| A special note of appreciation is extended to BSM Global as the MAJOR SPONSOR of the 2021 Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) Conference | | | | APSA MEMBERSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW | | | | We warmly welcome Bega and Norco as the latest members to join APSA - two more major exporters adding weight to our advocacy voice - we encourage APSA and FTA members to join your peers at the APSA Conference - Wagga Wagga, NSW - 16 & 17 August 2021 - refer HERE | | | | ARE WE BEING SOFTENED UP FOR THE RE-INTRODUCTION OF CONGESTION SURCHARGES? | | | | We note the commentary from the Shipping Australia Limited CEO in a recent Australian Financial Review article Maersk warns of delays as Australian strikes hit Asia-Pacific trade
Shipping Australia chief executive officer Melwyn Noronha said the resurgence of waterfront industrial action during a global pandemic was "grossly irresponsible and utterly inappropriate".
The delays experienced by Maersk and other shipping lines would be felt across the country given Australia's reliance on containerised goods. Mr Noronha said there would be increased costs for shippers and consignees, higher numbers of ports being skipped, and reduced frequency of shipping services
Further to our AITTIDF submission that failed to receive support from industry peers, SAL also confirmed late last week that they did not support this approach.
While neither the AITTIDF nor SAL have given any rationale for their decisions, we have reached out to see whether any alternate proactive measures are being initiated that we could support to reduce the risk of escalating industrial action - while we await feedback we hope that the above commentary is not simply setting us up for the re-introduction of shipping line imposed congestion surcharges - refer also to our commentary in the international publication The Loadstar Deja vu' in Australia's ports as terminals are hit by new round of strikes FTA / APSA will continue to engage with stevedores and key stakeholders to keep members up to date on this important matter. | | | | CONGRESS DISCUSSES FORCING LINERS TO ACCEPT US EXPORT CONTAINER BOOKINGS | | | | We will certainly watch this development with interest ... US politicians are discussing action to force shipping lines to take all export container bookings. A Republican and a Democrat have proposed the concept to the US House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, claiming exporters are being discriminated by shipping lines who are prioritising the movement of empty containers back to Asia rather than wait for American exporters - further detail HERE. | | | | CYBER ATTACKS AND SECURITY BREACHES CONTINUE | | | | Advice last week that yet another shipping line has fallen to a Cyber attack, emphasises the need to ensure your systems are as secure as they can be. With more and more work being performed off site and in employees homes the need to ensure the networks they access are secure is paramount. In a recent article in Across Borders, Jonathan Sharrock (CEO - Cyber Citadel) wrote on "Remote working habits in the COVID-19 environment" | | | | Jonathan's article highlights the steps that can be taken to improve the security of your systems and also minimise the risk of cyber interventions. Cyber Citadel can also provide "penetration testing" on your company's information systems Attempts are made to break into your systems using the same methods that a malicious hacker would employ. These could include exploiting unsecured or unpatched devices on your network, flaws in third-party software or human errors in systems configuration. Penetration Tests are our specialty, and each is conducted using highly-trained experts and unique methodologies to combat the flaws inherent in automated scanners that some others use. | | | | AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE SYSTEMS OUTAGE | | | | The following was received from ABF executives on 18 June 2021:
Yesterday the Department of Home Affairs – among numerous organisations – experienced issues as a direct result of a failure at one of our Service Providers
As a result, from approximately 13:50 yesterday, many external Cargo Interactive (CI) users were unable to access the ABF web site and/or certain systems/applications available from the web site, that included the Cargo Interactive (CI).
The ICS itself was functioning normally and processing of EDI messaging was not impacted, although there may have been issues with delivery of EDI message payloads for some clients.
We understand full service was restored at around 18:15 or so yesterday evening. | | | | MID-YEAR ENROLMENTS - TLI50816 DIPLOMA OF CUSTOMS BROKING
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FTA / APSA has since also met with Australian Border Force (ABF) representatives in a Canberra meeting examining opportunities for reform as a part of the 'Regulatory Sandbox' initiative.
We are pleased to advise that we received the following detail from the secretariat of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF) - refer HERE
FTA / APSA look forward ongoing engagement with the STS Taskforce and Industry Advisory Council members to participate in statutory , process and systems reform.
