Looking for capacity to Australia from the USA? AMI will be continuing with our USA - AUS charter throughout November.
Contact our team on Amiaussales@airmenzies.com to secure space. |
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FUND RAISER - COCKTAIL PARTY
Network with the local business community in spectacular surrounds overlooking Botany Bay
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is a proud supporter of the Bayside Women's Shelter being a beneficiary of our ongoing Women in Logistics activities. We are again delighted to support this important organisation through the promotion of a 'Cocktail Party' hosted by Le Sands Restaurant and Bayside Business Community on Sunday 14 November 2021 (6.30 to 10.30pm)
Please note that all proceeds from ticket sales (and a silent auction) are generously being donated by Le Sands Restaurant to the Bayside Women's Shelter - $50 per head includes canapés and a selection of drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks).
To book your tickets click HERE |
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WEEK 45 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE Australian sea cargo operational highlights available HERE - Cost variations (MSC, TS Lines, 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)
Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HERE |
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GLOBAL CONTAINER TRADE DISRUPTIONS LEAVE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES VULNERABLE - ACCC REPORT VALIDATES FTA/APSA ADVOCACY |
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Last week's release of the ACCC Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2020-21 and associated media coverage is an important validation of our advocacy for an independent Federal Government-led review (refer report to our reports on engagement with the Federal Trade Minister and Treasurer) - READ MORE
Yesterday (8 November 2021), FTA/APSA joined Shipping Australia, stevedores and a small select group of industry representatives in a meeting with government agencies led by officials from Prime Minister & Cabinet. FTA/APSA reiterated the following deliverables as being achievable via government intervention including a need for: waterfront industrial relations reform, revision of competition law protections provided to international shipping lines (including repeal of Part X of the Competition and Consumer Act), regulation of minimum notification periods for surcharges / freight rate increases (suggested benchmark being 30 days as per the USA), protections against unfair shipping line imposed container detention practices and termination of exorbitant terminal access charges imposed by stevedores and empty container parks. |
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MORE MEDIA COVERAGE - SHIPPING CRISIS |
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Tremendous to see FTA/APSA showcased in mainstream media as the face of Australia's international trade sector - Channel 9 gave us a great cameo opportunity last week to add to their "no toys for Christmas" story by shining the spotlight on the impacts on the agri-sector ... and more importantly, an offer for ongoing collaboration. |
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DCN - PART X OF THE COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT SHOULD BE REPEALED: ACCC
Australian Peak Shippers Association secretariat Paul Zalai said he supports the views that the ACCC put forward on Part X. He said one of two things should happen:
"One is that we either remove all protections for international shipping lines; that shouldn't prevent them from continuing their vessel sharing arrangements or alliances, it just means that they would have to do so in compliance with Australian competition law without the protections that Part X currently offers. And if they were found non-compliant, then they would feel the full weight of the regulator for any anti-competitive practices," he said.
"The other position would be that if the federal government decides that a level of protection is required for the international shipping lines, then we would say it would be appropriate to create the role for a federal maritime regulator, or the ACCC itself, to administer it, rather than relying on an industry association to play the policeman role."
APSA is the designated body under Part X to represent the interests of Australian shippers in relation to liner cargo - READ MORE |
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SHEEP CENTRAL - MEAT AND WOOL EXPORTERS JOIN CALL FOR SHIPPING REFORMS
Great coverage of our advocacy for reform to shipping competition law, regulation for minimum notice periods for pricing variations and to cost recovery mechanisms administered by stevedores and empty container parks - on the back of the latest ACCC report, the pressure is mounting on the Federal Government to act – refer HERE |
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PORT OF MELBOURNE RELEASE TENANCY CUSTOMER CHARTER |
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Port of Melbourne (PoM) has released a new Tenancy Customer Charter which seeks to improve rent pricing clarity and has been designed to address the recommendations from the Essential Services Commission (ESC), which were outlined in their Market Rent Inquiry report in August 2020.
The Charter is understood to explains the rights and responsibilities of the PoM, tenants, and prospective tenants, as well as detailing the processes that apply to lease negotiations and agreements.
It will apply to both new leases and existing leases, which were negotiated and entered into after the port was privatised.
