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AFIF MONTHLY MEMBERS SUMMARY BULLETIN September 2003
Australian Business Limited now issues ATA Carnets in NSW at extremely competitive prices, available Monday to Friday.
Australian Business Limited issues ATA Carnets in NSW as an agent of Vecci.
CUSTOMS CMR Customs have advised that new fact sheets are available from the ACS CMR website containing the following information:-
Go to www.customs.gov.au and follow the links to Cargo Management Re-engineering.
CUSTOMS ISSUE FORMAL IT REQUIREMENTS FOR ICS Please click on the following link to read the CEO of Customs final determination on IT requirements for using the new ICS.
IMPORT ICS IMPLEMENTATION DATE There has been much conjecture as to whether ACS will be in a position to introduce the import ICS system as planned on 1 July, 2004. The release date will hinge upon successful testing of system interface with industry software. We will keep you informed of developments.
US CUSTOMS DELAY FINAL RULES OF PRE-ARRIVAL DECLARATIONS Please refer to the AFIF website under NEWS & INFO in either the AIR or SEAFREIGHT News sections (posted in both).
MARITIME SECURITY BILL INTRODUCED TO FEDERAL PARLIAMENT Federal Government is currently discussing the new Maritime security legislation bill which will require individual shipping operators to develop security plans to be approved by the Department of Transport and Regional Services. The new legislation includes ports and introduces offences and penalties and in many ways will be similar to the regulations covering aircargo. AFIF will regularly update its website under SEAFREIGHT NEWS to keep you posted on developments.
SYDNEY PORTS RE-LOCATION ARRANGEMENTS Following the announcement by Premier Bob Carr, Sydney Ports have issued a bulletin explaining some of the details – please click on the following link to read the PDF file.
NEW IATA AIRWAYBILL REQUIREMENTS COMING IATA Cargo business and processes panel have passed a resolution which will bring into effect changes to the airwaybill effective 1 January 2004. We have extracted excerts from the IATA Resolutions and these will be pasted onto the AFIF website under Airfreight News. Please review these changes and ensure all staff are aware.
SIEMENS AND SCHENKER off to the HIGH COURT for resolution Please refer commentary by HerberT Geer and Rundle on the current status of this landmark case. Go to AFIF Website and goto NEWS & INFO area, under the LEGAL MATTERS section.
ACS DETECTOR DOG PROGRAM for FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES The ACS has widened its ‘Detector Dog’ program to include training in firearms and explosives detection. The dogs will undertake comprehensive training which will include conducting exercises in operational environments such as freight depots; terminals; customs premises etc. Members may be requested to assist Customs in this regard and we would encourage you to please give this program your full support !
AUSTRALIAN LOGISTICS COUNCIL INAUGURAL ANNUAL FORUM The ALC (Australian Logistics Council) will be holding it’s first annual forum, in Canberra on 21 & 22 October 2003. This will become an important forum for all participants in freight logistics, transport and related industries. We encourage members to attend and the official invite can be downloaded from the ALC website.
AFIF CHALLENGES SYDNEY AIRPORTS NORTHERN LANDS DECISION Sydney Airport Freight Users Group which includes airline reps; Export Airfreight Council; AFIF; CTO’s etc have openly challenged the decision by Sydney Airport to construct the future aircargo terminals on the so-called ‘northern lands’ site. AFIF believe that the site will prove impractical primarily due to insufficient high volume road access and lack of future development potential.
TRANSPORT SECURITY WORLD AUSTRALIA 2003 AFIF supports “Transport Security World 2003” to be held at the Westin Hotel Sydney November 10-12, 2003 ( please refer link in EVENTS section of AFIF website www.afif.asn.au ) This seminar will contain the very latest transport security information and we urge all members to book their spot. We have negotiated a 50% discount for AFIF Members!!
NEW AQIS CD NOW AVAILABLE The industry working group Quarantine has overseen the production of a new version of the comprehensive information CD on Australian Quarantine requirements. Minister Warren Trust launched the CD in Canberra at the end of September and should any member require a copy of this for their customers or overseas offices please contact AFIF.
The AFIF QLD Charity Ball was held on 11 October 2003 at The Gabba. The night was a huge success and has been described as the best yet! There were 230 persons in attendance with a huge $10,000 raised for Surf Life Saving Queensland. Well done and congratulations to the organising committee led by Jodi Latham.
TOM GRIFFITHS COMPLETES 30 YEARS SERVICE AT QANTAS SYDNEY
AFIF NSW Committee representative Peter Levett together with Brian Lovell, CEO AFIF, presented Tom with a certificate of recognition for his great contribution to the industry with his ever helpful and willing attitude. We wish Tom the very best for the future.
FUTURE EVENTS For details on forthcoming conferences, seminars and events related to our industry please go to the AFIF website and click on EVENTS. Some of these include:-
Also, the venue and advance information on the location for AFIF 2004 is available now!
AGENCY CO-OPERATION We are holding information from many countries with regard to opportunities for new agency relationships. Please contact AFIF for more details.
TRAVEL AND HOTEL DEALS NOW MOVED TO OUR WEBSITE Please check out the AFIF website under button NEWS, click on TRAVEL & HOTELS for all the latest travel and hotel deals available to AFIF Members.
For immediate confirmation, you can now book all your AFIF training on-line via our website. Training Tip. If booking on behalf of another person, please supply their email address also. This ensures that the confirmation and training details are sent to the person attending the training. The 2004 Training Schedule will be on Vacancies are still available for the following
For any enquiries please do not hesitate to contact We are continually adding new features to our website so please remember to keep checking….
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AFIF ANNUAL CHARITY BALL – QLD
Popular Customs Service representative, Tom Griffiths, recently completed 30 years service in the aircargo industry and has now retired.