| 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 'Women in Logistics' initiative provides an opportunity for both women and men in our industry to network, learn and professionally develop in a more inclusive operational environment. |
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| We were proud to present cheques to both a local women's refuge and Waves of Wellness Foundation being proceeds from the 'Inaugural Women in Logistics Wellness Walk & Breakfast' pictured L to R Eunice Polock (Wondering Women); Will Gouda (ACFS); My Therese Blank (Maersk); Joel Pilgrim (Waves of Wellness); Joyce Campbell (Next Leap Training Solutions); Andrew Pawley (Wymap) and Caroline Zalai (FTA) - other sponsors Henning Harders: AGS, Menzies, 1-Stop. |
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AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW - SUPPLY SQUEEZE HITS WHARVES AS VISY BACKS CALLS FOR REFORMS |
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FTA and APSA want shipping lines to be required to give a minimum 30 days' notice of pricing changes. This would match regulation in the US.
"That would give exporters half a chance to stay commercially viable, allowing them to decide whether to ship, and at what price, rather than operating with diminished margins and in some case at substantial losses," Mr Zalai said - READ MORE |
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USA CONGRESS TO ADOPT SHIPPING ACT REFORMS IN RESPONSE TO UNPRECEDENTED DISRUPTION TO THE OCEAN SHIPPING NETWORK |
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| Following the FTA/APSA podcast with Commissioner Rebecca Dye (USA Federal Maritime Commission) on 8 April 2021, we have been advised by NITL's GSF representative that a wide-ranging inquiry into shipping services operating into and out of the USA has been officially announced. |
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| While the precise scope and timescale of the inquiry has yet to be provided, the NITL notice outlines expectations from a USA shipper's perspective. - READ MORE |
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A VOLUNTARY ARRANGEMENT TO FAVOUR EXPORTERS AND IMPORTERS ... SERIOUSLY? |
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| Thank you to the DCN for providing coverage to our advocacy on the Voluntary Port Performance Model (VPPM) |
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IT'S TIME FOR REGULATION
The VPPM or any similar voluntary monitoring process will mean that stevedores will continue to receive revenue from the transport sector with the minor inconvenience in the form of another level of bureaucracy before implementing each increase. Continuation of such voluntary performance arrangements also poses the risk of giving tacit approval to this unwarranted cost recovery method on third parties. |
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You do not have to be Nostradamus to see that empty container parks will also continue ratcheting up their charges on transport operators too – and why not? Stevedores have highlighted that it's an effective model to collect revenue from vehicle booking systems rather than negotiating increases with clients.- FULL ARTICLE HERE
DCN MAY 2021 EDITION AVAILABLE HERE |
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INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT ASSISTANCE MECHANISM (IFAM) - UPDATE |
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Sal Milici, Head of Border & Biosecurity, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) attended a briefing last week on the current status of the assistance being provided by government through the IFAM program.
Current stats show that flight numbers have increased by some 150 flights a week. However this is almost entirely due to the creation of the Australia New Zealand travel bubble. These flights in general are operated with narrow body aircraft which are almost fully loaded and as a result there is no meaningful additional freight capacity.
More broadly freight capacity has been quite stable for the last few months and it is not anticipated that there will be any change to flight capacity even if more passengers are allowed to fly as there is plenty of seat capacity still available.
As at April 2021 airfreight costs sit at 1.5 – 3.4 times pre-COVID rates and up to 4.1 times for some carriers or 5.2 times for some destinations from Perth. Prior to IFAM the rates were up to some 3.6 to 16 times higher than pre COVID. IFAM are extremely pleased with the adjustments their assistance has provided.
It is however essential that all parties look to alternate means of moving their freight as the IFAM program cannot be expected to be ongoing. IFAM are already seeing proactive steps on these lines.
The proposed broader opening of international travel was also clarified with some interesting data.
Currently there is a capacity of some 116,000 seats per week are inbound to Australia, however only 6000 seats are occupied.
