FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2018/48 - sponsored by Thai Cargo

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK


Thai Cargo supported by Menzies Aviation

CONTENTS

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

SHIPPING
-  Freight rates
-  Surcharges
-  Services
-  Notices
-  News & Further Reading
LOGISTICS
-  Sea Freight
-  Port Statistics
-  Airfreight
-  Road / Rail / Intermodal
INTERNATIONAL
-  New Zealand
-  Global

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

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

Newcastle, Botany and Kembla - ACCC alleges that the reimbursement provision of Deeds are anti-competitive

ACCC TAKES ACTION AGAIST NSW PORTS ... read more

NSW PORTS RESPONSE TO ACCC ... read more

Freight rates

  • COSCO Shipping Lines – rate restoration Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong-Australia

  • COSCO Shipping Lines – rate restoration Asia-New Zealand

  • Hapag-Lloyd – rates restoration North East Asia-Australia

  • MSC – January freight rates ANZ-Europe

  • OOCL - rate restoration Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong-Australia

... read more

Surcharges

  • ANL – revised LSS all trades to/from Shanghai & Ningbo

  • ANL – revised THCs Adelaide TranzTas trade

  • ANL/Sofrana ANL – increased local charges PNG 1 January

  • APL – Low Sulphur Fuel policy

  • APL – bunker surcharge ANZ-Hawaii

  • APL – bunker surcharge ANZ-Canada, USA

  • BAF formula 1 January

  • CMA CGM – EBF suspended 1 January

  • Shipping Lines – implementation of China Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge: Oceania trade

  • Hapag-Lloyd – monthly ocean charges newsletter: to/from Middle East, ISC, Africa

  • Hapag-Lloyd – new THCs in Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands

  • Maersk Line – USA & Canada inland fuel surcharge 

  • Maersk Line – ODF/DDF South Korea to/from the world

  • Marfret – Recovery Bunker Surcharge

  • MSC – January surcharges ANZ-Europe

  • MSC – 2020 Sulphur Cap – Bunker Charge Mechanism for 2019

  • ONE – Low Sulphur Surcharge Central China

  • ONE – ONE Bunker Surcharge from 1 January 2019

  • OOCL – low sulphur surcharge to/from Europe

  • PIL – Adelaide Channel Widening Levy: revised PSC

  • Swire Shipping – January BAFs for various trades

  • Yang Ming Line – low sulphur surcharge Taiwan

  • Yang Ming Line – low sulphur surcharge China

... read more

Services

  • ANL – AAX – CMA CGM Bellini V309N delayed

  • ANL – A3C – OOCL Seoul V053N omitting Kaohsiung/Xiamen/Ningbo (northbound)

  • ANL – A3C – OOCL Korea V059N – change in rotation Australia

  • ANL – A3N – Miami V095N omitting Qingdao

  • OOCL – Coastal Services during Christmas and New Year

  • PDL – Capitaine Dampier V126 calling Nuku'alofa

  • Sofrana ANL – Sofrana Surville V247 omitting Brisbane

... read more

Notices

  • ANL Festive Season opening hours

  • CMA CGM and Freightos sign landmark agreement

  • Hapag-Lloyd – notice of force majeure re La Réunion cargo Al Safat V8043S

  • Maersk Line + Damco supply chain services merger details

  • Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

  • Maersk Line – NZ declaration of shipments with freight forwarders

  • Neptune Pacific Line – change of tariff and BAF currency for Nauru

... read more

News and Further Reading

The FTA/APSA weekly newsletter now includes a regular section containing links to interesting and relevant articles published by international trade/transport media. While these are free to read it may be necessary to register for some sites.

  • Shippers claim 2020 fuel surcharges are too early and too high

  • Digitisation in shipping: disruption or racketeering?

  • Digital interchange platforms can save one-in-three empty box movementsThe end of freight rates?

  • BIMCO introduces cyber security contract clause

  • Is Freightos the new Expedia?

... read more

LOGISTICS

Unlocking value across the container logistics supply chain

 

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But it doesn't have to be this way.

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Features include real-time paperless tracking,frictionless information exchange, process automation, and optimised asset utilisation - as well as total container movement visibility for more proactive planning. The result is lowered cost of operations and improved profitability for one of the world's most essential industries.

Unlock more value from your business today.

Visit containerchain.com or request a no obligation demonstration at enquiry@containerchain.com

Sea Freight

End of Year – Christmas and New Year Operations 
 
Victoria International Container Terminal
DP World Australia
Flinders Ports
Hutchison Ports
Patrick 

Port Statistics

OCTOBER- MONTHLY TRADE STATISTICS: FREMANTLE PORTS

 ... read more
 

OCTOBER- MONTHLY TRADE STATISTICS: PORT OF MELBOURNE

 ... read more

7.12.2018 PORT OF NEWCASTLE MONTHLY TRADE REPORT NOVEMBER-2018

 ... read more

Airfreight

5.12.2018 - FIATA SPECIAL EDITION E-FLASH NO. 189 - 4 NOVEMBER 2018
... read more

6.12.2018 IATA AIR FREIGHT MARKS MODEST GROWTH IN OCTOBER, UP 3.1% 
... read more

Road / Rail / Intermodal

7.12.2018 PRICE AND SPEED HAS OPENED A THIRD DEPOT

... read more

INTERNATIONAL

New Zealand

7.12.2018 - NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE 486 
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Global

