FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2023/45 - sponsored by OneStop
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
FTA / APSA WEEKLY REPORT 2023/45
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Röhlig Logistics - 50 years in Australia
We would like to wish
Röhlig Logistics
all the best for their 50 year anniversary of business in Australia and our appreciation for their sponsorship of the latest edition of
Across Borders
. Also thanks to Mat Vermeulen, Managing Director of Röhlig Australia for his interview with Paul Zalai.
"
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FTA / APSA - ADVOCACY
FTA / APSA engagement with Minister for Agriculture
On Monday 6 November 2023, FTA / APSA responded to recent correspondence from the Minister for Agriculture, the Hon Murray Watt, addressing industry reporting performance, biosecurity systems and process reforms, interim communications, import cost recovery and broader supply chain costs.
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Minister Horne supports advocacy for reform
Over the course of this year, a matter discussed at length has been for the need for the Federal Government to respond to the findings of the Productivity Commission (PC) review of
Australia's Maritime Logistics System.
Today, 8 November 2023, FTA / APSA received a copy of correspondence from Minister Horne to the Assistant Federal Treasurer.
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DP World exorbitant increase to landside fees - 1 Jan 2024
Last week DP World announced a range of exorbitant landside fee increases that will take effect from 1 January 2024. Paul Zalai, the Director of Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Secretariat of the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has made the case to the Federal Government that it is not sustainable for Australian exporters and importers to absorb rapidly increasing of landside charges, totalling more than one billion dollars annually, where there is no ability to influence service or price.
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FTA / APSA - OUT & ABOUT
Paul & Caroline Zalai (pictured left) were privileged to participate in the Röhlig Logistics celebration of 50 years of operation in Australia in Newcastle and engage with keynote speaker, the inspirational Mark Hughes (
Mark Hughes Foundation
). It also provided an opportunity to meet with a wide range of importers showcasing tremendous innovation in the Hunter region. Thanks again to Thomas Hansen, Mat Vermeulen and Röhlig's Newcastle Business Manager, Debra Grey.
Wymap / United Cargo - Perth
Great opportunity last week to catch up with
Justin Bailey
( Managing Director | Wymap) and his team whilst they were in Perth to meet with clients and introduce
Sam Dennaoui
the new WA State Manager | Wymap. Also great to see
Dan Sheahan
and
David Wilkins
from JAS Worldwide and
Ian Fletcher
from XLI Global Air & Ocean at the event
picture (Lto R) Tiffany Craig (GM - Sales & Marketing | Wymap), Brett Headley (Commercial Manager, Aviation Group | Wymap) , Justin Bailey, John Park (FTA), Sam Dennaoui, Peter Howie (GM Commercial | Wymap) and Michelle Grant (Cargo Sales Mgr. AU / NZ | United Cargo)
FTA / APSA - IN THE MEDIA
2 November 2023 :
AFR - DP World's 52pc fee rise at Port of Melbourne labelled 'exorbitant'
2 November 2023:
The LoadStar - 'Daylight robbery' – Fury at huge hike in terminal fees by DP World Australia
2 November 2023:
The Weekly Times - Port fee spike to have "alarming" impact on agriculture
7 November 2023:
AFR - Why goods meant for Sydney are ending up elsewhere
2023 FTA CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS
29 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - WA
30 NOVEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - VIC
6 DECEMBER 2023 : FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD
The Compliant Group
- Proudly sponsoring all the FTA Christmas Functions
Customs and Global
Trade Law (CGT Law
) - Proudly sponsoring the FTA Victorian Christmas Function
MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODULE
The Australian Border Force (ABF) have advised under the updated
Australian Customs Notice No. 2023/23
that the mandatory CPD module is now available for completion.
ALL licensed customs brokers must complete this mandatory module by
31 March 2024
Please NOTE it is
ONLY
available via the ABF Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) training portal -
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REGISTER NOW
16 NOVEMBER 2023 :
WEBINAR - Customs Case Law - Spring 2023
21 NOVEMBER 2023 :
WISTA TAS End of Year Tour with the AMC
24 NOVEMBER 2023 :
WISTA QLD Christmas Party
29 NOVEMBER 2023 :
FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - WA
30 NOVEMBER 2023 :
FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - VIC
6 DECEMBER 2023 :
FTA / APSA 2023 Christmas Networking Function - QLD
7 DECEMBER 2023 :
WISTA WA End of Year Social Sundowner
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2024 CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
3 MAY 2024
:
NSW CPD Border Compliance Program
4 MAY 2024
:
NSW CPD Border Compliance Program
11 MAY 2024
:
WA CPD Border Compliance Program
31 MAY 2024
:
VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
1 JUNE 2024
:
VIC CPD Border Compliance Program
12 JUNE 2024
:
QLD CPD Border Compliance Program
By registering for one of the above events you will receive a minimum of 21 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points issued on an attendance basis for the customs broker licensing period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 and complimentary online CPD and CBC access to meet your licensing and approved arrangement requirements for the period.
