THE IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRIAL LANDS TO GREATER SYDNEY'S FUTURE |
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| NSW Ports considers the protection and preservation of industrial lands in Sydney to be critical to the future operating capabilities of the port, NSW's supply chains and the future productivity and growth of Sydney. More information and the submission to the Greater Sydney Commission is available HERE |
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| ... also stay tuned for a featured article by Marika Calfas (CEO NSW Ports) in our upcoming edition of Across Borders |
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NSW PORTS AWARDS $150,000 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS
NSW Ports has awarded $150,000 in Community Care Grants. The projects sponsored will support communities local to NSW Ports' operations at Port Botany, Port Kembla, Cooks River and the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre. - media release HERE |
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WEEK 38 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE Australian sea cargo operational highlights available HERE - Cost variations
- Equipment & Capacity Update (Australia, Asia, Europe)
- Port Omissions - Port Rotations (China Port Operations)
- Australian Port Terminals Update
- Global Perspective (Commentaries - World Container Index, Typhoon Chanthu, Carrier blank sailings)
Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HEREUPDATE - MV Thorstar 2108S - we are awaiting ETA of when the vessel will return to Port Botany to discharge import containers (pending advice after necessary assessment .of the starboard side repairs to the vessel) - refer HERE
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CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM MELBOURNE - NEW DATES: 11 & 13 NOVEMBER 2021
In line with the Victorian Premier's 'Road Map', Melbourne events are projected to re-open from early November - accordingly, we have secured new dates in November 2021 with the venue:
MELBOURNE (Thursday 11 November 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 13 November 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
Please note - if required, we have secured contingency dates of Friday 11 and Saturday 12 February 2022
SYDNEY - COUNTDOWN TO RE-OPENING
SYDNEY (Friday 22 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands - SOLD OUT
SYDNEY (Saturday 23 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
We remain hopeful of proceeding as planned in Sydney on the above dates, however, we continue to liaise with the venue in terms of available dates this calendar year should they be required. We have also secured contingency dates of Friday 18 and Saturday 19 February 2022 if we cannot proceed this year.
APSA CONFERENCE 2021/22
As determined at the recent Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) Annual General Meeting, it was agreed to the 2021/22 conference has been postponed to Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 February 2022, Wagga Wagga, NSW.
REGISTER AT UPCOMING EVENTSWe appreciate your continued support as both FTA and APSA look to provide safe and successful events for all attendees. |
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BORDER & BIOSECURITY TO INCREASE INSPECTION RATES - NEW STREAMLINED CARGO INTERVENTION MODEL
FTA/APSA representatives have been briefed on a suite of initiatives the Australian Border Force (ABF) is leading for the Government's trade reform agenda with a prominent focus on the development of the Simplified Trade System.
Last week, we also received initial advice of new commissioned work by the ABF to design a new cargo intervention model in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE).
We have been advised the Government has asked the ABF/DAWE to increase inspection rates of inbound sea and air cargo.
Importantly, the ABF has acknowledged the current operating model does not allow for increased inspection rates without impact to industry, and therefore seek to work with FTA/APSA and other industry representative groups to develop a new model that is more efficient and based on contemporary technology, automation, earlier intervention and embedding processes and technology in the overall supply chain.
Stay tuned for more ! |
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BIOSECURITY AMENDMENT (ENHANCED RISK MANAGEMENT) BILL 2021
The Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee's current inquiry is due for report on 14 October 2021.
The Biosecurity Amendment (Enhanced Risk Management) Bill would amend the Biosecurity Act 2015 to enhance the ability to manage the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australian territory and causing harm to animal, plant and human health, the environment and the economy. It would strengthen the management of biosecurity risks posed by maritime and aviation arrivals, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the administration of the Biosecurity Act, and increase a range of civil and criminal penalties to deter non-compliance and provide proportionate penalties.
To incorporate your views into the FTA submission, please forward o Sal Milici (Head of Border and Biosecurity - FTA/APSA) at smilici@FTAlliance.com.au by Friday 24 September 2021.
Further detail available HERE |
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AUSTRALIAN TAXATION - REVIEW OF GST COLLECTION ON LOW VALUE IMPORTED GOODS
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PUBLIC HEARING - PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO EXPANDING THE CPTPP
Following our joint submission, CGT Law and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have accepted an invitation from the Trade Sub-Committee of the Australian Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, to participate in a public hearing on Thursday 30 September at 3:30 pm AEST to share views on expanding the membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
"Thank you also for your submission to the inquiry, the sub-committee is interested in the latest developments on the merits of expanding the membership of the CPTPP for Australia, and especially any positives or ramifications for Australia and improving its trade relations with the likes of the China, United Kingdom, United States, South Korea, and other interested nations or economies such as Taiwan."