Global Finance Report

 

Weekly Market Commentary

Global equity markets crashed to earth over the last week, driven into disarray by the US/China trade situation. The G20 trade impasse was initially greeted with a positive reception, but upon reflection, has put a cat amongst the pigeons. The 'Non-Agreement was an extension to negotiations with no substantial progress. This has dented global growth prospects and this has hit equities hard. ... read more

 

MEDIA


Summer 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


 

STATUTORY REFORMS

Trade

10.12.2018 DFAT TRADE TALK 10TH DECEMBER 2018

... read more

Border

7.12.2018 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS AND ABF WEEKEND OUTAGES REMINDER
... read more

BorderWise offering to FTA Individual & Premium members


BorderWise 
BorderWise is the next-generation compliance management search engine with a comprehensive, integrated suite of legal books, technical documents, tariff-classification tools, smart searches and links, Product Index and trade data. The reference information includes comprehensive information from the  World Customs Organization such as the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and the Principles of Valuation, in addition to information on international treaties and associated local legislation.

Daily Updates 
Daily Updates provide real-time updates for legislation and industry changes and notices in a single window,  keeping you are up to date with changes without the need to search all over the internet.

New Features 
BorderWise Web now has a drop down option to view Table of Contents for all books in the left column (for those of you who have transitioned from Tradefox will be familiar with this functionality). Coming soon on the BorderWise desktop version. ... read more

 

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.

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

Biosecurity

5.12.2018 DAWR 175-2018 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPERATING HOURS
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5.12.2018 DAWR 176-2018 - EXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIGNMENTS OF KIWIFRUIT FROM ITALY

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5.12.2018 DAWR 177-2018 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES S-CARGO ISSUE RESOLVED

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5.12.2018 DAWR 178-2018 - FRESH CUT FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE CONSIGNMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS 2018 AND NEW YEAR'S EVE 2018

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6.12.2018 - DAWR 179-2018 - BIOSECURITY IMPORT CONDITIONS SYSTEM, CARGO ONLINE LODGEMENT SYSTEM, POST ENTRY BIOSECURITY SYSTEM, EXPORT DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM (EXDOC) AND THE MARITIME ARRIVALS REPORTING SYSTEM 
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6.12.2018 BMSB UPDATE 31 - ESCALATION TO THE MINISTER
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7.12.2018 DAWR 182-2018 - AUTOMATIC ENTRY PROCESSING FOR COMMODITIES (AEPCOMM) UPDATE – OVERSIZED TYRES EX JAPAN
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7.12.2018 BMSB UPDATE 32 - ONGOING DELAYS AND COSTS
... read more

7.12.2018 DAWR 183-2018 - REMINDER: ENSURING BIOSECURITY DIRECTIONS GENERATED BY AIMS ARE COMPLIED WITH AND CARRIED OUT AS DIRECTED
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7.12.2018 DAWR 184-2018 - ONSHORE CAPACITY OF APPROVED ARRANGEMENT SITES AND TREATMENT PROVIDERS FOR THE 2018-19 BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) RISK SEASON

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10.12.2018 DAWR 185-2018 - BICON INVOICING SERVICES, CARGO ONLINE LODGEMENT SYSTEM, MARITIME ARRIVALS REPORTING SYSTEM, ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICE AND THE POST ENTRY BIOSECURITY SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE

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Department of Agriculture & Water Resources 

REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS



The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has compiled a list of subscriptions, newsletters and communication channels  - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis ... read more

In the longer term, DAWR is exploring how other platforms could be used to consolidate and distribute this information.

In the meantime, the department welcomes any feedback or suggestions you have on the attached via Biosecurity2025andBeyond@agriculture.gov.au.

Industry

5.12.2018 - DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS TC GAZETTE 18/47
... read more

HUMAN RESOURCES

Candidate of the Week

Melbourne - Export Operations
Candidate: 9955738

With 18 months forwarding experience, out candidate moved into the industry after 10 years in customer focused roles in other industries. Handling exports operations with a Seafreight focus, our client is handling end to end operations for a dedicated portfolio of accounts. ... read more

 

Contact: Andrew Bennett

Senior Recruitment Consultant

M: 0447 054 744

Email: andrew@insync.com.au


Sydney – Transport Coordinator
Candidate: 13538183

Professional and articulate candidate who's strength lies in transport / cartage. Currently working for a well-known domestic carrier whom specialise in express road freight – they are well versed in dealing with both customers and drivers. 
 ... read more

 

Contact: Christian Merrigan

Recruitment Consultant

M: 0439 542 022

Email: christian@insync.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

The above activity has 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

LAUNCH OF THE 2019/20 CPD & CBC – BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

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EVENTS

13 DEC 2018 : WISTA NSW - Christmas Networking Function [...]

19 DEC 2018 : WISTA WA - Christmas Sundowner [...]

9 APR 2019 : 2019/20 NSW CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]

2 MAY 2019 : 2019/20 Queensland CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]

19 JUN 2019 : 2019/20 Victorian CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]

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