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| CONTENTS ADVOCACY MEDIA FEATURED EVENT ACROSS BORDERS TRADE STATISTICS SHIPPING LOGISTICS AIRFREIGHT INTERNATIONAL BORDER BIOSECURITY INDUSTRY TRADE ANTI-DUMPING BUSINESS SALES CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK TRAINING & EVENTS SPONSORS NOTE – some articles are accessible only with FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN ADVOCACY DUTY DEFERRAL – FTA ADVOCACY In response to advocacy from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), the Department of Home Affairs, which manages revenue and payment of liabilities on imports, has confirmed that they will consider requests for payment plans and other leniency measures related to COVID-19. These requests will be assessed on a “case by case” basis. “We recognise the impact of the current situation on businesses and cash flows and are responding accordingly. We remain interested in the experiences of your members and their clients through the disruption from COVID-19, and please continue to keep us informed of any developments.” COVID-19 STATUS REPORT AVAILABLE HERE Paul Zalai – Director and Co-Founder FTA, Secretariat APSA VICT PRA – GOOD NEWS FOR EXPORTERS  Following a meeting between FTA / APSA and VICT on 15 May 2020, formal advice has been received that from Tuesday 19 May at 09:00, VICT will disable the requirement for a PRA when making a drop off booking.It is hoped that the ability to book without the PRA, will assist transport operators in planning movements and increasing their box to truck ratio. There will be a limit of 2 x TBA drop off slots in each hour available to all transport carriers. As a reminder, the PRA must be added to the booking prior to manifesting and bookings listed less than 2 hours before the start of the time zone will attract a list fee irrespective of another carrier taking that listed slot. If you have any questions regarding this change, please reach out to the VBS helpdesk team at vbs@vict.com.au A special note of appreciation is extended to the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) for their engagement and lead on this advocacy outcome … read more Sal Milici – Head of Border and Biosecurity – FTA / APSA MEDIA 12.5.2020 – MHD – AIR CARGO DOMINATING PASSENGER AIRCRAFT Sal Milici, Head of Border and Biosecurity at FTA, said the industry has seen a stabilisation of the air cargo market. “This has been achieved largely by the supply chain sector effectively communicating and sharing detail of air cargo capacity leading to an increase of freighter services and also a number of cargo only flights,” he said. “Costs are understandably higher than normal without the financial offset of a passenger movements. However, what was shaping up as a disaster for the industry in mid-March, has evolved into an amazing good news story, “We have been able to keep the air cargo sector alive through the collaborative efforts of industry and government … read more 11.5.2020 AFR – GHOST FLIGHTS KEEP AIRPORT SPIRITS ALIVE  Full article available HERE FEATURED EVENTS WEBINAR – FREE & EXCLUSIVE TO FTA / APSA MEMBERSABANDONED GOODS, CONTAINER DETENTION AND THE LIABILITY OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS IN A COVID-19 WORLD – 12PM AEST 29 MAY 2020   The risk of a shipping line claim for container detention is nothing new for freight forwarders. However, in a COVID-19 world the challenge becomes greater as the economic downturn starts to bite. There will be a combination of increased abandonment of goods and decreased ability of importers and exporters to pay costs. In this webinar Hunt & Hunt will take a holistic view of the issues surrounding container detention and COVI-19 from a customs broker and freight forwarder perspective including: response of shipping lines to COVID-19; force majeure and frustration in respect of container detention; practical steps to reduce detention charges; liability of the freight forwarder to the shipping line; customer issues the contractual relationship with the customer; securing the obligations of the customer; debt recovery steps; Customs issues – abandonment of goods This session has been accredited for 3 CPD Points in Stream B (code FTA112) REGISTER HERE WEBINAR – FREE & EXCLUSIVE TO FTA / APSA MEMBERS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER & ENVIRONMENT – AEPCOMM & BMSB UPDATE- 12PM AEST 3 JUNE 2020   Mark Sobey, Director, Legislative Reform and Assessment Policy, Compliance Policy, Compliance Division andBen Rowntree – A/g Director, BMSB Taskforce | Compliance Controls | Compliance Division – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment In this webinar the Department will present the content which was originally prepared for the FTA CPD Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program that has been postponed due to COVID-19. This session will address the following: Automatic Entry Processing Reform overview AEP lodgements BMSB lodgements and AEPCOMM Common compliance issues Expansion of AEPCOMM scope CBC period 2020-21 NCCC & AEPCOMM administration Highly compliant importer project eCert for imports Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Review of 2019-20 BMSB season Measures for the 2020-21 BMSB risk season – Target risk goods – Target risk countries – BMSB treatments This session has been accredited for 3 CPD Points in Stream A (code FTA113) REGISTER HERE NOTE: Following the above webinars, an online assessment and resources will be available via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au – cost $38.50 Individual members and employees of Members with online CPD packages (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) can access this material at no cost using the current period’s promotional codes. If you require further information, please contact me on czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878 Caroline Zalai – Director and Co-Founder, FTA / Secretariat, APSA ACROSS BORDERS – AUTUMN 2020 AUSTRALIAN BIOSECURITY Paul Zalai, Director