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WEEK 49 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE Capacity restoration is key to crisis recoveryGlobal trade continued to grow in Quarter 3 2021 but with deployed container shipping capacity fully utilised, that additional growth was being moved by a mix of air freight, rail services between China and Europe, and own-charter vessels or services provided by non-liner carriers. The Container Shipping Market Quarterly Review produced by the Global Shippers Forum / MDS Transmodal provides a comprehensive report and detailed commentary on key shipping indicators - report and media release available HEREAustralian sea cargo operational highlights available HERE - Cost variations (MSC, OOCL, ANL, Pacific Forum Line, T.S Lines)
- 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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PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES ENQUIRY INTO THE EFFICIENCY OF OUR MARITIME LOGISTICS INDUSTRY |
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| Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) welcome the announcement of a Productivity Review into the ongoing shipping crisis. |
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| Last weeks announcement by the Prime Minister stated the review will examine challenges in Australia's maritime logistics system, noting these relate to 'competition, industrial relations, infrastructure constraints and technology uptake'. |
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Our attention is now centred on the all important terms of reference of the review.
MEDIA
As quoted in the Daily Cargo News and MHD Supply Chain, FTA/APSA are advocating for the scope of the review to be wide ranging and go beyond the probes initiated in other jurisdictions such as the US "we need to take this opportunity for an independent review to focus on all aspects of the international shipping and logistics sector",
news.com reported on empty container management and restricted capacity concernsAPSA's Mr Zalai told news.com.au a lack of ship capacity was now a bigger issue than containers with not enough vessels, for instance, plying key routes from Australia ... crucial for agriculture exports. "We're thrilled the government has heard our cries and that there will be a Productivity Commission review into this because there is no easy answer and there needs to be thorough and independent research," he said. The FTA/APSA advocacy has also been recognised internationally in an article published by the highly acclaimed JOC Shippers, carriers welcome Australian federal maritime probe:
The go-ahead for the probe followed an extensive lobbying campaign by representatives of the FTA, APSA, and agricultural exporter groups, who have had almost daily contact with Morrison's representatives and senior government officials."Where necessary, we would encourage the introduction of progressive regulation by the Australian government to stimulate commercial opportunities to complement existing trade modernization initiatives," Zalai said. That includes changes to container detention practices, similar to the current review by the US Federal Maritime Commission and a shift in the payment of terminal access charges from shippers to carriers, Zalai added.
TREASURY During a bi-lateral meeting with Treasury officials on Thursday 2 December 2021, FTA/APSA provided key policy considerations to support the planning of the review's terms of reference - READ MORE
FTA/APSA look forward to further federal government announcements and supplying evidence to the review. |
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WEBINAR - THURSDAY 9 DECEMBER 2021
CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE UPDATE - DECEMBER |
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Members who attended our November 2021 Melbourne CPD events provided overwhelmingly positive feedback on a session delivered by Russell Wiese (Director CGT Law) focussed on prohibited imports and exports.
Register HERE |
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| To ensure key elements of this presentation are made available to members nationally, we are pleased to advise that Russell has agreed to cover pertinent content in this webinar which will also examine the latest edition of the Australian Border Force (ABF) Goods Compliance Update and an update on a recent AAT case concerning the use of tariff concession orders |
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| SIMPLIFIED TRADE SYSTEM - We are pleased to release an STS consultation paper, which seeks your views on what is working well and what improvements could be made to Australia's cross-border trade system. This paper is available on the STS webpage along with a link to a recording of the recent Town Hall meeting |
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| Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members can make their own submissions on the STS by January 14, 2022 or send contributions to be included in the FTA submission to Clint Latta no later than 31 December , 2021 |
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| The semester, for this the pre-requisite course for licensing of customs brokers in Australia, starts on 17 January 2022 so you or anyone in your team can download the Student Guide and enroll now at www.wisetechacademy.com - READ MORE |
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ACROSS BORDERS - EDITION 2, 2021 |
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| Our thanks to Mike Yarwood, Managing Director | Loss Prevention - TT Club for his article in Edition 2 of Across Borders that exhibited the work being done to assist Australian exporters - "Recognise the power of the internet" |
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| It may be obvious that the internet is fundamental to global business. It clearly has proven to be a hugely valuable facilitator for transactions and information alike. As with so many things on which we rely in life, it is critically important to be alert to the inherent risks we face. Here, that means being constantly on guard, both personally and corporately - READ MORE (full edition of the latest Across Borders available HERE) |
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INDUSTRY CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR
OPERATING HOURS
As Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) receive updates from services providers as to their operating hours over the Christmas and New Year period we will post those links on our website - to access the updates please click HERE. |
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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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30.11.21 - Department of Home Affairs - COVID-19 and the border updates ... read more
