SINGAPORE SHIPPING COMPETITION REVIEW |
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Last Friday evening (local time) we had engagement on the Singapore's Competition (Block Exemption for Liner Shipping Agreements) Order that exempts certain types of liner shipping agreements from the prohibition against anti-competitive agreements under specified conditions and obligations.
Importantly, prior to 31 Dec 2021, the Competition Consumer Commission Singapore (CCCS) will make a recommendation to the Minister for Trade and Industry on whether to extend the BEO with the same or amended conditions, or not to extend the BEO. All valuable insights to assist us as a part of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) review of Proposed Class Exemption for Ocean Liner Shipping - READ MORE |
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| Pictured clockwise from top left: Rui Ping Leow (CCS), Paul Zalai (Freight & Trade Alliance / Australian Peak Shippers Association), Mike Garratt (Chairman MDS Transmodal Ltd), Bruce Carlton (US National Industrial Transportation League), Tan Hi Lin (CCCS), James Hookham (Secretary General - Global Shippers Forum) |
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MEETING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION |
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We are honoured to be an ongoing member of the International Trade Remedies Forum on which we are represented by Russell Wiese of Customs and Global Trade Law
Sal Milici (Head of Border and Biosecurity - FTA/APSA) and Russell Wiese last week accepted an invitation to meet with Bradley Armstrong (as the newly appointed Commissioner of the Anti-Dumping Commission) to discuss how the forum can continue to provide an opportunity for key users of the anti-dumping system to advise the Government on the operation and improvements to Australia's anti-dumping legislation. |
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| Pictured L to R : Bradley Armstrong (Anti-Dumping Commission), Sal Milici (FTA / APSA) and Russell Wiese (CGT Law) |
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MEETING THE MINISTER - DISCUSSING REFORMS |
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| We were privileged last week to have another extremely engaging meeting with the Hon Melissa Horne (Minister for Ports) and Victorian government executives discussing rail initiatives and a focus on stevedore-imposed Terminal Access Charges - we look forward to testing the Voluntary Port of Melbourne Performance Model (VPPM) in terms of the recently proposed DP World Australia fee increases. |
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| Pictured from top left clockwise : Praveen Reddy (Executive Director - Freight Victoria), the Hon Melissa Horne, Samantha McArthur (Senior Ministerial Advisor), Olga Harriton (Global Logistics Manager - Manildra Group / APSA Chair) and Paul Zalai (FTA / APSA) - Sal Milici (FTA/ APSA bottom right) |
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VICTORIAN REGIONAL ABF MEETING |
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Last week Sal Milici (FTA / APSA) attended the Australian Border Force Victoria Regional Engagement - summary of main items below:.- An update was provided including the increased presence of ABF officers in CTOs and Sec 77G Depots, largely as a result of staff redeployment away from airports due to the closure of international borders.
- Challenges from mode shift due to air cargo reduction. Saw large increase in sea cargo shipments with 40,000plus individual shipments in one seas container.
- Staff changes at the ABF include the appointment of Vanessa Holben as Group Manager Customs - Deputy Comptroller-General; Phil Brezzo as Assistant Commissioner South and Enforcement;
- Malcolm Skene as Group Manager Industry and Border Systems; and Malcolm Hollis as Inspector Supply Chain
The main message delivered was the three areas that the ABF will focus on in 2021
*Reopening international borders and what that looks like
*Border control drugs
*Supply chain
The Goods Compliance Update was discussed in detail with the ABF making it clear that they are moving away from education - more into infringement notices around incorrect cargo reporting /outturn reports - refer to our latest update on Sec 77G and Approved Arrangements training - READ MORE |
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WITHDRAWAL OF PORT BOTANY CONGESTION SURCHARGES |
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Following our recent advocacy calling for an end to the Port Botany Congestion Surcharges, we are delighted to report that multiple shipping lines (Hamburg Sud, Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, ANL CMA CGM, MSC, Pacific International Lines & TS Lines) have responded acknowledging the improved operational conditions and termination of the surcharge. We thank these lines and others who we have been in contact with over the last three weeks for their open and positive engagement. |
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OUT AND ABOUT - PORT OF BRISBANE |
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| Following our participation at last week's 'Port Landside Logistics Forum', ACFS provided a practical operational perspective to assist in our assessment of downstream implications for FTA / APSA members |
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| Importantly, the LLF addressed HPV vehicles fees, Pondus weighing, B Triple trials, trade update and shipping line EDI messaging to empty container parks - an excellent industry engagement forum chaired by the Port of Brisbane allowing stakeholders to share perspectives and providing opportunities for reform. |
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| Pictured L to R: Michael Punter (QLD State Manager - ACFS) and Tony Vinson (Head of International Freight and Logistics - FTA / APSA) |
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QUOTE 2021/13 - BUSINESS FOR SALE
Long established and profitable freight forwarding and corporate customs brokerage
* $14m Turnover forecast for June 2021 Year * Located in Sydney * Established for over 17 years * Regular repeat customer base. * Main business 90% import FCL 2426TEU (1266 containers) and 882 customs import declarations between Jul 2020 and Dec 2020 from Asia, South East Asia, USA and Europe. * Expressions of interest exceeding $3 million.
Email: brucei@abbagroup.com.au for a Confidentiality Agreement. |
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KHAPRA BEETLE: TREATMENT INFORMATION SESSIONS |
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| Following on from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources khapra beetle information sessions in February, the department is now running additional forums to provide you with more details on the different types of treatments for sea containers - READ MORE |
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THANK YOU MELBOURNE
COUNTDOWN CONTINUES - 8 DAYS TO GO !!! |
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On Saturday 20 March 2021 we hosted our final event for the current customs brokers licensing period (ending 31 March 2021) - another tremendous turn out of Melbourne based members.
An appropriate reflection was posted by Sal Milici celebrating his first year at FTA :
In my first week (mid March 2020) our world shifted from:
"We are forging ahead with our 6 face to face customs broker CPD events in April 2020"
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"We must postpone them until February 2021"
Today we completed that 6th and final event and I had the privilege of being the host of my first face to face CPD event |
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EARLY BIRD NOW AVAILABLE
Benefits include 30+ CPD points and your annual CBC requirements with a single registration - READ MORE
SYDNEY (Friday 30 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
SYDNEY (Saturday 31 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
PERTH (Saturday 7 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Regency, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
MELBOURNE (Friday 21 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 22 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
BRISBANE (Wednesday 1 September 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Brisbane Airport Convention Centre, Dryandra Road, Brisbane
Online training option available to meet all Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) – discounted price available to members of $165 (incl GST) per licensing period (1 April to 31 March)
Contact Caroline Zalai (02) 9975 18 78 or czalai@FTAlliance.com.au |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, January 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, January 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Australasia & Oceania Import an Export Volume January 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Global TEU Volume and Price Index January ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics February 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statistics January 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Container Trade Report January 2021 ... read more
- NSW Monthly Trade Analysis February 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for January 2021 ... read more
- Port Botany and Port Kembla Trade Statistics January 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report January 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo Statistics Febuary 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Trade Statistics February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Upate 15 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - TBMTS data January 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville February 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
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- Shipping Line Notices 16th to 22nd March 2021... read more
16.03.21 - Have your say - Shipping Competition Reform ... read more |
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| 22.3.2021 - TASPORTS Vision for the Port of Hobart ... read more |
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16.3.21 - DAWE - IAN 39/2021 Service Disruption: 23:30 SATURDAY 20 March to 04:30 Sunday 21 March 2021 (AEDT) – DAWE Messaging ... login required
17.3.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Matters, Edition 1, 2021 ... login required
18.3.21 - DAWE - IAN 2021-07: Update to the Dairy Category Code ... login required
18.3.21 - DAWE - 2021-10 - Horticulture Exports Program ... login required
18.3.21 - DAWE - 40-2021: Khapra Beetle Treatment Specific Information Sessions ... login required
18.3.21 - DAWE - IAN 2021-08: Republic of Korea: Dairy Products: Changes to Export Certification from 1 April 2021 ... login required
19.3.21 - DAWE - Commencement of New Export Legislation on 28 March 2021 (2021-01) ... login required
19.3.21 - DAWE - Import IAN 42/2021 Updates to the Goods Determination to take effect 20 March 2021 ... login required
19.3.21 - DAWE - 41-2021: Urgent service disruption: From Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 March 2021 - BICON ... login required
22.3.21 - DAWE - 2020-21 BMSB Season – Newsletter #4 22 March 2021 ... login required
22.3.21 - DAWE - 43-2021: Service Disruption: From 16:00 to 23:59 Sunday 28 March 2021 (AEDT) - BICON ... login required
22.3.21 - DAWE - 44-2021: Sea Container Measures to Protect Against Khapra Beetle ... login required
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17.3.21 - TC Gazette 2021/9... read more
19.3.21 - NZ Customs Release 602 ... login required |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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Anti Dumping Notices 16th to 22nd March 2021- 2021/038 [PDF 154.72 KB], Case 542, Aluminium micro-extrusions, Termination of Investigation 542, China, 17/03/2021
- 2021/014 [PDF 413.59 KB], Case 522, Aluminium zinc coated steel, Findings in relation to review of measures, China, 19/03/2021
- 2021/012 [PDF 426.46 KB], Case 521, Zinc coated (galvanised) steel, Findings in relation to review of measures, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, 19/03/2021
- 2021/024 [PDF 437.97 KB], Case 552, A4 copy paper, Findings in relation to an anti-circumvention inquiry, China, 19/03/2021
- 2021/039 [PDF 163.18 KB], EX0080, Hollow structural sections, Initiation of an exemption inquiry, China, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, 22/03/2021
- 2021/041 [PDF 155.87 KB], Case 580, Copper tube, Initiation of Investigation 580, Vietnam, 22/03/2021
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BUSINESS SALES / OFFICE LEASE |
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SECTION 77G DEPOT Notice 2019/27 (condition 28) states Section 77G Deport licence holders must provide adequate training to make staff aware of their obligations in dealing with goods subject to the control of Customs. CONTENT - the Section 77G Depots - Obligations Course provides operational staff with practical learning outcomes to be able to complete day to day activities with confidence that they are compliant with statutory requirements. FREQUENCY - we recommended that staff complete this course at induction and at a minimum, review annually to remain up to date with regulatory requirements. COST - $48 (further discounts apply for FTA members) APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS Approved Arrangements, previously known as Quarantine Approved Premises (QAPs) and Compliance Agreements, are voluntary arrangements entered into with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. These arrangements currently allow operators to manage biosecurity risks and/or perform the documentary assessment of goods in accordance with departmental requirements, using their own sites, facilities, equipment and people, and without constant supervision by the department and with occasional compliance monitoring or auditing. CONTENT - to secure an Approved Arrangement (AA) accreditation, staff are required to undertake the prescribed training course containing the following two subjects: - Biosecurity Awareness - provides an introduction to biosecurity in Australia and prepares staff to recognise the biosecurity risks and how these are addressed by the key stakeholders, including the department.
- Approved Arrangement Accreditation for AA Accredited Persons - provides the skills and knowledge required for staff to undertake their role as an Accredited Person within an AA - in this course, staff will be introduced to the requirements for Classes 1 to 8 and 10 to 14 AAs, and responsibilities in identifying and reducing biosecurity risks at AA sites.
FREQUENCY- We recommended that staff complete this course at induction and at a minimum, review annually to remain up to date with regulatory requirements. COST - $80 (further discounts apply for FTA members) |
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SAFE CONTAINER LOADING PRACTICES & HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY |
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OBLIGATIONS FOR SEC 77G DEPOT AND APPROVED ARRANGEMENT FACILITIES |
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WEBINARS AND 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 |
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FINANCE REPORT
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Credit Control / Collections / Accounts Receivable
Melbourne - Import Air Operations
... read more
Christian Merrigan, Branch Manager - Sydney |
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FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2021 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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