 | THANK YOU TO CERTIS SECURITY AUSTRALIA FOR SPONSORING OUR CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM EVENTS.
For further detail on how to meet your bespoke Sec 77G security requirements, contact Steve at steve_mcsweeney@certisgroup.com or 0439 451 773 |
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NSW OPEN FOR BUSINESS WITH 200+ DELEGATES REGISTERED |
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| In response to overwhelming demand, we are delighted to advise we have increased capacity at our upcoming CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM events in NSW with the use of an adjacent over-flow room adding to the capacity ballroom at the Novotel Brighton Le Sands. |
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| REGISTER NOW to secure one of the 4 places remaining places for the overflow room on FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER or in the main ballroom for SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER |
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WEEK 41 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE Australian sea cargo operational highlights available HERE - Cost variations (TS LINES)
- Trade Data
- Equipment & Capacity Update (Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe)
- Port Omissions - Port Rotations (China Port Operations)
- Australian & NZ Port Terminals Update
- Global Perspective (Commentaries - World Container Index, supply chain recovery)
Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HERE FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED |
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CLASSIFIEDS - NEEDED CHEP OR LOSCAM PALLETS |
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FTA member Kmart has put out a call for any empty Chep or Loscam pallets that they are willing to exchange to their Eastern Creek DC?
Contact Sean Cocks Sean.Cocks@kmart.com.au +61 3 9902 3098 | +61 403 198 064 |
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QANTAS MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL - EMPLOYEE COVID-19 On 8 Oct 2021, a Qantas team member from their Melbourne International Freight facility (T1) tested positive for COVID-19. Whilst the risk of infection is considered low, the period of concern is from 2 Oct 2021 to 8 Oct 2021 (excl 6 Oct 2021) from 05:00 to 13:00.
All standard COVID-safe protocols have already been implemented including deep cleaning of all shared work areas, identifying all close contact employees and advising them to get tested and self-isolate.
As a precaution, Qantas recommend any visitors to their facilities during the times stated above monitor for symptoms and get tested. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING LODGEMENTS FROM 10 OCT 2021 TO 22 OCT 2021 Qantas are changing their lodgement times at T1 and there may be delays during this period across their Melbourne operation. The revised lodgement hours for T1 can be found here. |
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EMPLOYSURE COVID-19 INFORMATION SUPPORT |
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As the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues to progress, it is increasingly important to be aware of your employment, health and safety rights and obligations regarding vaccinations in the workplace.
The Employsure Coronavirus Resource Hub now includes updated vaccination resources, including a Fact Sheet, Risk Assessment Tool and memorandums to help you navigate managing employees and the COVID-19 vaccination.
Also a reminder that FTA members may use the complimentary advice line quoting details available HERE.
We understand that Employsure are receiving an influx of calls regarding COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace. These resources should assist and answer most of your questions. |
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MORE MEDIA COVERAGE - SHIPPING COSTS AND PORT CONGESTION |
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Following our coverage last week on The Business, SKY NEWS (start 31 min 35 sec / end 38 min 20 sec) and ABC COUNTRY HOUR (start 21 min 43 sec / 28 min), FTA/APSA continues to maintain a high public profile on the shipping crisis .
Paul Zalai was privileged to speak with Geoff Hutchison (ABC Perth) on the afternoon 'Drive' show (start 1.38.25 / finish 1.46.30) – a tremendous opportunity to again highlight the record high freight rates being paid by Australian importers and exporters and our advocacy for a review of shipping and associated competition law.
Continuing our mainstream media - this time in collaboration with Ash Salardini (National Farmers Federation) and FTA/APSA members Emily Jackman (Kenter Intl Logistics) / Roger Fletcher (Fletcher Intl Exports) - thanks to the important ongoing coverage by David Claughton (ABC Rural) Exporters, farmers fear market loss as COVID-19 drives sea freight costs sky high |
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FLINDERS ACHIEVE AN ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT |
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Flinders Port's Adelaide Container Terminal (FACT) is pleased to advise they have a fully endorsed Enterprise Agreement with their terminal workforce.
This agreement allows them to provide certainty of service to all vessels calling Adelaide, and currently have no delays or congestion issues.
With the terminal being supported by a full range of supply chain / logistics ancillary services, customers can be assured their cargoes will be discharged / loaded without delay and in turn importers and exporters can be assured their products are getting to markets on time.
For more info please contact Trent Kolbig 0419 306 559 or visit HERE |
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MIS-USE OF MARKET POWER & EXCLUSIVE DEALINGS FTA/APSA representatives again met last week with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCCC) with a focus on Sections 46 and 47 of the Competition and Consumer Act. While there is no issue with shipping lines and stevedores expanding from traditional core business and offering vertical integration services (domestic transport, customs / biosecurity clearances, intermodal facilities), the spotlight is now on their operations to ensure there is no mis-use of market power or exclusive dealing activities.