LOGISTICS
OneStop and Tyne ACFS Forge Partnership to Transform the Australian Supply Chain
This dynamic alliance between OneStop and Tyne ACFS will introduce cutting-edge solutions that continue to redefine industry standards. Beyond optimising operations for Tyne ACFS, this collaboration has the potential to set new industry benchmarks, offering far-reaching benefits across the entire supply chain network.
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Warehouse and Depot Security Identification Card (WADSIC)
Inbound connects thousands of participants in licensed Sec 77G Depot and Sec 79 Warehouses around Australia through its technology platform - FTA has partnered with Inbound to provide industry with an easy way to procure compliant WADSICs. -
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WiseTech Global acquires Sistemas Casa
WiseTech Global
(ASX:WTC), developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, has announced it has acquired
Sistemas Casa
, a provider of customs and international trade software solutions in Mexico. Sistemas Casa's customers include customs brokers who operate on behalf of global freight forwarders including DHL, UPS and FedEx and Mexico-based exporters such as Pemex – a state-owned petroleum company.
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NSW Ports Grant helps Illawarra school upcycle shipping container
NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas said the business was thrilled the grants program supported so many diverse and meaningful projects across the Illawarra and beyond. "Nareena Hills Public School was one of 11 grantees to benefit from our 2023 program, which supports local, grassroots organisations doing tremendous work in our communities," she said.
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OptiBook to launch at Patrick Terminals - Melbourne
Patrick Terminals and OneStop are pleased to announce the introduction of OptiBook, a container management solution integrated with the OneStop Vehicle Booking System. OptiBook will provide Patrick Terminals' customers with enhanced visibility of container status, expedited access to available containers, and an improved slot booking process.
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SEAFREIGHT
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 notice has been received and is available to members' reference.
PART X: Notice of the Happening of an Affecting Event - NEAX/A1X/AUE/NAX Inwards and Outwards service
VICT - 60 Day Industry notice for notice adjustments
Please be advised that the Department of Transport & Planning (Victrola) has advised they have received VICT's 60-day industry notice in accordance with the Voluntary Pricing Protocol, indicating its intent to introduce a range of changes to terminal access tariffs from 1 January 2024.
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DP WORLD - MUA Industrial Action
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have issued the following important updated notification of upcoming protected industrial action at DP World terminals, along with updated commentary from DP World.
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Notices:
6.11.2023 : DP WORLD: MUA Industrial Action - Update 8 ...
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6.11.2023 : Pilbara Ports - Study reveals Pilbara potential for ammonia as a clean shipping fuel ...
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2.11.2023 : Patrick / OneStop - OptiBook to launch at Patrick Terminals - Melbourne ...
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1.11.2023 : New Global Measures - Avoidance of Contamination of Containers (Update 11) - FTA / APSA submission to the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) ...
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1.11.2023 : VICT - 60 Day Industry Notice for Tariff Adjustments ...
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1.11.2023 : International Shipping Line Financial Data ...
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1.11.2023 : CTAA Notice : DP World Announces Landside Fee Increases from 1 January 2024 ...
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1.11. 2023 : DP WORLD Exorbitant Increase to Landside Fees - 1 JAN 2024 ...
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31.10.2023 : Port of Townsville - Local contractor awarded $1.5m Port contract ...
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AIRFREIGHT
Qantas Freight Operations - 50% off Intl. Terminal Service Fees
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) continues to engage with Qantas Freight senior management in relation to the ongoing issues. Qantas Freight provided the following update as at
1400 AEDT 2 November
: .
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Qantas Freight - traffic access changes
In the coming weeks there will be traffic changes in the carport vicinity that may impact how you access the International and Domestic and International terminals.
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Notices:
6.11.2023 : IATA - Airline balance sheets remain impacted by the pandemic ...
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2.11.2023 : Qantas Freight - Important information on Sydney Airport International and Domestic Terminals traffic changes ...
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2.11.2023 : Qantas Freight Operational Update 22 - 50% off international Terminal Service Fees ...
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1.11.2023 : IATA - Willie Walsh AACO 2023 Speech ...
