FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2022/13 - sponsored by The Compliant Group

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
FTA WEEKLY REPORT 2022/13
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Many thanks to Matthew Brown, Sales Director - The Compliant Group for his article in the first edition of Across Borders for 2022         Read More 

         
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SPECIAL NOTICES
CUSTOMS BROKER CPD COUNTDOWN - 2 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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Tour De Brisbane

The Common Good is an initiative of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation raising funds for life-changing medical research areas of dementia, mental health, heart disease, lung disease and organ transplant research.
Our colleague and Head of International International Freight & Logistics, Anthony Vinson , is taking part in his 2nd Tour De Brisbane to support this worthy cause - if you are able to assist his fund raising efforts please click HERE
Physical, Mental and Family health all on the table at EES Shipping 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) member EES Shipping - taking steps to ensure the wellbeing of their staff. In addition to the recreation / exercise area installed last year Brian Hack ( Managing Director) is now looking at the working week / hours to offer a better work / life balance for employees and management.

 
Brian says he hopes the steps to prioritise wellbeing and mental health will be replicated within the industry which has been battered by supply chain issues over the past 2 years.
2022 Women in Logistics Sundowner Walk
& Networking Function
 
Date:          Friday 13 May 2022
Time:         Bayside Walk (5.30pm - 6.00pm) followed by
                   Networking Function (6.00pm onwards)
Venue:       Novotel Brighton Le-Sands outside in the Pavillion Area
Cost:          $49.50 (incl. gst)
 
Please join us at our first event for 2022 to celebrate both the ladies in our industry and the male colleagues who continue to encourage and support us.

A great way to end the week connecting with your peers. We will also have some raffle items on the night, with all the event's profits going to our chosen charities - Bayside Women's Shelter and Waves of Wellness Foundation.
 
For further details and to register please click HERE
 
Across Borders - Edition 1 2022

Many thanks to all those who contributed a thought leadership piece / commentary or sponsorship towards this first edition of Across Borders for  2022



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Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE
CLASSIFIEDS
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 area or interstate is also offered at competitive commercial rates.
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NZ seafreight capacity
Chilled container - NZD $475 cube metre
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AIR FREIGHT
More capacity coming on board -m please see following links 

Inbound - Outbound
Notices:
28.3.2022 : IATA - Data on airlines' status confirm the pandemic created opportunities ... read more
24.3.2022 : Qantas Freight Scheduled Outage 28 March 2022 ... read more
23.3.2022 : FIATA President addresses the maritime crisis with WTO Director General ... read more
22.3.2022 : ATIC - Extended Flight Capacity - Inbound ... read more
22.3.2022 : ATIC - Extended Flight Capacity - Outbound ... read more
LOGISTICS
Australian depot managers say free box storage time is 'unworkable'
The situation in Australia has reached international trade media - interesting that Shipping Australia have dismissed the concern suggesting that if you do not like a shipping line's terms, simply go to another one ... if it was only that easy !
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Notices:
24.3.2022 : Qantas Freight Scheduled Outage 28 March 2022 ... read more
Port News 
FTA / APSA have compiled a listing of National Port Notifications from 22nd to 28th March 2022
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SEA FREIGHT
Shipping Competition and reliance on foreign owned shipping lines
FTA/APSA warned against following the lead of the European Union Block Exemption and that should a variation be adopted in Australia, that it incorporate many safeguards and extra protections above and beyond the current Part X regime. 
 
A major shipping line is declining contractual services to freight forwarders, regional exporters failing to receive sufficient equipment (especially 20ft containers), limited access to key trade lanes and freight costs reaching record highs.

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Australian sea cargo operational highlights
Cost Variations -  ANL / CMA-CGM, 
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 22nd to 28th March 2022
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APSA CONFERENCE - join your peers in Regional NSW
Join leading exporters, importers, regional producers, logistics providers, port and government officials on 30 and 31 August 2022  - Wagga Wagga, NSW..
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BORDER
TOMORROW Wednesday 30 MARCH
WEBINAR - International Trade Sanctions - a guide for traders and logistics providers
Russell Wiese of CGT Law will explain sanctions in response to Russia's war with the Ukraine with a focus on freight forwarders, customs broker and traders responsibilities.
 Register Here 
Notices:
28.3.2022  : Customs controls for COVID-19-related goods discussed with ASEAN Ambassadors ... read more
25.3.2022 : NZ Customs Release Issue 651 ... read more
23.3.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 22-10 ... 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 
 Register Here 
MELBOURNE - Friday 20 May 2022 
 Register Here 
MELBOURNE - Saturday 21 May 2022 
 Register Here 
BRISBANE - Wednesday 15 June 2022 
 Register Here 
PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022 
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BIOSECURITY
You'll hear from animal health specialists on-ground during outbreaks overseas, vaccine researchers, and from federal and state CVOs, who will outline what government and partner agencies are doing to protect our borders.
DATE: Monday 11 April, 2022 - TIME: 1.00PM - 2.30PM (AEST)
 Register Here 
Notices:
25.3.2022 : DAWE - 47-2022: Biosecurity Arrangement Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS)  ... read more
25.3.2022 : DAWE - Agricultural Market Intelligence Insights ... read more
25.3.2022 : Approved Arrangement Customs Broker Remission ... read more
23.3.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 45/2022 Unplanned Service Disruption: Wednesday 23 March 2022 – BICON ... read more
23.3.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 43/2022 Scheduled Outage: Friday 25 March to Saturday 26 March 2022 – BICON impacted, COLS, OPS and PEBS unavailable ... read more
23.3.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 42/2022 Service Disruption: Sunday 27 March 2022 - BICON ... read more
TRADE
Trade Data - 22nd to 28th March 2022
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources 
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Notices:
28.3. 2022 : WTO - Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body on 28 March 2022 ... read more
28.3.2022 : WTO - Agriculture negotiators chart path towards MC12 ... read more
24.3.2022 : ATIC - Agribusiness and Food News ... read more
ANTI DUMPING 
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Anti-Dumping Notices 22nd to 28th March 2022
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SPONSORS
Finance Report

Weekly Market Commentary & Calendar
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Collinson & Co App
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Candidate of the Week
 
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