MEDIA RELEASE AVAILABLE HERE | | | | NEW TARIFF NOTES WILL CHANGE THE WAY WE CLASSIFY SOME GOODS | | | | Our appreciation is extended to Susan Danks, Head of Customs and Regulatory Compliance - FTA / APSA for her contribution in our most recent edition of Across Borders.
"It should be noted that these amendments only apply in relation to goods imported into Australia on or after the commencement of this Act and goods imported into Australia before the commencement of the Act, but not yet entered for home consumption" - READ MORE | | | | Contact us to showcase your business or service via a member profile, thought leadership contribution or advertising via Across Borders and our associated media. | | | | FTA PARTNERS WITH INTERNATIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST TO HELP PROTECT BORERS | | | | Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is delighted to advise members that we have partnered with advanced integrated security leader, Certis Security Australia to improve security in Australia's supply chain. | | | | REMINDER - CUSTOMS BROKER RENEWALS
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received a reminder from Australian Border Force (ABF) reminding that the licences for ALL Customs Brokers (nominees, corporate and sole trader) will expire on 30 June 2021.
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SYDNEY (Friday 30 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
SYDNEY (Saturday 31 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
PERTH (Saturday 7 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, 1 Barrack Square, Perth
MELBOURNE (Friday 20 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 21 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
BRISBANE (Wednesday 1 September 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Brisbane Airport Convention Centre, Dryandra Road, Brisbane
Online training option available to meet all Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) – discounted price available to members of $165 (incl GST) per licensing period (1 April to 31 March)
Contact Caroline Zalai (02) 9975 18 78 or czalai@FTAlliance.com.au | | | | - ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, April 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, April 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List ... read more
- CTS - Australasia & Oceania Import an Export Volume March 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Global TEU Volume and Price Index March.. read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics May 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Container Traffic Report April 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Monthly Trade Report April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for May 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Trade Statistics May 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo, GRT an DWT Statistics By Commodity Group April 2021... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report May 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville May 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
| | | | VICTORIAN COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS | | | | 17.6.21 - CTAA - Victorian COVID Restrictions Ease Further ... read more | | | | Shipping Line Notices 15th to 21st June 2021 ... read more | | | | 16.6.21 - Menzies Aviation Expansion into Chinese cargo market ... read more
21.6.21 - IATA - Great differences between the operating conditions of airlines ... read more | | | | 15.6.21 - CTAA - Hutchison Brisbane Terminal Industrial Actions - Lack of Notice to Landside Stakeholder ... read more
15.6.21 - Hutchison Ports Brisbane Terminal MUA - Protected Industrial Action Industrial Action... login required
15.6.21 - Updated Victorian International Container Terminal - VICT Protected MUA Industrial Action ... login required
15.6.21 - Hutchison Ports Sydney MUA - Protected Industrial Action Industrial Action ... login required
16.6.21 - Hutchison Ports Sydney - Brisbane Additional MUA - Protected Industrial Action Industrial Action ... login required
16.6.21 - Updated Hutchison Ports Sydney - Brisbane Additional MUA - Protected Industrial Action Industrial Action ... login required
16.6.21 - Port Kembla reaches 6 month milestone for record export grain season ... read more
16.6.21 - Patrick Terminals - Brisbane - Sydney Additional - MUA Protected Industrial Action ... login required
17.6.21 - Updated Victorian International Container Terminal - VICT Protected MUA Industrial Action ... login required
17.6.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Advice 2021-P09 - Release of the final report for the release of puccinia cnici-oleracei (ex. Conyza) for the biological control of conyza bonariensis ... login required
17.6.21 - New Statewide Victorian Ports Body Board Announced ... read more
17.6.21 - TasPorts welcomes RT Force, the first Rotortug operating on the East Coast of Australia ... read more
18.6.21 - Additional Hutchison Ports Brisbane Terminal MUA - Protected Industrial Action ... login required
18.6.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland News ... read more
18.6.21 - Hutchison Ports Brisbane Terminal MUA - Protected Industrial Action ... read more
21.6.21 - Update Hutchison Ports Sydney - Brisbane Terminal MUA - Protected Industrial Action ... login required
21.6.21 - PATRICK TERMINALS SYDNEY ADDITIONAL - MUA PROTECTED INDUSTRIAL ACTION ... login required | | | | 15.6.21 - Australian Biosecurity Awards ... login required
17.6.21 - DAWE - 122-2021: Upcoming changes regarding Sclerotia contamination for imported Lolium spp. or Festuca spp. seed consignments ... login required
17.6.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 123/2021 Table Grapes from India, Korea, and Mexico – Secure consignment options - mesh size for Drosophila suzukii ... login required
17.6.21 - Australian biosecurity webinar series ... read more
18.6.21 - DAWE - Publication of the LIVEXCollect end-of-journey reporting form for livestock exports by air ... login required
18.6.21 - DAWE - 124-2021: Amendment of Regulated Blueberry Rust Species for Blueberries and Cranberries Imported from New Zealand ... login required
18.6.21 - DAWE - 125-2021: Applications to change the end use of imported biological goods (repurposing) ... login required
21.6.21 - Australian Biosecurity Awards ... read more
21.6.21 - DAWE - 126-2021: Scheduled Outage: Thursday 24 June to Friday 25 June 2021 – COLS, MARS, OPP, PEBS, BMSB/Treatment Certificate Portal ... login required
21.6.21 - DAWE - 127-2021: Service Disruption: Sunday 27 June 2021 - BICON ... login required | | | | 15.6.21 - ABF - Australian Customs Notice 2020-22 ... read more
16.6.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/21 ... read more
16.6.21 - ABF - Two Sydney men – one an airline freight worker – charged for allegedly importing 156 kilograms of pseudoephedrine ... read more
18.6.21 - NZ Customs Release 614 ... login required
21.6.21 - IRONSIDE: Alleged Australian drug boss and syndicate nabbed after 160kg cocaine import in Melbourne ... read more | | | | 16.6.21 - DFAT - New free trade agreement to deliver jobs and business opportunities in Australia and The United Kingdom ... read more
16.6.21 - DFAT - Call for submissions on Malaysia-Australia FTA ... read more
17.6.21 - DFAT - Australia-UK FTA Agreement in Principle ... read more
18.6.21 - ATIC - Insight – Malaysia extends nationwide lockdown ... read more
18.6.21 - ATIC - Insight – Reports of congestion at Busan New Port, Republic of Korea ... read more
21.6.21 - WTO action to defend Australia's wine makers ... read more
21.6.21 - WCO Magazine - June 2021 - a people-focused edition ... read more | | | | Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has partnered with the WiseTech Academy to provide *cost-effective, high quality and easy to use e-learning accreditation to support compliance for staff working at licensed depots and Approved Arrangement facilities (*discounts apply for FTA members).
SECTION 77G DEPOT
Notice 2013/56 (condition 28) states Section 77G Deport licence holders must provide adequate training to make staff aware of their obligations in dealing with goods subject to the control of Customs.
CONTENT - the Section 77G Depots - Obligations Course provides operational staff with practical learning outcomes to be able to complete day to day activities with confidence that they are compliant with statutory requirements.
FREQUENCY - we recommended that staff complete this course at induction and at a minimum, review annually to remain up to date with regulatory requirements.
COST - $48 (further discounts apply for FTA members)
APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS
Approved Arrangements, previously known as Quarantine Approved Premises (QAPs) and Compliance Agreements, are voluntary arrangements entered into with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department).
These arrangements currently allow operators to manage biosecurity risks and/or perform the documentary assessment of goods in accordance with departmental requirements, using their own sites, facilities, equipment and people, and without constant supervision by the department and with occasional compliance monitoring or auditing.
CONTENT - to secure an Approved Arrangement (AA) accreditation, staff are required to undertake the prescribed training course containing the following two subjects: - Biosecurity Awareness - provides an introduction to biosecurity in Australia and prepares staff to recognise the biosecurity risks and how these are addressed by the key stakeholders, including the department.
- Approved Arrangement Accreditation for AA Accredited Persons - provides the skills and knowledge required for staff to undertake their role as an Accredited Person within an AA - in this course, staff will be introduced to the requirements for Classes 1 to 8 and 10 to 14 AAs, and responsibilities in identifying and reducing biosecurity risks at AA sites.
FREQUENCY- We recommended that staff complete this course at induction and at a minimum, review annually to remain up to date with regulatory requirements.
COST - $80 (further discounts apply for FTA members) | | | | FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2021 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE | | | | |