FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2018/17 - sponsored by Containerchain

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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CONTENTS

SHIPPING
-  Freight rates
-  Surcharges
-  Services
-  News
LOGISTICS
-  Airfreight
-  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

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

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Surcharges

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Services

23.4.2018 A3C – VESSEL CHANGEOUTS
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23.4.2018 A3N – VESSEL COLLISION, VESSEL CHANGEOUTS
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23.4.2018 NZE, MAERSK - RESUMPTION OF LYTTELTON CALLS
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23.4.2018 SPE - Matson adds Tahiti calls
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News

23.4.2018 STRIKE THREAT LIFTED: LPC AND UNION REACH IPA
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23.4.2018 NORTH AMERICA RAIL – CPR STRIKE SHUTDOWN
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23.4.2018 NEW MSC B/L PREFIX CODE
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23.4.2018 UPDATE ON MAERSK HONAM FIRE
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23.4.2018 CMA CGM TAKES 25% STAKE IN CEVA

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23.4.2018 FURTHER READING - DALE CRISP
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LOGISTICS

17.4.2018 FREMANTLE PORTS NEWSLETTER
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20.4.2018 HUTCHISON PORTS SYDNEY TERMINAL - UPDATE
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20.4.2018 DP WORLD - WORKING ARRANGEMENTS - ANZAC DAY 25 APRIL 2018
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20.4.2018 HUTCHISON PORT UPDATE - OPERATIONS REMAIN ON HOLD
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Airfreight

9.4.2018 FIATA E-FLASH NO. 174 - 9 APRIL 2018

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Road / Rail / Intermodal

INTERNATIONAL

New Zealand

20.4.2018 New Zealand Customs Release Issue 453 
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20.4.2018 CBAFF NZ - NEWSLETTER 
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Global

BorderWise Single Window (AU)


WiseTech Global - join us at today's FREE webinar explaining BorderWise Single Window (AU) functionality and benefits available to FTA members. ... read more

23.4.2018 Global logistics software group, WiseTech Global, acquires three leading logistics solution providers across Latin America and Europe: Forward, Softcargo and EasyLog

WiseTech Global today announced acquisitions of three leading logistics solutions providers: the Argentina-based PB & Assoc. ('Forward') and Uruguay-based Softcargo, which together cover 16 countries in Latin America, and the acquisition of a leading French customs solutions provider, EasyLog ... read more

EasyLog: Alain Gronier, Vlad Bilonovsky (WiseTech)

Softcargo: Jorge Lopez Cleiman, Ruben Lopez Cleiman, Gabriel Honorio, Bernardo Duck

Forward: Jorge Posbeyikian and Jorge Buchter

Global Finance Report

 

Weekly Market Commentary

 

US Equity markets closed the week lower, under threat from US Bond Yields, despite strong corporate earnings. US 10 Year Bond Yields are once again on the rise, with the Fed recognising the inflationary/growth pressures and signalling further rate rises. The rising interest rates present an attractive investment opportunity, while bolstering the Dollar, which has rallied strongly in to the weeks close. The EUR fell below 1.2300, while the GBP tests 1.4000, on the downside. ... read more

MEDIA


Autumn 2018 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

"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

FTA / APSA Weekly Blog

Biosecurity cost recovery – will logic and fairness prevail?

DCN - Monday 23 April 2018

by Paul Zalai - FTA / APSA

It is argued that our proposal on Approved Arrangements meet the Guidelines as it would directly "influence demand for government activities", giving an incentive to encourage a greater uptake of Approved Arrangements to further support efficient departmental administration and better protect Australia from biosecurity threats. ... read more

STATUTORY REFORMS

18.4.2018 ACROSS BORDERS - ADVERTISING PROSPECTUS
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Border 

17.4.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTICE NO. 2018/11 APPLICATIONS FOR CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCE

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20.4.2018 TRADE TALK E-NEWSLETTER 19TH MARCH 2018

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23.4.2018 DFAT - FTA PORTAL EXPANDED TO BOOST AUSTRALIAN SERVICES EXPORTS

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23.4.2018 DFAT - 100TH TRADE SEMINAR HELPING AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES EXPORT

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NEW ComplianceNetFTA ENHANCEMENT- CPD ATTAINMENT STATEMENT

 

We are delighted to launch the new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Attainment Statement functionality on ComplianceNetFTA.


