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WEEK 42 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE Australian sea cargo operational highlights available HERE - Cost variations (MSC, OOCL)
- Equipment & Capacity Update (Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe)
- Port Omissions - Port Rotations - China Port Operations - Terminal Operations
- Australian Port Terminals Update
- Global Perspective (Commentaries - World Container Index, Air freight rates)
Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HERE FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED |
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SHIPPING CRISIS: INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT & MIDDLE EAST |
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FTA / APSA are receiving feedback that while many members have contract rates in place to nominated ports, many shipping lines advise bookings are not being accepted until further notice as there is no space from Far East transhipment ports.
Exporters and freight forwarders have tried booking under the carrier "spot" rates but there reportedly no bookings being accepted here either. As the Indian Sub-continent and Middle East Gulf are sizeable markets for Australian exporters the lack of space or perceived effort by the shipping lines in providing some indication when this will be resolved is of concern.
We are hearing direct from members that farmers are being forced to stockpile bumper crops as there are rapidly diminished (if any) viable services to reach these key markets.
While the mooted free trade agreement with India is welcome, it will count for little if we cannot transport freight to this and other key markets – the federal government needs to get back to basics and help us sort out the shipping crisis before spending much more energy on other trade liberalisation measures.
Now more than ever we need Federal Government intervention for a review on containerised shipping - share your views HERE |
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SHIPPING CRISIS : MORE MEDIA COVERAGE |
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As reported in The Land, Shipping Australia Ltd (SAL) have accused some vested interests in the export industry of spreading propaganda. ... really ??? ... who ???
To the credit of the publication, we appreciate the inclusion of the following reference
The Australian Peak Shippers Association had attacked the fact shipping lines are not controlled by compeitition laws and has called for a federal inquiry and the creation of a maritime regulator.
APSA director Paul Zalai said "if the government is sold on the need to give shipping lines continued exemptions from the Competition and Consumer Act, then we will clearly need a federal maritime regulator to oversee proceedings to safeguard the commercial viability of Australian exporters and importers".
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| CHANNEL 10 NEWS - Paul Zalai (FTA/APSA) was privileged to be interviewed by Hugh Riminton Channel 10 on 13 October 2021 - Global shipping costs are expected to skyrocket over the coming months. Supply chains are suffering causing major delays and higher prices for everything from food to construction - refer HERE |
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| ABC NATIONAL - Paul Zalai (FTA/APSA) joined other industry commentators in an interview with David Lipson on ABC PM on 14 October 2021 - a powerful piece on the ongoing shipping crisis sending a strong message to the public and for action from our government leaders - refer HERE |
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AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (17 October 2021) - Ports 'awash with containers' but wrong type and size
Paul Zalai, director of the Freight and Trade Alliance, said that while shipping lines were happy to provide container services to exporters on routes to China and south-east Asia so that they could reload ships to go on to the US and Europe, they were less keen on going to India, the Middle East or Africa. |
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REPORTING SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOUR 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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THE NEW BIOSECURITY PORTAL - A USER'S EXPERIENCE |
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FTA is hosting a webinar tomorrow with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) to demonstrate the new Biosecurity Portal.
This exciting new evolution will allow members to book, view and manage inspections at any time from a centralised, online location. This topic will provide Stream A CPD points. The quantum will be assessed upon final review and assessment of training materials.
REGISTER HERE |
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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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| As members will recall, FTA / APSA representatives met The Hon Dan Tehan (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) on 2 June 2021 with a key discussion item being the preliminary government and industry co-design project concepts associated with the Simplified Trade System (STS) - refer HERE On 18 June 2021 Minister Tehan, announced Mr Randall Brugeaud would lead the STS Taskforce, commencing on 1 July to review international trade regulations and modernise outdated ICT systems, to assist more than 57,000 Australian exporters, and more than 380,000 importers - refer HERE FTA / APSA representatives had an exclusive meeting yesterday (13 October 2020) with Mr Brugeaud and the executive team from the STS Taskforce to establish an information and engagement strategy to ensure members can have a say and remain at the cutting edge of emerging reforms.
