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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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CONTENTS

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

FTA IN THE MEDIA
SHIPPING
-  Freight rates
-  Surcharges
-  Services
-  Notices
-  Port Statistics
-  News & Further Reading
LOGISTICS
-  Airfreight
-  Road / Rail / Intermodal
INTERNATIONAL
-  Global
STATUTORY REFORMS
-  Trade
-  Border
-  Biosecurity
-  Industry
HUMAN RESOURCES
-  Candidate of the Week
-  Training & Events
SPONSORS

 

FEATURE ARTICLE


Thank you once again to Andrew Christie, Andrew Christie Consulting, for his commentary "Biosecurity - where does the future lie?" in our Summer edition of  Across Borders.

 

 


"In discussing the possibility or potential of applying an AO model to selected areas of imported cargo, we must consider frst that the role of both defning and managing biosecurity
into the future lies with the department. That said, as industry, we need to be ready to demonstrate our preparedness to take on these activities and provide the required assurance
that we can do so, to the required standard.

Full commentary is available HERE

Contact us to showcase your business or service via a member profile, thought leadership contribution  or advertising via Across Borders. 

FTA IN THE MEDIA 

25.1.2019 FINANCIAL REVIEW

'A hand behind their back': million dollar disadvantage for Australian-flagged ships

Freight and Trade Alliance director Travis Brooks-Garrett said domestic shippers would undoubtedly benefit from relaxing of regulations.


"Road pricing and road congestion for freight vehicles is increasingly becoming an issue," he said.
 

"Coastal shipping solutions wont make sense for every shipper, particularly just-in-time shippers where rail and road solutions may be more appropriate, but for some it will deliver significant operational and cost efficiencies.
 

"When you consider the $10 billion investment into Inland Rail and compare that to the efficiencies that could be achieved with the optimisation of coastal shipping, it's pretty hard to argue against." ... read more

SHIPPING

The Australian Peak Sippers Association (APSA) is an industry association and the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services ... read more

Freight rates

New shipping line regulations will hit supply chain costs hard in 2019 - commentary from Travis Brooks-Garrett - MHD Jan / Feb 2019 ... read more

Surcharges

  • APL – revised container detention charges - Australia

  • APL – revised container detention charges – NZ

  • APL – revised DTHC and OTHC – Vietnam

  • Hamburg Süd – increase in Food Grade Container Surcharge – North America

  • Maersk Line – DTHC – World to United States, World to Canada ... read more

Services

  • APSA CHINESE NEW YEAR BLANK SAILINGS REPORT ... read more

  • ANL – PXC – Melina V901S/906N – port omissions

  • Maersk Line – CNY east/west contingency plans - Australia

  • Maersk Line – CNY east/west contingency plans – New Zealand ... read more

Notices

  • Hapag-Lloyd – reefer import stop into Manila 

  • Hapag-Lloyd – Yantian Express update

  • ONE – General Average declared for Yantian Express

  • Neptune Pacific Line – change in Norfolk Island arrangements

  • Yang Ming Line – US West Coast terminal congestion ... 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.

  • Carriers defend new street turn charges shippers label 'insane'

  • Pursuit of a single digital platform would be "bad for us all"

  • Other carriers should copy Maersk and spot-check containers, says TT Club

  • Pressures build on box carriers

  • Changed consumer habits challenge retail logistics

  • Amazon v. container lines: You're kidding, right?

  • Operating results for bellwether OOCL suggest good news for carriers ... read more

Port Statistics

  • PORT OF NEWCASTLE MONTHLY TRADE REPORT DECEMBER-2019 ... login required

  • PORT OF MELBOURNE DECEMBER TRADE DATA... read more

LOGISTICS

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is Australia's leading representative body for the international supply chain sector bringing together importers, exporters, customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics service providers and industry groups ... read more

22.1.19 PORT BOTANY, HEARTBEAT OF NSW ECONOMY: PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY SUBMISSION. ... read more

