FTA/APSA Weekly Report 2022/11 - sponsored by Salta Properties

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
FTA WEEKLY REPORT 2022/11
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Thank you to Salta Properties for again supporting our Across Borders magazine - the first edition for 2022 is in its final stages prior to publication which will showcase a brand new distribution facility in Altona - view HERE

 
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SPECIAL NOTICES
FLOOD RELIEF - LISMORE, NORTHERN NSW 
FTA has been approached by 3DL Customs & Consulting and DNV Transport about their activity in collecting and delivering goods to Lismore.- UPDATE: needed kitchenware (kettle, toaster, cutlery & chop boards , bowls plates) and new queen sheets & blankets.
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CUSTOMS BROKER CPD COUNTDOWN - 16 DAYS REMAIN
A reminder to all licensed customs brokers of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement  - for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 you must obtain a minimum of 30 CPD points with at least 18 of these points obtained from "Steam A" 
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FTA/APSA 'TECHTALK' WEBINAR SERIES
The digital route to ROI - 12 PM AEDT 16 March 2022
Join our webinar with panellists Paul Zalai (Director FTA), Sean Crook (Director NEOLINK), Shane D'Aprille (Director, AU OrangeLime Consulting), Julian Alvarez (CEO Logixboard) as we uncover: * Which digital technologies are the most important to adopt * The true costs of digitizing vs the opportunity costs of not * Real-world advice and lessons from the route to digitization * How to ensure digital investment positively impacts your revenue and profits 
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LOGISTICS
Consequences of LCL vehicle booking systems
Our member notice received a mixed reaction from members, transport companies and LCL depots - please share views to pzalai @FTAlliance.com.au
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Port Of Melbourne Industry Consultation 2022
The Port of Melbourne annual industry consultation is another opportunity for stakeholders to hear about our latest updates on projects, pricing and regulatory matters. 
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The Lockdown Effect

Our thanks to Kai Lincoln, Managing Director - SEKO Omni-Channel Logistics for his 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
Notices:
11.3.2022 : CTAA - V-DAQ / Right Weigh Smart On-Board Mass Webinar ... read more
11.3.2022 : CTAA - Victorian Container Storage Working Group ... read more
10.3.2022 : ACFS Operational Notice ... read more
10.3.2022 : CTAA - SE Queensland Flooding - Port of Brisbane Container Logistics Impacts - Update #3 ... read more
9.3.2022 : Consequences of LCL Time Slot Bookings ... read more
AIR FREIGHT
Singapore Airlines and WiseTech Global enter partnership to enable eBookings
WiseTech Global recent integration with Singapore Airlines (SIA) is the first of its kind for the carrier - members can now book airfreight directly with SIA from within CargoWise.
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Notices:
10.3.2022 : IATA - Air cargo continued to grow in January, though at a softer pace ... read more
9.3.2022 : IFAM Virtual Briefing Reminder ... read more
COVID-19
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Kits - $6.99 each (now available in 300 packs)
Stock is currently available for collection onsite from HubX, Port Botany (Gate 52) - deliveries to the Sydney metropolitan or interstate is also offered at competitive commercial rates.
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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Notices:
8.3.2022 : Authorised MUA Stop Work Meeting at DP World Melbourne ... read more
SEA FREIGHT
Lost shipping capacity revealed

'Lost Capacity' is a measure of the total number of container ship slots that were expected to be available at the port but did not materialise because the port was skipped, or the entire service was blanked by the shipping line.
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Australian sea cargo operational highlights
Cost Variations - MSC
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 March 2022
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APSA CONFERENCE
Productivity Commissioner to join us in Wagga Wagga
Registrations are now available to join leading exporters, importers, regional producers, logistics providers, port and government officials on 30 and 31 August 2022 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.
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BORDER
Minister commends Jardena for protecting supply chains from criminal activity - register for CPD to hear more
?Criminals operating within Australia's supply chain and infiltrating our borders are the focus of Operation Jardena - thank you to the Australian Border Force (ABF) for their commitment to present further detail at our upcoming CPD events (register below). 
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Notices:
9.3.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 22-08 ... read more
11.3.2022 : NZ Customs Release 649 ... read more
TRAINING
Customs Broker Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 
REGISTER NOW - for one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - early bird offer now available   Read More 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE A SANCTIONS UPDATE
SYDNEY - Friday 6 May 2022
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SYDNEY - Saturday 7 May 2022 
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MELBOURNE - Friday 20 May 2022 
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MELBOURNE - Saturday 21 May 2022 
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BRISBANE - Wednesday 15 June 2022 
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PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022 
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BIOSECURITY
Illegal Logging E-Update March 2022 (Russia and Belarus certification suspension)
On 4 March 2022, the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Council issued a statement clarifying all timber originating from Russia and Belarus is considered 'conflict timber' 
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Notices:
10.3.2022 : DAWE - Biosecurity Matters Edition 1, 2022 ... read more
10.3.2022 : DAWE - Imported food Failing food report - December 2021 ... read more
9.3.2022 : DAWE - 2022-03: European Union: Fish: Changed health certificate for frozen octopus and squid ... read more
9.3.2022 : DAWE - Biosecurity Matters Edition 1, 2022 ... read more
8.3.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more 
8.3.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 34/2022 Service Disruption: Tuesday 08 March 2022 – Telephony services  ... read more 
8.3.2022 : DAWE - 2022-02: Mexico: Fish: New market access for frozen rock lobster from 9 March 2022  ... read more 
8.3.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice  ... read more 
ANTI-DUMPING
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Anti-Dumpling notices 8th to 14th March 2022 
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TRADE
Trade Data - Last Updated 11th March 2022
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources 
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Notices:
14.3.2022  : ATIC - Export Update ... read more
10.3.2022 : WCO Secretary General issues statement on Ukraine ... read more
9.3.2022 : ATIC - Agribusiness and Food News ... read more
SPONSORS
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Weekly Market Commentary & Calendar
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Candidate of the Week
 
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