FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2018/04 - sponsored by 1-Stop Connections

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

We are delighted to advise that membership fees remain unchanged for 2018 ensuring that we again set the benchmark in value and professionalism of service to the international trade sector.

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Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs - imports from Italy 

 

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CONTENTS

SHIPPING
-  Freight rates
-  Surcharges
-  Services
-  News
LOGISTICS
-  Road / Rail / Intermodal
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 
-  Upcoming Events

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

ANNOUNCING THE NEW 1-STOP BRAND

 

In early February, 1-Stop will be kicking off an exciting new chapter in the life of the company. We will be launching a new visual brand identity, that we believe is more reflective of the company we are today and want to be in the future.
 

Part of the new brand identity, will include a brand new 1-Stop website. The front face of 1-Stop will look different, however, the way you use us on a day-to-day basis will be exactly the same ... read more

 

Please refer to our up-to-date market intelligence - please note that some articles will be accessible with MEMBER LOGIN ONLY.

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are proud to connect our members with our sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

SHIPPING

Freight rates

22.1.2018 NEW INLAND HAULAGE RATES IN USA

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Surcharges

22.1.2018 SECURITY SURCHARGE RISES
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22.1.2018 USA ADVANCE MANIFEST CHARGE CHANGES
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22.1.2018 CENTRAL PACIFIC HI-CUBE SURCHARGE RE-INTRODUCED
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Services

22.1.2018 OVSA PNW PORT OMISSIONS/CHANGES

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22.1.2018 OVSA PSW VESSEL DELAY

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22.1.2018 NEMO/EAX TERMINAL CHANGE
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22.1.2018 ANZEX SERVICE BLANK SAILING

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News

19.1.2018 FREMANTLE PORTS TRADE STATISTICS - APSA TRADE INFORMATION

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22.1.2018 CHINESE NEW YEAR HAZARDOUS GOODS RESTRICTIONS

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22.1.2017 EXTRA SHIP FOR MAERSK BOOMERANG
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22.1.2017 ANL MERGES PNG SERVICES
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22.1.2017 AUSPAC, SWIRE RE-UNITE IN SOUTH PACIFIC
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LOGISTICS

Road / Rail / Intermodal

DCN - Concerns swirl around Qube's proposed acquisition of MCS


"The competition environment in the industry is changing. We are seeing major merger and acquisition activity amongst the shipping lines and the stevedores are becoming more and more powerful, particularly as they grow their logistics businesses to complement their stevedoring operations." Travis Brooks-Garrett - FTA / APSA

... read more

19.1.2018 ACCC REVIEW - MCS ACQUISITION BY QUBE
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INTERNATIONAL

New Zealand

19.1.2018 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE ISSUE 440

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Global

Global Finance Report

 

Weekly Market Commentary

US markets are experiencing a Government Sutdown so the bull run was put on hold. Politicians cannot seem to agree, even on a temporary fix, called a Continuous Resolution. The Government should be going through the budget process deliberatively and within time constraints. Politics is acrimonious. This happens all to often and 'crying wolf' is driving the story. The coming week is full of economic data releases, globally, although much attention will be paid to the Central Bank actions. The Bank of Japan and the ECB will both make important rate decisions, although no moves are expected, but rhetoric may change. Early indications are that the ECB and BoJ are likely to reduce QE and return to a more normalised monetary policy. The EUR trades 1.2250, while the Yen begins the week around 110.50. Commodity currencies have been major beneficiaries of the booming global economic sentiment and demand. The AUD closed the week above 0.8000, while the NZD slipped below 0.7300, off highs. Bullish sentiment is set to continue. The US Government shutdown will consume markets until a resolution can be negotiated. ... 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

18.1.2018 ACROSS BORDERS - ADVERTISING PROSPECTUS

"Across Borders" is a joint venture between Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and On Time Publications delivering a seasonal trade magazine (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring).  ... read more

18.1.2018 GSF2018 & ICHCA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 
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Keynote speaker confirmed for Global Shippers Forum

A SENIOR World Customs Organisation figure has been confirmed as the first keynote speaker for the Global Shippers Forum and ICHCA International Conference 2018 in May ... read more

FTA / APSA Weekly Blog

Is it appropriate to tax imports where we have no industry to protect?

by Russell Wiese - Hunt & Hunt Lawyers

There is no policy justification of the retention of the 5% customs tariff. In fact, it goes against existing policy. Australia has a system of allowing importers to obtain an exemption from paying customs tariffs on imports when it can demonstrate that there are no Australian manufacturers producing substitutable goods. These exemptions are called tariff concession orders. However, regulation is in place prohibiting the making of tariff concession orders for passenger motor vehicles. This prohibition is left over from time when there was an established Australian passenger motor vehicle industry ... read more