23.1.19 ANL SUB-CONTRACT VESSELS FROM HUTCHISON TO PATRICK - SYDNEY ... login required

23.1.19 URGENT! VESSEL/TERMINAL CHANGES DUE TO INDUSTRIAL ACTION ... read more

23.1.19 CONTAINER FUMIGATION SERVICES - MELBOURNE ... read more

24.1.19 SYDNEY INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE ... login required

24.1.19 SYDNEY INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE #2 ... login required

24.1.19 SYDNEY INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE #3 ... read more

25.1.19 UPDATE - CONTAINER FUMIGATION SERVICES - MELBOURNE ... read more

29.1.19 PORT OF NEWCASTLE SUPPORTS HUNTER REGION'S CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH ... read more

Air Freight

29.1.19 E-FLASH NO. 192 - 29 JANUARY 2019 ... read more

29 DAYS TO GO - THE NEXT BIG THING


Air Cargo Security Requirements commencing 1 March 2019 - refer HERE

Road / Rail / Intermodal

25.1.19 CTAA ENEWS - 25 JANUARY 2019 ... read more

25.1.19 PRICE & SPEED INDUSTRY NOTICE JAN 24TH 2019 ... read more

INTERNATIONAL

25.1.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 492 25TH JANUARY 2019 ... login required


Global Finance Report

 

Weekly Market Commentary

The USD crunched into reverse overnight. There is speculation that the Federal Reserve may end the balance sheet reduction process and reverse the tightening of monetary policy. This comes ahead of the FOMC meeting and rate decision next week. The Dollar had a sharp reversal in recent gains, with the EUR jumping to 1.1400, while the GBP spiked to 1.3160. This allowed equity markets to progress, with the prospect of a looser monetary policy. ... read more

STATUTORY REFORMS

Trade

25.1.2019 NEW AUSTRALIA-UK AGREEMENTS WILL PROVIDE CERTAINTY TO AUSTRALIAN EXPORTERS ... read more

25.1.2019 TRADE TALK E-NEWSLETTER 24TH JANUARY 2019 ... read more

26.1.2019 DFAT AUSTRALIA LEADS THE MOVE TO NEGOTIATIONS ON DIGITAL TRADE RULES ... read more

Border

NEW CONTENT ON BORDERWISE - AAT & Court Cases Search Functionality

 

In an Australian first, Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and Court cases for our industry are now available on BorderWise – a comprehensive technical library and powerful search engine designed to solve some of our biggest border compliance challenges.
 
This exciting new addition to the already expansive BorderWise library means you can search, find and view AAT and Court cases in minutes not hours, saving you precious time. Plus our powerful search engine delivers real-time updates so you can rest assured that you're accessing the most up to date decisions.

Don't risk fines, costly delays or your reputation. Let BorderWise navigate the complex world of border compliance for you ... read more

22.1.19 GUIDE TO CLAIMING PREFERENTIAL TARIFF TREATMENT UNDER CPTPP FOR GOODS IMPORTED TO AUSTRALIA ... read more

22.1.19 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS EXPORT AIR CARGO SECURITY IS CHANGING ON 1 MARCH 2019 ... read more

22.1.19 UPCOMING WEEKEND OUTAGE TO THE ICS - SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2019 ... read more

24.1.19 ABF THIRD MAN EXTRADITED FROM SERBIA OVER 1.28 TONNE COCAINE SEIZURE ... read more

25.1.19 LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKERS CAN ONLY ACT AT A PLACE INSIDE THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA ... read more

25.1.19 FTA MEMBER FEEDBACK - LEGISLATIVE REFORM REQUIRED FOR LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKERS ... read more

25.1.19 ABF FOUR ARRESTED AFTER $100 MILLION OF HEROIN AND 'ICE' SEIZED ... read more

Biosecurity

23.1.19 FTA ESCALATES MEDIA CAMPAIGN ON BMSB ... login required

23.1.19 FTA PARTNERS WITH WWL - MOMENTUM IS BUILDING FOR BMSB REFORMS  ... read more

24.1.19 FTA ADVOCACY SUCCEEDS - INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO BMSB ... read more

25.1.19 WEBBINAR RECORDING - VITAMINS – CLASSIFIED AS A FOOD OR MEDICAMENT? ... read more

25.1.19 DAWR 09-2019 - OFFSHORE BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) TREATMENT PROVIDERS SCHEME: REINSTATEMENT OF ITALIAN HEAT TREATMENT PROVIDERS ... login required

25.1.19 BMSB UPDATE 44 - ITALIAN TREATMENT PROVIDERS ... read more

26.1.19 DAWR 10-2019 - COLS, MARS, PEBS AND OPP UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:30 WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY TO 02:30 THURSDAY 31 JANUARY 2019 (AEDT) ... login required

