APSA CONFERENCE 2021The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) Conference has been postponed to 16 and 17 November 2021 - Wagga Wagga NSW - READ MORE CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM Below is the current schedule of upcoming events - rest assured, we are planning contingency arrangements and remain committed to providing safe and highly informative events to help members meet their customs broker licensing compliance requirements - we will keep all delegates up to date with developments. REGISTER HEREMELBOURNE (Friday 20 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields MELBOURNE (Saturday 21 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 PERTH (Saturday 18 September 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, 1 Barrack Square, Perth SYDNEY (Friday 22 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands - SOLD OUTSYDNEY (Saturday 23 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands |
|
|
WEEK 30 - SHIPPING UPDATE
Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HERE
FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED |
|
|
| FTA / APSA are maintaing a focus on a strong media presence to inform the wider public of logistics challaenges and to maintain political pressure for reform. |
|
A CURRENT AFFAIR - CHANNEL 9
The Zalai backyard was last week converted to a COVID-safe channel 9 studio - tremendous opportunity to be interviewed by ACA to explain sea / air freight capacity contstraints and costs affecting Australian exporters and importers. We will keep members posted on an air date (timing is pending more breaking news on COVID outbreaks). |
|
COUNTRY HOUR - ABC
SHIPPING COSTS, LIMITED CAPACITY, INDUSTRIAL ACTION ... AND MORE! - Paul Zalai was again fortunate to have the opportunity last week to speak on the ABC Country Hour (start 21 min.18 sec. to 27 min) - refer HERE |
|
THE LOADSTAR - INTERNATIONAL
AUSTRALIAN SHIPPERS CRY FOUL AS LINES PRESSURE FORWARDERS TO DIVULGE CLIENT DATAPaul Zalai, director and co-founder of the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), a member of the Australian Peak Shippers Association secretariat and a director of the Global Shippers' Forum (GSF) believes the threat from the carriers is real. "Clearly there is a threat faced by all in the Australian supply chain, with an increased trend in vertical integration by shipping lines, stevedores and the like. While disruption to international trade logistics is inevitable, our increased focus will be to ensure all activity is conducted in compliance with Australian law." refer HERE
MORE FTA / APSA MEDIA HERE |
|
FTA / APSA INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW TONGUE (DEPUTY SECRETARY - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Earlier this afternoon I had the privilege to interview Andrew Tongue (Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity and Compliance Group - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment).
Key discussion points during the 30 minute interview included:- Inspector-General Biosecurity's review into the departments operational model
- sustainable funding model
- co-regulatory partnerships
- innovation trials
… READ MORE |
|
SURVEY - ACCC STEVEDORE MONITORING / NATIONAL FREIGHT & SUPPLY CHAIN |
|
To assist their understanding of the industry for the next Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report, the ACCC has decided to conduct surveys with market participants across the entire freight supply chain. The surveys will be seeking views on the key issues including rising costs in the freight supply chain and changes in both the shipping and stevedore industries.
This is YOUR opportunity to provide input on issues that impact YOUR industry.
To read more and participate click HERE |
|
FEDERAL COURT DECISION FOR PORT OF NEWCASTLE |
|
Whilst the decision by Justice Jargot in the Federal Court case brought by the Australian Competition & Commission (ACCC) against NSW Ports on the face of it does not bode well for the Port of Newcastle, it is clear from the response by Craig Carmody, CEO - Port of Newcastle, that they are not going to let the matter rest.
"We know there is appetite and support for a container terminal in Newcastle from NSW and international suppliers. Development of another container terminal in NSW, even whilst Port Botany still has capacity, would provide viable alternative and more cost-effective export routes for regional NSW suppliers, increasing their competitiveness and enabling Port of Newcastle to contribute even more to the State's economy" |
|
| Commenary from Marka Calfas, as a part of the NSW Ports CEO Update July 2021 "We welcomed the Federal Court of Australia's dismissal of all claims brought against NSW Ports by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and its finding that the Port Commitment Deeds did not have the purpose or likely effect of substantially lessening competition. The judgment supports the State's container port strategy, which has identified the most effective use of investment and efficiency of the freight task in NSW is best served by utilising Port Botany's capacity first, followed by Port Kembla and only then Port of Newcastle. We will continue to focus on ensuring these key trade gateways deliver efficiently and sustainably for the people and businesses of NSW." |
|
NEW ICS BEST PRACTICE GUIDE RELEASED |
|
The Department of Home Affairs has issued the latest version of the Best Practice Guide for using the Integrated Cargo System (ICS)
The document also contains some additional guidance for interpreting the Cargo Systems Status Service.