HAVE YOUR SAY
The Committee shall examine the potential new members of the CPTPP and the case for their accession based on Australia's national interests. The Committee shall have particular regard to:- the opportunity for freer trade between Australia and potential new members;
- the merit of the CPTPP as the vehicle to realise freer trade opportunities;
- issues related to expanding and improving market access;
- the impact of other members committing to similar high standards;
- issues relevant to the values, rules and norms of the CPTPP;
- the role of the CPTPP as a vehicle for economic collaboration and cooperation; and
- any other related matters.
FTA will be represented by Clint Latta (Head of Trade & Policy - FTA/APSA) - please share views to Clint at clatta@FTAlliance.com.au CGT Law / FTA joint submission available HERE |
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AUSTRALIA'S FOREIGN AFFAIRS POLICY AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON TRADE AGREEMENTS The announcement of the AUKUS Alliance comes at a time when Australia is negotiating a free trade agreement with the EU and China has requested to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership. AUKUS does not occur in a vacuum. Trust has been broken with France and China sees the action as hostile. Commentary from Russell Wiese, CGT Law available HERE |
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ESC PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS AND QUEENS COUNSEL ADVICE FOR INQUIRY INTO PORT OF MELBOURNE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRICING ORDER 2021
The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) last week released the summary of their public engagement process and the key themes heard throughout the 12 week consultation period between 10 June and 3 September 2021.
The Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and other public submissions (and the engagement summary) are now available HERE under the resources tab .
A number of stakeholders raised issues about the extent to which the preparation of, and matters addressed in, the Port's 2021-22 Tariff Compliance Statement, are matters that fall within the scope of this inquiry. In particular, whether the forecast capital expenditure related to the Webb Dock East Expansion Project included in the capital base of the Tariff Compliance Statement for the purposes of setting prescribed services tariffs for the 2021-22 financial year, is a matter that comes within the scope of this inquiry.
The commission has taken Queen's Counsel advice on this. Based on the advice, the ESC has concluded that it is not a matter relevant to this inquiry. This matter will be considered in the ESC next inquiry. A copy of the advice is available HERE. |
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PORT OF MELBOURNE CEO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
We would like extend our gratitude to Brendan Bourke upon his retirement as CEO of the Port of Melbourne. Brendan has at all time been extremely engaging with FTA/APSA and broader industry groups. We look forward to building on this platform in the years ahead and welcome the incoming CEO, Saul Cannon - READ MORE |
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VICTORIAN COMMERCIAL PORTS STRATEGY
The Victorian Government is developing a new?Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy?as a key response to the?Independent Review of the Victorian Ports System, responding to industry's feedback for a state-wide vision for the commercial ports sector.
The new strategy will further define the government's stewardship role, outlining the key steps in ensuring the future of Victoria's commercial ports.?
Please visit the?Engage Victoria website?and complete the survey or make a submission to freightvictoria@transport.vic.gov.au by 30 September 2021. |
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SHIPPING COMPETITION REFORM - AUSTRALIA'S ROLE IN INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY ACTIVITY
As members would be aware, the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is Australia's representative on the Global Shippers Forum (GSF). Furthermore, I have a privileged role as Secretariat to APSA and as a board director on GSF.
In partnership with other GSF members, (being "shipper" importer / exporter associations), much intelligence, experience and knowledge is being shared in terms of dealing with international shipping lines and related national competition laws.
