login required
30.8.21 - DAWE - 186-2021: Scheduled Outage: Friday 03 September to Saturday 04 September 2021 - COLS, MARS, OPS and PEBS unavailable, BMSB/Treatment Certificate Portal impacted ... login required
30.8.21 - DAWE - MAA 2021-34: Dairy - NEXDOC certificates: Korean authorities require original certificates ... login required
30.8.21 - DAWE - Seasonal measures for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) ... login required
30.8.21 - DAWE - 2021-19: Thailand: Fish: New export certification for export of live rock lobster ... login required |
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25.8.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/31 ... read more
25.8.21 - AFP - SCAM ALERT ... read more
27.8.21 - NZ Customs Release 624 ... login required
27.8.21 - ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2021-34 Customs duty rates for tobacco and tobacco products – September 2021 ... read more
30.8.21 - ABF - $200,000 seizure a chilly reminder for importers ... read more |
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24.8.21 - AUSTRADE - Insight – New EU Code of Conduct has implications for Australian ... read more
24.8.21 - DFAT The Philippines-Australia Ministerial Meeting - Joint Ministerial Statement ... read more
24.8.21 - NSW PORTS - The Importance of Industrial Lands to Greater Sydney's Future ... read more
25.8.21 - Austrade - Insight Latest News Articles ... read more
27.8.21 - WTO - Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of Dispute Settlement Body ... read more
28.8.21 - DFAT - Joint Communique of the 12th Meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee ... read more
28.8.21 - DFAT - Joint Press Statement on the India-Australia Trade Talks by Trade Ministers of Australia and India ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices 14th to 30th August 2021 ... read more |
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| 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
 Brisbane - Operations Manager / Branch Manager ... read more
Christian Merrigan, Branch Manager - Sydney |
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2021 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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