So the opinion is that any opening of international borders is not expected to result in increased flights as there are some 110,000 seats per week empty on current scheduled flights. It was also made clear that any opening of international borders would be contingent on a successful rollout of a national vaccine program.
Again we were reminded that IFAM funding is not permanent and has a sunset date of 31 October 2021.
FTA will continue to monitor the situation in conjunction with input from members and the wider industry. Should there be a need or further extensions, FTA will champion this cause through the respective channels. |  |
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Our appreciation is extended to Brett Charlton, Tasmanian Logistics Committee for his contribution "FLAT OUT FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS" in our most recent edition of Across Borders
The traditional business greeting welcome on a telephone throughout my working life has always been "G'day, how's it goin', busy?"
"2020 and 2021 for me has seen an amended narrative to the standard reply…."G'day, interesting, flat out for all the wrong reasons". When I speak to most freight or transport companies, I get the impression that they relate."- 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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FREIGHT & TRADE ALLIANCE PRESENTS AT THE FRUIT GROWERS TASMANIA, AUTUMN MARKETS INSIGHTS WORKSHOPS |
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| At the invitation of Fruit Growers Tasmania, Tony Vinson, Head of International Freight & Logistics at Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) recently spoke at their Autumn Markets Insight workshop series. |
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| The workshops were held at the Royal Yacht Club in Sandy Bay, Hobart and the Gateway Hotel, Devonport on Monday 17 May, and Tuesday 18 May 2021. |
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| Tony's presentation - Australian Freight Logistics - Insights into the International Freight situation short and medium term provided provided Tasmanian fruit and vegetable growers with a clear understanding of the challenges importers and exporters are facing within the sea freight and air freight market dynamics. |
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The presentation covered a variety of topics including shipping line - airline freight rates, vessel schedules, schedule reliability, equipment shortages, port congestion, the Suez Canal impact on supply chains, effects of industrial action, and terminal access fee increases.
FTA were honored to be invited to attend these forums and continues our commitment to our Tasmanian colleagues and builds on the work we have done through forums and events with the Tasmanian Logistics Committee |
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REVISED SCHEDULE AND UPDATE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE URGENT ACTIONS FOR KHAPRA BEETLE (TROGODERMA GRANARIUM) |
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| As you would be aware, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) is implementing urgent actions to reduce the likelihood of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) entering Australia. The urgent actions are being implemented in 6 phases. Phases 1 to 5 address the risk of khapra beetle entering on imported plants and plant products. Phase 6 addresses the risk of khapra beetle entering as a hitchhiker pest in sea containers. - READ MORE |
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IMPORTANT: CBC Activity 21-22/01: Integration of khapra beetle urgent actions into the Class 19.1 NCCC approved arrangement - READ MORE
The department's Training and accreditation for approved arrangements webpage has been updated to include a link to their CBC NCCC webinar registration form. We understand that the departments will be publishing an Industry Advice Notice early next week advising that accredited persons can register through this webpage. |
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CUSTOMS AND LOGISTICS UPDATE - MAY 2021 |
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TOMORROW - WEBINAR - FREE & EXCLUSIVE TO FTA / APSA MEMBERS |
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| WEDNESDAY 26 MAY 2021 (12pm AEST) - in this webinar Russell Wiese of CGT Law will provide an update on a variety of customs and logistics issues including: |
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• New customs broker license conditions • Update on Australia EU free trade agreement negotiations
• The recent Federal Court decision on the use of French in tariff classification
• ACCC warning over unfair contract terms in warehouse agreements
3 CPD POINTS STREAM A : REGISTER HERE |
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- Following the webinar, an online assessment and resources will be available via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au - cost $38.50
- The above session has been accredited for 3 customs broker CPD Points in Stream A (FTA121)
- Individual members and employees of Members with online CPD / CBC packages (1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022) can access this material and CPD accreditation at no cost using the current period's promotional codes.
