FTA/APSA Weekly Report 2021/02 - sponsored by Victoria International Container Terminal

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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Thank you to VICT for their commentary in the most recent edition of our member magazine, Across Borders.
Tim Vancampen, CEO VICT stressed the arrival of larger vessels brings further economies of scale to the Victorian market and supply chain

"VICT is well equipped to accommodate this class of vessels ranging from 10,500 – 13,000 TEU and plans to further invest in the Port of Melbourne to accommodate the next generation of vessel ranging from 15,000 to 18,000 TEU. We will ensure that Port of Melbourne will continue to fulfil its role as the main gateway to Victoria, and consolidate and expand its position in the global shipping network." - READ MORE
 
WEEK IN REVIEW
DIPLOMA IN CUSTOMS BROKING STARTS 18 JANUARY
Last year we shared exciting news with you about WiseTech Academy's new nationally recognised Diploma of Customs Broking course starting on 18 January 2021.

With less than a week to go until enrolments close, now is the time to take advantage of the WiseTech Academy self-guided, pay-as-you-go course structure.

Don't forget, the offering includes full recognition for Diploma modules completed elsewhere under a credit transfer process, provided at no cost.

Make 2021 the year you work on acquiring your Diploma of Customs Broking by visiting registering today.
EMPTY CONTAINERS UPDATE
Further to our advice issued on 30 December 2020 (Empty Container Management - Year End Update) there appears to have been little relief for transport operators in trying to dehire empty containers in Sydney and increasingly in Melbourne.

Information from members in relation to the situation in Melbourne is that a number of empty container parks are close too, if not at, maximum capacity and others have issues with truck queuing resulting in some transport operators receiving fines. We also understand that port congestion is increasing due to many vessels still "off window" creating delays in obtaining a berth.

NSW Ports has also released a guide for truck queues. " NSW Ports has decided to take action to address this issue by introducing additional temporary dedicated truck queuing areas where it is safe to do so". We will seek further information on the guide as well as updates from the Empty Container Park Working Group (ECWG) when it meets later this week.

Finally, don't miss our webinar to be held on Thursday, January 21 with Russell Wiese from Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - Container detention when it is impossible to return empties addressing:

1. Can detention charges be enforced where the shipping line cannot provide a return address
2. Do force majeure / frustration issues affect container detention
3. Can forwarders seek damages for increased storage and staged container costs
4. Who in the supply chain is liable for container detention charges
5. If detention charges are imposed and unpaid, can the shipping hold releases of future consignments
6. Limiting detention charges
7. Resolving disputes regarding detention charges. 

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CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
All sessions will provide 24 CPD points for the customs broker licensing period ending 31 March 2021.
 
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TRADE STATISTICS
  • ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, November 2020 ...
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  • ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, November 2020 ... read more
  • CTS - Global TEU volume and price index November 2020 ... read more
  • CTS - Australasia & Ocenia Import/Export volume November 2020 ... read more
  • Flinders Ports Trade Statistics November 2020 ... read more
  • Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statistics November 2020 ... read more
  • IATA - Ecomomic Performance of the Airline Industry ... read more
  • IATA - Industry Statistics November 2020 ... read more
  • Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for December 2020 ... read more
  • Port Botany and Port Kembla Trade Statistics November 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report November 2020 ... read more
  • Port Headland Cargo Statistics November 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Melbourne - Trade Report November 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Melbourne - Monthly Overseas Container Report November 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report December 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Townsville November 2020 Trade Statistics ... read more
SHIPPING
  • Shipping Line Notices 5th to 11th January 2021... read more
LOGISTICS
7.1.21 - Victorian industry update COVID-19 (Freight) ... read more
7.1.21 - CTAA - Melbourne Road construction heightens freight challenges ... read more
7.1.21 - Update 15 - Victorian industry update COVID-19 (Freight) ... read more
11.1.21 - Port Hedland welcomes first LNG-fueled vessel ... read more
11.1.21 - Pilbara Portal - November 2020 Edition ... read more
11.1.21 - Port Botany - Temporary / Dedicated truck parking areas ... read more
BIOSECURITY
5.1.21 - $14.5m surge in capacity to respond to Khapra Beetle threat ... read more
6.1.21 - DAWE - 01-2021: Cat and Dog Imports to Australia - PEQ reservation waiting periods ... login required
6.1.21 - Departmental debrief of recent AIMS outages ... login required
7.1.21 - DAWE - European Union: Dairy and Seafood - Changes to load out inspection requirement (2021-01) ... login required
BORDER
8.1.21 - ABF - Man charged after $675,000 worth of MDMA concealed in wine bottles seized ... read more
TRADE
8.1.21 - ATIC - Australia–India cyber partnership: New grants program kicks off ... read more
ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN
5th to 11th January 2021
2021/001 [PDF 735.24 KB] Monthly Status Report – December 2020, 11/01/2021
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