FTA/APSA Weekly Report 2020/36 - sponsored by Asiana Cargo

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
FTA / APSA MEMBERSHIP COST & BENEFIT 2020 / 2021
INDUSTRY'S MOST COST EFFECTIVE CPD / CBC PACKAGES
FTA / APSA ADVOCACY PLAN 2020 / 2021
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
ASIANA CARGO supported by Menzies Aviation
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS - to view our latest Affiliate Membership & Sponsorship Prospectus … click here
13 DAYS REMAIN FOR AEPCOMM - Activity 20-21/01 (DOA030) must be completed by 21 September 2020. 

FTA ONLINE CPD & CBC TRAINING PACKAGE for the customs broker licensing period to 31 March 2021 - Member package rate only $165 - contact Caroline on czalai@ftalliance.com.au for further detail.
ANOTHER STEVEDORE PRICE INCREASE - effective today, Tuesday 8 September 2020, Hutchison Port Botany's Infrastructure Surcharge increases from $63.11 to $88.83 per container (excl GST). When will government act - refer HERE

An up to date list of national Infrastructure Surcharges / Terminal Access Charges is available HERE (FTA / APSA  MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED)
BMSB INFORMATION SESSIONS - tomorrow Wednesday 9 September 2020 the Department is delivering two industry information sessions covering the 2020-21 BMSB seasonal measures. 
12:30 – 2:00pm AEST
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2020-21-bmsb-seasonal-measures-tickets-118247811387
3:00 - 4.30pm AEST
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2020-21-bmsb-seasonal-measures-tickets-119183173079
VICTORIA "ROADMAP TO REOPENING" - the Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry Update which provides information about the announcement.   
 
For further information: Victorian Government's COVID-19 Restrictions Roadmap website; FTA / APSA Frequently Asked Questions page; and enquiries to freightvictoria@transport.vic.gov.au 
FIRST DUMPING, NOW AUSTRALIAN WINE EXPORTERS FACE A COUNTERVAILING DUTY INVESTIGATION BY THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT
Following on from the recently announced Chinese dumping duty investigation into Australian wine, the Chinese Government on 31 August hit the industry with a countervailing duty investigation. 

A commentary from Russell Wiese Principal, Hunt & Hunt Lawyers sets out the claims that will be investigated by the Chinese government, the difference between a dumping and countervailing investigation and what further actions needs to be taken by Australian wine exporters - refer HERE.
FTA / ECRG ADVOCACY - THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA POST SERVICE DELIVERY
As the secretariat to the E-Commerce Reference Group (ECRG), comprising major marketplaces Alibaba, e-Bay and Amazon, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) made a formal submission with key elements acknowledged by the Senate Inquiry The Future of Australia Post's Service Delivery - refer HERE
FEATURE ARTICLE - WINTER 2020 ACROSS BORDERS 
MEMBER PROFILE
It is great to see members giving so much to fellow Australians in need. The Winter 2020 edition of Across Borders showcased contributions made by Associated Customs & Forwarding (ACF) and Visa Global Logistics - refer HERE
Paul Zalai -  Director and Co-Founder, FTA / Secretariat, APSA
TRADE STATISTICS
  • Container Trade Statistice Price Index July 2020 ... read more
  • Container Trade Statistics Australasia & Oceanea Import Export Volume May 2019 to July 2020 ... read more
  • Flinders Ports Trade Statistics August 2020 ... read more
  • Fremantle Ports Trade Statistics July 2020 ... read more
  • IATA - Ecomomic Performance of the Airline Industry ... read more
  • IATA - Industry Statistics July 2020 ... read more
  • NSW Ports Trade Statistics July 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Melbourne Container Report July 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Melbourne Monthly Trade Report July 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Melbourne Qtrly Trade Report Q4 June 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Newcastle Trade Report July 2020  ... read more
  • Port of Townsville Import/Export containerised goods in TEU'S ... read more
SHIPPING
  • COVID-19 Shipping Line Notices 1st to 7th September 2020 ... read more
  • Shipping Line Notices 1st to 7th September 2020 ... read more
LOGISTICS
1.9.20 - FTA / ECRG Advocacy - The future of Australia Post service delivery ... read more
2.9.20 - Port of Melbourne's response to COVID-19 – update 8 ...  read more
3.9.20 - Port Botany rail line duplication ... read more
4.9.20 - Hutchison Port Botany Infrastructure Surcharge increase ... login required
7.9.20 - Update 12 - Victorian State of Disaster - Roadmap to reopening ... read more
7.9.20 - Hutchison Port Botany infrastructure surcharge increase ... login required
AIRFREIGHT
1.9.20 - IATA - July air cargo demand stable, capacity remains constrained ... read more
1.9.20 - IATA - Air cargo market analysis July 2020 ... read more
1.9.20 - IATA State of the region: Asia Pacific August 2020 ... read more
4.9.20 - IATA - Airlines and Airports agree conditions for European winter slots waiver ... read more
BIOSECURITY
1.9.20 - DAWE - 136-2020 - Commencement of the 2020-2021 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk Season- 1 September 2020 .. login required
1.9.20 - DAWE - 2020-57 - Business Systems Program - Plant Export Management System (PEMS) will now work on your mobile phone ... login required
1.9.20 - Commencement of the 2020-2021 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season- 1 September 2020 ... read more
2.9.20 - DAWE - Commencement of urgent actions for Khapra Beetle Phase 1 ... login required
2.9.20 - BMSB issues impacting FAK containers ... read more
3.9.20 - DAWE - 138-2020 - Register to attend the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) 2020-21 season Industry Information Sessions ... login required
7.9.20 - DAWE - 142-2020 - COLS, MARS, OPS and PEBS unavailable from 23:30 Thursday 10 September to 04:30 Friday 11 September 2020 (AEST) ... login required
7.9.20 - DAWE - 143-2020 - BICON impacted from 23:00 Saturday 12 September to 06:20 Sunday 13 September 2020 (AEST). ... login required
BORDER
2.9.20 - ABF TC Gazette 20/33 ... read more
2.9.20 - CBAFF of NZ - Member update August 2020 ... read more
2.9.20 - First dumping, now Australian wine exporters face a countervailing duty investigation by the Chinese government ... read more
4.9.20 - Information about dumping and countervailing duties ... login required
7.9.20 - ABF - Ice found in ice-cream making machine ... read more
7.9.20 - WCO Secretary General Addresses scholars in Japan on WCO'S significant role during COVID-19 crisis ... read more
TRADE
3.9.20 - DFAT - Business Envoy August 2020 - The road back ... read more
7.9.20 - Coronavirus Trade Update 070920 ... login required
7.9.20 - WTO - DDG WOLFF: trade, global co-operation can best deliver adequate medical supplies ... read more
ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN
Anti-Dumping Notices 1st to 7th September 2020
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TRAINING 
Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 - refer HERE
CPD - BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM 

Please note that our revised dates for our events fall within the new 2020 /2021 CPD period (1 April 2020 to  31 March 2021) and will continue to provide 24 CPD points. 

CPD Border Compliance Program – (1 April 2020 to  31 March 2021)
 
NSW: Friday 5 & Saturday 6 February 2021 – Novotel Brighton Le-Sands
VIC: Friday 12 & Saturday 13 February 2021 – Hyatt Place Essendon Fields
QLD: Wednesday 17 February 2021 – Novotel Brisbane Airport
WA: Saturday 20 February 2021 – Hyatt Regency Perth

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