FTA WEEKLY REPORT 2022/18

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Qatar Airways supported by Menzies Aviation

FTA/APSA - LATEST SUBMISSION

Resilience and Utility of the Shipping Industry serving Western Australia and the nation
FTA / APSA were recently invited by the WA Government to provide a submission into the above referenced review. Feedback was sought from members contributing to the submission which was lodged on Friday 29 April 2022.
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FTA/APSA - IN THE MEDIA

China's COVID lockdowns add to shipping backlog. What does it mean for Australia?

FTA and APSA continue to take international trade issues to mainstream media - a special thanks to our association member (the Australian Council of Wool Exporters & Processors) for making a major contribution to this media campaign Read More

Ace Radio's Libby Price interviewed Paul Zalai (FTA/APSA) yesterday 2 May 2022 in terms of the impacts of China's lockdown and congestion at major international ports.
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ABC PM Reporter Rachel Mealey interviewed David Leaney (ANU College of Business and Economics) and Paul Zalai (FTA/APSA) yesterday 2 May 2022 in a story titled "Shanghai bottleneck will send prices up in Australia."
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Women in Logistics - Sundowner Networking Function

Grab your colleagues and enjoy a relaxing close to the week networking with your peers.

A collaboration between Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), Wondering Women & Next Leap Training Solutions

Friday 13 May 2022 (5.30pm onwards) at St George Motor Boat Club - Waterfront Function Centre

Guest Speakers:
Sam Askin, Chief Executive Officer - 1 Stop Connections
Dr Christina Curry, Mayor - Bayside Counsel & Chair - Bayside Women's Shelter
Heather Lynn, National Programs Manager - Waves of Wellness

$49.50 (incl. gst) Ticket includes - drinks and finger food Register Here

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

CPD - Border Compliance Program

REGISTER NOW - for one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - early bird offer now available Read More

Australian Trusted Trader - advanced border clearance functions
Customs Clearance Practices - FTA's Susan Danks
Import requirements - Australian Radiation Protection & Nuclear Safety Agency
Operation Jardena - criminal infiltration in supply chains
Competition Compliance - Russell Wiese, CGT Law
Compliance at Regulated facilities - Andrew Christie Consulting
Biosecurity - dedicated interactive session focused on policy and operational reform - chaired by FTA's Sal Milici (Syd / Mel) and Paul Zalai (Bne / Perth)

SYDNEY - Friday 6 May 2022 (registrations close tomorrow)

SYDNEY - Sat 7 May 2022 (registrations close tomorrow)

MELBOURNE - Friday 20 May 2022 (early bird ends Friday)

MELBOURNE - Sat 21 May 2022 (early bird ends Friday)

BRISBANE - Wednesday 15 June 2022

PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022

Notices:
29.4.2022 : Goods Compliance Update - Autumn 2022 ... read more
27.4.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 22-14 ... read more

SEA FREIGHT

Australian Sea Cargo Operational Highlights
Resumption of report will commence next Tuesday, 10 May 2022

International shipping line notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 27th April to 2nd May 2022

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AIR FREIGHT

dnata T4 - additional import processing facility
Expanded off-airport operations in Sydney - this facility will break down loose cargo and make available for collection at Discovery Cove, Banksmeadow - operational process flow announced.
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Notices:
2.5.2022 : Austrade IFAM Extensions and Cancellations ... read more
2.5.2022 : IATA - China's new COVID lockdowns hit domestic air travel ... read more
2.5.2022 : IFAM - Extended Flight Capacity ... read more
29.4.2022 : IFAM - Extended Flight Capacity and Temporary Cancellations ... read more
27.4.2022 : IFAM - Extended Flight Capacity ... read more
27.4.2022 : IFAM - Extended Flight Capacity and Temporary Cancellations ... read more

LOGISTICS

VICT Industry Notice (Infrastructure Charge)
$161.35 (subject to GST) per full container - effective 1 July 2022
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Terminal Access Charges
FTA, APSA and the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) have supplied a national list of Terminal Access Charges to the Productivity Commission as a part of their review of Australia's Maritime Systems
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Abandoned Cargoes - Are Freight Forwarders Exposed to costs?

Many thanks to James Cotis, Principal - Logical Insurance Brokers for his article in the latest edition of Across Borders Read More

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

Notices:
2.5.2022 : VICT Industry Notice ... read more
2.5.2022 - NSW Ports launches 2022 Community Grants Program … read more

BIOSECURITY

Notices:
29.4.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 65/2022 Conclusion of the Burnt Pine Longicorn(BPL) flight season and BPL vessel inspections ... read more
29.4.2022 : DAWE - Recommencement of independent observer deployments ... read more

26.4.2022 : DAWE - MAA 2022-09: Turkey – Dairy Products: Certificate requirements for milk and milk products ... read more
26.4.2022 : DAWE - MAA 2022-10: European Union: Dairy: Electronic paperless trade (eCert) - delayed commencement ... read more
26.4.2022: DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 64/2022 Service Disruption: 10 April 2022 – Numbered points in BICON import permits ... read more
26.4.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data - 27th April to 2nd May 2022
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources

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Notices:
28.4.2022 : ATIC - Agribusiness and Food News, IFAM Updates ... read more

ANTI DUMPING

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Anti-Dumping Notices 27h April to 2nd May 2022

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WEBINARS & RECORDINGS

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

SPONSORS

Finance Report

Daily Market Commentary and Calendar
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Collinson & Co App
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Candidate of the Week

Sydney - Part Time Customs Broker

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2022 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE

FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2022/18 - sponsored by QATAR Airways Cargo