| CONGRATULATIONS to Customs Agency Services Pty Ltd as 'Freight Forwarder of the Year' and to all other category winners, highly commended recipients and all finalists for the 2020 awards. To find out the stories behind all the winners, see the DCN bespoke 2020 Winners magazine. |
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THE ALLIANCE CONTINUES TO GROW - QUEENSLAND MAGNESIA |
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We are delighted to advise that QMAG Pty Limited (Queensland Magnesia) is the newest member to join the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA).
Their mining, pre-concentration and beneficiation of magnesite, occurs at their Kunwarara deposit, located 65km north of the Central Queensland town of Rockhampton. |
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| The material is then transported to the Parkhurst production facility located on the outskirts of Rockhampton for downstream processing, where finished magnesia products are dispatched to their customers throughout Australia and globally. |
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QMAG utilise a wide range of packaging, storage and transport solutions such as road, rail, bulk ships ex Gladstone and approximately 7,000 TEU per annum through Brisbane's Port.
This is an important development for APSA giving our alliance a further diversification of Australian product and geographic location of goods origin. |
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SUPPORTING TRADE AT THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA |
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Our appreciation is extended to OLGA HARRITION (APSA Chair / Global Logistics Manager - Manildra Group) for her commentary in our most recent edition of Across Borders
"What remains certain as we continue into an unsettled 2021 is that we need to work together as one community of exporters, importers, shipping lines, ports, government and industry to support trade which is at the heart of our nation's growth and integral to our future." - READ MORE |
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| Contact us to showcase your business or service via a member profile, thought leadership contribution or advertising via Across Borders and our associated media. |
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REMOVAL OF PORT BOTANY CONGESTION SURCHARGES |
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Following last month's member notice and broader advocacy, several major shipping lines have removed the impost of their Port Botany Congestion Surcharges (PCS) - following the trend, we were delighted last week to see:- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) removing their Congestion Surcharge (CGS) for all cargo moving from United States of America to Australia with effect from 9th April 2021 (based on the day in which the container is received by MSC in the ramp or port); and
- Hyundai Maritime Marine (HMM) removing their PCS as applicable to all export and import cargoes from/to Sydney, on the vessels with ETD of 10 April 2021 and after, based on pro forma date of departure.
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FTA / APSA PODCAST WITH COMMISSIONER REBECCA DYE
US FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION (FMC) |
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| As a part of our series of podcasts with industry and government leaders, I had the privilege last week (8 April 2021) of speaking to Commissioner Rebecca Dye (US Federal Maritime Commission). A fascinating discussion focused on international shipping challenges over the last 12 months and competition compliance by liner shipping services / NVOCCs - RECORDING AVAILABLE HERE (10 mins) |
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CONTAINER DETENTION
Clearly some lessons to be learnt in an Australian context "fix the problems rather than charging port users" - we need to follow the US regulator where no longer can shipping lines or their contracted parties charge unfairly for congestion, demurrage or detention when delays are out of the control of the importer / exporter - PODCAST EXTRACT ON CONTAINER DETENTION AVAILABLE HERE (10 mins) |
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VOLUNTARY PROTOCOLS ARE FAILING TO PROTECT VULNERABLE SUPPLY CHAINS |
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| We are not arguing about the amount of the Infrastructure Surcharges (now more accurately described as Terminal Access Charges) – this is something only the shipping lines can debate with the stevedore. We are requesting Stevedores stop charging transport companies (via the VBS). It is an abuse of market power & unreasonable to impose a charge on a party that has no say; cannot negotiate the charge and cannot go elsewhere to collect the container - HAVE YOUR SAY |
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MEETING WITH SENATOR BEN SMALL |
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| Over lunch I raised a number of issues currently impacting our industry, from the need for continuation of the International Freight Assistance Mechanism, the current review by the Productivity Commission into Australia's supply chain and the need to sensure our exporters and importers have uninterrupted access to supply. |
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| L to R Senator Ben Small, Tom Atkinson( President - WA First Inc) , John Park (FTA/APSA) |
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LATEST ON KHAPRA BEETLE
Impacts of sea container measures for khapra beetle - Class 19.1: Non-commodity for Containerised Cargo Clearance (NCCC) and Class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commoditires (AEPCOMM) - READ MORE
Recognising that the CBC-NCCC mandatory training will not be delivered until June, the department have also distributed a letter and infographic earlier this week for brokers explaining their responsibilities under these new requirements. |
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17 DAYS REMAIN FOR EARLY BIRD OFFER