and Co-Founder, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) was recently asked to contribute to the “In My View” column of the Australian Farm Institute’s quarterly Insights newsletter. The column looked at 3 questions on Australian Biosecurity. Paul was joined in the article by Melinee Leather, a beef producer from Queensland, whose other roles include. chair of the Farming Systems Committee for National Farmers’ Federation, board director of the Australian Beef Sustainability Steering Group and the Environment Committee for Cattle Council Australia. … read more Contact us to showcase your business or service via a member profile, thought leadership contribution or advertising via Across Borders and our associated media. TRADE STATISTICS Flinders Trade Report April 2020 … read more Fremantle Port Statistics March 2020 … read more NSW Ports Monthly Trade Report March 2020 … read more Port of Melbourne Trade Statistics March 2020 … read more Port of Melbourne Data … read more Port of Melbourne Quarterly Trade Report … read more Port of Newcastle Trade Report April 2020 … read more SHIPPING COVID-19 Shipping Notices 12th to 18th May 2020 … read more Shipping Notices 12th to 18th May 2020 … read more LOGISTICS 13.5.20 – CTAA COVID-19 emergency space register … read more 14.5.20 – QUAY Shipping Australia – Sydney office – we are moving! … read more 18.5.20 – CTAA welomes export vehicle booking changes at Victoria International container terminal(VICT) … read more AIRFREIGHT 13.5.20 – FIATA welcomes FMC’S final interpretative rule on demurrage and detention charges … read more 14.5.20 – ICAO promotes COVID-19-free public health corridors to keep vital air cargo moving … read more 15.5.2- FIATA Review 2020 – 132 … read more 18.5.20 – IATA – Recovery in air travel expected to lag economic activity … read more INTERNATIONAL 15.5.20 – NZ Customs Release 562 … login required BIOSECURITY  We are delighted to announce that Transfleet Transport is the latest member to join the Alliance ! Transfleet have been delighted with uptake of their new 4.7 treatments facilities – we are offering a fast turnaround on all fumigations eg. 3-4 days for 4.7 boxes in Sydney! Please click HERE to view the Transfleet promotional flyer . 12.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – 65-2020 – Lord Howe Island airport and port of Lord Howe Island no longer first points of entry after 15 June 2020 … login required13.5.20 – Industry Notices … read more 13.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – 67-2020 – Regulatory performance framework 2018–19 self-assessments … login required 13.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – 66-2020 – Notification of Phase 1 of revised import conditions for cucurbitaceous seed for sowing commencing from 12 June 2020- login required 13.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – Biosecurity Matters, Edition 2, 2020 … login required 14.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – Animal Biosecurity Advice 2020-A03 – Interim Import conditions for uncooked prawns and prawn products … login required 14.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – 68-2020 – The Department is implementing fresh table grapes from the USA … login required 14.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – 69-2020 – Changes to Import conditions for uncooked prawns from ap[roved countries … login required 15.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – 2020-23 – Grain and seed exports program – phosphine as quarantine treatment for Australian malting barley to India … login required 15.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – 70-020 – Service disruption: from 16:00 to 23:59 Sunday 24 May 2020 (AEST) – BICON … login required 18.5.20 – Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment – 2020-24 – Plant export operations – Release of the consultation draft export control (Plants and Plant products) rules … login rquired BORDER 13.5.20 – Joint WCO-IRU statement on responding to the impacts of COVID-19 on cross-border transport … read more 13.5.20 – WCO – How to establish and utilize essential goods lists during a disaster … read more 15.5.20 – WCO partnership for maritime digitalization to support flow of trade by ship … read more 18.5.20 – Joint WCO-OTIF-OSJD statement on responding to the impacts of COVID-19 on cross-border railway transport … read more INDUSTRY 13.5.20 – ABF -TC Gazette No. 2020/18 … read more TRADE 14.4.20 – Coronavirus Trade Update … read more 18.5.20 – DFAT – Australia – Japan joint ministerial statement in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic … read more 18.5.20 – DFAT – Australia – Japan joint ministerial statement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic … read more ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES – ADN ANTI-DUMPING NOTICES 12TH TO 18TH MAY 2020 2020/048 [pdf 27.4 KB] Case 532 Hollow structural sections, Extension of time, Thailand, 12/05/2020 2020/047 [pdf 27.68 KB] Case 529 Hollow structural sections, Extension of time, China, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, 12/05/2020 2020/036 [pdf 674.51 KB] Case 524 Silicon metal, Findings in relation to a continuation inquiry, China, 13/05/2020 2020/049 [pdf 216.13 KB] Monthly Status Report – April 2020, 13/5/2020 2020/051 [pdf 31.23 KB] Case 520 Grinding balls, Extension of time granted to issue SEF and Final Report, China, 18/05/2020 BUSINESS SALES PORT BOTANY OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE TO LEASE A Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) member, located in Botany, have had a customer move out of their premises and now have professional office space available. The space available is up to 75 square metres, currently setup with 20 workstations, cabling, internet and digital telephone system ready. Meeting rooms also available within the space and there are an accompanying eight car parking spots. The landlord being a forwarder with Bonded warehouse, Department of Agriculture approved area with fumigation, X-Ray facilities with RACA approval plus container and general transport may present an opportunity to customs brokers or freight forwarders with these services onsite. Rates can be provided upon enquiry – call 02 9316 9466. QUOTE 2020/10 – Looking to buy – Sydney or Melbourne – Sydney or Melbourne based forwarder / broker QUOTE 2020/09 – CS Logistics – Urgent expression of interest – Business Sale QUOTE 2020/07 – Looking to buy – Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – ideally perishables QUOTE 2019/05 – Looking to buy – Melbourne, Adelaide or Fremantle Perth QUOTE 2019/01 – Corporate Customs Broker Licence  More about our Classifieds service available HERE AS EINSTEIN ONCE SAID, “IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERY DIFFICULTY LIES OPPORTUNITY.  