FEATURE ARTICLE
Thank you once again to Malcolm Thomspson, Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources for his article "Aussie exports meeting new air cargo security screening requirements" as a part of our Autumn 2019 edition of Across Borders.
"The Australian Government is investing an additional $83 million to capitalise on this reputation, to secure greater market access and modernise our export systems"
Full article available HERE
Contact us 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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| FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA |
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MHD - THE LAST WORD - MAY/JUNE 2019
REDUCING THE HAYSTACK - Paul Zalai (Director FTA) wrote for MHD in their May / June publication stating it's time to reward those in international trade who are taking measures to minimise risk ... read more |
DCN - Premier Hodgman to address Tassie freight forum
APSA secretariat Travis Brooks-Garrett said the event was being held in the context of a record year of trade growth for Tasmania, with exports growing 33% to reach $3.7bn and strong growth in sea and air imports ... read more |
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| TASMANIAN FREIGHT & LOGISTICS FORUM |
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| Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and the Tasmanian Logistics Committee are proud to launch the 2019 Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum with the Premier of Tasmania, the Hon. Will Hodgman MP, providing the keynote address at the forum ... read more |
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FTA CONFERENCE - MELBOURNE 19 JUNE 2019
CPD & CBC - BORDER & BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM |
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 | Join us at the Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields where we will deliver a full day interactive conference (8.30am to 4.30pm) incluiding :- 24 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points - issued on an attendance basis;
- completion of the Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) Information Session 19/20-1 - issued on an attendance basis; and
- complimentary CBC online access for the remainder of the 2019/20 period- mandated to maintain 19.1 NCCC & 19.2 AEPCOMM
- Practical case studies
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| Registration and full program available HERE |
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- AUSTRALIAN IMPORT & EXPORT STATISTICS - FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE 2018 ... read more
- PORT OF NEWCASTLE MONTHLY TRADE REPORT APRIL 2019... read more
- PORT OF NEWCASTLE MONTHLY TRADE REPORT MARCH-2019 COMMODITY IMPORTS ... login required
- PORT OF MELBOURNE TRADE STATISTICS- MARCH 2019 ... login required
- FREMANTLE PORT STATISTICS ... login required
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SHIPPING
PORT OF MELBOURNE PROPOSES NEW FEE ... read more |
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- ANL
- AAX2 Service – ANL Elaroo V1901N – Phase Out … read more
- APL
- Trans-Pacific Eastbound Market – Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) for Hawaii-bound cargo … read more
- Indonesia - Container Service Charge (CSC) … read more
- Trans-Pacific Market: AEX Void Sailing … read more
- APL Enhances Japan Thailand Vietnam Service … read more
- Indonesia - Origin Detention & Demurrage Free Time … read more
- Emergency Bunker Recovery Measures Adjustment - Effective June 2019 … read more
- Asia-Indian Subcontinent Service Update: Void Sailings in June … read more
- Asia-Europe Market Seasonal Adjustment: FX6 Void Sailing … read more
- Asia-Oceania Market: General Rate Increase (GRI) for Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China to Australia … read more
- CGM
- Emergency-bunker-recovery-measures-adjustment-june-2019 … read more
- fak-rates-from-asia-to-the-middle-east-gulf … read more
- GRR-from-asia-to-west-africa … read more
- WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN OCEAN
- Sulphur 2020 information for shipowners … read more
- Sulphur 2020: Bureau Veritas outlines the risks, challenges and opportunities ahead … read more
- YANG MING
- EC5 Yantian Express Incident_ May/7th Update … read more
- EC5 Yantian Express Incident_ May/10th Update … read more
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| BITRE SURVEY OF CONTAINER TRANSPORT COSTS FOR 'WATERLINE" REPORT |
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| The Federal Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Economics (BITRE) has engaged the Container Transport Alliance (CTAA) to conduct a survey of container Transport Costs - importantly, the data will be used for the BITRE Waterline Report on container transport logistics productivity and costs - BITRE correspondence to CTAA is available HERE. |
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| ICHCA Australia has kindly extended an invitation to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members to participate in Luncheon Forum on Friday 17 May 2019 (Marsh Office, One International Towers Sydney, Level 19, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney) – please note that the ICHCA Australia member rates have been extended to FTA / APSA members. |
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| Guest Speaker is Anthony Jones (Group CEO, Linx Cargo Care) – further details and registration available HERE |
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| LAUNCH - HORSHAM VICTORIA |
