FTA WEEKLY REPORT 2022/07

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LOGISTICS

Omicron wreaking havoc with international supply chain
Paul Zalai (Director FTA/ Secretariat APSA) was interviewed by MHD about the Omicron wave and its ramifications for the international supply chain. Member feedback since this time has highlighted that if anything, logistics challenges continue
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FTA/APSA Submission - Productivity Commission Review: Australia's Maritime Logistics System
In response to the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) lead calling for an independent Government review, the Federal Treasurer made a welcomed announcement on 10 December 2021 that the Productivity Commission will complete a formal examination of Australia's maritime system.
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Across Borders: Transport Safety - Protecting All, but at a Cost

Our thanks to Neil Chambers, Director - Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) for their article in our most recent edition of Across Borders

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Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE

SEA FREIGHT

FTA /APSA submission - Productivity Commission review: Australia's maritime logistics system

On 11 February 2022, FTA / APSA provided a detailed submission examining long-term domestic trends, focussing on operational cost drivers, including industrial relations, infrastructure constraints and emerging business practices in Australia's ports and related transport networks that are adversely impacting the overall competitiveness of Australian trade sector.

FURTHER DETAIL

FORMAL SUBMISSION
MEDIA RELEASE

Australian sea cargo operational highlights

Cost Variations - ANL, CMA-CGM, OOCL, COSCO
Equipment & Capacity Update - (Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe)
Port Omissions - Port Rotations (China Port Operations, Terminal Operations)
Australian Port Terminals Update - courtesy Maersk & Patrick Terminals
Global Perspective (Commentaries - World Container Index)

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International shipping line notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 8th to 14th February 2022

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BORDER

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received a number of enquiries from members in relation to the changed codes required to claim preference under ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA).

The preference rule type to be used in AANZFTA Certificate Of Origin has not changed.
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Notices:
11.2.2022 : NZ Customs Release 645... read more
9.2.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 2022-04 ... read more

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SYDNEY - Friday 6 May 2022

SYDNEY - Saturday 7 May 2022

MELBOURNE - Friday 20 May 2022

MELBOURNE - Saturday 21 May 2022

BRISBANE - Wednesday 15 June 2022

PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022

Notices:
14.2.2022 : Mills Oakley - Free Webinar - Employers Obligations for Managing Covid-19... read more

COVID-19

FREE WEBINAR
Wednesday 23rd February 12pm AEDT

Employers Obligations for managing COVID -1

workers' compensation;
options for managing absenteeism;
dealing with government/client vaccination mandates;
interacting with health authorities.

Notices:
14.2.2022 : Qantas Freight - Introducing Split Shifts at our Perth Terminals ... read more
14.2.2022 : Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry COVID-19 update ... read more
8.2.2022 : Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry COVID-19 update ... read more
8.2.2022 : Qld Government Eased restrictions for businesses ... read more

AIR FREIGHT

Additional charter flights from China
Corwin International Logistics are handling serval charters from PVG & CAN to Sydney & Melbourne in order to offer a reliable schedule for products like COVID-19 ANTIGEN RAPID TESTS, masks etc.
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The International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) are pleased to announce extended freight capacity on a number of trade lanes - please review the notices below for more detail.

Notices:

14.2.2022 : FIATA - eFlash - Moving Forward! ... read more
14.2.2022 : IATA Economics' Chart of the Week Airlines are optimistic about the year ahead, but challenges remain ... read more
9.2.2022 : IFAM - Extended Freight Capacity ... read more
9.2.2022 : IFAM - Extended Freight Capacity ... read more

BIOSECURITY

The locust population in inland eastern Australia increased slightly. In addition to the persistent higher numbers in the Riverina of New South Wales, the numbers of adults increased noticeably in the arid interior of eastern Australia.
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Notices:
14.2.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more
14.2.2022 : DAWE - 20-2022: Addition of China to the BMSB Emerging Risk Country List ... read more
9.2.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more
9.2.2022 : DAWE - 16-2022: Revised rates for several plant products on the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) ... read more
9.2.2022 : DAWE - 16-2022: Revised rates for several plant products on the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) ... read more
8.2.2022 : DAWE - Imported food Failing food report - November 2021 ... read more

ANTI-DUMPING

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Anti-Dumpling notices 8th to 14th February 2022

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TRADE

Trade Data - last updated 11th February 2022
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources

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Notices:
14.2.2022 : ATIC - Agribusiness and Food News ... read more
11.2.022 : DFAT - Advancing Australia's trade interests in India ... read more
11.2.022 : Austrade - Insight - India continues suspension of quantitative restrictions on imports of mungbeans, pigeon peas and urad (vigna mungo) ... read more
11.2.2022 : Preferential Rule for the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) ... read more
9.2.2022 : DFAT - Tabling of the A-UK FTA Agreement in the Australian Parliament ... read more

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FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2022/07 - sponsored by Thai Cargo