FTA WEEKLY REPORT 2022/19

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

DP World Sydney Welcomes Five New RTGs
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FTA/APSA - LATEST SUBMISSION

CONTAINER DETENTION - supplementary submission to the Productivity Commission
Extensive evidence from members highlighting the unreasonable administration of container detention fees has been incorporated into a supplementary submission to the Productivity Commission calling for regulation to end the blatant mis-use of this practice.
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FTA/APSA - IN THE MEDIA

THE LOADSTAR - Protect Australian trade from 'foreign carriers and their overseas masters'

Great interview with the LoadStar summed up by the bottom line "We normally do not advocate for more regulation. However, when market forces fail to protect shippers, we need some level of protection"
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Container Detention - ABC Radio interview with Paul Zalai
Thanks again to the ABC for this important coverage allowing 5 minutes of air-time to explain the implication of unreasonable practices enforced by many foreign owned shipping lines and the FTA/APSA advocacy for regulation.
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FTA/APSA - OUT & ABOUT

Women in Logistics - 6 tickets remain !!
Thank you once again to our event sponsors and to all of members and industry colleagues for your support - we look forward to seeing you this Friday !
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RECORD ATTENDANCE - SYDNEY CPD

A special note of appreciation to the loyal support from our members with 215 delegates joining us last week at our Border Compliance Program - licensed customs brokers obtained 24 CPD points and complimentary access to online training to gain remaining points for the 2022/23 licensing period and their upcoming CBC compliance.
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CPD - Border Compliance Program

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)

MELBOURNE - Friday 20 May 2022

MELBOURNE - Sat 21 May 2022

BRISBANE - Wed 15 June 2022 (early bird available)

PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022 (early bird available)

2ND AUSTRALIAN BIOSECURITY SYMPOSIUM

Sala Milici (Head of Border & Biosecurity - FTA/APSA) joined an esteemed panel at the 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium to discuss and dissect the subject of "Connecting The Dots". Special thanks to fellow panellists Bruce Christie, Christine Milne AO, Nathan Hancock and Georgie Somerset AM ... and of course Costa Georgiadis for facilitating and dubbing our group as the "crème brûlée of panels".

Thanks again to Kathleen Plowman for the invitation!

We have much work ahead of us !

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

Notices:
4.5.2022 : AFP - Ironside: Sydney men face court over failed cocaine smuggling plot ... read more
4.5.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 22-15 ... read more
3.5.2022 : ABF - Victorian man sentenced for illegal importation of 10 million cigarettes ... read more

COVID

National COVID Taskforce update on vaccine rollout

Please note updated ATAGI advice and promotional material on the COVID-19 booster and winter preparedness to share with your networks. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the Industry Liaison team at industryliaisoncell@health.gov.au

Updated advice
Promotional Material

SEA FREIGHT

Changes to the Terminal Leadership team at some of the DP World facilities around Australia have been announced - see full details HERE

Australian Sea Cargo Operational Highlights
Global Outlook - summary

Russia-Ukraine situation continues to place considerable stress on the global economy

Vessel delays and port congestion in USA and Northern Europe continue to create cause for concern particularly at the ports of Bremerhaven, Hamburg, and Antwerp.

Currently there are 17-20 vessel at anchorage awaiting berthing at the port of Bremerhaven

As congestion worsens carriers are looking to avoid hot spots in China by omitting Shanghai

Shipments volumes from Shanghai remain stable although still down 22% when compared to March 2022 pre lockdown

Uncertainty of the exact duration of lockdowns in China makes it unclear what the overall impact will be on global supply chains

Whilst we have seen some soften of sea freight rates over costs remain at historical highs

Carriers continued adjustment and review of their BAF- Bunker prices due to significant rises in global fuel prices

World Container Index as calculated by Drewry as of 05 May 2022 is USD $7,727.24 per 40FT container

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International shipping line notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 3rd to 9th May 2022

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AIR FREIGHT

IFAM Industry Briefing
Freight Forwarders & Airline Representatives are invited to hear updates on pricing, routes, airfreight and exports from the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) team.?