We represent a local Forwarder / Broker who are looking to discuss and explore options for expansion with likeminded supply chain logistics business owners, either through acquisition or joint venture. Ideally, you’re based in Melbourne and/or Sydney, established with a stable customer base. You might be looking to expand your service offering, merge with a similar business or sell out altogether. Our client is open to all considerations, sole trader through to large enterprise. Our client is a medium-sized, growth-minded Australian / NZ based freight forwarder and customs brokerage of over twenty years standing looking to explore all options. If you’re also thinking along these lines, please get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about how we can create opportunities for both of us and turn 1 plus 1 into 3. Please include your company name and contact details. Our clients are members of FTA and this is a genuine expression of interest. Des. Carroll Director M +61 (0) 418 511 255 E dcarroll@maesr.com.au WAREHOUSING AND FREIGHT FORWARDING BUSINESS FOR SALE  • Annual turnover of over $70m • 14 years’ experience in the Australian market • Longstanding Business Partnerships with major Australian Retailers • Extensive global network, covering 90+ countries • Locations in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane • Urgent Expressions of interest are soughtEmail cbergin@rodgersreidy.com.au for a Confidentiality Agreement and Information Memorandum. FINANCE REPORT Please view a presentation by Collinson Forex on 30 January 2020 showcasing latest technology solutions – refer HERE Weekly Market Commentary European markets continue to re-open and infection rates remain under control, thereby boosting market sentiment. The shocking economic data releases across the globe is being digested and interpreted. German GDP contracted 2.2%, while EU GDP contracted 3.8%, in the first quarter. The European markets rallied to close the week, despite the data, as viral infection rates appears to remain contained … read more Weekly Market Calendar 18/9 NZ Services PMI, Japan GDP, Bundesbank Report … read more Paul Bettany Collinson & Co 0406-744-923 paul@collinsonfx.com CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK Melbourne – Senior Account Manager An incredibly impressive candidate whom possesses over 10 years ‘hands-on’ industry experience, including Customer Service, Sales, Procurement & Business Development. … read more Contact: Leanne Lewis Managing Director leanne@insyncpersonnel.com.au 0439 542 022 Sydney – Import Air Freight Operations After recently being made redundant due to a downturn in work, our candidate is available immediately for either temp or permannt opportunities. … read more Christian Merrigan Branch Manager – Sydney christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au 1300 467 962 UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING  27.5.2020 – How to Lead Your Business Out of COVID-19 with Strength & Agility – further detail and registration HERE4.6.2020 – FREE WEBINAR How to Stay Strong & Sane During COVID-19 – further detail and registration HERE 17.9.2020 – SYDNEY World Class Teams – Optimise your Influence and Impact at Work – further detail and registration HERE FTA CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM POSTPONED & NEW DATES ANNOUNCED Please note that our revised dates for our events fall within the new 2020 /2021 CPD period (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) and will continue to provide 24 CPD points. CPD Border Compliance Program – (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021) NSW: Friday 5 & Saturday 6 February 2021 – Novotel Brighton Le-Sands VIC: Friday 12 & Saturday 13 February 2021 – Hyatt Place Essendon Fields QLD: Wednesday 17 February 2021 – Novotel Brisbane Airport WA: Saturday 20 February 2021 – Hyatt Regency Perth These dates have been chosen with coronavirus, winter, peak season, Christmas and school holidays in mind. We have also considered the very fluid nature of this situation. No one at this stage can safely put an end date on the restrictions to travel and meetings that are currently in place. We have looked for the period that provides as much flexibility to allow for the situation to improve and allow us all to resume normal business interactions. Over the coming weeks and months FTA will be providing free webinars to keep members up to date with any important information to ensure you stay at the forefront of emerging issues. We thank you for your continued support and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me on czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878. Caroline Zalai – Director, FTA / APSA Secretariat ONLINE Centium – COVID-19 Government Aid Webinar … read more Understand Incoterms® 2020 …read more Sec 77G Depot … read more Chain of Responsibility … read more Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) NCCC & AEPCOMM … read more Free weblnar and event recordings (MEMBER ONLY) … login required SPONSORS FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors. 2020 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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