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, February 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, February 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 February 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Container Trade Report February 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Monthly Trade Analysis February 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures Febuary 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report February 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 February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report March 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville February 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
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- Shipping Line Notices 6th to 12th April 2021... read more
8.4.21 - Podcast with Rebecca Dye (Commissioner US Feeral Maritime Commission) ... read more |
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6.4.21 - IATA - Major efficiency improvement for the Air Cargo Program ... read more
7.4.21 - FIATA Week drives the change for Freight Forwarding Associations ... read more
8.4.21 - IATA - Air Cargo Market Analysis February 2021 ... read more
8.4.21 - IATA - Air Cargo Demand up 9% in February to Pre-COVID levels ... read more
8.4.21 - IATA - Willie Walsh's Remarks at Media Briefing 7 April ... read more |
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7.4.21 - Port of Brisbane News April 2021 ... read more
7.4.21 - Fremantle Ports signs Container Terminal Leases with Patrick and DP World ... read more
9.4.21 - Voluntary Protocols are Failing to Protect Vulnerable Supply Chains ... login required
11.4.21 - Meeting with Senator Ben Small ... read more |
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6.4.21 - DAWE - Draft Report for the Review of Biosecurity Import requirements for Fresh Persian Lime Fruit from Mexico ... login required
6.4.21 - DAWE - Piccinia Cnici-Oleracei (Ex. CONYZA) Risk Analysis ... login required
6.4.21 - DAWE - 51-2021: Sea Container Measures to protect against Khapra Beetle ... login required
6.4.21 - 51-2021: Sea Container Measures to protect against Khapra Beetle ... read more
7.4.21 - DAWE - 2021-05 - Exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia... login required
7.4.21 - DAWE - 54-2021: Dairy for Human Consumption Eligible to be Repurposed for Stockfeed ... login required
7.4.21 - DAWE - 56-2021: Amendments to Human Health and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Questions for the Maritime Arrivals Reporting System... login required
8.4.21 - DAWE - 57-2021: Port of Brisbane First Point of Entry Determination Amended ... login required
8.4.21 - DAWE - Update: Fire on Australia's Antarctic Resupply Vessel ... login required
DAWE - Upate: Damaged Antartic Resupply ... login required
8.4.21 - DAWE - Update: Plans underway for a Support Ship to assist Australian Antarctic Vessel ... login required
9.4.21 - DAWE - Meet with FTA Members ... login required
9.4.21 - DAWE - The Organic Goods Certificate (2021-02) ... login required
9.4.21 - DAWE - Export Advisory Notice 2021-07 ... login required
9.4.21 - DAWE - Update: Support Ship Heads South to Accompany MPV EVEREST ... login required
9.4.21 - DAWE - 2021-07 - Publication of Updated Approved Arrangement Guidelines to Support New Export Legislation ... login required
9.4.21 - DAWE - Export Advisory Notice 2021-06 ... login required
9.4.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 59/2021 ... login required
9.4.21 - Impacts of Sea Container Measures for Khapra Beetle - Class - CLASS 19.1: Non-Commodity for Containerised Cargo Clearance (NCCC) and Class 19.2 Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) ... login required
12.4.21 - DAWE - 61-2021: Sea Container Measures to Protect Against Khapra Beetle ... login required
12.4.21 - DAWE - 65-2021: Service Disruption: 23:30 Saturday 17 April to 00:30 Sunday 18 April 2021 (AEST) – DAWE Messaging... login required
12.4.21 - DAWE - Update: Support Vessel nearing Fire-Damaged MPV EVEREST ... login required |
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8.4.21 - ABF - Western Sydney man charged with Importing Meth and Cocaine ... read more
9.4.21 - AFP - Two Sydney Men charged with Importing $18.9 million of Methamphetamine ... read more
12.4.21 - NZ Customs Release 604 ... login required
12.4.21 - Application for Customs Broker License ... read more
12.4.21 - ABF - ACN NO. 2021/17 Customs Amendment (Product Specific Rule Modernisation) Act 2021 ... read more |
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6.4.21 - Invitation - Freight Forwarders and Airlines IFAM briefing 16 April at 11:00 am AEST ... read more
6.4.21 - DFAT - Action plan to boost Australia's Services Exports ... read more
6.4.21 - ATIC - Australia's Nation brand ... read more
6.4.21 - ATIC - Grow AG Platform and Evoke AG Program ... read more
7.4.21 - DFAT - National Strategy to boost Services Exports ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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Anti-Dumping Notices 6th to 12th April 2021- 2021/047 [PDF 115.01 KB], Case 553, Painted steel strapping, Extension of time to publish SEF and Final Report, China, Vietnam, 07/04/2021
- 2021/032 [ ], Case 562, Rod in coil, Findings of the Continuation Inquiry, China, 12/04/2021
- 2021/030 [PDF 103.73 KB], Case 560, Steel reinforcing bar, Findings of the Continuation Inquiry, China, 12/04/2021
- 2021/051 [PDF 749.87 KB], Monthly Status Report - March 2021, 12/04/2021
- 2021/049 [PDF 290.4 KB], A4 copy paper, Expiry of Measures, Brazil , China , Indonesia , Thailand, 12/04/2021
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BUSINESS SALES / OFFICE LEASE |
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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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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 - Warehouse Logistics Coordinator
Melbourne - Export Sea Freight Operations
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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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