FEATURE ARTICLE
Thank you once again to Sharni Knox, Director Compliant Trade Consultancy for her article "TOBACCO REFORMS TO START ON 1 JULY 2019" as a part of our Autumn 2019 edition of Across Borders
"With legislation now complete, enacting the Government's commitment to battling the illicit tobacco trade, from 1 July 2019, all involved in the importation of tobacco products, including service providers, will need to be aware of the new regulatory requirements."
Full article is available HERE
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Th Australian Border Force has recently published a new website that, going forward, will contain all of the Department's information for tobacco importers, including information on the new permit and how to apply (we expect this detail in the next few weeks).
This new website can be found at www.abf.gov.au/tobacco and we encourage your members to regularly check the website for information on the new measures and how they will apply. |
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| AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW 1.4.19 - DP WORLD REACHES PEACE DEAL WITH UNION Freight and Trade Alliance director Travis Brooks-Garrett said the announcement of the 24-hour stoppages on Friday had "created alarm for high-volume importers and exporters" and "represented a major escalation of the dispute". "Again, we would call for an urgent resolution and for the parties to get back to the table for the good of the international trade sector."
Full article available HERE |
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ATN 22.9.19 - 'BROKEN' CONTAINER FREIGHT SYSTEM SHORTCOMINGS DETAILED
As FTA director Travis Brooks-Garrett points out to ATN, shipping lines have been beneficiaries of lower stevedoring rates due to consolidation and yet are passing on higher Terminal Handling Charges to shippers "even though shippers are now also paying a terminal infrastructure fee".
"Competition has resulted in stevedores reducing the prices they charge shipping lines to attract or retain business," the submission states.
"That lost revenue has then been recovered via landside charges, or 'infrastructure charges', an unregulated charge for access to international container terminals.
"The result has been a disaster for Australian exporters, who have, in some cases, such as Melbourne, experienced price increases of over 2,000%, in only a few short years.
"To make matters worse, while the international shipping lines are receiving more competitive quayside rates, they are not passing on those savings to their shippers.
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DCN 27.3.19 - CLOSING DATE NEARS FOR SUBMISSIONS ON COTTON EXPORT BAN
In a statement published online Australian Peak Shippers Association secretariat Travis Brooks-Garrett said they supported the position of APSA member the Australian Cotton Shippers Association "in totally rejecting the proposed bill".
"Australia is one of the largest cotton exporters in the world, it generates more than AUD $2bn in export revenue every year and underpins a number of regional communities," Mr Brooks-Garrett said.
"More than 99% of Australia's cotton is exported, much of it at a premium price as it is considered high-quality in international markets."
Mr Brooks-Garrett said while the severity of the Murray-Darling Basin issues was acknowledged, these were water management issues, not cotton issues.
"Water management issues need to be addressed, but not by wiping out one of Australia's most important export commodities," he said.
Full article available HERE |
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Sean Richards (Exec General Manager Visy Logistics / APSA Chair) [pictured left] and Travis Brooks - Garrett (FTA / APSA) had the privilege last week of meeting with the Hon. Melissa Horne MP (Victorian Minister for Ports & Freight).
Items discussed: 1. Metropolitan port rail - from an industry perspective there is still a total lack of certainty around Dandenong, Altona, Somerton, Truganina and Beveridge port-rail connections. Melbourne is in major catch-up mode with Sydney leaping ahead in port-rail connectivity. 2. Infrastructure charges- the Minister confirmed that the Review is progressing and we will have a report and recommendations by mid-year . 3. Swanson Dock ship size limitations- shipping lines are still telling our members that this is a critical issue in the short-term and we are seeing this in reality with ship sizes growing and more services moving to VICT at Webb Dock which can service the bigger vessels. |
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| The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) is an industry association and 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 ... read more |
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| 26.3.19 FTA / APSA REJECTS PROPOSED BAN ON COTTON EXPORTS FROM AUSTRALIA ... login required |
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- APL – trans-Pacific eastbound GRI
- Maersk Line – FAK rate increase Asia-Australia ... login required
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- APL – NZ – introduction of Napier port infrastructure and insurance surcharge
- APL – Hong Kong – late payment fee
- Hapag-Lloyd – Pakistan – Revision of Local Charges (Import)
- Swire Shipping – China surcharge summary
- Swire Shipping – May BAFs for various trades ... login required
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- Maersk Line – Maersk Innoshima V910N – final incident update
- PDL – vessel changeover NZ to Samoas and Tonga trade ... login required
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- Hapag-Lloyd – Yantian Express update no. 14
- Hapag-Lloyd – USA – ISF-5 enforcement by US Customs
- ONE releases 2019 service network details
- OOCL Tips March 2019 ... login required
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FREMANTLE PORT TRADE STATISTICS- JANUARY 2019 ... read more
PORT OF MELBOURNE TRADE STATISTICS- JANUARY 2019 ... read more
AUSTRALIAN IMPORT & EXPORT STATISTICS - FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE 2018 ... read more
PORT OF NEWCASTLE TRADE REPORT FEBRUARY 2019 ... read more |
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| 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. |
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- What are the top ten supply chain risks in 2019?
