FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2022/23- sponsored by Garuda Indonesia

FTA WEEKLY REPORT 2022/23

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK            Garuda Indonesia supported by Menzies Aviation         JOIN THE ALLIANCE FTA/APSA - IN THE MEDIA DCN : Container detention - a call for regulation What is clearly a windfall for foreign owned shipping lines contributing to their multi-billion-dollar annual profits is adding to the current cost of living and inflationary pressures being felt across Australia  Read More     Full edition of May 2022 DCN available HERE  FTA/APSA - ADVOCACY UPDATE - advocacy activity relating to shipping competition and container detention Whilst US Federal Maritime Commissioner Dye's report came up with much valuable detail, FTA/APSA are left questioning her conclusion that vigorous international shipping competition exists.  Read More  LOGISTICS Empty Container Park capacity Transport operators are (understandably) charging for re-directions, re-booking slots, lift on / lift off and staging / storage costs. Rather than compensating importers in these instances where empty container parks are full and "re-directions" apply, the shipping lines continue to ignore our call for voluntary extended detention periods. Result is that they are continuing to force members to plea / beg / argue a case for a relief in container detention fees. Until we get some level of regulation, all importers should factor in a considerable additional container detention payment in their landed cost calculations.  Have Your Say  FTA member partners with Logixboard Logixboard announce a new partner in delivering world-class customer experiences for the logistics industry - Control Global Logistics   Read More    Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Kits - $4.95 (incl GST) FTA has partnered with Protective Health, a leading provider of medical supplies, as a part of a consortia to provide members with access to Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved Rapid Antigen Test Kits.  Read More  Notices: 1.6.2022 : Victorian Transport Department Freight and Logistics Industry Transport Alert 1st June 2022 ... read more BORDER Tariff and Precedents Information Network (TAPIN) Access The Integrated Cargo System (ICS) has for some time been accessible with other browsers - Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. However this is not the case with TAPIN.  Read More  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  BRISBANE - Wed 15 June 2022   Register Here    Program  PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022 (early bird available)  Register Here    Program  Notices: 3.6.2022: Access to ICS ... read more 3.6.2022 : NZ Customs Release Issue 661 ... read more 3.6.2022 : Tariff and Precedents Information Network (TAPIN) Access ... read more 2.6.2022 : CGT Law - How tariff classification can defeat a claim for dumping duty ... read more 1.6.2022 : Update 14 - Borderwise Special Offer to FTA Members ... read more 1.6.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 22-19 ... read more 31.5.2022 : ABF Customs Notices ... read more 31.5.2022 : WCO - Role of Customs in conditions of war ... read more BIOSECURITY Ongoing delays for Biosecurity Inspections Whilst not the ideal option, coming at an additional expense and perhaps at times outside regular importer operating hours, the department is committed to continue to support over-time, including week-ends noting that this option is currently largely under utilised.  Read More - login required  Treatment provider facilities reaching capacity Offshore biosecurity treatments are being by-passed to take shipping capacity when on offer leaving onshore treatment facilities  heavily congested. Price and Speed in Sydney will not accept any more containers for treatment for 48 hours (effective today).    Read More  Biosecurity Update - 2022 Barbara Cooper, Assistant Secretary Pathway Policy - Cargo and Conveyances presenting at the recent CPD events in Melbourne. A contingent of departmental executives will be presenting at the  FTA CPD event in Brisbane on June 15 and Perth on June 25. Sal Milici (Head of Border & Biosecurity) and Tony Vinson (Head of International Freight & Logistics) look forward to meeting fellow licensed customs brokers at next weeks Brisbane CPD event (15 June 2022 - Brisbane Airport Conference Centre) with Paul Zalai to join John Park (Head of Business Operations) at our Perth CPD event (25 June 2022 - Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront). 2022-23 Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) FTA options for  the CBC schedule for the period 1 April 2022 - 31 March 2023 now available  Read More  Notices: 3.6.2022 : DAWE - 2022-09: India: Update to product label requirements for pre-packaged non-vegetarian food exports ... read more 3.6.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice - 2022-34 Bulk Vessels - AGSA Scheme delayed commencement ... read more 3.6.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice - 2022-35 Grain Exports - Updated certificate requirements for grain consignments to Taiwan ... read more 31.5.