I am delighted to announce that Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has partnered with leading aviation and air freight consultants AVISTRA to facilitate necessary supply chain reform.
This strategic partnership comes at an important time as Australia emerges from the pandemic with international borders anticipated to open in the year ahead, further necessitating the need for commercially viable and sustainable air cargo solutions.
There is no doubt that members will face ongoing challenges with limited airfreight capacity whilst maintaining the need to service the export of fresh produce and a surging demand on e-commerce consumable goods.
We again commend the federal government for extending the duration of the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) and look forward to taking a lead in ongoing industry and government collaboration as a critical component of the evolution to a new operational environment.
Specifically, FTA and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) willl continue a focus on aviation security, border and biosecurity reforms, with an expanded focus on airport developments and integration strategies for freight forwarders, express service providers and airlines.
In working towards this outcome, FTA has expanded its partner program forming a strategic relationship with AVISTRA. |
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