FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2017/52 - sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers

Wednesday, December 27, 2017
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LEGAL UPDATE - The AAT adopts a narrow approach on what is an accessory for the purpose of tariff classification


Often the tariff classification of an item can depend on whether that item is identified as an item in its own right, or as a part or accessory of the principal item.  This area of tariff classification is often uncertain and it is not uncommon to see disagreement between Customs authorities ... read more

CONTENTS

SHIPPING
-  Freight rates
-  Surcharges
-  Services
-  News
LOGISTICS
-  Airfreight
-  Road / Rail / Intermodal
-  Feature Property
INTERNATIONAL
-  New Zealand
-  Global

MEDIA
-  FTA / APSA Blog
STATUTORY REFORMS
-  Border
-  Biosecurity
-  Industry
HUMAN RESOURCES
-  Candidate of the Week
-  North Asia Free Trade Agreement training 
-  Golf
-  Upcoming Events

SHIPPING

Freight rates

26.12.2017 K LINE FOLLOWS AADA RATE RESTORATION
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26.12.2017 MSC'S LATEST EUROPE-ANZ RATES
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Surcharges

26.12.2017 HAMBURG SÜD'S ALAMEDA CORRIDOR SURCHARGE IS RISING
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26.12.2017 SWIRE SHIPPING'S EUROPEAN BAF
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Services

27.12.2017 HAPAG-LLOYD SWITCHES ASIA-NZ SERVICES

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27.12.2017 NEMO/EAX WILL ADD A NEW PORT CALL

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27.12.2017 A3C SERVICE CHANGES SHIPS

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27.12.2017 ANL TRANZTAS VESSEL SWAP

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27.12.2017 AAX PORT OMISSIONS

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News

22.12.2017 FREMANTLE PORTS TRADE STATISTICS - NOV 2017
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26.12.2017 SCAM ALERT FROM ANL
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26.12.2017 COSCO XMAS AND NEW YEAR ARRANGEMENTS
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26.12.2017 K LINE HAS ANNOUNCED GLOBAL RO-RO TRACKING
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26.12.2017 HAMBURG SÜD'S EBL ONLINE
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26.12.2017 CONTAINER SUPPLY TIGHTENING

Conservative ordering of new containers in 2015 and 2016 has resulted in a short-term under-supply as global trade has recovered, Drewry reports. ... login required

26.12.2017 CASCADE COMING

Needed or not, Australian trades could soon be the recipient of larger containerships as major east-west alliances take delivery of a backlog of ULCVs. ... login required

LOGISTICS

20.12.2017 WISETECH GLOBAL ACQUIRES ABM DATA SYSTEMS AND CUSTOMSMATTERS

WiseTech Global today announced two acquisitions of European customs solutions providers, both headquartered in Dublin.  ABM Data Systems, a leading developer and provider of customs clearance solutions accredited for the UK, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden and Germany, and CustomsMatters, the leading customs solution provider in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland ... read more

  • Photo of Stephen Tracey, Managing Director CustomsMatters and Vlad Bilanovsky, WiseTech Global

  • Photo of Stewart Bourke, Managing Director and Tony O'Grady New Business Director of ABM Data Systems, and Vlad Bilanovsky, WiseTech Global

Road / Rail / Intermodal

19.12.2017 PATRICK PORT BOTANY - YEAR END OPERATIONAL HOURS
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Feature Property

70 Fulcrum Street

RICHLANDS, QLD 4077

 

MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY - WAREHOUSE & HARDSTAND

 

CBRE are pleased to offer 70 Fulcrum Street, Richlands to the market. This is a rare opportunity to secure a large functional multi-purpose facility at below market rental.