STATUTORY REFORMS

Border 

2.1.2018 ICS AQIS PRODUCER CODES
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22.1.2018 ABF FOUR MEN CHARGED AFTER 30KG OF COCAINE SEIZED IN BRISBANE
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22.1.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS - UPDATE ON MACHINERY OF GOVERNMENT CHANGES
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19.1.2018 ABF 1.2 TONNE COCAINE SEIZURE
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Obtain your 30 CPD points for the 2018 / 2019 period by simply attending two events


EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON A "FIRST IN" BASIS

 

SYDNEY
10 APRIL 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program
26 SEPTEMBER 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program

MELBOURNE
8 MAY 2018 : GSF2018 & ICHCA International Conference & Megatrans Exhibition
16 OCTOBER 2018 : VIC - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program

BRISBANE
20 JUNE 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program
12 SEPTEMBER 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program

COMPLIANT CUSTOMS

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Department of Home Affairs

REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS


We have received feedback from members that that they receive timely updates as direct subscribers to the Department of Home Affairs - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis.

We will however continue to post these online at www.FTAlliance.com.au and make details available via our Weekly Report.

To subscribe to receive notices & newsletters direct from the department, please click HERE

To subscribe to the FTA / APSA Weekly Report, please click HERE

Biosecurity

16.1.2018 DAWR - BIOSECURITY AMENDMENT (MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES) BILL 2017 EXPOSURE DRAFT REMINDER

If you have been intending to make a submission, we encourage you to do so before the consultation period closes. ... login required

16.1.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Notifications

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

16.1.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Notifications

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

16.1.2018 BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUGS – IMPORTS FROM ITALY – INCREASED INTERVENTION COMMENCING 17 JANUARY

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has this evening, 16 January 2018, received correspondence from the A/g Assistant Secretary Compliance Controls Branch, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources highlighting that there has been a significant number of BMSB detections arriving from Italy. ... read more

17.1.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Notifications

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

17.1.2018 DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE NO 04-2018 – BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) RISK SEASON 2017-18 MANDATORY TREATMENT FOR CONTAINERISED GOODS FROM ITALY
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17.1.2018 UPDATE - BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUGS (BMSB) – IMPORTS FROM ITALY – INCREASED INTERVENTION

Further to the Import Industry Advice Notice 04-2018 and yesterdays' notice to members, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from the Department of Agriculture & Water Resources regarding the following scenarios/questions raised by member ... read more

18.1.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Notifications

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

18.1.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Notifications

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

19.1.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Notifications

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

19.1.2018 DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 06-2018 - COMMENCEMENT OF ASIAN GYPSY MOTH VESSEL ASSESSMENT AND INSPECTION ARRANGEMENTS 2018
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22.1.2018 World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Notifications

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

Department of Agriculture & Water Resources 

REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS


We have received feedback from members that that they receive timely updates as direct subscribers to the Department of Agriculture & Water Resources - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis.

We will however continue to post these online at www.FTAlliance.com.au and make details available via our Weekly Report.

To subscribe to receive notices & newsletters direct from the department, please click HERE

To subscribe to the FTA / APSA Weekly Report, please click HERE

Industry

17.1.2018 TC GAZETTE 18/02 ... login required

HUMAN RESOURCES

22.1.2018 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP - FREIGHT & TRADE ALLIANCE (FTA)

In response to requests and effective 1 April 2018, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) individual membership now automatically includes all online Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training. ... read more

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 

8151483: Import Operations/All-Rounder

Our candidate has 6+ years in forwarding, starting as a junior then working through the different departments. Still working with their first employer in the industry, they are looking to expand and experience a new workplace. Working mainly in import operations but having exposure to registrations, preparing import and export documentation, booking shipments and chasing costs. Excited to explore opportunities, our candidate will impress with their presentation, knowledge and desire to succeed.


For further details contct Andrew Bennett:

 andrew@insyncpersonnel.com.au

LAUNCH - CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY AWARENESS TRAINING

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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**
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING

Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade
-  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
 
Introduction to ChAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Chinese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING

Introduction to JAEPA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Japanese Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING
 
Introduction to KAFTA / Tax Considerations Specific to the Korean Market
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING

FTAs and other issues for Agriculture exporters 
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING

Scams, bribery and corruption - Managing risks in a dishonest world
- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RECORDING

29 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

15.1.2018 LAUNCH - CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY AWARENESS TRAINING     

Chain of Responsibility - new provisions commence 1 July 2018 ... read more

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

FTA & APSA to host the WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANISATION

 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are delighted to announce the first of our keynote speakers for the GSF and ICHCA International Conference & Exhibition - Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 10 and 11 May 2018 - Ana Hinjosa, Director- Compliance and Trade Facilitation, World Customs Organisation (WCO) ... read more

PROGRAM - GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM & ICHCA INTERNATIONAL - CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

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29 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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