Price & Speed Containers - Sydney depot handing for all you fumigation requirements and much more including ;
• 4.7 Secure Unpack for BMSB • 12.3 Heat Treatment
• Refrigerated Storage Solutions • DoAWE Inspections & Steam Clean
• Transport & Logistics • Container storage and warehousing
• Packing / Unpacking • Out Of Gauge / Crane Facilities
• Exports • FCL s77G Licenced Bond Facility
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WEEK 50 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE Australian 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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HAMBURG SUD RESPONSE TO FTA CONCERNS - SERVICING OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS |
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As outlined in last week's member notice, Hamburg Süd will restrict freight forwarding access as a part of revised arrangements effective 1 January 2022.
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) subsequently received advice from Hamburg Sud's Area Managing Director - Oceania outlining the rationale for reducing its focus on the freight forwarding sector- refer HERE (FTA/APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED)
FTA has again made contact with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) who await further detail before assessing if there are any potential breaches of competition law, potential abuse of market power and to determine the consequences of such a significant market shift for Australia freight forwarders, importers and exporters. |
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THE ADBLUE 'CRISIS' IS MORE OF A WAKE-UP CALL |
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| FTA/APSA representatives last week engaged direct with the Department of Infrastructure in terms of media reports pertaining to a limited supply of 'AdBlue' being the additive used in modern diesel engines to eliminate potentially harmful emissions in exhaust gasses and reduce air pollution. |
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| This is one to certainly watch and a case of being vigilant and alert, rather than alarmed, as industry and government work together to deliver solutions. A highly commended commentary is provided by the Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia - READ MORE |
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US HOUSE PASSES OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM LEGISLATION |
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No issue about the need for disciplines such as storage and container detention but the 'fairness' of how it is is administered in Australia needs very close scrutiny and urgent reform. Interesting to read in JOC that the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation that would upend how the United States regulates the container shipping industry.
"Shipper groups such as the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) celebrated the passage of the bill, which would shift the burden of proof of the reasonableness of detention and demurrage to the carriers." - READ MORE |
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TERMS OF REFERENCE - PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REVIEW INTO AUSTRALIA'S MARITIME LOGISTICS SYSTEM |
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| Further to last weeks' member notice referencing a commentary from the Prime Minister, we are pleased to advise The Hon Josh Frydenberg (Treasurer) and The Hon Dan Tehan (Trade Minister) this morning announced that the Productivity Commission will conduct a formal inquiry into Australia's maritime logistics system to understand any long-term trends, structural changes, and impediments that impact the efficiency and dependability of Australia's maritime logistics system and connected supply chains. - READ MORE |
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MONDIALE VGL ACQUIRES CUSTOMS AGENCY SERVICES |
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| FTA extends its congratulations to two prominent corporate members with the announcement that Mondiale VGL has acquired South Australian-based customs and logistics business, Customs Agency Services (CAS) – READ MORE |
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| L to R - George Schirato (Mondiale VGL Director), Louise Rigoni (CAS Director), Mark Callus (CAS Director) and Chris James (Mondiale VGL COO) |
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WEBINAR - WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2021 (1030 PERTH TIME) |
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| Join us for a one hour interactive webinar 10.30am Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) [1.30pm AEDT) Wednesday 15 December 2021 to hear from Mills Oakley |
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The Western Australian government, more than any other, has introduced requirements for workers in multiple occupations to be vaccinated, including commercial transport, freight, logistics and port workers.
Whilst previously debates could be had about the feasibility, viability or even need for a business to require their workers to be vaccinated, these industries are now given no choice if they wish to continue operating lawfully.
Please join us to hear from Alexander Millman (Senior Associate - Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety) and Harold Downes (Partner - Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety).
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WEBINAR - THURSDAY 16 DECEMBER 2021 (3.00pm AEDT) |
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| Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have been advised by Austrade of a webinar that has been arranged to bring you the latest developments for Freight Assistance - SEE HERE for more and how to register |
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INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT ASSISTANCE MECHANSIM - STAY UP TO DATE |
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The team at IFAM (International Freight Assistance Mechanism, Austrade) want to ensure you're getting the most up-to-date information and news about the program as we head into the busy summer season.