Monday 16 May 2022 - 1200 (AEST)
Register HERE

Notices:
9.5.2022 : IATA - The global rise in consumer prices eludes China and Japan ... read more
6.5.2022 : IFAM Cancelled Qantas flights to Shanghai ... read more
4.5.2022 : IATA - Air cargo volumes fall to late-2020 levels ... read more
4.5.2022 : IATA - War in Ukraine and Omicron Weighs on Air Cargo ... read more

LOGISTICS

Turn the Tide with Shipping Reform

Many thanks to Olga Harriton, APSA Chair / Global Logistics Manager - Manildra Group for her article in the latest edition of Across Borders

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

Maintenance Blitz to Improve Victoria's Rail Freight

The Victorian Budget 2022/23 will deliver $181 million for critical maintenance works to improve rail freight competitiveness and support the growing freight task that is vital to regional economies and supply chains.

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The Digital Route to ROI

As members will recall, I recently had the opportunity to host a TechTalk webinar with panellists Julian Alvarez (CEO Logixboard), Sean Crook (Director NEOLINK), and Shane D'Aprille (Director, AU OrangeLime Consulting) - recording available HERE

Julian and an executive representative group from the US are coming to Australia in mid-May meeting with members in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane - if you are interested in a meeting with Logixboard please let me know at pzalai@FTAlliance.com.au.

Port Botany Supply Chain study
To take part in this survey and have your say on the Port Botany Supply Chain in Greater Sydney simply click HERE

Proposed Truck Time Zone change to the Port Botany Landside Operations Mandatory Standards

Transport for NSW is consulting with stakeholders on a proposed change to the Port Botany Landside Operations Mandatory Standards (the Mandatory Standards) truck time zones.

Further details of the proposed change to the Mandatory Standards and frequently asked questions can be viewed here.

If you would like to take part in one of our virtual consultation sessions, click read more for more info
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CONTAINER DETENTION - Supplementary submission to the productivity Commission

Freight &Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received extensive examples from members highlighting the unreasonable administration of container detention fees.

This has been used as evidence as a part of a supplementary submission to the Productivity Commission calling for regulation to end the blatant mis-use of this practice.

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Notices:
9.5.2022 : Flinders Ports Holdings - Supply chain efficiency measures high on the agenda ... read more
9.5.2022 : VICT - Industry Notice ... read more
9.5.2022 : Brisbane Port News May 2022 ... read more
5.5.2022 : Pilbara Portal Autumn Edition 2022 .. read more
5.5.2022 : Port of Melbourne Executive Appointments – Operations and Port Development ... read more
4.5.2022 : Keeping NSW's Economy Moving from Paddock to Port ... read more

BIOSECURITY

Biosecurity Portal Information session
Two information session available to assist industry - Read More

Notices:
9.5.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 68/2022 Launch of Biosecurity Portal in Western Australia – you can now book your import inspections online ... read more
9.5.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 73/2022 Scheduled Outage: Saturday 14 May to Sunday 15 May 2022 - BICON ... read more
9.5.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 72/2022 Scheduled Outage: Thursday 12 May to Friday 13 May 2022 – COLS, MARS, OPS and PEBS unavailable, BMSB/Treatment Certificate Portal impacted ... read more
9.5.2022 : DAWE - IAN 2022 - 13: NEXDOC Dairy – Certificate print issue ... read more
9.5.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more
6.5.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more
6.5.2022 : DAWE - 2022-13: NEXDOC Dairy – Certificate print issue ... read more
6.5.2022 : Invite to the new Biosecurity Portal - Webinar information sessions ... read more
5.5.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more
5.5.2022 : DAWE CPD ... read more
5.5.2022 : Conclusion of the 2021-22 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season ... read more
5.5.2022 : DAWE - 71-2022: Conclusion of the 2021-22 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season ... read more
4.5.2022 : DAWE - 69-2022: Importer–Supplier trial of fresh persimmons from New Zealand on the Compliance Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) ... read more
4.5.2022 : Launch of Biosecurity Portal in WA You can now book your import inspections online ... read more
3.5.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 67/2022 Scheduled Outage: Friday 06 May to Saturday 07 May 2022 – BICON impacted, COLS, OPS and PEBS unavailable ... read more
3.5.2022 : DAWE - 66-2022: Novel Automation Implemented for Document Assessment ... read more
3.5.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more

TRADE

Trade Data - 3rd to 9th May 2022
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources

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ANTI DUMPING

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Anti-Dumping Notices 3rd to 9th 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 - Senior Operations / Supervisor

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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.

2022 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE

FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2022/19 - sponsored by DP World