 

Features of the property include:

 

14,406sqm Warehouse area

1,566sqm All weather awning

1,156sqm Corporate office & showroom

Over 5,000sqm of designated hardstand area

 

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INTERNATIONAL

New Zealand

26.12.2017 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE ISSUE 437 22nd December 2017
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Global

Global Finance Report

 

Weekly Market Commentary
US equity markets closed the week out at record highs. The proposed US tax cuts may be signed in to law by Christmas. This inspired markets and looks set to trigger new rallies in the New Year. Confidence in the US is surging as the economy booms and corporate tax cuts will enhance this. The EUR traded 1.1750, while the GBP drifted to 1.3320, still impaired by 'Brexit' negotiations. Commodity currencies have regained some previously lost ground, with the AUD dipping back to 0.7630, while the NZD failed to breech 0.7000. The last week before Christmas will move away from Central Bank speculation, towards growth, trade and confidence. Markets should close at record highs, assuming the US Tax reform passes, as expected. The exception will be the release of the RBA minutes which will expose the Banks sentiment ... read more

MEDIA


Summer edition "Across Borders"


Published on a seasonal basis (Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn), Across Borders will play a vital role in keeping FTA / APSA members at the forefront of all emerging supply chain issues.

Members receive FREE hard copies of the magazine delivered to each of your regional offices ... read more

ACROSS BORDERS - ADVERTISING PROSPECTUS

We will do a print run of 1000 hard copy magazines which will be delivered to regional and head offices of FTA and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA), Women in Shipping & Transport Association (WISTA) members  ... read more

STATUTORY REFORMS

19.12.2017 PRIME MINISTER UNVEILS NEW-LOOK CABINET

The Federal Government will go into 2018 with a new-look cabinet, following a major ministerial reshuffle unveiled by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull this afternoon, 19 December 2017. ... read more

Border 

26.12.2017 DIBP NOTICE No. 2017/42  CHANGES TO IMPORT PROCESSING CHARGES FOR IMPORTATION OF GOODS UNDER STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENTS 
The purpose of this notice is to advise importers of changes to the application of the Import Processing Charge (IPC) to goods imported under Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) .... login required

26.12.2017 DIBP NOTICE No. 2017/41 Hydrofluorocarbons import phase-down From 1 January 2018, 

Australia is phasing down the import of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by gradually reducing the maximum amount of bulk HFCs permitted to be imported into Australia. This will be managed through a quota system on imports.  ... login required

26.12.2017 DIBP Notice No 2017/40 Legislation changes to list of controlled synthetic greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances 

Addition of two substances to list of controlled substances From 1 January 2018, nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) and perfluorocarbon 9-1-18 (PFC-9-1-18) will be added to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 (OPSGGM Act) and consequently to the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations) and the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 19 ... login required

26.12.2017 DIBP NOTICE No. 2017/39  New low volume import exemptions for equipment containing synthetic greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances 

There are now separate low volume import exemptions for equipment containing synthetic greenhouse gases (SGGs) and ozone depleting substances (ODSs). ... login required

21.12.2017 FTA / APSA INITIAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NEW DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

On 18 July 2017 the Prime Minister announced reforms to Australia's national security and intelligence arrangements. These reforms involved establishing a Department of Home Affairs and a Home Affairs Portfolio. ... read more

COMPLIANT CUSTOMS

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Biosecurity

26.12.2017 DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 126-2017 - EXPANSION OF MARKET ACCESS FOR PIG MEAT FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM

This notice applies to importers of uncooked and cooked pig meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. ... login required

26.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products ... login required

21.12.2017 DAWR - FAILING FOOD REPORT – NOVEMBER 2017

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21.12.2017 DAWR BIOSECURITY MATTERS, EDITION 6, 2017

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21.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

21.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

20.12.2017 DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 123-2017 - BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) RISK SEASON 2017-18 INCREASED INSPECTIONS FOR GOODS FROM ITALY

This notice is of interest to clients in the import and shipping industries, including importers and customs brokers, associated with the importation of containerised Italian goods during the BMSB risk season (1 September 2017 to 30 April 2018 inclusive). ... login required

20.12.2017 DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 125-2017 - CHANGES TO IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR WOOL AND WOOLLEN ARTICLES

