FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY

Submissions for feedback on the recommendations is now open and members are encouraged to supply feedback to Tom Jensen by 17 May 2024 for incorporation into the FTA/APSA submission.

Submissions for the Consultation Paper are now open and members are encouraged to supply feedback to Tom Jensen by 17 May 2024 for incorporation into the FTA/APSA submission.

Please send views to Sal Milici at smilici@ftalliance.com.au by COB 10 July 2023 to have your views incorporated into FTA/APSA formal submission.

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

FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA

A full list of our extensive ongoing media coverage is available HERE

FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Mainfreight representatives in Canberra : Women in Business & Government Networking  with ACT Government, Canberra Woman in Business and special guest, Minister Mick Gentleman (Minister for Business).

18/4/2024 - Sal Milici represented FTA and APSA at the session featuring  MatchBox Exchange on the power of triangulation and container exchanges - thank you to host Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) . READ MORE

FTA / APSA - TRAINING & EVENTS

As a part of direct engagement with the Australian Border Force (ABF) on Saturday 20 April 2024, advice has been received that due to a number of factors it is likely that customs brokers will NOT receive their 'Application for renewal of Customs Broker Licence' renewal packs until mid to late May. READ MORE

FTA offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) training online for the customs broker licencing period 1 April to 31 March each year. The cost of an online training package is $150 (excl. gst) for member organisations with bulk discounts available on a sliding scale.

Licensed customs brokers not employed by a corporate FTA member, can purchase an Individual Membership which includes online CPD & CBC training for the cost of only $300 (excl. gst) per customs broker licensing period.

FTA will be transitioning to an upgraded training platform for the new customs broker licensing period. All completion history will be available on the new site. We look forward to launching MYFTACPD with new topics for completion prior to going live. Further details will follow soon.

For further information, please contact Caroline on czalai@FTAlliance.com.au.

FTA SECTION 77G DEPOT & APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS FORUMS

LIMITED CAPACITY - DELEGATES TO BE ALLOCATED ON A "FIRST IN" BASIS

FTA, APSA and CTAA are delighted to host a series of upcoming Depot Forums where the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) senior officers will deliver presentations on emerging reforms and current compliance activity to assist in managing your Section 77G Depot and Approved Arrangement facilities. READ MORE
 

10 MAY 2024: FTA WA Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
15 MAY 2024: FTA VIC Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 
11 JUNE 2024: FTA QLD Section 77G & Approved Arrangement Forum 

2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

3 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program (Limited places still available)
4 MAY 2024 : NSW CPD Border Compliance Program (Limited places still available)
11 MAY 2024 : WA CPD Border Compliance Program  (Limited places still available)
31 MAY 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program ( Early bird still available)
1 JUNE 2024 : VIC CPD Border Compliance Program ( Early bird still available)
12 JUNE 2024 : QLD CPD Border Compliance Program (Early bird still available)

By registering for one of the above events you will receive 23 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.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

LOGISTICS

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 

SEAFREIGHT

The importance of securing cargo in freight containers - WEBINAR

Join TT Club for their latest webinar in collaboration with Cordstrap on Thursday 2 May 2024 at 9am (BST).  Attention will be drawn to the importance of securing cargo in freight containers.

This webinar will consider a small selection of challenging cargoes, highlighting what can go wrong in their transport and why. The session will also explore the relevance of the CTU Code and potential solutions. REGISTER HERE

PART X Competition & Consumer Act

The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services. The following notice has been received and is available to members' reference.

• 18 APRIL 2024: Part X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Capricorn service Inwards and Outwards service

Notices:

AIRFREIGHT

Cargo arriving from 30 April will be available for collection from Banksmeadow commencing 0400 Wednesday 01 May. Bond code remains unchanged - GD06H. READ MORE

QANTAS Freight Operation

Please refer the Qantas Freight site for updates as below

Notices:

BIOSECURITY

Your Voice Matters:
Participate in Our Survey to Shape the Future of AEPCOMM

As communicated on Friday March 8 2024, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) participated in a briefing hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). One of the outcomes from that meeting was that FTA gave a commitment to work with DAFF, members and fellow industry colleagues to examine methodologies for a more measured compliance regime and other pragmatic strategies to increase the uptake of AEPCOMM.  TAKE SURVEY

Cargo Operations Snapshot 

The Department has advised the return of the Cargo Operations Snapshot. Members will see a few changes one of which is the addition of a section on Cargo Compliance. When viewing the report we suggest members note the Data Definitions on page 3.

April  22 Report   LOGIN REQUIRED 

Notices:

BORDER

Depot penalties - FTA seeking member feedback for informed compliance program

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is receiving advice from members indicating an alarming increase in the number of Australian Border Force (ABF) Infringement Notices being issued against Depot facilities licensed in accordance with Sec 77G of the Customs Act. FTA is seeking further feedback from members with details of the Infringement Notices to ascertain trends in the ABF focus and areas where concerted informed compliance attention is required.

Please send details of the Infringement Notice and associated circumstances to Tom Jensen (Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA / APSA). All material will be treated on a confidential basis. READ MORE

Notices:

TRADE

Trade Data Updates Week Ending 22nd April 2024

National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources  
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Anti-Dumping Notices Update Week Ending 22nd April 2024

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

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 

13.9.2023 : Webinars & Recordings ... 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