FTA/APSA Weekly Report 2022/01 - sponsored by Garuda Indonesia

FTA WEEKLY REPORT 2022/01

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Garuda Indonesia supported by Menzies Aviation JOIN THE ALLIANCE APSA CONFERENCE Program released  We are delighted to launch the program for the APSA Conference in Wagga Wagga on 22 & 23 February 2022 - a unique opportunity to join Australia's leading exporters, importers and logistics providers.  Register Here  BORDER Tariff Operative from 1 January 2022  FTA / APSA have escalated concerns with the Australian Border Force in terms of difficulties processing import tariff and export AHECC changes that took effect on 1 January 2022 - interim workaround arrangements.  Read More  Concordance now available An excel version of the concordance (both HS & AHECC and includes stat codes).   Login Required  BIOSECURITY Notices: 4.1.21 - Import Industry Advice Notice 01/2022 251-2021 - Change of account receivable communication email ...   Login Required  4.1.21 -2022-01: European Union (EU): Dairy, New export certification activating from 6 January 2022 ...  Login Required  TRADE Webinar - Free and exclusive to FTA / APSA members Russell Wiese (CGT Law) will provide an update on RCEP and the Australia UK FTA, compliance issues, product specific rules of origin and the impact of changes to the harmonised system (3 CPD points Stream A - FTA/148) - 21 Jan 2022.  Register Here  ANTI-DUMPING FTA ministerial re-appointment to the ITRF  Great news ...the Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, has re-appointed FTA (represented by legal counsel, Russell Wiese) to the International Trade Remedies Forum for a 24 month term, until 31 December 2023  Read More  Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Anti-Dumping Notice 4 January 2022  Login Required  COVID-19 Advocacy for RAT test availability as a priority FTA/APSA are escalating advocacy via state governments for an adequate supply of rapid antigen tests to be made available to freight forwarders, depot operators and logistics companies (preferably free of charge) - essential to ensure supply chain continuity. Victoria Update NSW Update The?Victorian Government announced new isolation and testing requirements for COVID-19 cases - the orders took effect at 11:59pm on 30 December 2021.   Read More  The NSW Government announced new isolation requirements for COVID-19 (effective 9.49pm 30 Dec 2021) and a new air transport quarantine order (effective 12.01am 31 Dec 2021).   Read More  WA Update A must for all WA employers - webinar recording by Alexander Millman (Senior Associate - Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety - Mills Oakley)  Register Here  NZ Update COVID-19 updates: Visit covid19.govt.nz for details on the COVID-19 Protection Framework that apply to the different regions in NZ.  Read More  TRAINING Enroll now for the Diploma in Customs Broking  WiseTech Academy (RTO code 45574) is now accepting enrollments for 2022 into the nationally accredited TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking.  Register Here  Customs Broker Continuing Professional Development (CPD)  REGISTER NOW - for one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - early bird offer now available   Read More  NEW LICENSING PERIOD 1 APRIL 2022 TO 31 MARCH 2023 SYDNEY - Friday 6 May 2022  Register Here  SYDNEY - Saturday 7 May 2022   Register Here  MELBOURNE - Friday 20 May 2022   Register Here  MELBOURNE - Saturday 21 May 2022   Register Here  BRISBANE - Wednesday 15 June 2022   Register Here  PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022   Register Here  SEA FREIGHT Labor's plan for a Strategic Fleet Interesting times ahead ... the plan sets an expectation that vessels will be privately owned and operate on a commercial basis -and available for requisition by the Defence Forces in times of national need, whether that be natural disaster or times of conflict.  Read More  We note Labor's intention to establish a taskforce with a broad range of stakeholders to work through the detail of the plan. In parallel to this commitment, it would make sense for the Federal Government's Productivity Review on shipping to have an expanded remit.  Share your Views  AIR FREIGHT Additional IFAM inbound flight capacity from Hong Kong The International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) last week announced additional flight capacity under the with Qantas - origin Hong Kong destinations Brisbane and Melbourne (both via Cairns).  Read More  LOGISTICS NSW freight community system strategic business case The next step is to review and evaluate the Strategic Business Case and carry out the assurance process in accordance with NSW Government guidelines and the NSW Gateway Policy that mandates independent peer reviews.   Read More  TRADE DATA Monthly Overseas Container Trade Report - Port of Melbourne Total overseas container throughput (full + empty) for November 2021 was 238,188 TEU, this was a decrease of 4.9% over November 2020.   Login Required  Update as at 5 January 2022 National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources   Login Required  SPONSORS Finance Report Weekly Market Commentary  Read More  Candidate of the Week   Sydney - Sales Manager  Read More  FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors. 2022 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE

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