SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
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 | | Thank you to La Chang (Think Global Logistics) for his testimonial supporting FTA membership and advocacy (refer above) - the full interview is available HERE |
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ACQUISITION
With its head office in Melbourne and offices in New Zealand and the USA, Raw Global is looking to acquire a small to medium Sydney and / or Brisbane based forwarder or customs brokerage to complement their global reach and strengthen their Australian footprint.
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NEW DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
Altona, Melbourne
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RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS
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CYBER SECURITY
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 | 2022 Women in Logistics Sundowner Walk
& Networking Function
Friday 13 May 2022 : Bayside Walk (5.30pm - 6.00pm) followed by Networking Function (6.00pm onwards) Novotel Brighton Le-Sands outside in the Pavilion AreaFor further details and to register please click HERE |
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Tour De Brisbane - Recap
From the elite right through to mass participation there was something for every cyclist of all abilities. I managed to complete the Medio 80 Km's without punished myself too much given the challenging course with its various punchy hill climbs along the way. |
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| Most importantly it was the opportunity to fund raise for The Common Good, an initiative of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation raising funds for life-changing medical research areas of dementia, mental health, heart disease, lung disease and organ transplant research. A special vote of thanks to those who contributed to my funds raising effects of some $1950.00. - donations can still be made click HERE |
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The International Freight Assistance Mechanism's next Freight Forwarders and Airlines Briefing is scheduled for Thursday, 14 April 2022, 11:00am - 11:30am (AEST).
click the link to register! |
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Easter / ANZAC Day
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) reached out to cargo terminal operators to obtain their working arrangement's for the coming Easter / Anzac Day periods Read More |
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Notices:
8.4.2022 : IFAM - Updated information on temporary cancelled flights ... read more
8.4.2022 : IATA - Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks at 6 April Press Briefing ... read more
7.4.2022 : IATA - Air Cargo Growth Continues in February, up 2.9% ... read more
5.4.2022 : Cancellation of IFAM Services ... read more |
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The fate of agriculture and regional economies at the mercy of international freight supply chains
Many thanks to Ash Salardini, Chief Economist & General Manager Trade - National Farmers Federation for his article in the latest edition of Across Borders for 2022
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Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE |
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Data Scoping Study
PwC are working closely with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (DITRDC) on a data scoping study in relation to the national freight data hub. |
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As a representative association with a large membership that is heavily involved in supply chain, we are inviting you and your members to take part.
Completion of the survey should take less than 10 minutes, and answers will contribute to how the National Freight Data Hub will navigate and improve the complex and changing data landscape of the Australian freight industry. Survey will close on Sunday 17/04 . All responses will be confidential and anonymous.
see survey link HERE |
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| Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry - UPDATE |
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Notices:
8.4.2022 : Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry COVID -19 UPDATE...read more
8.4.2022 : Evidence - Unfair Container Detention Practices ... read more
8.4.2022 : Victorian Transport Department Freight and Logistics Industry Update - Truck Curfews exemptions extended until 30 June 2022 ... read more
7.4. 2022 : Victorian Transport Department - Truck Curfews ... read more
6.4.2022 : Qantas Freight - Update to services ex Sydney and Melbourne ... read more
6.4.2022 : Port of Melbourne welcomes Federal commitment to Victorian Intermodal Terminals; believes priority should go to Western Intermodal terminal ... read more
6.4.2022 : Port of Melbourne Industry Update April 2022 ... read more
5.4.2022 : Transport Victoria Truck Curfews ... read more |
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Australian sea cargo operational highlights
Equipment & Capacity Update - (Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe)
Port Omissions - Port Rotations (China Port Operations, Terminal Operations)
Australian Port Terminals Update - courtesy Maersk, Patrick Terminals & WWL
Global Perspective (Commentaries - World Container Index)
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International shipping line notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 5th to 11th April 2022
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APSA CONFERENCE - join your peers in Regional NSW
Join leading exporters, importers, regional producers, logistics providers, port and government officials on 30 and 31 August 2022 - Wagga Wagga, NSW..
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FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of port notifications from 5th to 11th April 2022
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Easter / ANZAC Day
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) reached out to stevedores to obtain their working arrangement's for the coming Easter / Anzac Day periods Read More |
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DP World Port Botany Update - Easter Hours
Good Friday - Gates will close at 21:00hrs, the last slots released will be 20:00hrs for gates to close at 21:00hrs.