Best Practice Guide - PDF |
|
|
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, the department, has released an update to the countries and dates for the 2021 /22 BMSB season
Review Industry Advice Notice 160/2021 |
|
|
AGRICULTURE TRADE QUARTERLY BRIEFING |
|
Miling NEXDOC for all it's worth
Micor user survey
Improving plant exports survey
Significant modernisation of meat export industry
Small market improvements in Soth Asia are big wins for Australian producers
Indonesia-Australia partnership making its mark
COAC - Strengthening 'ROK solid' agricultural trade relationship with Korea
Australia celebrates 50 years of OECD membership
Modernising food import and export systems through international standards
READ MORE |
|
FTA / APSA INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW TONGUE |
|
Interview with Andrew Tongue (Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity and Compliance Group - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment).
Key discussion points during the wide ranging 30 minute interview included:- Inspector-General Biosecurity's review into the departments operational model
- sustainable funding model
- co-regulatory partnerships
Register HERE to view the recording |
|
VIDEO PRESNTATIONS FOR INFORMATION ON KHAPRA BEETLE |
|
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) of two video presentations that have been developed to communicate
- the risks khapra beetle poses to Australia
- how to identify khapra beetle
- the importance of sea container cleanliness
- how to maintain sea container cleanliness.
The department welcome you to share the content with your contacts. You can watch the videos here:
|
|
COVID UPDATES AND LGA RESTRICTIONS |
|
20.7.21 - Sydney LGA Restrictions - Operational Update 4 (template document) ... login required
20.7.21 - Western Australia Government Latest COVID Updates .. read more
20.7.21 - ACT Government latest COVID Updates ... read more
20.7.21 - Tasmanian Government Latest COVID Updates ... read more
20.7.21 - Queensland Government Latest COVID Updates ... read more
20.7.21 - Government of South Australia Recent COVID Updates ... read more
20.7.21 - Victoria Government Recent COVID Updates ... read more
20.7.21 - NSW Government Recent COVID Updates ... read more
20.7.21 - CTAA - Victorian COVID Restrictions Update ... read more
21.7.21 - Qld Government Border Update ... read more
21.7.21 - Tasmanian Government Latest Border Updates ... read more
22.7.21 - Transport Victoria Industry Testing Fact Sheets for COVID ... read more
22.7.21 - Qld Government Border Update ... read more
22.7.21 - WA introduces hard border with South Australia ... read more
23.7.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 23rd July 2021 ... read more
23.7.21 - Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry Coronavirus (COVID-19) update ... read more
23.7.21 - NZ Border changes with Australia ... read more
26.7.21 - Positive COVID-19 Case Detected DNATA T2 Facility Matraville ... read more |
|
20.7.21 - Patrick Terminals - Melbourne - Additional - MUA Protected Industrial Action ... login required
21.7.21 - Svitzer Australia MUA- Protected Industrial Action Melbourne and Westernport Victoria ... login required
23.7.21 - Patrick Terminals - Melbourne - New - MUA Protected Industrial Action ... login required
23.7.21 - Svitzer Update: Withdrawal of PIA in Melbourne and Westernport ... login required |
|
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, May 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List May 2021 ... read more
- CTS Shipping Data May 2021... read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report Apr - June 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics June 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Trade Report May 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Trade Report July 2019 - June 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for June 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures FY 2020/2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo, GRT an DWT Statistics By Commodity Group June 2021... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo Statistics by Origin ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Statistics May 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville June 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