- Shippers want more transparency
- Block exemption debate gets bitter
- 30 million TEU sold online by 2023
- Flexport debuts box-sharing app
- How shippers can plot a course through choppy economic waters ahead
- Electric vehicles will revolutionise supply chains
- US$65M turnaround for OOCL ... read more
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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is Australia's leading representative body for the international supply chain sector bringing together importers, exporters, customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics service providers and industry groups ... read more
26.3.19 DP WORLD AUSTRALIA INDUSTRIAL ACTION ... read more
27.3.19 MUA DISPUTE IMPACTING RAIL OPERATIONS ... read more
29.3.19 MAJOR ESCALATION OF INDUSTRIAL ACTION ... read more
30.3.19 NATIONAL UPDATE- DP WORLD AUSTRALIA INDUSTRIAL ACTION ... read more |
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26.3.19 FIATA E-FLASH NO. 196 - 25 MARCH 2019 ... read more
27.3.19 DNATA - OPERATIONAL NOTICE AND T2 RELOCATION ... read more
28.3.19 MELBOURNE AIRPORT UNVEILS AUSTRALIA'S FIRST SMART-SECURITY SCREENING POINT ... read more
29.3.19 FIATA PUBLISHES BEST PRACTICE ON PREVENTION OF CYBERCRIME ... read more |
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| 30.3.19 PRICE & SPEED - HEAT TREATMENT (4.1) APPROVED ... read more |
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| 29.3.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 501 ... read more |
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| 1.4.19 1-STOP - NEXT STEP IN CREATING A SMARTER SUPPLY CHAIN IN NEW ZEALAND |
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| 1-Stop Connections (1-Stop) continues its expansion in Christchurch as it launches the second Vehicle Booking System (VBS) at the Lyttelton Container Terminal for Lyttelton Port Company (LPC), South Island's largest port and its international trade gateway. This will make it the fourth VBS installation across New Zealand with three of the top four container terminals and the first of many depots utilising the flagship product. |
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Global Finance Report
US/China trade agreement hopes rose strongly, boosting the markets to close a relatively strong week of gains. US equities have rebounded strongly in the first quarter of 2019, after the collapse experienced in the final quarter of 2018, supported by the US/China Trade negotiation process. US Treasury Secretary is in China finalising the negotiations, working through a productive dinner with Chinese counterparts, after the Chinese representatives made a number of attractive proposals. Chinese stocks rallied strongly on the news and welcomed the progress. ... read more |
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26.3.19 DFAT AUSTRALIA AND HONG KONG PEN HISTORIC TRADE DEAL ... read more
27.3.19 AUSTRALIAN MEAT INDUSTRY COUNCIL (AMIC) PRESENT COST TO OPERATE REPORT ... read more
29.3.19 DFAT STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE OF THE AUSTRALIA-CHINA RELATIONSHIP ... read more |
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26.3.19 DAWR 42-2019 - BICON, COLS, EXDOC, MARS, PEBS AND PEMS UNAVAILABLE FROM 00:01 TO 03:00 FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2019 (AEDT) ... login required
27.3.19 DAWR 43-2019 - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING THE BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) 2019-20 SEASON INDUSTRY INFORMATION SESSIONS ... login required
28.3.19 DAWR 40-2019 - CANCELLED - MARS UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:00 FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2019 TO 02:00 SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 (AEDT) ... login required
29.3.19 DAWR 43-2019 - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING THE BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) 2019-20 SEASON INDUSTRY INFORMATION SESSIONS. ... login required
29.3.19 DAWR IIA NOTIFICATION NO. 44 OUTAGE ... login required |
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| 27.3.19 TC GAZETTE 19/12 27TH MARCH 2019 ... read more |
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Candidate of the Week
Sydney - Key Account Manager This Key Account Manager is a Pharmaceutical specialist with a Customer Service and Operational background. Knowledgeable and able to deliver concisely to their customer base - they are passionate about creating a robust client relationship. ... read more Contact: Christian Merrigan
Recruitment Consultant
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0439 542 022Melbourne - Shipping Line Operations/Customer ServiceCandidate: 12622006This candidate has done it all within the shipping line space! Exposure to the operations, Sales Support and Customer Service. Our candidate brings experience, variety and amazing scope to fit a range of roles within the shipping space. ... read more
Contact: Andrew Bennett
Senior Recruitment Consultant
andrew@insync.com.au
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FTA is delighted to launch our 2019 / 2020 CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program - a full day interactive conference (8.30am to 4.30pm).
By registering for one of our regional conferences you will receive: - 24 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points - issued on an attendance basis;
- completion of the Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) Information Session 19/20-1 - issued on an attendance basis; and
- complimentary CBC online access for the remainder of the 2019/20 period- mandated to maintain 19.1 NCCC & 19.2 AEPCOMM
YOUR COMPLETE CPD / CBC SOLUTION FOR THE NEW PERIOD 1 APRIL 2019 TO 31 MARCH 2020 ... read more |
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ONLINE TRAINING
2019 / 2020 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - mandatory training for licenced customs brokers ... read more 2019 / 2020 - Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - mandatory training for importers and licenced customs brokers to maintain 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM Approved Arrangements ... read moreComply with Biosecurity Border Clearance - the TLIX5054 Course is a prerequisite to obtain 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM ... read moreSec 77G Depot - obligations in dealing with goods subject to ABF control ... read moreChain of Responsibility - this course is highly recommended for transport operators, exporters, importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders and supply chain professionals ... read more |
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FTA and APSA are proud to connect our members with our sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2019 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE
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