26.1.19 DAWR 11-2019 - BICON UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:30 SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY TO 04:00 SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2019 (AEDT) ... login required

26.1.19 INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF BIOSECURITY BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) REVIEW ... read more

29.1.19 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR GOODS TREATED WITH SULFURYL FLUORIDE FUMIGATION ... read more

29.1.19 DAWR 12-2019 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR GOODS TREATED WITH SULFURYL FLUORIDE FUMIGATION ... login required

23 DAYS TO GO - SUBMISSIONS DUE FOR THE BMSB INDEPENDENT REVIEW

 
FTA calls on the Minister for an Independent Review... read more
Jimm Wilson, FREIGHTWAVES ... read more
FTA commentary 2BG ... read more
FTA supports WWO ... read more
Announcement of an Independed Review ... read more

FTA remains committed to working with members and will provide a formal submission to the IGB by 22 February 2019.
 
FTA notes and supports the need for this short time-frame in order to provide immediate relief and more importantly, to establish a framework to ensure that sustainable reforms are implemented for the start of the next season (September 2019) and the years ahead as the pest spreads to other parts of the world.
 
FTA encourages members to make direct submissions to the IGB and to share views with our Project Manager for the FTA submission being Andrew Crawford - Head of Border and Biosecurity - contact acrawford@FTAlliance.com.au or 0414 423 007
 
Supporting Documents

Details of the Independent Review

Submission coversheet - please ensure that a completed cover sheet is attached to your submission.

Industry

23.1.19 TC GAZETTE 19/03 23RD JANUARY 2019 ... read more

HUMAN RESOURCES

24.1.19 EMPLOYSURE - WORKPLACES THAT WORK ... read more

Candidate of the Week

 

Sydney - Senior Operations - Immediate!
An experienced Operations Specialist - both Import & Export Operations AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! With a working history in small, medium & multinational freight forwarders they have an eye for detail but also has the speed and pace to be able to keep up in a high volume environment. ... read more

 


Contact Christian Merrigan
Recruitment Consultant
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
0439 542 022

  C

Melbourne - Customer Service Representative
Candidate: 14432549
5 years forwarding experience. Originally commencing in a traineeship, our candidate rose quickly into an operations role then ultimately into their current role.  ... read more

Contact: Andrew Bennett
Senior Recruitment Consultant
0447 054 744
andrew@insync.com.au

TRAINING & EVENTS

FTA is delighted to launch our 2019 / 2020 CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program - a full day interactive conference (8.30am to 4.30pm).

By registering for one of our regional conferences you will receive: 

  • 24 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points - issued on an attendance basis;

  • completion of the Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) Information Session 19/20-1 - issued on an attendance basis; and

  • complimentary CBC online access for the remainder of the 2019/20 period- mandated to maintain 19.1 NCCC & 19.2 AEPCOMM

23.1.19 UPDATE 10 - BORDERWISE SPECIAL OFFER TO FTA MEMBERS ... read more

25.1.19 REMINDER - CBC REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY 31 MARCH 2019 ... read more

UPCOMING EVENTS

26 Feb 2019 - Australian Peak Shippers Asscociation AGM - APSA members only 
5 Mar 2019 - Australian Logistics Council Forum 2019 
9 Apr 2019 - NSW CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program
2 May 2019 - Queensland CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance 
19 JUN 2019 : Victorian CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program

ONLINE TRAINING
 

2019 / 2020 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - mandatory training for licenced customs brokers ... read more


2019 / 2020 - Continued Biosecurity Comptency (CBC) - mandatory training for importers and licenced customs brokers to maintain 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM Approved Arrangements ... read more


Comply with Biosecurity Border Clearance - the TLIX5054 Course is a prerequisite to obtain 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM ... read more


Sec 77G Depot - obligations in dealing with goods subject to ABF control ... read more


Chain of Responsibility - this course is highly recommended for transport operators, exporters, importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders and supply chain professionals ... read more


Dangerous Goods - a suite of training options plus a method for members to ensure that regulatory compliance of staff is maintained.... read more

SPONSORS

FTA and APSA are proud to connect our members with our sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

2019 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE

 
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