This network continues to be invaluable in terms of advocacy activity being led in Australia by APSA and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) - READ MORE (FTA/APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED) |
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COVID UPDATES AND LGA RESTRICTIONS |
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14.9.21 - Australian Maritime Safety Authority - COVID-19 Update ... read more
14.9.21 - NSW Government COVID-19 rules and restrictions updates ... read more
14.9.21 - ACT Government Update to lockdown restrictions ... read more
15.9.21 - DP World Port Botany Impacted by COVID-19 ... read more
15.9.21 - Ballarat To Lock Down For A Week To Slow Virus Spread ... read more
15.9.21 - NSW Government - Curfews no longer apply ... read more
16.9.21 - NSW Government - Changes to stay-at-home orders for Regional NSW Local Government Areas ... read more
16.9.21 - Qld Government Border Zone Update ... read more
16.9.21 - NSW Government Freedoms for fully vaccinated people ... read more
16.9.21 - ACT Government Update to lockdown restrictions ... read more
17.9.21 - ACT Government Update to lockdown restrictions ... read more
17.9.21 - NSW Government Public health alert -Stay at home order for Hilltops and Glen Innes LGAs ... read more
17.9.21 - NSW to run home quarantine pilot program ... read more
19.9.21 - NSW Government Restrictions to ease in LGAs of concern ... read more
19.9.21 - Victorian Government - Victoria's Roadmap: Delivering The National Plan ... read more
20.9.21 - NSW Government Public health alert - Stay-at-home Order for Cowra LGA ... read more
20.9.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 171 ... read more
20.9.21 - VICT closure due to positive COVID-19 case ... read more
20.9.21 - NZ Government COVID Update ... read more
20.9.21 - Transport Victoria - Vaccination requirements for freight workers ... read more
20.9.21 - COVID Vaccination Requirement - NSW Public Health Order Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment ... login required |
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16.9.21 - Patrick Terminals Brisbane, Fremantle and Melbourne MUA Protected Industrial Action ... login required
18.9.21 - Hutchison Port Botany - slot cancellations ... login required
18.9.21 - Patrick Terminals - Brisbane, Fremantle and Melbourne MUA Protected Industrial Action ... login required
20.9.21 - Hutchison Port Botany - UPDATE 2 (slot cancellations) ... login required
20.9.21 - Hutchison Port Botany - UPDATE 3 (Positive case of COVID-19) ... login required
20.9.21 - Hutchison Port Botany - UPDATE 4 (operational response) ... login required |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, July 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List July 2021 ... read more
- ABS - Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, Australia ... read more
- Container Trade Statistics Shipping Data July 2021... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics August 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Container Traffic Report July 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data June 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report July 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Trade Report July 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures August 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures FY 2020/2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Dampier 2021-2022 FY Cargo Statistics and Number of Vessels ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Port Hedland August 2021 Cargo Statistics ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Port Hedland August 2021 Cargo, GRT and DWT Statistics by Commodity Group ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report July 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data July 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 20 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report August 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville Trade Overview August 2021 ... read more
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20.9.21 - MV THORSTAR 2108S UPDATE 4 ... login required
20.9.21 - AMSA Update - Final consultation on the proposed near coastal qualifications framework ... read more |
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| 15.9.21 - IFAM Additional Flight Capacity Melbourne to Shanghai ... read more |
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14.9.21 - Port of Brisbane Provides $100,000 funding boost for community organisations ... read more
15.921 - DP World Port Botany Impacted by COVID-19 ... read more
16.9.21 - DP World Port Botany - business resumption ... read more
16.9.21 - PBPL rolls up our sleeves for TRACTION ... read more
16.9.21 - Fremantle Ports Continuing support for the Round House Cannon Firing Ceremony ... read more
20.9.21 - VICT closure due to positive COVID-19 case ... read more
20.9.21 - Transport Victoria - Vaccination requirements for freight workers ... read more |
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14.9.21 - DAWE - IFN 05-21 - COVID-19 – Impact on the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (updated) ... login required
14.9.21 - DAWE - Agricultural Trade Quarterly Briefing July 2021 ... login required
15.9.21 - DAWE - 2021-36: NEXDOC Dairy – REX statuses ... login required
15.9.21 - DAWE - 2021-12: Non-prescribed goods: Thailand: Requirement of a production certificate for importing food products into Thailand ... login required
16.9.21 - Agribusiness & Food News ... read more
20.9.21 - COVID Vaccination Requirement - NSW Public Health Order Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment ... login required
20.9.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 203/2021 Service Disruption: Sunday 26 September 2021 - BICON ... login required
20.9.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 202/2021 Scheduled Outage: Friday 24 September to Saturday 25 September 2021 – COLS, PEBS ... login required
20.9.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 201/2021 Scheduled Outage: Thursday 23 September to Friday 24 September 2021 – COLS, MARS, OPS, PEBS ... login required |
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15.9.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/34 ... read more
15.9.21 - ABF - Application for Customs Broker Licences ... read more
16.9.21 - Australian Customs Notice No. 2021/37 New Restrictions for the Import and Export of Nicotine Vaping Products ... read more
17.9.21 - AFP - More than $1.3 million dollars' worth of meth seized by Taskforce Sentry ... read more
20.9.21 - New Gateway Clearance Measures to Benefit Importers and Transport Providers ... read more |
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14.9.21 - Australia-United Kingdom Natural Trading Partners - Trade & Investment Update 2021 ... read more
20.9.21 - CGT Law - The AUKUS Alliance - the potential impact on trade ... read more
20.9.21 - DFAT - Readying Australia"s international aviation industry for take-off ... read more
20.9.21 - DFAT - More opportunities for Australia as Peru becomes a Party to CPTPP ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices 14th to 20th September 2021 ... read more |
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| 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
 MELBOURNE - EXPORT SEA FREIGHT 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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