Easter Saturday - Road ops recommence at 06:00hrs. Gates close at 21:00hrs, the last slots released will be 20:00hrs.
Easter Sunday - Road ops recommence at 06:00hrs. Gates close at 21:00hrs, the last slots released will be 20:00hrs.
Easter Monday - Road operations recommence at 06:00hrs.
ANZAC Day - Normal operational hours. |
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DP World West Swanson Update - Easter Hours
Easter Sunday - open 0600 – close 1400hrs. (last zone 1200hrs)
Easter Monday- open 0600 - standard operations resume |
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Patrick Terminal Update - Easter Hours
Updated hours click HERE - also available on e-link |
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Increase in Tariff Rates
The Prime Minister has announced that effective 25 April 2022 Australia will impose an additional 35% tariff on imports from Russia and Belarus.
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If you see something that doesn't feel right, make it your business. Call Border Watch on 1800 06 1800 (open 24/7) or report online at abf.gov.au/borderwatch. |
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In this March 2022 edition: read full newsletter HERE- Trio charged and 99kg of meth stopped from reaching WA
- Ripped off: Rip-on / Rip-off indicators in shipping containers
- Border Watch member impact
- The threat within: 'Trusted insiders' in the aviation sector
- Two men sentenced after attempting to smuggle live lizards from Australia to the USA
- Be Cyber Aware – it's your business to care!
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Notices:
11.4.2022 : Crackdown on Port and Airport Workers - Drug Importation ... read more
7.4.2022 : ABF Border Watch March 2022 ... login required
6.4.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 22-12 ... read more
5.4.2022 : Freight Forwarder Charged with Alleged Role in Drug Importation ... read more |
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| Customs Broker Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
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REGISTER NOW - for one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - early bird offer now available Read More
Australian Trusted Trader - advanced border clearance functions
Customs Clearance Practices - FTA's Susan Danks
Import requirements - Australian Radiation Protection & Nuclear Safety Agency
Operation Jardena - criminal infiltration in supply chains
Competition Compliance - Russell Wiese, CGT Law
Compliance at Regulated facilities - Andrew Christie Consulting
Biosecurity - dedicated interactive session focused on policy and operational reform - chaired by FTA's Sal Milici (Syd / Mel) and Paul Zalai (Bne / Perth) |
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| SYDNEY - Friday 6 May 2022 |
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| SYDNEY - Saturday 7 May 2022 |
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| MELBOURNE - Friday 20 May 2022 |
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| MELBOURNE - Saturday 21 May 2022 |
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| BRISBANE - Wednesday 15 June 2022 |
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| PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022 |
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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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Relocation of Departmental Offices in Melbourne
A number of Melbourne sites that operate face to face services are relocating - will this affect your operations.
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| The report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. click HERE |
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Notices:
11.4.2022 : DAWE - 56-2022: New biosecurity first point of entry determinations for Christmas Island and Norfolk Island ports ... read more
11.4.2022 : DAWE - MAA 2022-07: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods ... read more
11.4.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 56/2022 Resumption of cruise vessels, amendments to the negative pratique instrument and cruise vessel reporting requirements ... read more
8.4. 2022 : DAWE - Imported food Failing food report - January 2022 ... read more
8.4.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more
8.4.2022 : DAWE - 2022-04: European Union: Fish: Paperless trade eCert commences from 20 April 2022 onwards ... read more |
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Trade Data - 5th to 11th April 2022
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources
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Notices:
7.4.2022 : DFAT - Further Russia Sanctions ... read more
7.4.2022 : Austrade - Insight - India continues suspension of quantitative restrictions on imports of mungbeans, pigeon peas and urad (vigna mungo) ... read more
7.4.2022 : ATIC - Agribusiness and Food News ... read more
5.4.2022 : Luxury Exports Ban to Russia ... read more |
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Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Anti-Dumping Notices 5th to 11th April 2022
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Finance Report
 Weekly Market Commentary & Calendar Read More
Economic Tectonic Plates shift in the Global Economy
Read MoreCollinson & Co App Read More |
Candidate of the Week
 Import Air Freight Operations – 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.
2022 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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