To report suspicious behavior, please refer to options below or for further information, please contact Tony Vinson (Head of International Freight & Logistics - FTA/APSA) on avinson@FTAlliance.com.au or 0420 589 534 |
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REPORTING SUSPICIOUS BEHAVOIUR TO THE ACCC As outlined in our report into the official investigation into international containerised shipping practices, the ACCC has requested feedback on suspicious behaviour that may indicate anti-competitive behaviour. Reports can be provided to the ACCC, including anonymously if preferred, via https://www.accc.gov.au/contact-us/contact-the-acccFTA and APSA members of any size can use the 'small business' contact point, selecting the option corresponding on number of employees. The ACCC find that larger businesses often write rather than use their website contact form. FTA and APSA are assured that all contacts are centrally reviewed by the ACCC regardless of how they are made. On the ACCC website form there is a tick box for if the party wishes to remain anonymous, however to assist with the ACCC assessment of the issue, it is preferred if members could still provide a name (even if only a first name) and note what type of party is making the complaint – eg. freight forwarder, importer/exporter etc. Obviously if members choose to remain anonymous, it can make it difficult for the ACCC if they need to seek further information to make an assessment of the alleged conduct or to respond to members enquiries. |
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DAWE - Industry Information Session
Class 19 AAs: Non-compliance relating to Khapra Beetle
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) will be holding an ' Industry information session on Tuesday 19 October (14:00 to 15:00 AEDT). The content of the information session will focus on common non-compliance under the Class 19 AAs in relation to Khapra beetle measures, and details about phase 3 implementation affecting the arrangements. Please note this is an information session only and is NOT A MANDATORY CBC SESSION. A recording of the live session will be available on the website after the event. Date: Tuesday 19 October
Time: 14:00 – 15:00 AEDT
Microsoft Teams: Join presentation HERE |
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CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
NOTE - in line with Health Orders in both NSW and Victoria, attendees at the below October / November events must be double vaccinated or have an official medical exemption SYDNEY - 22 & 23 OCTOBER
SYDNEY (Friday 22 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
SYDNEY (Saturday 23 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
MELBOURNE - NEW DATES: 11 & 13 NOVEMBER 2021
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
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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COVID UPDATES AND LGA RESTRICTIONS |
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5.10.21 - Qld Government Border Zone Update Lismore ... read more
5.10.21 - Further changes to stay-at-home orders for regional NSW local government areas ... read more
5.10.21 - SA Government Current Activity Restrictions ... read more
5.10.21 - Qld Government Border Zone Update ... read more
5.10.21 - Lockdown restrictions in City of Latrobe to lift tonight ... read more
6.10.21 - Additional Positive Case Identified at Patrick Terminals Melbourne ... login required
6.10.21 - Service Standards in Victoria and NSW for bookings and inspections during COVID-19 pandemic ... read more
6.10.21 - WISTA Press Release - Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on Women in Maritime ... read more
7.10.21 - Victoria Update: Restrictions and borders 6 October 2021 ... read more
7.10.21 - NSW Stay-at-home orders extended for a number of regional areas ... read more
7.10.21 - NSW on the road to reopening ... read more
8.10.21 - NSW COVID-19 Upate - 70% Double Vaccination ... read more
8.10.21 - Queensland restrictions update - 8 October 2021 ... read more
8.10.21 - Updated COVID-19 Vaccinations Guidance for Employers ... read more
8.10.21 - Victorian Government - COVID-19 Chief Health Officer update .. read more
8.10.21 - Victorian Government - Who can get vaccinated - Information for workers required to be vaccinated .. read more
8.10.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 174 ... read more
8.10.21 - Lockdown restrictions in Moorabool to lift tonight .. read more
9.10.21 - Mildura to enter seven-day lockdown tonight 8 October .. read more
10.10.21 - Ready, set, go: NSW prepares to re-open ... read more
10.10.21 - Update: Restrictions changes in Mildura, Greater Shepparton and Moorabool Shire ... read more
10.10.21 - NSW GOVERNMENT - Regional pilot locations for COVID-19 digital certificates announced ... read more
11.10.21 - Authorised workers will require first covid-19 vaccine dose by 15 October ... read more
11.10.21 - Victorian Government - How to get your COVID-19 vaccine certificate... read more |
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6.10.21 - MUA Withdraws Industrial Action at Patrick Terminals Melbourne ... login required
9.10.21 - Patrick Terminals - MUA announce further Protected Industrial Action at Port Botany ... login required |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, August 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List August 2021 ... read more
- ABS - Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, Australia ... read more
- Container Trade Statistics Shipping Data July 2021... read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report June to September 2021 ... read more
- Drewry - World Container Index - 7 October 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics September 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Container Traffic Report August 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data August 2021 ... read more
- Gladstone Ports Corporation - Statistics August 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report August 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 Bunbury Consolidated Trade Statistics ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report August 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data August 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 21 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report August 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville Trade Overview August 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports, Albany Bunbury & Esperance Trade Data September 2021 ... read more
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5.10.21 - IATA - Outrageous: Infrastructure Costs Increasing $2.3 Billion in a Crisis ... read more
5.10.21 - IATA - Re-open Borders with Simplified Risk Management ... read more
5.10.21 - IATA - Airline Industry Performance Data Tables October 2021 ... read more
5.10.21 - IATA - Economic Performance of the Airline Industry Report October 2021 ... read more
6.10.21 - IATA - Airlines Financial Monitor August-September 2021 ... read more
7.10.21 - IATA - Net zero carbon 2050 resolution ... read more
9.10.21 - IATA - Robust but uneven recovery expected in regional EBIT margins ... read more |
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5.10.21 - AMSA Update September 2021 ... read more
5.10.21 - Cargowise Monthly Update September 2021 ... read more
5.10.21 - Bundaberg Port's Green Plan for New Facility ... read more
6.10.21 - Local economy loses out as ships bypass Fremantle ... read more
7.10.21 - Gladstone Ports Corporation - Class Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Development ... read more
11.10.21 - Qantas Freight Melbourne International Terminal Update ... read more |
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5.10.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 216/2021 Fresh loose and truss tomatoes from New Zealand ... login required
5.10.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 216/2021 Fresh loose and truss tomatoes from New Zealand ... login required
5.10.21 - BMSB 2021-22 season Industry information sessions - presentation and questions and answers ... login required
6.10.21 - DAWE -2021-49 Plant Export Operations – Update on proposed changes to improve bulk vessel survey and inspection practices in December 2021 ... login required
6.10.21 - DAWE - 217-2021: Impacts to Service Standards in Victoria and NSW for bookings and inspections during COVID-19 pandemic ... login required
6.10.21 - Industry Information session Class 19 AAs: Non-compliance relating to Khapra Beetle ... login required
7.10.21 - DAWE - Officer identification on issued documents and directions ... login required
7.10.21 - DAWE - China: Dairy and Seafood: Chinese registration requirements for Australian food establishments from 1 January 2022 ... login required
7.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-38: China: Dairy and Seafood: Chinese registration requirements for Australian food establishments from 1 January 2022 ... login required
7.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-50: Horticulture – Leafminer detection in Australia affecting exports to New Zealand ... login required
7.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-14: China: Honey and other edible non-prescribed goods: Chinese registration requirements for Australian food establishments from 1 January 2022 ... login required
8.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-51: Plant Exports Management System – Communications workflow coming in late October ... login required
8.10.21 - AWE - High-risk plant pest specimens headed for collections ... login required
8.10.21 - DAWE Upcoming Changes to the Department Website 2021/20 ... login required
8.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-51: Plant Exports Management System – Communications workflow coming in late October ... login required
8.10.21 - DAWE - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Update ... login required
8.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-52: Plant Export Operations – Food establishment registration requirements for products exported to China ... login required
8.10.21 - DAWE - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Master Consolidator Newsletter ... login required
11.10.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Advice Release of Puccinia rapipes for the biological control of Lycium ferocissimum 2021-P12 ... login required
11.10.21 - 2020-21 BMSB Season Newsletter AND 2020-21 BMSB Master Consolidator Newsletter ... login required
11.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-38: China: Dairy and Seafood: Chinese registration requirements for Australian food establishments from 1 January 2022 ... login required
11.10.21 - AWE. - Draft risk analysis report for the release of Puccinia rapipes for the biological control of Lycium ferocissimum ... login required |
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5.10.21 - WCO addresses Heads of Customs meeting at 2021 EU Police Chiefs Convention ... read more
6.10.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/37 ... read more
6.10.21 - ABF - Statement on changes to importation of nicotine vaping products ... read more
7.10.21 - Integrated Cargo System performance ... read more
7.10.21 - Integrated Cargo System performance ***UPDATE*** ... read more
8.10.21 - NZ Customs Release 630 ... login required
11.10.21 - Darwin man charged for allegedly importing 30kgs of an illicit substance ... read more |
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5.10.21 - WTO - Global trade rebound beats expectations but marked by regional divergences ... read more
8.10.21 - WTO launches new online tool to help users navigate changes in product nomenclatures ... read more
9.10.21 - WTO issues papers on vaccine inputs tariffs and bottlenecks on critical COVID-19 products ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices 5th to 11th October 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 Supervisor... 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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