FTA/APSA will be providing further member updates in coming weeks. In the interim, preliminary engagement opportunities exist as outlined below - refer HERE |
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LAST CHANCE TO JOIN 200+ COLLEAGUES AT OUR NSW CPD EVENT |
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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 2 places remaining places for the overflow room on FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER or in the main ballroom for SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER |
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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 4.30pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
SYDNEY (Saturday 23 October 2021, 8.30am to 4.30pm) 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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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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COVID UPDATES AND LGA RESTRICTIONS |
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12.10.21 - Qld Government Border Zone Update ... read more
12.10.21 - ACT lockdown ending 11:59pm Thursday 14 October 2021 ... read more
13.10.21 - NZ Government COVID Update ... read more
13.10.21 - Lockdown restrictions in Mitchell Shire to lift tonight ... read more
14.10.21 - Victorian Government - Information for industry and workers required to be vaccinated ... read more
15.10.21 - Victorian Government - Overhaul of the travel permit system ... read more
15.10.21 - NSW Government announcement on ACT travel restrictions ... read more
15.10.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 175 ... read more
15.10.21 - NSW flying towards 80 per cent double dose target ... read more
15.10.21 - Victorian Government - Change in travel permit zone for the ACT ... read more
15.10.21 - Update: Restrictions extended in Mildura ... read more
15.10.21 - Tasmanian Government Coronavirus: Lockdown ... read more
17.10.21 - Queensland Government - Hotspots Update ... read more
17.10.21 - Victorian Government - Restrictions Update ... read more
17.10.21 - NSW GOVERNMENT $130 million to fast track state's mental health recovery ... read more
17.10.21 - Additional investment to future proof indoor air quality in NSW schools ... read more
18.10.21 - NSW Government Easing restrictions at 80% full vaccination ... read more
18.10.21 - NZ Government COVID Update ... read more
18.10.21 - Tasmanian Government Lockdown and Restriction Updates ... login required
18.10.21 - Queensland COVID Vaccine Plan ... login required
18.10.21 - Qld Government Hotspots Update ... login required |
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15.10.21 - Patrick Terminals - Additional MUA Industrial Action Notifications for Sydney and Fremantle ... login required
16.10.21 - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean - Normal services and operations in Fremantle ... read more |
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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 August 2021... read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report June to September 2021 ... read more
- Drewry - World Container Index - 14 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 September 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 September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville Trade Statistics September 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports, Albany Bunbury & Esperance Trade Data September 2021 ... read more
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12.10.21 - International Freight Assistance Mechanism briefing ... read more
13.10.21 - IATA Launches CEIV Lithium Battery Certification Program ... read more
13.10.21 - IATA - Key to Air Cargo Resilience Post Pandemic: Cooperation, Safety, Sustainability, Modernization ... read more
13.10.21 - IATA - Macro and Air Cargo Outlook - World Cargo Symposium ... read more
14.10.21 - IATA - Simple Testing, Affordability and Sustainability Keys to Restoring UK Aviation ... read more
16.10.21 - IATA - Regional differences in connectivity levels stifling economic benefits ... read more |
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12.10.21 - Port of Newcastle's sustainability journey recognised by NSW Government ... read more
15.10.21 - Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd achieves 5-star rating in global sustainability assessment ... read more
15.10.21 - Geelong Port receives global recognition with impressive five-star ESG rating ... read more
18.10.21 - Port of Newcastle's sustainability efforts achieve top GRESB ranking in Oceania sector; second globally ... read more
18.10.21 - Freight Mart Fumigation Services ... read more |
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12.10.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 218-2021 Permit application assessment delay ... login required
12.10.21 - Permit application assessment delays ... login required
13.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-39: Update to the dairy category code list ... login required
13.10.21 - DAWE - Victorian company penalised for breaching ozone protection laws ... login required
13.10.21 - DAWE - 219-2021: Addition of Lithuania to list of approved Salmonid processing countries ... login required
14.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-53: Plant Export Operations – Update on the new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements ... login required
14.10.21 - Import Document Assessment Delays at Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment ... login required
14.10.21 - DAWE - World Standards Day: Supporting agricultural protection and prosperity ... login required
14.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-15 China Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods ... login required
14.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-40 China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods ... login required
14.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-21 China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods ... login required
14.10.21 - DAWE - New Website for the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment ... login required
15.10.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 220/2021 Unplanned Service Disruption: Friday 15 October 2021 – BICON invoices ... login required
15.10.21 - DAWE - Chinas new requirements for imported food products ... login required
15.10.21 - DAWE - 221-2021: Expression of interest - Proof of concept for 3D x-ray technology in the air cargo pathway ... login required
15.10.21 - Proof of concept for 3D x-ray technology in the air cargo pathway ... login required
18.10.21 - DAWE - 2021-54: Plant Export Operations – Plant Exports Management System update ... login required
18.10.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 224/2021 Change to email address for Request for Inspection Cairns, Northern Territory and South Australia ... login required
18.10.21 - DAWE - 223-2021: Service Disruption: Sunday 24 October 2021 - BICON ... login required
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12.10.21 - ABF - Two jailed over $3.96 million methamphetamine seizure ... read more
13.10.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/38 ... read more
14.10.21 - WCO concludes the cycle of regional consultations on the Strategic Plan with the Asia/Pacific region ... read more
15.10.21 - NZ Customs Release 631 ... login required
15.10.21 - Six people charged over failed drug importation ... read more
17.10.21 - ABF - AFP seizes 450 kilograms of heroin in largest ever onshore detection ... read more |
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12.10.21 - WTO issues new edition of Trade Profiles ... read more
12.10.21 - Austrade - Share your agricultural exporting knowledge ... read more
13.10.21 - WTO - New webpage to mark government procurement pact anniversary ... read more
13.10.21 - WTO briefs members and observers on COVID-19 related initiatives and analysis ... read more
14.10.21 - Simplified Trade System - Seeking Expressions of Interest to Participate in Research ... read more
14.10.21 - ATIC - Agribusiness & Food News, IFAM Update ... read more
14.10.21 - WTO - Members pursue convergence for an IP COVID-19 response ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices 12th to 18th 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
 Sydney - Senior Customer Service... 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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