CONTINUED BIOSECURITY COMPETENCY (CBC)

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has issued Industry Advice Notice 122/2023 with key dates and information for the 2023-24 CBC.

The CBC pre-recorded webinar will be made available on the department's Learnhub platform from Wednesday 6 September 2023 and must be completed by Wednesday 18 October 2023.

Please NOTE it is essential that you log in and set up your Learnhub account prior the session goes live and  complete the topic "Introduction to Learnhub" before September's scheduled activity.

MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULE

The Australian Border Force (ABF) have advised under the updated Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/23 that the mandatory CPD module is now available for completion.

ALL licensed customs brokers must complete this mandatory module by 31 March 2024

Please NOTE it is ONLY available via the ABF Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) training portal - read more.

2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

3 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program 
4 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program
11 MAY 2024 : WA CPD Border Compliance Program 
31 MAY 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
1 JUNE 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
12 JUNE 2024 : QLD CPD Border Compliance Program

By registering for one of the above events you will receive a minimum of 21 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points issued on an attendance basis for the customs broker licensing period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 and complimentary online CPD and CBC access to meet your licensing and approved arrangement requirements for the period.

UPCOMING EVENTS

31 AUGUST 2023 : WEBINAR - How to save time, and money on your FX payments

31 AUGUST 2023 : WISTA WA Chapter - WISTA Australia & ICS Celebration 

6 SEPT 2023: DAFF Learnhub Recording Opens - Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

13 SEPT 2023 : FUMIGATION FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW CONFERENCE 2023 (13 to 15 Sept)

21 SEPT 2023 : Mark your diary - 2023 Retired Customs Brokers Luncheon (Sydney)
31 OCT to 1 NOV 2023: Meat Processing and Export Conference 

FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

As a part of the FTA / APSA bi-lateral engagement with the ACCC, advice was received yesterday (15 August 2023) that the ACCC will commence industry consultation in preparation for the 2022-23 Container stevedoring monitoring report.

As part of this work, the ACCC has compiled survey documents, targeting different levels of the supply chain, to seek the views of key industry participants. READ MORE

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

As reported by the Torres News, whilst international freight rates have seen a considerable decrease year-on-year for the first time since pre-COVID, unfortunately the pressures of inflation along with little-to-no freight competition in some regional areas of Australia see areas such as the Torres Strait suffer cost of living pressure more than most. READ MORE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Over 290 people from across the logistics industry came together on 19 August at the Hyatt Regency Perth to celebrate, network and raise funds for St. Patrick's Community Centre. Thanks to all our sponsors and those who supported with Lucky Door Prizes. Freight & Trade Alliance were pleased to host guests from Rohlig and Freight Mart International

(l to R) Back Row - Craig Hale, Ann & John Park, Rachel Wishaw (Ops Mgr Rohlig), Conor Faulds (Warehouse Mgr Rohlig), Patrick Butler (Cust. Service Rohlig), Front Row - Sarah Langford (Customs Mgr. FMI) and Lisa Costall (Ops. Supv. Rohlig).

LOGISTICS

Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

MEDLOG is delighted to announce the forthcoming acquisition of Trojan Transport located in Port Botany, New South Wales. This acquisition will complement and enhance MEDLOG's existing worldwide services and further develop our container logistics solutions across Australia. READ MORE (credit - InboundConnect) 

Freight Victoria in the Department of Transport and Planning has released the quarter two, 2023 dashboard under the Voluntary Port Performance Model (VPPM).This dashboard provides data from the three stevedores and other stakeholders and is updated every quarter, providing monthly performance data, to increase transparency of land-side port operations. READ MORE

Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)

Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs. -  READ MORE 

Notices:

21.8.2023 : 2023 Review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy ... login required
15.8.2023 : Russell Wiese presentation NACC - What it means for logistics ... read more

SEAFREIGHT

FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of international shipping line notifications from 15th to 21st August 2023 -   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Notices:

17.8.2023 : TasPorts - Partnerships to power future industries ... read more
16.8.2023 : Have your say on International Shipping Practices - ACCC seeking feedback from FTA / APSA members ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

