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TRANSPORT
-  Commercial
-  Shipping
-  Air
-  Road / rail / Intermodal
-  Feature Property
INTERNATIONAL
-  Finance Report
-  New Zealand
-  Global

MEDIA
STATUTORY REFORMS
-  Border
-  Biosecurity
-  Industry
HUMAN RESOURCES
-  Feature Event
-  Candidate of the Week
-  Professional Development
-  Upcoming Events

FTA / APSA BLOG - Addressing the structural challenges of Australia's international supply chain

APSA and FTA meet with the ABF at the Industry Summit

L to R - Andrew Crawford (BCR Australia / FTA), Travis Brooks-Garrett (FTA / APSA), Michael Outram (A/g Commissioner Australian Border Force), Linda Geddes (Deputy Secretary Policy), Steve Moore (Director Trade Initiatives)

Our executive meeting during the Industry Summit focussed on Australian Trusted Trader benefits with a commitment from DIBP representatives to deliver further detail at our Spring 2017 CPD - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program events - refer upcoming events

L to R - Jim Williams (Assistant Commissioner Border Management Division). Stephen Skehill (Chairman NCBLAC), Stephen Hledik (Commander Customs Compliance), Paul Zalai (FTA / APSA) - "Safe and Secure Supply Chain" 

2017 Women In Logistics

This week FTA and the Women's International Shipping & Trade Association (WISTA) had the pleasure in hosting the 2017 Women In Logistics Forum. We were very privileged to hear from Libby Lyons, Director of the Workplace Gender & Equality Agency (WGEA) who presented a scorecard on the gender gap within our logistics sector. The lack of female CEO's at 4.5%, pay gaps of 20% and the lack of managerial opportunities are all issues that need to be addressed. Paul Scurah CEO, DP World Australia discussed the program implemented to improve respect within the workplace.  This will not only benefit staff but carry through to their families and the community in general. DP World staff also support White Ribbon Australia in the prevention of violence against women.  Sneha Chatterjee, Chief Superintendent, Australian Border Force focused on the Australian Trusted Trader Program and personal insights on opportunities and challenges faced by women in management positions. These are often difficult conversations to start, however many companies are beginning to undertake change management strategies to achieve diversity within their businesses. As a society we must embrace religious, cultural, ethnic and gender diversity. A very positive and inspiring forum. FTA & WISTA thank the men that attended and businesses that sent their female staff ...  change cannot happen unless we all work together.

Thank you to Ian Ackerman at Lloyds List Australia for the supply of photos and reporting on last week's Women in Logistics forum.

• DPWA is working to diversify – its workforce, that is

• Gender equality is still an issue in logistics

Caroline Zalai - FTA / APSA

TRANSPORT

Commercial

25.7.2017 - HUNT & HUNT LAWYERS - VICTORIAN WAREHOUSING REFUND

If you lease a warehouse in Victoria you may be entitled to a refund of significant amounts paid to your landlord... read more

Shipping

31.7.2017 - AADA INCREASES CHINA/HONG KONG-AUSTRALIA RATES FROM 1 SEPTEMBER

As per its business plan – and in lieu of a Peak Season Surcharge – the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement is continuing to levy monthly rate increases. ... login required

31.7.2017 - DP WORLD REPORTS STRONG HALF

Volume growth in terminal business in Australia and the Americas led DP World's rise to total throughput of 34 million TEU in 1H 2017, up 8.2% on 1H 2016. ... read more

31.7.2017 - OOCL VOLUMES AND REVENUES RISE

There's more evidence of a turnaround for global liner shipping with Orient Overseas International Ltd, parent of OOCL, reporting a big lift in volumes and revenue for 2Q 2017. ... read more

31.7.2017 - MAERSK RESTORES NORTHERN STAR WELLINGTON CALLS

Maersk Line will resume direct calls to NZ's Wellington with its Northern Star (NZ-South East Asia, calling Sydney southbound) in mid-September, following the expected restoration of the port's container terminal berths and STS gantries. ... login required

31.7.2017 - NEW LOOK FOR ANL

After operating with basically the same corporate branding and identity since its acquisition from the Australian Government by then CGM, now CMA CGM in 1998 ANL Container Line is undergoing a logo refresh. ... login required

31.7.2017 - BREAKDOWN HITS NORTH AMERICAN SERVICE

Rudder problems suffered by the 3364 TEU Maersk Innoshima V728S in the Maersk/Hamburg Süd OC1/Trident service from East Coast North America have necessitated repairs be undertaken in Cristobal, Panama. ... login required

31.7.2017 - HAMBURG SÜD BUMPS ANZ RATES

Hamburg Süd has notified rate increases from Asia to Australia and New Zealand .. login required

31.7.2017 - MOL FOLLOWS AADA BUT WITH ADDED AREAS

Although no longer an AADA member, Mitsui OSK continues to mimic the discussion agreement, announcing another rate increase from North & East Asia to Australia; however, MOL has included shipments from Taiwan and South Korea .. login required

Air

26.7.2017 - FIATA - E-FLASH NO. 156 - 17 JULY 2017
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26.7.2017 - FIATA AND TT CLUB ANNOUNCE THE REGIONAL WINNERS OF THE 2017 YOUNG INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDER OF THE YEAR AWARD
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26.7.2017 - FIATA REVIEW NO. 118 | JULY 2017

Magazine of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations ... login required

Road / Rail / Intermodal

28.7.2017 - FTA / APSA SUBMISSION TO THE INQUIRY INTO NATIONAL FREIGHT & SUPPLY CHAIN PRIORITIES

The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA), Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and associated industry bodies provided a combined submission to the Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities on Friday 28 July 2017 – refer HERE. ... read more

25.7.2017 - NEW LOGISTICS ARM FOR AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST STEVEDORE OPENS PORT RAIL OPPORTUNITIES

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PORT SUPPLY CHAIN WORKSHOPS

INTERNATIONAL

New Zealand

28.7.2017 New Zealand Customs Release Issue 416
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Global

31.7.2017 - CONSOLIDATION 'SUPER-CYCLE' CHANGES CONTAINER GAME

Shippers face a radically changed seascape as a result of mergers and takeovers in the container sector and must adjust their strategies accordingly, leading consultancy Drewry has warned. ... read more

31.7.2017 - MORE DIRECT CALLS FOR GROWING ECONOMIES

The assumption that the rise of mega-ships and alliances would limit the coverage of direct mainline container services to key gateways and hubs has thus far proven inaccurate, Drewry has suggested. ... read more

31.7.2017 - YANGTZE DELTA HOST BIG FIVE

Five of the world's top 100 container ports can now be found in China's Yangtze River Delta, compared to just one 20 years ago. ... read more

MEDIA

Lloyds List Australia
(Exclusive FTA / APSA 10% discount on subscriptions)

To access this benefit, please contact us at info@FTAlliance.com.au for your member discount code - below is a snapshot of some articles of interest:

OUT & ABOUT: Cargo Club 2017 Winter Party
Two logistics providers teaming up on Parkes-Botany services
China's import beef
Chester in China
Tonnes of drugs seized in Sydney sea cargo since March

STATUTORY REFORMS

Border 

It was brought to our attention that this week's TC Gazette has requested industry to report revenue evasion with a focus on Tariff Concession Orders "If you have information about duty evasion related to Tariff Concession Orders (TCO), you can report your concerns to
Border Watch at https://www.border.gov.au/borderwatch
Try to provide as much detail as you can so we are able to fully assess the information provided. Examples of concern
might include:

• Goods that claim a TCO but do not match the TCO description;

• Goods that claim a TCO but do not match the TCO classification;

• Incorrect information provided to the Comptroller-General on an application related to a Tariff Concession Order;

• Undervaluation of goods claiming a TCO;

• Incorrect volumes of goods claiming a TCO.

If you are aware of duty evasion in other programmes administered by the Australian Border Force, you can also report
your concerns.
You know your environment. If it doesn't seem right, report it.

Paul Zalai - FTA / APSA

31.7.2017 - DIBP - NOTICE NO.2017/20 INDEXATION OF CUSTOMS DUTY RATES ON EXCISE-EQUIVALENT GOODS ON 1 AUGUST 2017

This notice sets out the new customs duty rates for certain excise-equivalent goods, including spirits, beers and fuel products, operative from 1 August 2017. ... login required

28.7.2017 - AFP - JOINT INTERNATIONAL OPERATION SEES US CITIZEN ARRESTED FOR DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS ON IT SYSTEMS
A two and a half year joint operation between the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Toronto Police Department has resulted in a 37-year-old Seattle man being arrested in connection with serious offences relating to distributed denial of service attacks on IT systems.  ... read more 

26.7.2017 - TC GAZETTE NO. TC 17/32 WEDNESDAY 26TH JULY, 2017
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26.7.2017 - DIBP NOTICE NO. 2017/23 APPLICATIONS FOR CUSTOMS BROKER LICENCE
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25.7.2017 - ABF - JOINT OPERATION STOPS OVER THREE MILLION POTENTIAL HITS OF 'ICE' REACHING THE STREETS

Two people have been arrested and more than 370kg of ephedrine has been seized following a joint operation between the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF). ... read more

25.7.2017 - DIBP - NOTICE NO. 2017/21 ASSURANCES THAT IMPORTED GOODS DO NOT CONTAIN ASBESTOS

This notice outlines the Australian Border Force's (ABF) requirements for importers and licensed customs brokers in relation to Australia's prohibition on the importation of asbestos and goods containing asbestos. ... login required

Biosecurity

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources recently released Import Industry Advice Notice 71/2017 - Timber and timber products BICON case: changes to import conditions for manufactured wooden articles (refer below link).

http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/industry-advice/2017/71-2017

Although there are some benefits in the changes, industry has concerns regarding the requirement for an additional suppliers declaration for wooden articles that have undergone the approved fumigation/treatment within twenty one (21) days prior to sailing.

On behalf of its members the Freight and Trade Alliance (FTA) has raised this specific concern to the Department during the recent Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC) meeting held in Melbourne and have requested further information and clarification to better understand why wooden articles fumigated within 21 days of sailing require an additional suppliers declaration.

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) will provide further information once we receive clarification from the Department as to the reasons behind this change in policy.

Tony Nikro - FTA / APSA

31.7.2017 - DAWR - 72-2017 – BICON WILL BE UNAVAILABLE 18:00 SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST TO 01:40 SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST 2017 (AEST)

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28.7.2017 - RAW PRAWN UPDATE #36
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31.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... read more

28.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

27.7.2017 - DAWR IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 71-2017 – TIMBER AND TIMBER PRODUCTS BICON CASE: CHANGES TO IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR MANUFACTURED WOODEN ARTICLES

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources advises importers and customs brokers that the import conditions for Manufactured Wooden Articles (MWA) within the Timber and timber products BICON case will be changed on 11 September 2017. ... login required

26.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

25.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) notifications for information or comment. ... login required

25.7.2017 - DAWR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) NOTIFICATIONS

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has circulated the following TBT notifications relating to agriculture, food and or forestry products. ... login required

25.7.2017 - DAWR - IMPORT INDUSTRY ADVICE NOTICE 70-2017 – BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CONFIRM THEY CAN MEET AUSTRALIA'S ENHANCED IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR UNCOOKED PRAWNS AND UNCOOKED PRAWN PRODUCTS

This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. ... login required

Industry

ANTI-DUMPING NOTICES 2017 

The Anti-Dumping Commission investigates alleged dumping and subsidisation of goods imported into Australia and imposes duties to address material injury to the Australian Industry that manufactures similar or the same goods. The work of the Commission complies with rules of the World Trade Organisation and Australian legislation. ... login required

HUMAN RESOURCES

Professional Development

FREE WEBINAR - EXPORT TRADE COMPLIANCE / CHAFTA DECLARATIONS OF ORIGIN 
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Upcoming Events

27.7.2017 JOIN US AT THE NSW INTERMODAL - FTA / APSA EXECUTIVE FORUM

15 August 2017 - from 8:00AM (breakfast / networking) to 11.30amCBRE Level 21, 363 George Street Sydney, NSW -  Australia Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) would like to thank senior executives from all of Sydney's metropolitan intermodal terminal operations for coming together to present service offerings to our combined membership. ... read more

27.7.2017 CONTRACTING OUT - ESSENTIAL FORUM FOR SHIPPERS, FORWARDERS AND CONTAINER TRANSPORTERS

This CONTAINER MATTERS Conference will delve into your rights and obligations when contracting out ... read more

Please refer to the GSF2018 sponsorship prospectus and MEGATRANS2018 exhibition flyer(discounts for FTA / APSA members / sponsors available until 31 July 2017) - for further detail, please contact the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) Secretariat 

3 AUG 2017 : CTAA / Containerchain Presentation - Brisbane - FREE [...]
3 AUG 2017 : Technology is Reinventing Humanity [...]
10 AUG 2017 : Port Botany Container Logistics Awareness Workshop [...]
14 AUG 2017 : FREE WEBINAR - EXPORT TRADE COMPLIANCE / ChAFTA DECLARATIONS OF ORIGIN [...]
15 AUG 2017 : EXECUTIVE FORUM - NSW Intermodal [...]
29 AUG 2017 : Supply Chain Planning & Innovation Summit 2017 [...]
30 AUG 2017 : VIC - Contracting Out - Essential Forum for Shippers, Forwarders and Container Transporters [...]
6 SEP 2017 : VIC - CPD - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
21 SEP 2017 : CUSTOMS BROKERS LUNCHEON [...]
11 OCT 2017 : NSW - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
25 OCT 2017 : QLD - CPD - Border & Biosecurity Compliance Program [...]
8 MAY 2018 : Global Shippers Forum (GSF2018) [...]

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