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| Thank you to SCT Group for extending the below invitation to APSA and FTA members - this event will be of particular interest to industry in Horsham, Dimboola, Jeparit, Stawell, St Arnaud, Edenhope, Kaniva, Stawell, Bordertown SA, Mildura Victoria that are currently transporting imports or freight to other states in Australia - invitation available HERE |
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8.5.19IATA - WEAK AIR FREIGHT DEMAND CONTINUES ... read more
9.5.19 FIATA PUBLISHES BEST PRACTICES ON CONTAINER SHIPPING AND THE QUALITY OF CONTAINERS ... login required |
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| 10.5.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 507 ... read more |
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Global Finance Report
Weekly Market Commentary
US markets reversed the days market losses, despite the failure to reach an agreement at the high powered meeting between China and the US, in Washington. The US increased tariff rates, from 10% to 25% on $200 Billion of Chinese goods, in an effort to increase the pressure on the Chinese to conclude the long negotiated trade agreement. The Chinese have been reticent to agree to the comprehensive package, while Trump has raised the pressure on them, with tariff rises and further tariffs to come. Trump tweeted that negotiations were 'candid and constructive' and that they will continue. This triggered a rally in equities, after early losses, both today and over the last few days. ... read more |
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| 10.5.19 Trade talk e-newsletter ... read more |
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Current organisational structure - Australian Border Force and the Department of Home Affairs
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7.5.19 256 LITRES OF GBL DETECTED BY ABF OFFICERS IN SYDNEY ... read more
8.5.19 MODERN SLAVERY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ... read more
13.5.19 APPLICATION FOR CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCES 2019/18 ... read more |
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9.5.19 BMSB 2019/20 - UPDATE 2 - LCL / FAK - IMPORT PERMITS - SAFEGUARDING ARRANGEMENTS ... read more
10.5.19 DAWR 65-2019 - COLS, MARS, OPP, PEBS AND PEMS UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:00 WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 TO 04:00 THURSDAY 16 MAY 2019 (AEST) ... login required |
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| 10.5.19 TC Gazette 19/17 ... read more |
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Candidate of the Week
Sydney - Air Freight Operations
A candidate that is available for an IMMEDIATE START after completing a short term 'temporary role' within a well respected client of Insync Personnel with a glowing reference. ... read more |
Contact: Christian Merrigan
Recruitment Consultant
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
0439 542 022Melbourne - Operations & Transport SupervisorCandidate: 1608722515 years industry experience, working initially in cartage before transitioning into Operations with the last 4 years spent in leadership roles. ... read moreContact: Andrew Bennett
Branch Manager - Melbourne
andrew@insync.com.au
0447 054 744 |
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FTA is a proud supporter of Care-Factor 2019 - join us for a great night with industry colleagues in Sydney on 16 August - all proceeds to be donated to the Alannah & Madeline Foundation - event details available HERE |
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REGISTER NOW
15.5.2019 : WISTA VIC - AWH Brooklyn (Wool Selling Centre)
17.5.2019 : ICHCA NSW - Special Event
24.5.2019 : WISTA WA - Educational & Networking Breakfast
28.5.2019 : LAUNCH - Horsham Victoria: On Rail to the Nation & Port
19.6.19 : MELBOURNE - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program
20.6.19 : MELBOURNE - FTA & World Class Teams - "The Art & Science of Critical Conversations"
26.6.19 : LAUNCESTION - Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum
16.8.2019 : SYDNEY - CARE-FACTOR 2019
MARK YOUR DIARY
27.6.19 : SYDNEY - FTA & World Class Teams – "3 Steps to Powerfully Engage and Motivate Your Staff"
21.8.19 : SYDNEY - Women in Logistics Forum
21.11.19 : SYDNEY - FTA & World Class Teams Workshop – "Increasing Productivity & Profitability"
14.11.19 : MELBOURNE - DCN Australian Maritime Industry Aawards
26.11.19: MELBOURNE - FTA & World Class Teams Workshop – "Increasing Productivity & Profitability" |
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ONLINE TRAINING
2019 / 2020 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - mandatory training for licenced customs brokers ... read more 2019 / 2020 - Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - mandatory training for importers and licenced customs brokers to maintain 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM Approved Arrangements ... read moreComply with Biosecurity Border Clearance - the TLIX5054 Course is a prerequisite to obtain 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM ... read moreSec 77G Depot - obligations in dealing with goods subject to ABF control ... read moreChain of Responsibility - this course is highly recommended for transport operators, exporters, importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders and supply chain professionals ... read more |
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FTA and APSA are proud to connect our members with our sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2019 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE
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