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice IAN 2022-33  ... read more 31.5.2022 : DAWE - 89-2022: Services Restored: Friday 27 May 2022 – SWMS and the Biosecurity Portal ... read more SEA FREIGHT PART X Competition & Consumer Act  The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services. The following notices have been received and are available to members for comment (LOGIN REQUIRED): Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - North East Asia Australia Express Service (NEAX) Outwards and Inwards Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Joint Service Agreement Southeast Asia to Australia (SAAS) Inwards PART X : Public Version of A3 JSA Variation No.3 to APSA for Discussion Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Joint Service Agreement Southeast Asia to Australia (SAAS) Outwards Port of Melbourne 2022-23 Reference Tariff Schedule The past year has seen the delivery of the Container Logistics Chain Study, the commencement of construction of the Port Rail Transformation Project and commencement of the Webb Dock East Extension Project.    Read More  VICT - 30 Day Final Industry Notice for Infrastructure Tariff Adjustment Victoria International Container Terminal have provided a formal notice (in compliance with the Victorian Department of Transport Voluntary Pricing Protocol) advising their Infrastructure Tariff will be adjusted on the 1 July 2022.  Read More  Victorian Freight Quarterly Newsletter The Victorian Government is deeply invested in our freight network and connections and the contribution it makes to every Victorian. Rail freight is here to stay in Victoria as it is critical to our regional economy and critical for our state's supply chains to remain competitive.  Read More  Australian Sea Cargo Operational Highlights - summary Global Outlook   Sea Freight recovery underway at Shanghai port after the inevitable supply chain hangover from two months of hard lockdown. Vessel delays and port congestion West Coast USA appears to have eased for the short term  Northern European ports continue to see vessel delays and port congestion which is creating cause for concern China COVID policy and China shutdowns continue to create transport and supply chain bottlenecks even though port terminals remain operational.  A new study from Copenhagen-based Sea-Intelligence shows the dire schedule reliability among container lines, where 70% of ships arrive late. Costs impacts from significant rise in fuel prices are being reflected in BAF rate increases for July 2022.  Freight rates have remained steady however several GRI's have been imposed by carriers on certain trade lanes ex Australia. East Coast Australia weather conditions creating continued port delays and carrier-imposed port rotations.  The new A3X carrier service ex China to Brisbane-Sydney will begin its first voyage being the Spirit of Hong Kong V.001S from Shanghai in June 2022.  World Container Index as calculated by Drewry has seen a further overall decrease in recent weeks of 3.5 % to $7,625.56 USD per 40FT container   Login Required  International shipping line notifications FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 31st May to 6th June 2022  Login Required  Notices: 4.6.2022 : PART X : Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Joint Service Agreement Southeast Asia to Australia (SAAS) Outwards ... login required 2.6.2022 : Advocacy activity relating to shipping competition and container detention ... read more 2.6.2022 : PART X : Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - Joint Service Agreement Southeast Asia to Australia (SAAS) Inwards ... login required 2.6.2022 : PART X : Public Version of A3 JSA Variation No.3 to APSA for Discussion ...login required 1.6.2022 : Record Breaking Arrival at Port Kembla ... read more 1.6.2022 : Port of Melbourne - 2022-23 Reference Tariff Schedule ... read more 31.5. MAY 2022 : PART X : Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - North East Asia Australia Express Service (NEAX) Outwards and Inwards ... login required AIR FREIGHT QANTAS Freight All New Digital Freight Management Platform Qantas Freight have announced the rollout of the first phase of their new, purpose-built, fully integrated freight management platform. Called Dock Direct, the new technology is a digitised solution for terminal lodgement and collections.  Login Required  Could Northern freight hubs create a new bi modal import solution for Australia? Many thanks to Sara Hales, Head of Aviation and Air Cargo - Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) | Director - AVISTRA for her 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: 3.6.2022 : IFAM - Temporary cancellations ... read more 3.6.2022 : FIATA brings together high-level panelists to tackle maritime crisis with solutions ... read more TRADE Trade Data - 31st May to 6th June 2022  National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources   Login Required  ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION          Anti-Dumping Notices 31st May to 6th June 2022   Read More  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 Weekly Market Commentary  Read More  Collinson & Co App  Read More  Candidate of the Week   Brisbane - Customer Service    Read More    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

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