- Sign up to the fortnightly Agribusiness eNewsletter here (https://www.austrade.gov.au/News/Newsletters) for the latest on IFAM flights/routes, important notices from DAWE and an abundance of sector success stories……even get featured yourself!
- Receive the IFAM Flight Alerts in real time direct to your inbox AND ensure you never miss your State or Territory's industry briefing. Just email us at airfreight@austrade.gov.au (click that link, there's magic behind it) and we'll sort the rest out for you!
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232-2021: Khapra beetle Phases 4 and 5, and extension of Phase 6A measures
241-2021: Entry coversheet for seed planting consignments now available for use
244-2021: Upcoming extensions of sea container remeasures (Phase 6A) to protect
against Khapra beetle
246-2021: December 2021 / January 2022 Holiday Shut Down Operating Hours
Locust Bulletin - December 2021
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AGRICULTURAL TRADE QUARTERLY BRIEFING - DECEMBER 2021 |
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In this edition we: - learn about new import requirements for China
- welcome our new trade counsellors to Beijing
- discover market insights
- celebrate recent achievements in trade and market access
- see the latest updates to department systems
- share updates from the OECD on boosting agricultural change.
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COVIDSafe FREE ONLINE LEARNING |
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| To support industry to stay COVIDSafe a free online learning course is available to freight workers. The course has the most up-to-date COVID-19 Safe practices that can be used in their workplace. |
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Workers simply need a mobile phone and the internet and they can run through the 30 minute course when it suits them and will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful finish. Click here to access the course. |
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TT Talk - Traffic management saves lives |
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| A critical transfer point of intermodal trade is the marine container terminal; immense strain encountered globally through 2021 is set to continue through 2022. Efficiently facilitating the flow of empty and laden containers to and from ships, trucks and trains is no mean feat ordinarily – and current disruptive dynamics have resulted in substantial congestion and operational stresses - READ MORE |
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES AND WISETECH GLOBAL ENTER PARTNERSHIP TO ENABLE REAL-TIME eBOOKINGS Singapore Airlines (SIA), a leading air cargo carrier in the Asia-Pacific region, and WiseTech Global, provider of leading logistics execution platform CargoWise, have partnered to provide a direct exchange of eBookings between their systems, adding significant value to many forwarders across the globe. ... read more |
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ACROSS BORDERS - EDITION 2, 2021 |
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| Our thanks to Steve McSweeney, National Business Development Director - Certis Security Australia for his article in Edition 2 of Across Borders that exhibited the work being done to assist Australian exporters - "Compliance with new supply chain obligations" |
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| As with every industry, various stages of the supply chain are subject to industry legislation and regulation, often to ensure safety and security. It's important for decision makers and business leaders across all levels to understand these regulations, and ensure they're adhered to. - 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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| Registrations are now available to join leading exporters, importers, regional producers, logistics providers, port and government officials on 22 and 23 February 2021 at the Riverina Intermodal Freight & Logistics (RIFL) site tour, networking cocktail function at the exclusive Riverine Club and an interactive format conference at the Wagga Wagga RSL. ... read more |
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8.12.21 - NSW State Government - NSW at 95% double vaccination or 15 December ... read more
9.12.21 - CTAA - WA Mandatory Vaccination Direction - Impacts on Freight Logistics Employers - Important Webinar ... read more
10.12.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 180 ... read more
13.12.21 - CTAA - WA Mandatory Vaccination Direction - Impacts on Freight Logistics Employers - Important Webinar - REMINDER ... read more
13.12.21 - Qld State Government - Changes to border restrictions ... read more
13.12.21 - Fremantle Ports - COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements For Port Workers ... read more |
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| 9.12.21 - MUA Stop Work Meeting DP World Brisbane and Hutchison Ports Brisbane .. login required |
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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 - 10 December 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics November 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 November 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 November 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville Trade Overview October 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports Albany Rolling Trade Data November 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports Bunbury Rolling Trade Data November 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports Esperance Rolling Trade Data November 2021 ... read more
