FEATURE ARTICLE
Thank you once again to Matthew Morgan, Crowe Horwath for his article "IS YOUR BUSINESS COMPLIANT WITH CUSTOMS AND EXCISE DUTIES OBLIGATIONS" as a part of our Autumn 2019 edition of Across Borders
"Early in 2018, a Melbourne based import business was required to pay almost $2 million in penalties and recovered Duty and GST because an ABF investigation revealed that imported pre-galvanised steel products from a number of countries were undervalued"
Full article is available HERE
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| FREIGHTWAVES 5.4.2019 - PORT REPORT: BOX FREIGHT RATES OUT OF CHINA HAVE "GONE TO HELL IN A HANDBASKET" "Southbound volumes have definitely softened and potentially we're still suffering the after-effects of Chinese New Year," said Travis Brooks-Garrett, director at Australia-based Freight & Trade Alliance. "As a result of the softer volumes we're also seeing the downsizing of vessels and a suspension of services. Freight rates have reflected that."
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JOC.COM 4.4.2019 - AUSTRALIAN DOCKWORKERS CALL OFF DP WORLD STRIKE
When the strike action started two weeks ago, Australian shipper groups, including the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA), told JOC.com they were worried industrial action could spread to other terminals if the dispute wasn't resolved quickly.
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| DCN 3.4.2019 - EXPERT PANEL TO SET TO CAUSE A STINK FTA director Caroline Zalai said they were delighted with 170 registrations for the Sydney event already recorded. "This is an amazing response to the first of our 2019 series of events – we look forward to replicating these programs in Brisbane on 2 May and in Melbourne on 19 June," Ms Zalai said.
The full day program also provides 24 Continuing Professional Development points for customs brokers.
The event also provides the first of the year's Continued Biosecurity Competency sessions required by importers and customs brokers to maintain their accreditation.
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AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW 1.4.2019 - 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".
"DP World Australia Port Botany rail operations were shut over the weekend as a result of the dispute, creating additional fees and delays for major rural exporters who are dependent on rail operations," he said. "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."
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DCN 2.4.2019 - STEVEDORES TO AXE "LIKELY UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS"
The ACCC began its investigation early last year following concerns raised about alleged unfair terms.
The ACCC's 2018 Container Stevedore Monitoring Report noted the ACCC was assessing unfair contract terms within the industry. The ACCC has now concluded that assessment.
Freight and Trade Alliance director Paul Zalai said the result was "a significant result and an important step towards our advocacy for increased regulator intervention on stevedore landside operations". "The Container Transport Alliance of Australia can take credit for this positive outcome as the lead advocate for this particular reform," Mr Zalai said.
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ATN 2.4.2019 - ACCC PREVAILS ON STEVEDORE TRIO TO REMOVE LIKELY UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS
"The decision shows that the stevedores cannot act with impunity and that the regulator is not only monitoring the commercial arrangements at the wharf but they also have the powers and willingness to intervene when necessary," FTA director Travis Brooks-Garrett says.
"These wins are not just symbolic either. Addressing the liability for loss or damage suffered by transport businesses is a big step forward, particularly when cases of damaged equipment inside the terminal gates are not infrequent. "Unfortunately for Australia's shippers, shipping contracts, notoriously one-sided and unfair, are specifically excluded from the unfair contract terms protections.
Full article available HERE |
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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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- APL – GRI – Trans Pacific Eastbound Market
- CMA CGM – GRI from Canada West Coast to the world
- COSCO SL – rate restoration Asia-NZ ... read more
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- CMA CGM – THC Update South Korea export
- Hapag-Lloyd – US inland fuel surcharge rail and combined rail
- Maersk Line – revised ODF/DDF and OHC/DHC Hong Kong to/from the world
- Maersk Line – revised ODF and OHC/DHC Taiwan to/from the world
- OOCL – bunker surcharge variations Asia to/from ANZ
- Swire Shipping – trans-Tasman BAF ... read more
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- Hapag-Lloyd – ANL Warrnambool V912N/916S omit Vancouver
- Maersk Line – revised Australia-Europe transits ... read more
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- Hapag-Lloyd – Yantian Express incident update no. 15
- ONE – US CBP ISF-5 enforcements ... read more
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- AUSTRALIAN IMPORT & EXPORT STATISTICS - FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE 2018 ... read more
- PORT OF NEWCASTLE TRADE REPORT MARCH 2019... read more
- PORT OF NEWCASTLE MONTHLY TRADE REPORT MARCH-2019 COMMODITY IMPORTS ... login required
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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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- Fears over data control as digitalisation spreads
- Shippers' council slams block exemption rule
- Milestone for One Belt, One Road
- Forwarders should not pay for unclean or unfit boxes
- Counterfeit trade grows as parcel volumes soar
- Singapore to jail IMO 2020 transgressors