AIr Menzies International have shared an update on fuel surcharge levels from Emirates SkyCargo; READ MORE 

Notices:

21.8.2023 : IATA - Industry employment yet to fully recover from the pandemic ... read more
15.8.2023 : IATA - Chart of the Week - Int'l RPK and ASK growth realign, restore load factor ... read more

BORDER

On Monday 14 August, Paul Zalai, Co-founder / Director and Sal Milici, GM Trade Policy & Operations at Freight & Trade Alliance along with industry representatives met with the Australian Border Force and Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry senior executives to discuss the issues facing the industry on the matter of the delivery address affixed to Formal Import Declarations. READ MORE 

Notices:

18.8.2023 : AFP - Three charged after 560kg of cocaine seized in WA ... read more
18.8.2023 : Update on ABF operation in Sydney ... read more
17.8.2023 : ABF - Sixth man charged in Sydney following sophisticated million-dollar cyber scam ... read more
17.8.2023 : ABF - Melbourne men charged in connection to alleged gun part imports ... read more
16.8.2023 : ABF TC Gazette 23-30 ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Cargo Operations Snapshot - as at  Monday21 August 2023

The purpose of this report is to keep industry informed on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry assessment and inspection progress of imported cargo as it moves through the cargo pathway.  LOGIN REQUIRED 

NB: Please note there were issues with the provision of the imported food data this week and it has not been updated. This will return next week.

Input via a short survey to help inform the creation of this Ambassador's Network can be accessed HERE    -

The survey is open until 8 September 2023. To read more on the implementation plane click HERE

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has increased the length of validity for most standard permits granted by Biosecurity Animal Division. This includes standard permits for laboratory materials of animal origin, animal-based foods for human consumption and foods for animals. READ MORE

Imported food virtual label and visual inspections information video

Imported Food Notice (IFN) 09-23 advises importers that the department has published a video about imported food label and visual virtual inspections.
It provides information on:

• benefits to industry

• what happens during a virtual inspection

• technological requirements for eligibility

• how to register for virtual inspections

• the top 5 food types regularly assessed and cleared via virtual inspection.

 Notices:

21.8.2023 : DAFF - MAA 2023-09: Taiwan: Eggs and egg products: Temporary opened market extended until 30 June 2024 ... read more
21.8.2023 : DAFF - 172-2023: Service Disruption: Sunday 27 August 2023 - BICON ... read more

18.8.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 171/2023 Increase to the length of validity of standard import permits issued by Biosecurity Animal Division ... read more
18.8.2023 : DAFF - IAN 2023-31: Dairy – Persons who can sign export documents at an export registered establishment and who need to be listed in management or control ... read more
18.8.2023 : DAFF - Building a world-leading, climate-smart agriculture industry... read more
17.8.2023 : DAFF - Imported food notice 10-23 Published August 2023 ... read more
16.8.2023 : Document assessment processing turnaround times and availability of processing outside business hours ... read more
15.8.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 170/2023 Nominations for the department's imported sea container pathway working group are now open ... read more
15.8.2023 : DAFF - Biosecurity Advice Fresh dragon fruit from the Philippines 2023-P06  ... read more
15.8.2023 : DAFF - Imported food Inspection data-January to December 2022  ... read more
15.8.2023 : DAFF - Imported food Inspection data-January to December 2022 ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data - 15th to 21st August 2023

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices - 15th to 21st August 2023

FTA has compiled a list of Anti-Dumping Notices from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Notices:

15.8.2023 : World Tariff Profiles 2023 ... read more
15.8.2023 : World Trade Statistical Review 2023 ... read more
15.8.2023 : WTO Annual Report 2023 ... read more

WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

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 

Operational Support
For the timeliest response from our team, FTA / APSA members are reminded to send requests for operational support to support@FTAlliance.com.au

To select your communication preferences please click on "Update Subscription Preferences" at the bottom of any FTA notice -  READ MORE

SPONSORS

FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

2023 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE