FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2018/46 - sponsored by Bencom Logistics & Consultancy

Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Melbourne-based FTA member Bencom Logistics & Consultancy in opening their new warehouse facility in Dandenong South, Victoria. 

The 6,500 sqm warehouse is suitable for racked cargo and bulk storage, including two unloading docks. The site is also geared for e-commerce fulfillment. 

If you would like to contact Bencom, please email shehan@bencom.com.au or call 0452 537 215

CONTENTS

Please refer to our up-to-date market intelligence - please note that some articles will be accessible with MEMBER LOGIN ONLY.

SHIPPING
-  Freight rates
-  Surcharges
-  Services
-  Notices
-  News & Further Reading
LOGISTICS
-  Sea Freight
-  Port Statistics
-  Airfreight
-  Road / Rail / Intermodal
INTERNATIONAL
-  New Zealand
-  Global

MEDIA
STATUTORY REFORMS
-  Trade
-  Border
-  Biosecurity
-  Industry
HUMAN RESOURCES
-  Candidate of the Week
-  North Asia Free Trade Agreement training 
-  Upcoming Events
 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) are proud to connect our members with our sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

SHIPPING

Freight rates

No new entries this week

Surcharges

  • COSCO Shipping Lines – new THCs for reefer exports 2019

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Services

  • ANL – AAX service – CMA CGM Rossini V309N delayed

  • ANL – NEMO service – Conti Paris V8140 omitting Adelaide

  • ANL – NEMO service – vessel changeover Conti Paris/APL Turkey

  • APL – Asia-Oceania – Christmas void sailings
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Notices

  • APL – LIFT enhancements: service contracts

  • CMA CGM third quarter financial results

  • Hapag-Lloyd unveils 'Strategy 2023'
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News and Further Reading

The FTA/APSA weekly newsletter now includes a regular section containing links to interesting and relevant articles published by international trade/transport media. While these are free to read it may be necessary to register for some sites.

  • There must be a win-win in container line service contracts

  • IMO 2020 could be container carriers' saviour

  • The downside for carriers and terminals of a digital supply chain
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26.11.2018 WINNERS OF THE 2018 AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING AND MARITIME INDUSTRY AWARDS

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LOGISTICS

26.11.2018 END OF YEAR – CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPERATIONS – AS AT 26 NOVEMBER 2018

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26.11.2018 1-STOP CONNECTIONS - NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

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26.11.2018 UPDATE - STEVEDORE OPERATIONS AFFECTED BY THE MUA AGM

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Unlocking value across the container logistics supply chain

 

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But it doesn't have to be this way.

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Features include real-time paperless tracking,frictionless information exchange, process automation, and optimised asset utilisation - as well as total container movement visibility for more proactive planning. The result is lowered cost of operations and improved profitability for one of the world's most essential industries.

Unlock more value from your business today.

Visit containerchain.com or request a no obligation demonstration at enquiry@containerchain.com

Sea Freight

17.11.2018 - DP World (Port Botany) resumption of operations 
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17.11.2018 DP World Australia (Port Botany) Industrial Action continues - Commission proceedings commence 
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16.11.2018 DP World Port Botany 16:00 TO 23:00 Timeslots 
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16.11.2018 DP WORLD Port Botany 16:00 Timeslots 
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16.11.2018 DP World Australia (Port Botany) Industrial Action 
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Port Statistics

26.11.2018 OCTOBER- MONTHLY TRADE STATISTICS: FREEMANTLE PORTS

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26.11.2018 OCTOBER- MONTHLY TRADE STATISTICS: PORT OF MELBOURNE

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Airfreight

No entries this week

Road / Rail / Intermodal

INTERNATIONAL

New Zealand

26.11.2018 - NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE ISSUE 484 23RD NOVEMBER 2018
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Global

Global Finance Report

 

Weekly Market Commentary

Markets in the US were closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday and that extended in to 'Black Friday' Holiday shopping season. US equity markets have been suffering a meltdown, last week, but this was cauterised by the Holidays! Oil continued to haemorrhage into 'bear market' territory, which has not helped energy company shares, but will be a stimulant to global markets. The OPEC and Non-OPEC members meet in Vienna on December 6th and may curtail supply, to combat the freefall in Oil Prices. ... read more

 

MEDIA


Spring 2018 edition "Across Borders"


Published on a seasonal basis (Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn), Across Borders will play a vital role in keeping FTA / APSA members at the forefront of all emerging supply chain issues.

Members receive FREE hard copies of the magazine delivered to each of your regional offices ... read more


 

STATUTORY REFORMS

Trade

21.11.2018 - DFAT NEGOTIATIONS CONCLUDE ON THE AUSTRALIA-HONG KONG FTA
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23.11.2018 - TRADE TALK E-NEWSLETTER 23/11/2018
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23.11.2018 - DFAT JOINT LEADERS' STATEMENT ON THE RCEP NEGOTIATIONS – 14 NOVEMBER 2018, SINGAPORE
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Border

BorderWise offering to FTA Individual & Premium members


BorderWise 
BorderWise is the next-generation compliance management search engine with a comprehensive, integrated suite of legal books, technical documents, tariff-classification tools, smart searches and links, Product Index and trade data. The reference information includes comprehensive information from the  World Customs Organization such as the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and the Principles of Valuation, in addition to information on international treaties and associated local legislation.

Daily Updates 
Daily Updates provide real-time updates for legislation and industry changes and notices in a single window,  keeping you are up to date with changes without the need to search all over the internet.

New Features 
BorderWise Web now has a drop down option to view Table of Contents for all books in the left column (for those of you who have transitioned from Tradefox will be familiar with this functionality). Coming soon on the BorderWise desktop version. ... read more

 

COMPLIANT CUSTOMS

The forwarder's broker ... customs clearance solutions for the logistics industry

Department of Home Affairs

REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS


We have received feedback from members that that they receive timely updates as direct subscribers to the Department of Home Affairs - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis.

To subscribe to receive notices & newsletters direct from the department, please click HERE

Biosecurity

21.11.2018 DAWR 164- 2018 - COUNTRIES THAT HAVE ADVISED THEY CAN SUPPLY UPDATED HEALTH CERTIFICATION THAT MEETS AUSTRALIA'S NEW IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR PAR-COOKED BREADED, BATTERED AND CRUMBED (BBC) PRAWNS
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21.11.2018 DAWR 163-2018 - INVOICING DELAYS FOR PEBS, COLS AND OPP
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23.11.2018 DAWR 165- 2018 - OFFSHORE BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) TREATMENT PROVIDERS SCHEME: TREATMENT PROVIDER SUSPENSION: LA SPEZIA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AEI: IT4013SB)
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23.11.2018 BMSB UPDATE 28 - VESSEL DIRECTED TO LEAVE AUSTRALIAN TERRITORY
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26.11.2018 INTEGRATED CARGO SYSTEM PROFILE ISSUES – TARIFF CHAPTER 94
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26.11.2018 DAWR 166-2018 - INTEGRATED CARGO SYSTEM PROFILE ISSUES – TARIFF CHAPTER 94
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26.11.2018 BMSB UPDATE 29 - ANOTHER VESSEL INFESTATION
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QTSV joins FTA


Quarantine Treatment Services Victoria Pty Ltd (QTSV) is at the forefront of quarantine heat treatment, approved to treat for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug for both 20FCL and 40FCL .

QTSV is a Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Approved Arrangement (AA) premise providing both dry and moist heat treatment on goods that are imported into Australia. 
 
Our service is provided by qualified and trained operators, knowledgeable in all aspects of the quarantine process.
 
The QTSV site is based in Lara, between the Ports of Melbourne and Geelong. The facility has the capacity to accommodate several containers and road vehicles.
 
Our services also include:
 
·       Grain packing and bagging
·       Onsite Authorised Officer ( AO )
·       5000 tonne silo capacity
·       80 tonne , 26 meter weighbridge
·       Container unloading/loading
·       Freight to and from the Melbourne Port
 
For any enquiries please contact us at QTSV:
 
www.qtsv.com.au
 
Tom: 0402 560 946   /   tom@qtsv.com.au
Phil: 0409 207 133   / phil@qtsv.com.au

Department of Agriculture & Water Resources 

REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS



The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has compiled a list of subscriptions, newsletters and communication channels  - to avoid duplication, FTA / APSA will no longer re-send these notices on a regular basis ... read more

In the longer term, DAWR is exploring how other platforms could be used to consolidate and distribute this information.

In the meantime, the department welcomes any feedback or suggestions you have on the attached via Biosecurity2025andBeyond@agriculture.gov.au.

Industry

21.11.2018 - DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS TC GAZETTE 18/45
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HUMAN RESOURCES

Candidate of the Week

Melbourne - Entry Level/Graduate
Candidate:  14163586

An impressive young, recent graduate couple of key factors that stood out. Notably, the way they conducted themselves in our initial meeting, the desired career path our candidate is looking to take within logistics and the results from the job profile. ... read more

 

Contact: Andrew Bennett

Senior Recruitment Consultant

M: 0447 054 744

Email: andrew@insync.com.au


Sydney - Operations 'All Rounder'

A considerably experienced Operations 'All Rounder' whom is looking for a new role after being with their current business for 10+ years. They are an extremely committed candidate with a wealth of knowledge  to instil to their new operations team. ... read more

 

Contact: Christian Merrigan

Recruitment Consultant

M: 0439 542 022

Email: christian@insync.com.au

 

North Asia Free Trade Agreement training

GUIDE FOR IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS

This e-learning course has been developed to assist Australian importers and exporters take advantage of preferential tariff treatment under Australia's Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan and Korea. ... read more

The above activity has received funding from Austrade as part of the Free Trade Agreement Training Provider Grant Program. The views expressed within the activities are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein.

Upcoming Events

WEBINARS & RECORDINGS
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EVENTS

27 NOV 2018 : Melbourne - Women in Logistics - "SPEAKING WITH INFLUENCE" [...]

29 NOV 201 : Air Cargo Security requirements post 1 March 1, 2019 - what it means and implications [...]

4 DEC 2018 : ICHCA Luncheon Melbourne- FTA/APSA Member Rate Available [...]

4 DEC 2018 : FREE WEBINAR - The Trans-Pacific Partnership [...]

6 DEC 2018 : FREE WEBINAR - High Court rules that warehouse employees can be liable for duty on stolen goods [...]

13 DEC 2018 : WISTA NSW - Christmas Networking Function [...]

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