COVID-19 Update — The Latest on Australian Jobs, the Economy and Trade
The FTA has released its latest COVID-19 update, looking at the measures implemented by the government, their effectiveness and predicting that ‘normal’ is still a very long way off. They also explore the COVID-19 cases in China as well as the latest Shipping and...
read moreFreight & Trade Alliance and the Australian Peak Shippers Association Release Critical Surcharge Statement
The Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are calling for regulators and the government to step in and stop the $300 million of unregulated stevedores surcharges, in order to protect the Australian economy and jobs. You...
read moreAmazon to build first robotics centre in NSW, Australia
Amazon Australia has announced plans to build a new fulfilment centre in Western Sydney. It’s a big coup for the region and great news at a time of uncertainty. The Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian said, “This new centre, once up and running, will...
read moreInfrastructure surcharges and 18% slot fee increases
ACF is updating you on all developments across Australia and the world. Keep checking in regularly for the latest news and updates. The following news features two condensed articles from the FTA (Freight Trade Alliance). In a worrying trend, they both point to...
read moreChinese customs require COVID-19 declaration
Chinese customs now require food and edible agriculture exporters to sign a declaration that their product is free from COVID-19. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has issued an Industry Advice Notice to help Australian exports respond to this...
read moreBMSB Update — ahead of risk season
The seasonal measures have been finalised for the 2020-21 BMSB season. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has updated the BMSB requirements. The principles remain consistent with the 2019-20 BMSB risk season, with three more countries added to...
read moreDomestic Air Cargo — security and transhipment update
*ACF is updating you on all developments across Australia and the world. Keep checking in regularly for the latest news and updates. This is the latest update from the FTA and the APSA in relation to the air cargo examination program. Of significant note, the...
read moreACF Featured in Freight & Trade Alliance’s ‘Across Borders’
ACF recently featured in Freight & Trade Alliance’s ‘Across Borders’ Winter Edition. The feature came in response to ACF’s decision to donate 65,000 surgical gowns to NSW Health. We hope to continue to find ways to support Australia through...
read moreSeasonal measures for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Announced
The 2020/21 seasonal measures for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) have been announced by the Freight & Trade Alliance in partnership with the Department of Agriculture Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC). The 2020-21 BMSB season will be in effect for goods...
read moreRates Increase at Port of Melbourne
ACF is updating you on all developments across Australia and the world. Here’s the latest the Port of Melbourne as they announce a tariff increase of 2.2%. This comes in part from the reduced trade volumes and revenue, together with their continued commitment to...
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