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1.11.2023 : FIATA - WTO issues new edition of Trade Profiles ...
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1.11.2023 : IATA Cargo Tracker October 2023 ...
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31.10.2023 : IATA Market Analysis August 2023 ...
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BORDER
Export Ban on Machinery & Related Parts
The Australian Government has implemented a ban on the export of export of machinery and related parts to Russia and areas of Ukraine temporarily under Russian control on and from 26 October 2023.
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Notices:
7.11.2023 : AFP - Man charged with trafficking illicit drugs into Tasmania ...
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6.11.2023 : Export ban of machinery & related parts to Russia & areas of Ukraine temporarily under Russian control ...
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6.11.2023 : WCO and IAPH launch their first ever Guidelines on Cooperation between Customs and Port authorities ...
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3.11.2023 : U.S. Secret Service Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Federal Police on Combating Transnational Crime ...
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3.11.2023 : NZ Customs Release 724 ...
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3.11.2023 : WCO Welcomes G7 Trade Ministers' Statement on Enhancing Global Trade and Customs Operations ...
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2.11.2023 : ABF - Applications for Customs Broker Licences ...
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1.11.2023 : AFP - Man charged over meth inside picture frames and ephedrine-laced bath bombs ...
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1.11.2023 : ABF - TC Gazette 23-41 ...
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31.10.2023 : ABF - NT man charged over potent opioid mail import, prompts warning ...
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BIOSECURITY
National Biosecurity Strategy Implementation Committee
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA)
is a proud member of the National Biosecurity Strategy Implementation Committee, and as part of that membership we would like to advise that we are now developing actions to realise the vision of the National Biosecurity Strategy. You can now share your ideas on actions for 4 of the priority areas of the National Biosecurity Strategy. These are:
Priority Area 3: Highly skilled workforce
Priority Area 4: Coordinated preparedness and response
Priority Area 5: Sustainable investment
Priority Area 6: Integration supported by technology, research and data.
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Discussion Paper on Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) Cost Recovery
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a
Discussion Paper
to provide information to, and invite comments from, affected industry participants in relation to implementation arrangements.
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Invitation to take part in survey on legal timber in the Asia Pacific - REMINDER
This is a friendly reminder that the APEC EGILAT stocktaking survey on trade in legal timber closes
this Friday, 10 November 2023
. We encourage you to take part in this 10 - 15 minute survey. Responses will remain confidential and multiple participants from your organisation may complete the survey.
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Cargo Operations Snapshot
The Department has advised industry that the Cargo Snapshot is currently under review for suitability and context.
While this review is undertaken the distribution of the snapshot will be paused.
We will be in touch soon with further details.
Notices:
7.11.2023 : DAFF - 234-2023: Commencement of 2023-24 Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) (Arhopalus ferus) flight season ...
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6.11.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 233/2023 Scheduled Outage: Saturday 11 November to Sunday 12 November 2023 - BICON ...
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1.11.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice IAN 2023-65 Horticulture – Applications for the packhouse grower supplier model
.
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1.11.2023 : DAFF - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice 2023-66: Horticulture – Citrus grower applications for exports to protocol markets in 2024 ...
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31.10.2023 : DAFF - MN23-09: Protected Industrial Action by CPSU Meat Inspectors and On Plant Veterinarians - Meat Processing Plants and Establishments ...
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31.10.2023 : Discussion Paper on Self-Assessed Clearances (SAC) Cost Recovery ...
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31.10.2023 : DAFF - 230-2023: Removal of permit requirements for fresh dragonfruit from Vietnam and fresh grapefruit from Egypt ...
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31.10.2023 : DAFF - Import Industry Advice Notice 229/2023 Addition of pathways for animal-based goods onto the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) ...
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31.10.2023 : DAFF - Agriculture Market Intelligence Insights October 2023 ...
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TRADE
EMDG Update
This newsletter includes a number of Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) updates, from the expected opening of Round 4 to the outcomes of the EMDG strategic refocus. We also show you what we've updated on our website, including EMDG statistics by round and a couple of new reports.
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Trade Data - 31st October to 7th November 2023
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources
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Notices:
6.11.2023 : Anti-Dumping Commission Update week ending 3rd November 2023 ...
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3.11.2023 : DFAT - Visit to Shanghai, China ...
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3.11.2023 : Australia signs international declaration on AI safety ...
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2.11.2023 : DFAT - Trade 2040 Taskforce ...
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2.11.2023 : ATIC - Export Update ...
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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.
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13.9.2023 : Webinars & Recordings ...
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