The statement can be downloaded or printed with your total points completed through Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) for the current customs broker licensing period (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018).

All FTA face-to-face and online completed courses are displayed on the Attainment Statement - includes Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) and Stream A / Stream B CPD points breakdown.

Simply login to ComplianceNetFTA.com.au using your unique login details then go to / My Accounts/CPD Statement/Continue – view demonstration


Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA

Obtain your 30 CPD points for the 2018 / 2019 period by simply attending two events

 

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

MELBOURNE
10 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

The forwarder's broker ... customs clearance solutions for the logistics industry

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

17.4.2018 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

17.4.2018 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

17.4.2018 DAWR BIOSECURITY MATTERS ISSUE 2 APRIL 2018 
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18.4.2018 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

19.4.2018 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

20.4.2018 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

22.4.2018 BIOSECURITY COST RECOVERY – WILL LOGIC AND FAIRNESS PREVAIL? 
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23.4.2018 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

23.4.2018 DAWR FEBRUARY FAILING FOOD REPORT
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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

18.4.2018 TC GAZETTE 18/14  ... read more

HUMAN RESOURCES

Candidate of the Week

Candidate of the Week

 

Sydney
 

Locum / Temp Customs Broker – 6662781
This candidate has been a successful Customs Manager since 2011 and is now working remotely, assisting clients whilst Customs Brokers are on leave / out of the office. With EDI Cargowise already preloaded on their system – it makes the transition seamless where required for either short or long term assignments. This candidate prides themselves on taking full responsibility for the work and solves all issues directly with the importer – making life as easy as possible for his clients.

For further details contact Christian Merrigan:

 christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au


Melbourne 

 

6850577: Licenced Customs Broker – Permanent Part-time
Our candidate is an experienced and well-versed Customs Broker with 15+ years forwarding experience including the past 10+ years licenced. Working in a small team, our candidate is hands-on and brings experience to all facets of forwarding. Looking for a role that affords work-life balance, our candidate is looking for a permanent part-time role up to 4 days per week. If you are looking to add knowledge, a hands-on mindset and depth of knowledge get in contact today!

For further details contact Andrew Bennett:
 andrew@insyncpersonnel.com.au

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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29 January 2018 - Methods of Entering the Chinese Market
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** 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

23.4.2018 200 REGISTERED DELEGATES– EARLY BIRD ENDS FRIDAY

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20.4.2018 PROGRAM - GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM & ICHCA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

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18.4.2018 FTA, APSA & ICHCA RELEASE FINAL PROGRAM & REGISTERED ATTENDEES - GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM AND ICHCA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE 10 & 11 MAY 2018

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18.4.2018 DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING COMPLIANCE - HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR PEOPLE
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WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

Stay at the cutting edge through participation in live webinars and access to recordings – all are FREE & EXCLUSIVE to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members. ... login required

EVENTS

24 APR 2018 : Webinar - BorderWise Single Window (AU) [...]

10 MAY 2018 : Global Shippers Forum & ICHCA International Conference & Megatrans Exhibition [...]

15 MAY 2018 : The Digital Transformation of Global Trade [...]

20 JUN 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]

6 JUL 2018 : 2018 Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum [...]

7 AUG 2018 : 2018 Australian Cotton Conference [...]

12 SEP 2018 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]

18 SEP 2018 : Sydney - Alibaba E-Commerce Expo [...]

26 SEP 2018 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]

16 OCT 2018 : VIC - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]

22 OCT 2018 : Melbourne - Alibaba E-Commerce Expo [...]

22 NOV 2018 : WISTA QLD - Australian Border Force Breakfast Series" [...]

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