- More forwarders partner with on-line platforms ... 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
2.4.19 ACCC RULING - STEVEDORE UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS
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2.4.19 MUA DISPUTE IMPACTING RAIL OPERATIONS ... read more
2.4.19 LIFTING OF INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT DP WORLD BRISBANE, MELBOURNE AND FREMANTLE
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4.4.19 DP WORLD AUSTRALIA - DISRUPTION TO SERVICES CEASES ... read more |
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4.4.19 IATA - AIR FREIGHT DEMAND CONTINUES DOWNWARD TRAJECTORY IN FEBRUARY 2019 ... read more
8.4.19 FIATA E-FLASH NO. 197 - 8 APRIL 2019 ... read more |
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| 5.4.19 PRICE & SPEED - HEAT TREATMENT (4.1) APPROVED ... read more |
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4.4.19 NZ - STRICTER STINK BUG CONTROLS PROPOSED FOR IMPORTED CARGO ... read more
5.4.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 502 ... login required |
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Global Finance Report
Weekly Market Commentary
US Markets closed a very positive week strongly, despite no announcement on the US/China trade negotiations, although Non-Farm Payrolls beat expectations. NFP added 180,000 jobs for the month and the headline Unemployment rate remained at lows of 3.8%, boosting market confidence. President Trump has remained positive and said that markets will know within four weeks if an agreement will be reached. These negotiations were to be completed in March, so the delays are worrying, although the complex nature of the agreement rationalises the delays. President Trump was also on the attack with regards monetary policy again, advocating cuts to interest rates to trigger a 'rocket-ship' economy. The expected trade announcement failed to materialise, increasing fears of the global growth narrative, boosting the safety flows to the Dollar. The EUR traded 1.1200, while the GBP tests 1.3000 on the downside, completely drowned in Brexit chaos and impasse.. ... 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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3.4.19 FEDERAL BUDGET 2019/20 – CUSTOMS AND TRADE ISSUES ... read more
4.4.19 DFAT - AUSTRALIA REGISTERS RECORD MONTHLY TRADE SURPLUS ... read more
4.4.19 DFAT TRADE TALK 4TH APRIL 2019 ... read more |
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2.4.19 IMPORTANT UPDATE ON TOBACCO IMPORT REGIME AND FUTURE TOBACCO IMPORTATION REQUIREMENTS ... read more
5.4.19 ABF - ILLICIT TOBACCO DEALER SHUT DOWN IN SYDNEY ... read more
6.4.19 MY CARGO STINKS! STINK BUGS -THE MARINE INSURANCE AND CLAIMS IMPLICATIONS ... read more
7.4.19 HUNT AND HUNT LAWYERS E ALERT ... login required
NSW - CPD & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
QLD - CPD & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
VIC - CPD & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM |
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2.4.19 32 TARGET HIGH RISK COUNTRIES FOR BMSB 2019/20 SEASON ... read more
3.4.19 BIOSECURITY IMPORT LEVY - DEFERRED TO 1 SEPTEMBER 2019 ... read more
8.4.10 DAWR 44-2019 - MARS UNAVAILABLE FROM 23:00 FRIDAY 12 APRIL 2019 TO 02:00 SATURDAY 13 APRIL 2019 (AEST) ... login requred |
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| 3.4.19 TC GAZETTE 19/13 ... read more |
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| 5.4.19 INSYNC PERSONNEL - WE HAVE FOUND WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR ... read more |
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Candidate of the Week
Contact: Christian Merrigan
Recruitment Consultant
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
0439 542 022Melbourne - Senior Importer/Exporter/Customer ServiceCustomer: 15637748Available Immediately. This candidate comes with 18 years' experience working in both freight forwarding and direct importer/exporter roles. With strong loyalty to previous roles, including their current of which they commenced in 2007 ... 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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4.4.19 VIC - CPD & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM ... read more
4.4.19 QLD - CPD & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM ... read more
5.4.19 FINAL PROGRAM - NSW - CPD & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM ... read more |
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REGISTER NOW
9.4.19 : MELBOURNE - BMSB 2019-20 season - Industry information sessions
9.4.19 : SYDNEY - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program
10.4.19 : PERTH - BMSB 2019-20 season - Industry information sessions
17.4.19 : Port of Brisbane Supply Chain Awareness Workshop
1.5.19 : Melbourne - Defence Export Controls
2.5.19 : BRISBANE - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program
2.5.19 : MELBOURNE - FTA & World Class Teams - "The Art & Science of Critical Conversations"
9.5.19 : SYDNEY - FTA & World Class Teams - "The Art & Science of Critical Conversations"
19.6.19 : MELBOURNE - CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program
MARK YOUR DIARY
20.6.19 : MELBOURNE - FTA & World Class Teams Workshop – "3 Steps to Powerfully Engage and Motivate Your Staff"
26.6.19 : LAUNCESTION - Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum
27.6.19 : SYDNEY - FTA & World Class Teams – "3 Steps to Powerfully Engage and Motivate Your Staff"
21.8.19 : SYDNEY - Women in Logistics Forum
21.11.19 : SYDNEY - FTA & World Class Teams Workshop – "Increasing Productivity & Profitability"
26.11.19: MELBOURNE - FTA & World Class Teams Workshop – "Increasing Productivity & Profitability" |
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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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