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7.12.21 - IFAM - Los Angeles Flights with Qantas ... read more
7.12.21 - IFAM - Additional Qantas and Japan Airlines Flights ... read more
8.12.21 - International Freight Assistance Mechanism Briefing - December 16 ... read more
8.12.21 - IFAM - Extended Flight Capacity Air New Zealand and Qantas ... read more
8.12.21 - IFAM - Extended Flight Capacity Air New Zealand and Qantas ... read more
8.12.21 - IFAM Virtual Meetings ... read more
9.12.21 - IATA - Air cargo historically high, air travel improves Global RPKs 49.4% below pre-COVID 2019 (Oct 19), CTKs up 9.4% ... read more
13.12.21 - FIATA - e-Flash: Unpredictability soars: Action Needed! ... read more
13.12.21 - IATA - Uptick in new export orders supports continued air cargo strength ... read more |
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8.12.21 - Qantas Freight Updates ... read more
9.12.21 - Port of Melbourne breaks new ground on rail project ... read more
9.12.21 - Sydney Aviation Alliance"s proposed acquisition of Sydney Airport not opposed ... read more
9.12.21 - HAMBURG SÜD - Service of Freight Forwarders ... login required
9.12.21 - HAMBURG SÜD Response - Service of Freight Forwarders ... login required
9.12.21 - Port of Newcastle High Court Decision ...read more
9.12.21 - ACCC - High Court rules on determining access charges for Port of Newcastle ... read more
9.12.21 - Fremantle Ports Portfolio December 2021 ... read more
9.12.21 - TasPorts Project QuayLink - building a port for the future TasPorts $240 million investment at the Port of Devonport secures the port as a tourism and trade gateway for the future. ... read more
9.12.21 - ACCC - Sydney Aviation Alliance's proposed acquisition of Sydney Airport not opposed ... read more
9.12.21 - Maritime Matters December 2021 ... read more
10.12 21 - Gladstone Ports Corporation - Milestone reached for project at Port of Bundaberg ... read more
10.12.21 - Port of Brisbane News December 2021 ... read more
13.12.21 - DP World Terminal working arrangements over Christmas and New Year ... read more
13.12.21 - Australia elected to Category B of the International Maritime Organization Council ... read more |
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7.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-49: European Union (EU) Dairy, New export certification commencing from 13 December 2021 ... login required
8.12.21 - DAWE - Agricultural Trade Quarterly Briefing December 2021 ... login required
9.12.21 - DAWE - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Import Industry Advice Notice 244-2021 Upcoming extension of sea container measures (Phase 6A) to protect against khapra beetle ... login required
9.12.21 - Upcoming extension of sea container measures (Phase 6A) to protect against khapra beetle ... login required
9.12.21 - DAWE - 245-2021: Update: Implementation of phytosanitary measures for Diaporthe angelicae on imported carrot seed for sowing ... login required
10.12 21 - DAWE - Jam Land remediation determination affirmed ... login required13.12.21 - DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... login required
13.12.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 247/2021 Service Disruption: Sunday 19 December 2021 - BICON ... login required
13.12.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 248/2021 Scheduled Outage: Tuesday 14 December to Wednesday 15 December 2021 – MARS ... login required
13.12.21 - DAWE - 246-2021: December 2021 / January 2022 Holiday Shut Down Operating Hours ... login required |
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8.12.21 - TC Gazette 21/48 ... read more
8.12.21 - Customs Compliance Update - December 2021 ... read more
8.12.21 - Australian Customs Notice No. 2021/49 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement – Entry into Force ... read more
10.11.21 - NZ Customs Release 639 ... login required
10.12.21 - WCO publishes 2021 edition of Integrity Development Guide ... read more
10.12.21 - AFP - Three people sentenced to 19 years jail for importing one tonne of MDMA ... read more |
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8.12.21 - WTO - DDG Ellard stresses need to maintain WTO momentum, importance of dispute settlement reform ... read more
8.12.21 - Insight – Latin America: Market access wins for agricultural commodities ... read more
9.12.21 - ATIC - Agribusiness & Food News ... read more
10.12.21 - WTO - Monitoring report shows continued but slow rollback of COVID-19 related trade restrictions ... read more
10.12.21 - Declarations of Origin RCEP ... read more
13.12.21 - DFAT - G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting ... read more
13.12.21 - ATIC Export Update ... read more |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices to 7th to 13th December 2021 ... available HERE |
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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 - Ocean Freight Projects Specialist... 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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