FUND RAISER - COCKTAIL PARTY
Network with the local business community in spectacular surrounds overlooking Botany Bay
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is a proud supporter of the Bayside Women's Shelter being a beneficiary of our ongoing Women in Logistics activities. We are again delighted to support this important organisation through the promotion of a 'Cocktail Party' hosted by Le Sands Restaurant and Bayside Business Community on Sunday 14 November 2021 (6.30 to 10.30pm)
Please note that all proceeds from ticket sales (and a silent auction) are generously being donated by Le Sands Restaurant to the Bayside Women's Shelter - $50 per head includes canapés and a selection of drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks).
To book your tickets click HERE |
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WEEK 44 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE Australian sea cargo operational highlights available HERE - Cost variations (MSC, Swire Shipping, OOCL)
- Equipment & Capacity Update (Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe)
- Port Omissions - Port Rotations (China Port Operations, Terminal Operations)
- Australian Port Terminals Update
- Global Perspective (Commentaries - World Container Index)
Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HERE |
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MORE MEDIA COVERAGE - SHIPPING CRISIS |
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REGIONAL PRODUCERS FACING ESCALATING COSTS |
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| ACE RADIO NETWORK - Paul Zalai (FTA/APSA) had the privilege to be interviewed by Libby Price (Country Today Host) to explain the impacts of the shipping crisis on the export sector …. and an all-important opportunity to promote the APSA conference (22 & 23 February 20222 - Wagga Wagga, NSW) - RECORDING AVAILABLE HERE |
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DCN OCTOBER 2021 - Regional producers facing escalating logistics costs
Freight and Trade Alliance and the Australian Peak Shippers Association conducted a study on containerised grain exports. Paul Zalai outlines its findings - ARTICLE AVAILABLE HERE
Full magazine edition AVAILABLE HERE |
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SHIPPING CRISIS - ADVOCACY TO TREASURY |
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As a part of our ongoing advocacy for a Federal Government commissioned review of international shipping, FTA/APSA have been working collaboratively amongst a group of thirty (30) industry bodies representing businesses adversely impacted by the worsening shipping crisis.
The collective group wrote to The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer yesterday (27 October 2021) providing a suggested 'Terms of Reference' as a part of a request for the commissioning of a formal review of both air and maritime logistics systems.
In parallel, a representative group of FTA/APSA members also met yesterday with Treasury officials.
While extensive reference was made to the ongoing waterfront industrial relations matters and our direct engagement with the Attorney-General and departmental representatives, the primary focus of the meeting centred on the following reforms that should be led by the Federal Government as an essential element in driving Australia's economic recovery - READ MORE |
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WEBINAR - TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERS – NEW CASE LAW AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR IMPORTERS |
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Tariff Concession Orders (TCOs) are an effective tool to reduce customs duty where a free trade agreement is not available. However, where there is an objection from a local manufacturer, TCOs can be notoriously hard to obtain.
This may be about to change with recent case law suggesting the substitutable goods test has been incorrectly applied. In this webinar Russell Wiese of CGT Law will provide guidance on:
• The substitutability test and recent case law
• Key considerations for TCO applicants when drafting TCOs
• The requirement to make inquiries prior to lodging a TCO application
• Made to order goods and whether a local manufacturer is prepared to accept an order
REGISTER HERE (3 CPD points Stream A) |
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ACROSS BORDERS - EDITION 2, 2021 |
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| Australia heading towards a ban on goods produced by forced labour – Issues for logistics professionals - By RUSSELL WIESE, Director – CGT Law |
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| While we often marvel at the sophistication of modern supply chains, some of worst historic aspects of supply chains remain. It is estimated that 25 million people worldwide are subject to forced labour. About 16 million of these people are exploited by global supply chains that involve private enterprise. It should come as no surprise then that there is strong support for legislation banning the importation of goods produced by forced labour. However, for that strong support to be transformed into legislation passed by Government, the law will need to be workable for small business and logistics professionals - READ MORE (full edition of the latest Across Borders available HERE) |
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| Please contact John Park at jpark@FTAlliance.com.au should you wish 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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COMPANY PAYS FOR FLOUTING AUSTRALIA'S FOOD IMPORT LAW |
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| A company has been issued an infringement notice for $13,320 for allegedly contravening subsection 9(4) of the Imported Food Control Act 1992 by moving imported food without lawful authority or approval. Head of Biosecurity Andrew Tongue said the company had sold and distributed food products before they could be inspected for compliance with Australian food and biosecurity standards - READ MORE |
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LATEST AUSTRALIAN TRUSTED TRADER NEWSLETTER |
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• Revalidation (generally a 4 year cycle)
• Obligations – annual declaration / change of circumstances
• International Supply Chain Security Education
• Duty Deferral Plus
• LCL Consolidated Delivery Benefit
• Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) – Thailand
• 2022 Harmonized System changes
READ MORE and join us at our upcoming CPD event in Melbourne to hear more - details available HERE |
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DEPOT LICENCE CANCELLED FOR COMPROMISING CARGO CONTROL AND SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY
After months of investigation, the Australian Border Force (ABF) has CANCELLED the licence of a major depot in Sydney, ceasing its ability to handle air and sea cargo under customs control - READ MORE |
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CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
NOTE - in line with the Victorian Health Order, attendees of our upcoming Melbourne events must be double vaccinated or have an official medical exemption MELBOURNE (Thursday 11 November 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 13 November 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
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.
