FTA/APSA Weekly Report 2020/51 - sponsored by Thai Cargo

Tuesday, December 22, 2020
WISHING ALL MEMBERS A SAFE, HAPPY & HEALTHY CHRISTMAS
The international trade sector has once again showcased its resilience through enormous challenges experienced during 2020.

From an FTA / APSA perspective, we have been proud to provide a vital support and advocacy role during this time and look forward to again working closely alongside members in 2021. 

As experienced in other states, we will recover from the current COVID-19 outbreak in NSW and must keep reminding ourselves and be more grateful than ever that we live in the 'lucky country".

We sincerely wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy Christmas. 
FTA/APSA WEEKLY REPORT
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Thai Cargo supported by Menzies Aviation
WEEK IN REVIEW
CARGOWISE TECHNICAL PROBLEMS
We have received advice from many members over the last 24 hours having difficulties accessing and experiencing "freezing" issues when using *CargoWise.

*CargoWise is the operational software application hosted by WiseTech Global used by the majority of Australian freight forwarders / customs brokerages. 

Advice received this morning from WiseTech Global is that they have identified an issue with Microsoft and are implementing a workaround which is expected to return performance to previous levels. 

At the time of releasing this update, members are reporting a continuation of major technical problems.

We will maintain direct contact WiseTech Global executive and will keep members up to date with developments.
SYDNEY'S NORTHERN BEACHES COVID-19 UPDATE
Further to our first official update, we received a member enquiry that a delivery has been prevented to the Norther Beaches which is contrast to our understanding that freight related activities are permitted and is not an excluded activity under the Public Health Order.

We have raised this matter with Transport for NSW who are confirming final advice and communications with industry on this aspect today and we hope to have an update this afternoon. 

We will keep members at the cutting edge of implications to international trade on our dedicated Coronavirus Updates page
UPDATE: CPD (NSW) BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM - FEB 5 & 6, 2021
As a result of Sydney's Northern Beaches COVID-19 outbreak, the NSW government has announced that social distancing for venues in Greater Sydney will revert back to the 4 square meter per person rule. 

We have therefore reached capacity for Friday 5 February 2021 in conjunction with our booked overflow room. We still have places available for Saturday 6 February 2021. 

Should you wish to go on a "waiting list" for Friday 5 February or register for Saturday 6 February please contact Caroline at czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878.
All sessions will provide 24 CPD points for the customs broker licensing period ending 31 March 2021.
 
SYDNEY - Friday 5 February 2021 SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST ONLY
- Click HERE for program

SYDNEY - Saturday 6 February 2021 - Click HERE for program

MELBOURNE - Friday 12 February 2021 - Click HERE for program

MELBOURNE - Saturday 13 February 2021 - Click HERE for program

BRISBANE - Wednesday 17 February 2021 - Click HERE for program

PERTH - Saturday 20 February 2021 - Click HERE for program

LIMITED remaining places will be provided on a 'first-in' basis.  
Cost for members is $330 incl GST / non-member $385 

TO REGISTER FOR A FEBRUARY 2021 EVENT - please contact Caroline Zalai at czalai@ftalliance.com.au
AUTOMATIC ENTRY PROCESSING (AEP) REFORM SURVEY
The Department would like to invite you to share your thoughts on the AEP Reform, by taking part on our survey on the Have Your Say platform.
 
You will be able to contribute your ideas on:
  • AEP reform communications and support for AEP
  • Continued biosecurity competency (CBC) and short video tutorials
  • BICON AEPCOMM user access and Approved commodities web page
  • AEP lodgement and uptakeAEP compliance and management
Your answers can be anonymous or you can choose to provide us your details. The survey closes on 25 January 2021.
SUSTAINABILITY REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE PORTS INDUSTRY
Thank you to ADAM COOPER - Company Secretary / General Council for his commentary in the most recent edition of our member magazine, Across Borders.
While in the near-term the market will continue to be challenging, what the sustainability trend shows us is that threats – in this case threats linked to environmental degradation and climate change – can lead to innovation and value creation.

The embedding of sustainability into the supply chain sector is hugely exciting. And we are seeing other exciting innovation being driven by businesses looking to become more resilient.