|
|
22.7.21 - IATA - Airlines Financial Monitor June 2021 .. read more
22.7.21 - IATA Warns Governments on High Cost of Testing ... read more
26.7.21 - IATA Economics' Chart of the week ... read more |
|
20.7.21 - NSW Ports wins ACCC case ... read more
21.7.21 - Federal Court Decision for Port of Newcastle ... read more
21.7.21 - Port of Brisbane News July 2021 ... read more
22.7.21 - Intermodal Rail Terminals - Melbourne Registrations of Interest ... read more
22.7.21 - Survey - ACCC Stevedore Monitoring / National Freight & Supply Chain ... read more
22.7.21 - Clear commitment: CEO Craig Carmody maintains that a container terminal is entirely viable – and necessary – at the Port, for the future of the region, NSW suppliers, and the economy ... read more
22.7.21 - Voluntary Performance Monitoring Framework - Quarterly Report ... read more
23.7.21 - NSW Ports - Update July 2021 ... read more
23.7.21 - Freight Community System (NSW) - Have Your Say ... read more
23.7.21 - Mobile Harbour Crane Investment to Further Improve Cargo Handling Efficiency at Port of Newcastle ... read more |
|
20.7.21 - DAWE - Meat Notice 2021-01 – Gunshot wound incident reporting – Kangaroo processing establishments ... login required
20.7.21 - Changes to movement and discrepancy reporting of uncooked imported pig meat ... login required
20.7.21 - Documentary requirements for fumigation certificates for imported goods - UPDATE ... login required
20.7.21 - DAWE - 2021-27: NEXDOC Dairy – EDN functionality ... login required
21.7.21 - DAWE - Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030 ... read more
21.7.21 - Khapra beetle - video presentations ... read more
21.7.21 - DAWE - Meat Notice 2021-02 - Electronic Meat Transfer Certificates (eMTC) ... login required
21.7.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Matters Edition 2, July 2021 ... login required
21.7.21 - DAWE - 159-2021: COVID-19: Consolidation of information on department activity in affected states ... login required
22.7.21 - DAWE - Qtrly Agricultural Trade Quarterly Briefing ... login required
22.7.21 - DAWE - 159-2021: COVID-19: Consolidation of information on department activity in affected states ... login required
23.7.21 - Final Call for Australian Biosecurity Awards ... read more
23.7.21 - DAWE - 160-2021: 2021-22 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) seasonal measures ... login required
23.7.21 - DAWE - MAA 2021-28: Japan: Dairy Products: Notification to complete the product use indicator field in NEXDOC ... login required
23.7.21 - DAWE - MAA 2021-07: Nauru, Philippines and Republic of Korea: Eggs and egg products: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) ... login required
26.7.21 - DAWE - Dairy, Eggs and Fish – referencing the new export legislation ... login required |
|
20.7.21 - Best Practice Guide A Guide for Industry users of the Customs Connect Facility (CCF) and the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) ... read more
20.7.21 - ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2021-28 Expansion of Duty Deferral Benefit for Australian Trusted Traders ... read more
21.7.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/26 ... read more
23.7.21 - NZ Customs Release 619 ... read more
23.7.21 - HS2022 concordance - excel version ... login required |
|
20.7.21 - ATIC - Insight – Russia and Thailand issue temporary bans on imports of live cattle, buffalo and their products ... read more
21.7.21 - WTO publishes list of bottlenecks and facilitating measures on critical COVID-19 products ... read more
21.7.21 - DFAT - Seventh Australia-ROK Joint Economic Committee ... read more
22.7.21 - WTO - High-Level Dialogue on Expanding COVID-19 vaccine manufacture to promote equitable access ... read more
22.7.21 - WTO - Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of Dispute Settlement Body ... read more
22.7.21 - DFAT Trade Talk Twitter Account ... read more
23.7.21 - ATIC - IFAM Extended Flight Capacity ... read more |
|
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
|
FINANCE REPORT
|
CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Cartage Coordinator ... read more
Christian Merrigan, Branch Manager - Sydney |
|
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 |
|
|
|