This notice affects importers of wool and woollen articles. ... login required

20.12.2017 DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 124-2017 - PUBLICATION OF BIOSECURITY AWARENESS PACKAGES FOR SEAPORTS AND AIRPORTS

First point operators and entities at first points of entry including port and airport authorities, wharf owners and operators, stevedores, fixed base owners and operators, airlines, shipping lines, baggage handlers. ... login required

19.12.2017 DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 121-2017 - UPDATE ON LABORATORIES APPROVED TO TEST FOR VIRUSES IN IMPORTED RAW FROZEN PRAWNS

This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants. ... login required

19.12.2017 DIBP SUBSCRIPTIONS 19/12/2017 :INDUSTRY HUB - CARGO SUPPORT, TRADE AND GOODS, INDUSTRY HUB - AUSTRALIAN TRUSTED TRADER

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19.12.2017 DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 122-2017 - ADDITION OF ARGENTINA TO LIST OF COUNTRIES ABLE TO MEET AUSTRALIA'S ENHANCED IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR UNCOOKED PRAWNS AND UNCOOKED PRAWN PRODUCTS

This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. ... login required

19.12.2017 DAWR IMPORTED FOOD SECTION UPDATE 18TH DECEMBER 2017 ... login required

19.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

19.12.2017 DAWR - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products ... login required

Industry

20.12.2017 TC GAZETTE NO TC17/52 

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Candidate of the Week

Candidate of the Week

 

Sydney


7126819 – Operations Junior ** Available Immediately **

A junior yet mature candidate with a good general understanding of the industry. Spending several months with a well-respected forwarder, this candidate was hired for simple data processing tasks however moved very quickly into an operational role within the Export Air team.
Processing shipments from A-Z for a handful of key clients, their hard working attitude will take them places in the industry!
This candidate is open to where the industry will lead them, and is happy to move into any operational role that would provide them training, support and ultimately an opportunity to learn more!

For further details contact Christian Merrigan:
 christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au



Melbourne 

9012069 – Transport Operations

13 years forwarding experience, the past 10 spend with a strong and well-respected brand here in Melbourne. Spending time in operations, customs and cartage teams, our candidate is looking to move into a new and exciting team to both expand industry experience and work with a new company.
With experience in FCL and airfreight cartage, our candidate is looking to continue their career in a supportive, mentoring transport team. Strong time spent working with Cargowise1, our candidate has sound systems knowledge.

For further details contact Andrew Bennett:

 andrew@insyncpersonnel.com.au

19.12.2017 FREE WEBINAR - METHODS OF ENTERING THE CHINESE MARKET

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North Asia Free Trade Agreement training

GUIDE FOR IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS

This e-learning course has been developed to assist Australian importers and exporters take advantage of preferential tariff treatment under Australia's Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan and Korea. ... read more

Join us for our FREE webinar series - North Asia Free Trade Agreement

Click on the following registration links to either participate in our live webinar OR to view the final recording.
 
Export Trade Compliance / ChAFTA Declarations of Origin**
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Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade
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Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
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Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
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Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market
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FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters 
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Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world
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31 January 2018 - Methods of Entering the Chinese Market 
webinar registration available HERE

** courses attract customs broker CPD points - online assessment available at ComplianceNetFTA 

The above activities have received funding from Austrade as part of the Free Trade Agreement Training Provider Grant Program. The views expressed within the activities are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein.

Upcoming Events

CPD & CBC COMPLIANCE FOR 2018 / 2019

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is delighted to announce preliminary details for the 2018 / 2019 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) period - please refer attached  ... read more

31 Jan 2018 : FREE WEBINAR - Methods of entering the Chinese market [...]
10 Apr 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
18 Apr 2018 : Queensland Industry Operational Training Session [...]
8 May 2018 : GSF2018 & ICHCA International Conference & Megatrans Exhibition [...]
20 Jun 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
12 Sep 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
26 Sep 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
16 Oct 2018 : VIC - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]

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