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TRADE STATISTICS
  • ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, October 2020 ...
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  • ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, October 2020 ... read more
  • CTS - Global TEU volume and price index October 2020 ... read more
  • CTS - Australasia & Ocenia Import/Export volume October 2020 ... read more
  • Flinders Ports Trade Statistics November 2020 ... read more
  • Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statistics October 2020 ... read more
  • IATA - Ecomomic Performance of the Airline Industry ... read more
  • IATA - Industry Statistics November 2020 ... read more
  • NSW Ports Trade Report October 2020 ... read more
  • Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for October 2020 ... read more
  • Port Botany and Port Kembla Trade Statistics November 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report October 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Brisbane 3rd Qtr Trade Statistics …  click here
  • Port of Brisbane September 2020 Quarter Aggregated Cargo Trade Volume  …  click here
  • Port Headland Shipping Figures October and November 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Melbourne - Trade Report November 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Melbourne - Monthly Overseas Container Report November 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report November 2020 ... read more
  • Port of Townsville Import/Export containerised goods in TEU'S ... read more
  • Port of Townsville October 2020 Trade Report ...read more
SHIPPING
  • Shipping Line Notices 15th to 21st December 2020 ... read more
LOGISTICS
15.12.20 - Zarnata Express has returned to Appleton Docks to continue repairs... read more
16.12.20 - Zarnata Express update 161220... login required
17.12.20 - Port of Melbourne stakeholder update 12 ... read more
17.12.20 - Port of Newcastle EOI for Newcastle mobile harbour cranes ... read more
18.12.20 - CTAA - Brisbane woes with Hutchison container terminal... read more
18.12.20 - NSW Ports Christmas & New Year opening hours ... read more
18.12.20 - Inchcape Shipping Australian newsletter issue 657 ... read more
21.12.20 - NSW Ports CEO end of year video message ... read more
21.12.20 - Zarnata Express update 21/12/2020 ... read more
21.12.20 - CTAA eNEWS - 21 December 2020 ... read more
AIRFREIGHT
17.12.20 - FIATA - The year in review... read more
17.12.20 - IATA - Cargo Chartbook Q4 2020... read more
17.12.20 - IATA - Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA media briefing 16 December 2020... read more
21.12.20 - IATA - State of the Region: Asia Pacific December 2020 ... read more
21.12.20 - IATA - Santa Claus provides a competitive alternative to air and ocean trade ... read more
21.12.20 - ICAO - New model unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) regulations to help countries set out globally-aligned civil UAS operations in domestic airspace ... read more
BIOSECURITY
15.12.20 - DAWE - 2020-15: Saudi Arabia: Honey: New listing requirement for Honey processors wishing to export honey and honey products to Saudi Arabia... login required
16.12.20 - DAWE - Animal Biosecurity Advice... login required
16.12.20 - DAWE - 221-2020: December 2020 / January 2021 Holiday shut down operating hours... login required
16.12.20 - DAWE - Biosecurity Matters... login required
17.12.20 - DAWE - 222-2020: Interim inspection requirements for rural consignments of new horse floats... login required
18.12.20 - DAWE - AEP reform survey - Closes 25 Jan 2021... read more
18.12.20 - DAWE - 2020-76 - Grain and seed exports program – Update to the inspection of forest product instructional material... login required
21.12.20 - Update 1 - NSW COVID-19 restrictions - Sydney Northern Beaches COVID-19 outbreak (Implications for International Trade Essential Services) ... read more
21.12.20 - BMSB season Master Consolidators Newsletter 2020-21 #3 ... login required
21.12.20 - DAWE - 228-2020: Offshore BMSB Treatment providers scheme: Treatment provider suspension - A.B.R.A.S SRL (AEI: IT4001SB) and centro Disinfestazione Livornse (IT4004SB) ... login required
21.12.20 - DAWE - 2020-77 - Plant export operations – New certification requirements for hay and straw to Taiwan ... login required
21.12.20 - DAWE - 2020-28: Indonesia: Multiple commodities: Halal law update ... login required
21.12.20 - DAWE - MAA 2020-09: Indonesia: Multiple Commodities: Halal Law update ... login required
BORDER
15.12.20 -WCO Council maps the road ahead to ensure the recovery, renewal and resilience of the customs and trade community for a sustainable supply chain... read more
16.12.20 - ABF - TC Gazette 20-47... read more
17.12.20 - ACN No. 2020/52 Implementation of the recycling and waste reduction act 2020... read more
18.12.20 - ACN No. 2020/53 Extension of concessional rate of customs duty on COVID-19 medical and hygiene products... read more
18.12.20 - ACN No. 2020/54 Customs Duty Rate changes – 1 January 2021... read more
18.12.20 - NZ Customs Release 592... login required
21.12.20 - AFP seizes a record 32 tonnes of illicit drugs in 2020 ... read more
TRADE
16.12.20 - ATIC - Login to the MIP subscribe Austrade regional market update on the impact of COVID-19 (As at 16 December 2020) .. read more
16.12.20 - DFAT - Putting business at the heart of recovery: How the OECD can help... read more
16.12.20 - DFAT email scam... read more
16.12.20 - WTO Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of dispute settlement body... read more
16.12.20 - DFAT - International freight flights take off with Tasmanian Christmas goodies... read more
17.12.20 - DFAT - Australia-New Zealand foreign minister consultations... read more
18.12.20 - Airlines Financial Monitor October- November 2020... read more
21.12.20 - WTO - Coordinators of joint initiatives cite substantial progress om discussions ... read more
21.1.20 - DFAT - Opening new export doors for Australian Farmers and Businesses ... read more
ANTI-DUMPING COMMISSION NOTICES - ADN
There are no notices this week
BUSINESS SALES / OFFICE LEASE
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