Link to the charter is https://www.portofmelbourne.com/wp-content/uploads/Tenancy-Customer-Charter.pdf |
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PATRICK AND MUA BEFORE THE FAIR WORK COMMISSION |
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| Patrick Terminals has yesterday (8 November 2021) lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) seeking to terminate industrial action by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) at its four terminals - READ MORE |
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ADVOCACY UPDATE - BIOSECURITY |
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It has become evident as a part of a series of bi-lateral meetings between FTA and departmental executives, that a myriad of factors are generating the root cause(s) of problems, highlighting a need for a broader over-haul of outdated practices with labour-intensive processing of documents to be replaced with more efficient data transfers, facilitation via industry self-assessment (including increased utilisation and expansion of Automatic Entry Processing) and modernised electronic profiling.
FTA escalated advocacy for such reform yesterday (8 November 2021) in another engagement with departmental executive and as a part of our panel involvement in Biosecurity Futures led by the Hon David Littleproud (Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia / Deputy Leader of the National Party): - utilisation of flexibility offered within the new Biosecurity Act (including Approved Arrangement capabilities);
- an enormous injection of funding received by the department in the last Federal Budget; and
- a Federal Government mandate for efficiencies (reduction of red-tape) as a part of the emerging Simplified Trade System (STS) reform and Regulatory Sandpit initiative.
Importantly, in the interim, FTA received assurance that various measures will be implemented to provide a level relief to current import service levels. Further detail will be provided as result of ongoing engagement and strategies are deployed. |
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TODAY'S WEBINAR - TARIFF CONCESSION ORDERS – NEW CASE LAW AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR IMPORTERS |
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Tariff Concession Orders (TCOs) are an effective tool to reduce customs duty where a free trade agreement is not available. However, where there is an objection from a local manufacturer, TCOs can be notoriously hard to obtain.
This may be about to change with recent case law suggesting the substitutable goods test has been incorrectly applied. In this webinar Russell Wiese of CGT Law will provide guidance on:
• The substitutability test and recent case law
• Key considerations for TCO applicants when drafting TCOs
• The requirement to make inquiries prior to lodging a TCO application
• Made to order goods and whether a local manufacturer is prepared to accept an order
REGISTER HERE (3 CPD points Stream A) |
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ACCC - "STOP SCAMS. SPEAK UP" - SCAMS AWARENESS WEEK |
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More than 350 partners across government, private and community organisations have joined the fight against scams in this year's national Scams Awareness Week (8-12 November) under the theme "let's talk scams". "The more we talk about scams, the more awareness we have, and the harder it is for scammers to steal our money or personal information," ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. ... READ MORE |
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ACROSS BORDERS - EDITION 2, 2021 |
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A malicious attacker will breach your IT network. It's a statistical fact now.
But what if you could find out how an attacker will gain access and how you could prevent it? Of course, you would ask for a briefing immediately. Well, the answers are there, businesses just need to invest a little time into finding out. - READ MORE (full edition of the latest Across Borders available HERE) |
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CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
NOTE - in line with the Victorian Health Order, attendees of our upcoming Melbourne events must be double vaccinated or have an official medical exemption 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
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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2.11.21 - NSW Government - Doors to swing open as NSW continues to get the jab done ... read more
3.11.21 - NZ Government COVID Update ... read more
3.11.21 - Victoria Government Freight and Logistics Industry Update ... read more
4.11.21 - Qld Government Contract Tracing Alerts ... read more
5.11.21 - Qld Government Border Zone Update ... read more
5.11.21 - Dominic Perrottet and Daniel Andrews agree to open borders between NSW and Victoria ... read more
5.11.21 - DFAT - Quarantine-free travel from all of New Zealand to Australia ... read more
7.11.21 - Qld Government Hotspots update ... read more
8.11.21 - Qld Government Hotspots Update ... read more
8.11.21 - NSW goes for gold in vaccine milestone ... read more
8.11.21 - COVID-19 update: Lockout for Katherine and Greater Darwin. New public exposure sites listed and testing required. ... read more |
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HUTCHISON PORT BOTANY Please be advised the MUA - AGM will be held on 30 November 2021 from 09:00 - 14:00. Terminal will be closed during this period . |
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3.11.21 - Patrick Terminals Operations Update ... login required
8.11.21 - Patrick Seeking Termination of MUA Industrial Action ... login required |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, September 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List September 2021 ... read more
- ABS - Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, Australia ... read more