REGISTER AT UPCOMING EVENTSWe appreciate your continued support as both FTA and APSA look to provide safe and successful events for all attendees. |
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COVID UPDATES AND LGA RESTRICTIONS |
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26.10.21 - Victorian Government - Freight and Logistics Industry Update ... read more
26.10.21 - Victorian Government - Chief Health Officer Updates ... read more
26.10.21 - Victorian Government - Workplace Directions (No 53) ... read more
26.10.21 - Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Port of Brisbane Multi-User Terminal ... read more
26.10.21 - Changes to the management of primary close contacts and isolation requirements of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the workplace ... read more
27.10.21 - Queensland Government Contact tracing alerts ... read more
27.10.21 - ACT Government Easing of Restrictions ... read more
27.10.21 - SA Government Interstate Contact Tracing and Exposure Locations ... read more
28.10.21 - NSW Government Overseas arrivals from 1 November 2021 ... read more
29.10.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 177 ... read more
31.10.21 - NSW Health to provide booster shots at its vaccine clinics from Monday 1 November ... read more
1.11.21 - NZ Government COVID Update ... login required
1.11.21 - NSW embraces 1 November roadmap milestone ... read more
1.11.21 - Victorian Government Workforce (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions ... read more |
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25.10.21 - Further Industrial Action at Patricks Sydney and Melbourne Terminals ... login required
26.10.21 - Protected Action - Fremantle Ports - Inner and Outer Harbour ... login required
26.10.21 - Patrick Applies to Terminate Agreement with MUA ... login required
29.11.21 - Patrick UPDATE - Further Industrial Action at Brisbane and Fremantle Terminals ... login required |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, August 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List September 2021 ... read more
- ABS - Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, Australia ... read more
- Container Trade Statistics Shipping Data August 2021... read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report June to September 2021 ... read more
- Drewry - World Container Index - 28 October 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics September 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Container Traffic Report August 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data September 2021 ... read more
- Gladstone Ports Corporation - Statistics August 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report September 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures September 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures FY 2020/2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Dampier 2021-2022 FY Cargo Statistics and Number of Vessels ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - September 2021 Shipping Figures ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Port Hedland September 2021 Cargo, GRT and DWT Statistics by Commodity Group ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Dampier September Statistics ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Trade Report July 2021 ... read more
- Port of Bunbury Consolidated Trade Statistics ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 22 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville Trade Overview August 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports, Albany Bunbury & Esperance Trade Data September 2021 ... read more
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26.10.21 - IFAM - New and Additional Flights - Multiple Airlines ... read more
26.10.21 - IFAM New and Extended Freight Capacity – Multiple Routes ... read more
27.10.21 - IATA - State of the Region Asia Pacific ... read more
31.10.21 - IATA - Long supplier delivery times could bring opportunities for air cargo ... read more
1.11.21 - IATA - Long supplier delivery times could bring opportunities for air cargo ... read more |
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26.10.21 - Port of Newcastle - University and Port to strengthen region's future ... read more
27.10.21 - Pilbara Ports Authority First vessel sails into Lumsden Point ... read more
27.10.21 - Qantas Freight - Domestic schedules updated - Freight Capacity ... read more
28.10.21 - Qantas Freight - Qantas and Jetstar bring forward international flights ... read more
29.10.21 - Fremantle Ports Portfolio September 2021 ... read more
1.11.21 - Ports Victoria awarded the 2020-21 Vessel Traffic Service award ... read more
1.11.21 - VICT - Tariff Adjustments - 60 Day Industry Notice ... login required
1.11.21 - Port Authority of NSW - Port Matters Issue 13, Spring 2021... read more |
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26.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-42 - European Union: Dairy, Fish, Honey and edible non-prescribed goods - Requirements for hard copy paper health certificates ... login required
26.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-23 - European Union - Dairy, Fish, Honey and edible non-prescribed goods - Requirements for hard copy paper health certificates ... login required
26.10.21 - Industry Information session Class 19 AAs: Non-compliance relating to Khapra Beetle ... login required
27.10.21 - DAWE - Invitation to comment on the listing assessment for Scalloped Hammerhead ... login required
27.10.21 - DAWE - Company pays for flouting Australia's food import law ... login required
27.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-58 - Plant Export Operations – Updated information on registration for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements ... login required
27.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-43: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods ... login required
28.10.21 - Company pays for flouting Australias food import law ... login required
29.10.21 - DAWE - Have your say on the 2021 Review of heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle from southern Australia during long haul export by sea ... login required
29.10.21 - DAWE - Media statement: Transfer of responsibilities for Murray–Darling Basin Aboriginal Entitlements Program ... login required
1.11.21 - DAWE - 228-2021: Scheduled Outage Friday 05 November to Saturday 06 November 2021 – MARS ... login required |
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27.10.21 - TC Gazette 21/40 ... read more
29.10.21 - AFP - Two men sentenced to 17 years jail each for record Australian cocaine seizure ... read more
1.11.21 - NZ Customs Release ... login required |
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27.10.21 - WCO Welcomes G7 Trade Ministers' Digital Trade Principles ... read more
27.10.21 - WTO - Panel established to examine Chinese duties on imported Australian wine ... read more
27.10.21 - WCO News 96 October 2021 ... read more
27.10.21 - DFAT - WTO panel established in wine dispute ... read more
27.10.21 - WCO - Virtual STCE National training for China Customs ... read more
27.10.21 - ATIC - Austrade Annual Report 2020-2021 ... read more
28.10.21 - AUSTRADE Agribusiness & Food News ... read more
29.10.21 - New WTO report on G20 shows restraint in new pandemic-related trade restrictions ... read more
31.10.21 - DFAT - Quarantine-free travel from all of New Zealand to Australia ... read more
1.11.21 - AMSA and DFAT provide maritime pollution aid to Sri Lanka ... read more
1.11.21 - Release of the Harmonized System Committee's working documents on WCO public database ... read more
1.11.21 - DFAT - Singapore – Australia's next steps to reopening to the world ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices 26th October to 1st November 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
 SYDNEY - SENIOR ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST.. 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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