30.11.21 - NSW Government announces further precautionary measures to manage the Omicron variant ... read more
3.12.21 - NSW State Government - Omicron updates for international passengers ... read more
6.12.21 - Qld State Government - 5 December 2021: Hotspots update ... read more
6.12.21 - QLD Government Upcoming changes to border restrictions at 80% fully vaccinated ... read more
6.12.21 - Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry COVID-19 update ... read more |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, October 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 - 3 December 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics October 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Container Traffic Report October 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data October 2021 ... read more
- Gladstone Ports Corporation - Statistics October 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report October 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures October 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Port Hedland October 2021 Cargo, GRT and DWT Statistics by Commodity Group ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Cargo Statistics by Origin October 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Trade Report October 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 October 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 October 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports, Albany Bunbury & Esperance Trade Data October 2021 ... read more
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1.12.21 - FIATA - e-Flash - Special FIATA Reporting Sessions: FIATA General Meeting Week ... read more
1.12.21 - IFAM - temporary change to the scheduled Toowoomba to Singapore (via Cairns) route with Singapore Airlines. ... read more
2.12.21 - IATA - Air Cargo Market Analysis October 2021 ... read more
3.12.21 - IATA - Government Response to Omicron Threatens Emerging Recovery ... read more
3.12.21 - IATA - Air Cargo Demand Up 9.4% in October ... read more
6.12.21 - IATA - Do travel restrictions reduce new COVID cases?... read more
6.12.21 - FIATA - Coping with the new "normal": Development of best practices by the WCO PSCG ... read more |
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30.11.21 - Geelong Port establishes the Geelong Hydrogen Hub ... read more
30.11.21 - Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry Coronavirus (COVID-19) update 29th November 2021 ... read more
1.12.21 - Milestone Reached for Bundaberg Project ... read more
1.12.21 - Port's Commitment to Innovation and Excellence in Sustainability Recognised in Banksia Foundation's Preeminent Sustainability Awards ... read more
3.12.21 - Fremantle Ports - Stay well clear of ships when you're boating ... read more
4.12.21 - Container Shipping Market Quarterly Review ... login required
6.12.21 - Qantas Freight Updates ... read more |
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30.11.21 - DAWE - Australian Fish Names – Update #4/2021 ... login required
30.11.21 - DAWE - Service disruption to import systems - 3 December to 6 December 2021 ... login required
30.11.21 - DAWE - 2021-11: Seafood Export Facilitator Services ... login required
30.11.21 - DAWE - 2021-09 – Trade Reform Research Panel - expressions of interest ... login required
30.11.21 - DAWE - 240-2021: Addition of Estonia to list of approved Salmonid processing countries ... login required
1.12.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 24-2021 Addition of Estonia to list of approved Salmonid processing countries ... login required
1.12.21 - DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... login required
1.12.21 - DAWE - Department of Agriculture Crest View email in your browser Biosecurity Advice Apiaceous seeds for planting 2021-P14 ... login required
1.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-27: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey, composite products and other edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification commencing from 7 December 2021 ... login required
3.12.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 241/2021 Entry coversheet for seed for planting consignments now available for use ... login required
3.12.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 242/2021 Urgent Scheduled Outage ... login required
3.12.21 - - 2021-67: Plant Export Operations –Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements ... login required
6.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-48: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: ... login required
6.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-68: Plant Export Operations – Enhancement to EXDOC for horticulture exports ... login required
6.12.21 - DAWE - Australia's Chief Vet visits Fiji to strengthen biosecurity and animal health collaboration ... login required |
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30.11.21 - Update 13 - Borderwise Special Offer to FTA Members ... login required
1.12.21 - TC Gazette 21/47 ... read more
3.11.21 - NZ Customs Release 638 ... login required
2.11.21 - ABF - Application for Customs Broker Licences 2021-45 ... read more
2.11.21 - Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Entry into force 1 January 2022 ... read more |
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30.11.21 - DFAT - Pause to further easing of border restrictions ... read more
1.12.21 - WTO members support maintaining momentum of discussions on common IP COVID-19 response ... read more
1.12.21 - WCO News No. 96 - October 2021 - E-Commerce: How Customs is responding to the challenge ... read more
2.12.21 - OECD Economic Outlook December 2021 ... read more
2.12.21 - DFAT - Business envoy November 2021 ... read more
3.12.21 - DFAT - Reducing red tape for Australian services exporters ... read more
6.12.21 - WCO - Second edition of the WCO COVID-19 Project Newsletter is released with a special focus on the cross-border movement of COVID-19 vaccines and critical goods ... 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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THE DIPLOMA OF CUSTOMS BROKING - REGISTER NOW FOR JANUARY SEMESTER
WiseTech Academy (RTO code 45574) is now accepting enrollments for 2022 into the nationally accredited TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking, the pre-requisite course for licensing of customs brokers in Australia. The semester starts on 17 January 2022 so you or anyone in your team can download the Student Guide and enroll now at www.wisetechacademy.com |
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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
 BRISBANE - LOGISTICS COORDINATOR... 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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