- Container Trade Statistics Shipping Data September 2021... read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report June to September 2021 ... read more
- Drewry - World Container Index - 4 November 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics October 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Container Traffic Report August 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data September 2021 ... read more
- Gladstone Ports Corporation - Statistics August 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report September 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 - September 2021 Shipping Figures ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Port Hedland September 2021 Cargo, GRT and DWT Statistics by Commodity Group ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Dampier September Statistics ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Trade Report September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Bunbury Consolidated Trade Statistics ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 22 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Quarterly Trade Report (Q1) September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report October 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville Trade Overview August 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports, Albany Bunbury & Esperance Trade Data October 2021 ... read more
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2.11.21 - FIATA - e-Flash - E-commerce and multimodality ... read more
4.11.21 - IATA - Air Cargo, up 9.1% in September, Capacity Remains Constrained ... read more
4.11.21 - IATA Air Cargo Monthly Analysis September 2021 ... read more
7.11.21 - IATA - Travel restrictions easing with increasing vaccination rates ... read more |
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2.11.21 - Australia heading towards a ban on goods produced by forced labour – Issues for logistics professionals ... read more
3.11.21 - Western Sydney Airport - Integrated Logistics Hub ... read more
4.11.21 - Global Container Trade Disruptions Leae Australian Businesses Vulnerable - ACCC Report Validates FTA/APSA Advocacy ... read more
5.11.21 - Work underway to bring Spirit of Tasmania to Geelong ... read more
8.11.21 - Green Hydrogen Feasibility Study Positions Port of Newcastle to Drive a More Diverse Hunter Economy ... read more
8.11.21 - Qantas Freight - Trans-Tasman passenger services currently suspended ... read more |
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2.11.21 - DAWE - Exporters encouraged to apply for licences for tyres ... login required
2.11.21 - DAWE - 2021-59: Horticulture – Citrus grower applications for exports to protocol markets in 2022 ... login required
3.11.21 - DAWE - One Health Day: The buzz of a mosquito highlights the risk of vector-borne diseases ... login required
3.11.21 - DAWE - Have your say on export amendments ... login required
3.11.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Matters Edition 3, 2021 ... login required
3.11.21 - DAWE - 2021-60: Plant Export Operations – Public consultation on the Exposure Draft Export Control Legislation Amendment Rules 2021 ... login required
4.11.21 - Animal Biosecurity Advice Import risk review for psittacine birds from all countries - update 2020-A07 ... login required
5.11.21 - DAWE - Water Matters Issue 56, November 2021 ... login required
8.11.21 - DAWE - 229-2021: Scheduled Outage: Thursday 11 November to Friday 12 November 2021 – BICON impacted, COLS, OPS and PEBS unavailable ... login required
8.11.21 - DAWE - 230-2021: Service Disruption: Sunday 14 November 2021 - BICON ... login required
8.11.21 - DAWE - 231-2021: Service Disruption: Sunday 14 November to Monday 15 November 2021 – BICON ... login required |
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2.11.21 - Latest Australian Trusted Newsletter ... read more
3.11.21 - TC Gazette 21/41 ... read more
5.11.21 - NZ Customs Release 634 ... login required
5.11.21 - WCO - Release of the report on the inaugural round of the International Survey on Customs Administration (ISOCA) ... read more
5.11.21 - ABF - Over $20 million of illicit cigarette sticks up in smoke ... read more
8.11.21 - ABF - Australian Customs Notice No. 2021/44 Commencement of the Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export – Waste Tyres) Rules 2021 ... read more |
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2.11.21 - WTO - DDG González - Trade is a source of resilience in times of crisis ... read more
2.11.21 - Austrade - Insight – Korea shows strong appetite for premium Australian produce ... read more
3.11.21 - DFAT - Australia to become an original party to world's largest free trade agreement ... read more
3.1121 - WTO - DG Okonjo-Iweala highlights trade's role in ambitious and just climate action at COP26 ... read more
3.11.21 - WTO members review three RTAs, receive update on Transparency Mechanism ... read more
4.11.21 - WTO issues information briefs on trade, climate, related issues with COP26 talks underway ... read more
4.11.21 - WTO - Exports of intermediate goods gain momentum in Q2 with 47% year-on-year increase ... read more
4.11.21 - Austrade - Insight – Short and medium-term opportunities for vegetable exports to Taiwan ... read more
8.11.21 - Austrade - Insight – Simplifying wine exports to the UK ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices 2nd to 8th November 2021 ... read more |
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DEPOT LICENCE CANCELLED FOR COMPROMISING CARGO CONTROL AND SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY
After months of investigation, the Australian Border Force (ABF) has CANCELLED the licence of a major depot in Sydney, ceasing its ability to handle air and sea cargo under customs control - 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, National Recruitment Manager |
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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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