If you require further information about an online CPD / CBC package, please contact Caroline Zalai on czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878 |
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30+ CPD POINTS AND YOUR ANNUAL CBC REQUIREMENTS
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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) Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, 1 Barrack Square, 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, March 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, March 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Australasia & Oceania Import an Export Volume March 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Global TEU Volume and Price Index March.. read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics March 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Container Trade Report March 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Monthly Trade Report April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Quarterly Trade Report March 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Quarterly Volume Report March 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo, GRT an DWT Statistics By Commodity Group April 2021... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report March 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data March 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville April 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
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- Shipping Line Notices 18th TO 24th May 2021... read more
19.5.21 - USA Congress to Adopt Shipping Act Reforms in Response to Unprecedented Disruption to the Ocean Shipping Network ... read more |
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| 18.5.21 - Menzies Aviation Grows United Airlines Relationship in Australia with Cargo Contract Wins ... read more |
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18.5.21 - Summary of all Protected Industrial Action by MUA at Patrick Terminals ... login required
21.5.21 - DCN May 2021 ... read more
21.5.21 - Port of Brisbane Scheduled Port Tariffs 1 July 2021 ... read more |
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18.5.21 - DAWE - 97-2021: Offshore BMSB Treatment Providers Scheme: Treatment Provider Suspension - Barcan Ilaclama Fumigasyon Treatment LTD.STI. (AEI: TR4024SB) ... login required
18.5.21 97-2021: Offshore BMSB Treatment Providers Scheme: Treatment Provider Suspension - Barcan Ilaclama Fumigasyon Treatment LTD.STI. (AEI: TR4024SB) ... read more
19.5.21 - DAWE - 98-2021: Port of Dampier is now a first point of entry for freight containers ... login required
20.5.21 - DAWE - 2021-18: Mexico: Dairy Products: Changes to Export Certification with implementation of NEXDOC from 17 May 2021 ... login required
21.5.21 - DAWE - 100-2021: Changes to the directions applied for Cargo Compliance Verification (CCV) inspection ... login required
21.5.21 - DAWE - Australia's new agricultural export legislation - Post-commencement review ... read more
21.5.21 - Changes to the directions applied for CCV inspection ... read more
24.5.21 - DAWE BMSB Update ... login required
24.5.21 - 2020-21 End of BMSB Season Newsletter ... read more
24.5.21 - DAWE - 102-2021: COLS Unavailable from23:00 Friday 28 May to 00:00 Saturday 29 May 2021 (AEST) ... login required |
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19.5.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/17 ... read more
21.5.21 - NZ Customs Release 610 ... login required |
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18.5.21 - AUSTRADE - Insight - Malaysia Increases Scrutiny of Food Imports ... read more
18.5.21 - AUSTRADE - Insight - India Suspens Quantitative Restrictions on Mungbeans, Pigeon Peas and Urad (Vigna Mungo) ... read more
20.5.21 - Austrade Export Update ... read more
21.5.21 - ATIC Agribusiness and Food News ... read more
24.5.21 - DFAT Critical Trade Upates - Information For Exporters ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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Anti-Dumping Notices 18th to 24th May 2021
2021/069 [PDF 73.12 KB], Case 573 & 574, Pineapple fruit, FSI, Extension of time to issue SEF and Final Report, Philippines, Thailand, 18/5/2021
2021/068 [PDF 72.86 KB], Case 571 & 572, Pineapple fruit, consumer, Extension of time to issue SEF and Final Report. Philippines, Thailand, 18/5/2021
2021/071 [PDF 248.99 KB], Case 565, Ammonium nitrate, Notice for longer period for the declaration of the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Russia, 19/5/2021
2021/070 [PDF 210.83 KB] , Case 575, Clear float glass, Extension of time to publish SEF and Final Report. China, Indonesia, Thailand, 20/5/2021
2021/066 [PDF 58.31 KB], Case 580, Copper Tube, ADN 2021/066 - Day 60 Status Report, Vietnam. 21/5/2021
2021/055 [PDF 477.43 KB], Case 576, Aluminium Extrusions, Findings in relation to an Accelerated Review, China 24/5/2021 |
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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 - Key Account Manager ... 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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