FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2018/49 - sponsored by ACF Associated Customs & Forwarding

Tuesday, December 18, 2018
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK


SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

ACF Melbourne Special Storage Deals – December 2018

 

ACF operate a large logistics facility at the Port of Melbourne in West Melbourne with 6500 square metres of warehouse with 18,000 square metres of hard stand.

We offer old school relationships with our customers whereby our handshake is your security of client confidentiality!

We offer personalised one on one service by our three managers to make sure your customers cargo is looked after second to none. Direct access to their mobile numbers so you always will have clear communication lines with up to date info on your cargo.

Currently we have been handling cargo for a select group of Forwarders & Brokers and we are now extending our operation & infrastructure to the industry as a whole.

We also welcome direct importers and exporters to utilise our facilities.

We currently have some excess STORAGE space available both inside our warehouses and also outside in our yard .

Please contact Steve Brogan – 0414 202 885 for a confidential chat about our special storage rates within the Melbourne Port precinct.

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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

Freight rates

  • PIL – southbound rate restoration China, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan to Australia
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Surcharges

  • Additional Surcharges from 11th December 2018
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  • ANL – Implementation of new Bunker Adjustment Formula 1 January 2019

  • ANL – NEMO service – PSC from Adelaide

  • ANL – AAX & APR services – PSC to/from Adelaide

  • APL – BAF update Europe and Mediterranean effective 1 January

  • APL – BAF update Trans-Pacific Westbound effective 1 January

  • CMA CGM – LSF surcharge from/to China, Hong Kong, Taiwan

  • COSCO Shipping Lines – import/export THCs for Adelaide 

  • Maersk Line – USDA inspection charge rate increase

  • ONE – expansion of LSF surcharge in China and Taiwan

  • OOCL – Adelaide channel widening levy

  • OOCL – LSF surcharge to/from China

  • PIL – LSF surcharge China and Hong Kong

  • Swire Shipping – implementation of Taiwan LSF surcharge

... read more

Services

  • ANL – AAX service – CMA CGM Puccini V401N omitting Sydney

  • ANL – A3C and A3N – Shanghai terminal change

  • ANL – A3N vessel changeover Texas Trader/APL Scotland

  • ANL – APR service – revised rotation GSL Keta V1918N

  • ANL – KIX service – Kota Lestari V086 omitting Brisbane

  • ANL – KIX service vessel changeover Kota Lestari/Kota Koceng

  • ANL – NEMO service – Al Safat V8143 Sydney call reinstated

  • ANL – NEMO service – CMA CGM Corneille V8144 omitting Sydney

  • Hamburg Süd – PANZ service – Seoul Express V816S omitting Sydney

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Notices

  • CMA CGM – a new website 

  • Maersk Line – new products and services from 1 January 

  • Maersk offering cargo insurance alternative 

  • MSC and Traxens launch IoT terminal trial

  • PIL – new customer Tax Code and HS Code declaration into Vietnam

... 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.

  • FMC issues final demurrage report

  • Coming to grips with port congestion

  • US-China trade war prompting SE Asia shift

  • Traditional forwarders begin to see threat from digital platforms

  • Carriers claim on-line container booking gaining traction

... read more

LOGISTICS

11.12.2018 PORT OF NEWCASTLE ALPHABETA REPORT - GLOBAL GATEWAY FOR NSW: THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF A CONTAINER TERMINAL AT PORT OF NEWCASTLE

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12.12.2018 PORT OF NEWCASTLE CONTAINER TERMINAL TO DELIVER SAVINGS FOR REGIONAL NSW: REPORT

 ... read more

12.12.2018 ACF MELBOURNE SPECIAL STORAGE DEALS – DECEMBER 2018

 ... read more

14.12.2018 PRICE & SPEED CAN BEGIN TO ACCEPT BMSB FCL FUMIGATION CONTAINERS FROM THE 14TH DECEMBER 2018.

 ... read more

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Sea Freight

End of Year – Christmas and New Year Operations 

STEVEDORE END OF YEAR – CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPERATIONS ... read more
Victoria International Container Terminal (AMENDED) 
DP World Australia
Flinders Ports
Hutchison Ports
Patrick 

Port Statistics

Airfreight

14.12.2018 - FIATA REVIEW 125 DECEMBER 2018
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17.12.2018 FIATA E-FLASH NO. 190 - 17 DECEMBER 2018
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Road / Rail / Intermodal

INTERNATIONAL

New Zealand

14.12.2018 - NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE 487 
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Global

Global Finance Report

 

Weekly Market Commentary

Sentiment took a dive at the close of trading of the trade week. The trade impasse is translating into actual economic data coming out of China. Chinese Industrial Production and Retail Sales were softer in China, providing an incentive for Chinese political leaders to facilitate a trade compromise. The Chinese are moving towards significantly increasing imports of US Soya Beans and Corn, while reducing tariffs on US cars. Positive moves have given markets reason for hope but economic data is starting to reflect the weaker economic growth narrative. ... 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

14.12.2018 DFAT TRADE TALK 14TH DECEMBER 2018

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Border

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

11.12.2018 DAWR 186-2018 - OFFSHORE BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) TREATMENT PROVIDERS SCHEME: TREATMENT PROVIDER SUSPENSION: RADIT SRL (AEI: IT4006SB)
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14.12.2018 DAWR BMSB UPDATE 33 - ANOTHER VESSEL DIRECTED TO LEAVE AUSTRALIAN TERRITORY

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17.12.2018 DAWR 190-2018 - ADDITIONS TO THE COMPLIANCE-BASED INSPECTION SCHEME: PEAS FROM CHINA AND MANDARINS FROM ISRAEL

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17.12.2018 DAWR 191-2018 - OFFSHORE BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) TREATMENT PROVIDERS SCHEME: TREATMENT PROVIDER SUSPENSION: NUOVA CIANIDRICA SRL (AEI: IT4002B)
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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

12.12.2018 - DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS TC GAZETTE 18/48
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HUMAN RESOURCES

Candidate of the Week

Melbourne - Entry Level/Graduate
Candidate: 11871599

In an age of off-shoring, here is the opportunity to bring someone into the team and team them your own way. Having recently completed a master's in supply chain and Logistics and is ready to commence a career in International Logistics. ... 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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WEBINARS & RECORDINGS
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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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