ATIC IFAM Update

Extended flight capacity to Japan

Aussie athletes aren't the only ones making their way to Japan!

Last week IFAM announced extended freight capacity to Narita, including a new flight departing Sydney on Mondays from 24 May until 23 August.

Premium produce like bluefin tuna and beef will soon be appearing on plates from Hokkaido to Honshu, with flights departing from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne with Japan Airlines and Qantas.

Download the IFAM Flight Schedule Outbound for more information and contact your Freight Forwarder to book!

New and Extended Flights

The table below provides a summary of all new and extended IFAM flights announced since the last issue of IFAM Update.

Full details can be found in the IFAM Flight Schedule Outbound and IFAM Flight Schedule Inbound.

Available Freight Capacity with Qantas

There is available freight capacity on the following routes this week:

• Brisbane to Narita
• Melbourne to Narita
• Melbourne to Bangkok
• Melbourne to Hong Kong
• Melbourne to Shanghai (via Sydney) - Thursday and Saturday flights

For more information, click here.

Good news

Helping growers stay up to speed

Earlier this month, Deputy Australian Government Freight Controller, Group Captain Louise Burstow, was invited to speak at the Fruit Growers Tasmania (FGT) Autumn Market Insight Sessions.

'The events were a great opportunity to review the summer season, connect directly with industry and witness forward planning in action. Well done to all involved!' - GPCPT Louise Burstow

FGT will be holding their annual Winter Conference in Launceston 15-16 June 2021. The conference will feature an inspiring mix of leading national and international speakers, latest research findings, emerging technologies and the current priorities and challenges relating to fruit production in Tasmania.

$107.2 million to bolster supply chain resilience

The Government's $107.2 million Supply Chain Resilience Initiative will work to remove supply vulnerabilities and secure access to essential goods, safeguarding Australian businesses from future shocks.

From 1 July 2021, businesses can access support to establish or scale a capability that addresses a supply chain vulnerability.

The Government is also establishing the Office of Supply Chain Resilience to work with industry to monitor vulnerabilities and improve ongoing access to essential goods.

For more good news stories and the latest news from Austrade, click here.

Are you getting IFAM support?

To access IFAM support, contact your freight forwarder, who can book freight capacity on IFAM-supported flights and apply for IFAM grant support.

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