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IFAM EXTENSION PROVIDED - WILL IT BE LONG ENOUGH? |
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While we have received welcome relief with the announcement that IFAM will continue until the end of September 2021, APSA and FTA are continuing engagement with National Farmers Federation (NFF), AgriFutures and KPMG to advocate for further IFAM funding until our international border are opened again (whenever that may be).
In parallel our focus continues for a mainstream media and social media campaign to support this approach and assist in 'changing the narrative' to support the view of business that international borders must be opened as soon as acceptable COVID-19 risk mitigation strategies are available. While tourism and education would be the obvious beneficiaries of this approach, little is known publicly about the impacts on trade caused by the significant reduction of passenger aircraft servicing Australia (noting that 80% of international air cargo has traditionally been carried in the passenger aircraft into and out of Australia).
FTA and APSA will continue to engage with key stakeholders across government and industry in a collaborative effort to address this matter that is not only impacting on exporters, importers and the air cargo sector, but has national significance to the wider Australian economy. |
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GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM - SHIPPERS PAYING RECORD RATES FOR DETERIORATING SERVICE |
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APSA and FTA have board representation on the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) and is also a member on the Container Shipping Market Review Panel. In this capacity, we are privy to the latest quarterly review of the container shipping market released by MDS Transmodal and the GSF. The eight key performance indicators correlate with media reports that importers and exporters around the world are paying record high shipping rates and are experiencing appalling levels of service reliability,
The latest quarterly review of the container shipping market and the associated media release titled Shippers paying record rates for deteriorating service is available HERE (FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED) |
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We are totally reliant on foreign owned international shipping lines to continue servicing Australian trade and therefore there is no questioning that they must be incentivised to do so on a profitable basis. APSA and FTA are calling for regulation to: 1) ensure vessel sharing consortia can continue with qualified exemption from normal competition rules administered in Australian commerce 2) monitor the appropriateness of shipping line (and contracted stevedore / empty container park) surcharges, fees and penalties.
In this context, Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act 2010 currently allows for shipping lines to be given partial and conditional exemptions from cartel conduct and contracts that restrict dealings or affect competition and exclusive dealings.
APSA is the designated peak shipper body as defined in the Act with FTA administering the Part X compliance in a contracted Secretariat role to the association and reporting to its Committee of Management. In a meeting with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) last week, APSA / FTA reiterated that the events over the last 12 months have re-affirmed our position that Part X does not adequately protect the interests of Australian exporters and importers and to that end we see merit in a replacement block exemption regime.
The ACCC stated that they would welcome a supplementary submission to our original that was submitted in February 2020 - READ MORE |
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PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION STUDY ON VULNERABLE SUPPLY CHAINS |
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We have received advice that the timeline for this study has been extended to July 2021 to allow more time for consultation.
Submissions and comments are invited to inform the final report. An interim report, to be released in late March, will focus on supply chain vulnerabilities from Australia's role as an importer. Participants are invited to examine the report and comment on it by written submission by Friday 30 April 2021.
The Commission is also looking to examine supply chain vulnerabilities from Australia's role as an exporter. The Commission is particularly interested in understanding:- how firms manage and respond to disruptions in export market conditions and access
- the impact that these disruptions can have, including in regional areas.
Comments and submissions on these issues are also invited by Friday 30 April 2021.
If you would like any further information, please feel free to contact the commission direct at SupplyChains@pc.gov.au
To incorporate views into the FTA / APSA submission, please contact Tony Vinson as our Head of International Freight and Logistics at avinson@FTAlliance.com.au |
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WITHDRAWAL OF PORT BOTANY CONGESTION SURCHARGES |
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Following our recent commentary calling for an end to the Port Botany Congestion Surcharges, we are delighted to report that multiple shipping lines (Hamburg Sud, Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, ANL CMA CGM, MSC, Pacific International Lines & TS Lines) have responded acknowledging the improved operational conditions and termination of the surcharge. We thank these lines and others who we have been in contact with over the last two weeks for their open and positive engagement. |
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DP WORLD - ANOTHER INCREASE IN TERMINAL ACCESS CHARGES |
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DP World today have announced a further round of increases to Terminal Access Charges following those that took effect nationally on 1 January 2021. Effective 1 May 2021, DP World will administer further increases in both export and import containers (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) - refer HERE. |
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STEVEDORE TERMINAL ACCESS CHARGES |
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Following our member update from 26 November 2020 and the 14th Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Meeting Communique, the National Transport Commission (NTC) will lead reform and the development of 'voluntary national guidelines' to apply to stevedore infrastructure and access charges (both their introduction and increase) at Australia's container ports. We made contact with the project lead who stated that NTC has not yet reached the industry consultation stage; however, this will soon ramp up to ensure that a final report can be provided by November 2021.
In the interim, FTA and APSA representatives will be meeting this week with the Hon. Melissa Horne (Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight) and executives from Freight Victoria with a focus on their lead initiative for a Voluntary Port of Melbourne Performance Model (VPPM). |
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FREMANTLE ON FRIDAY NIGHT ROCKS!!! |
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Fremantle Industry Night
Freo Social (Front Yard Garden Bar) Parry St. Fremantle
Friday 19th March 2021
From 5:00pm onwards
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CPD TRAINING - COUNTDOWN CONTINUES - 15 DAYS TO GO !!! |
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| MELBOURNE Saturday 20 March 2021 will be our final event for the current customs brokers licensing period that ends on 31 March 2021 - refer HERE |
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LIMITED remaining places to gain 24 CPD points
Cost for members is $330 incl GST / non-member $385 Online training option available to meet all Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) – discounted price available to members of $165 (incl GST) per licensing period (1 April to 31 March)
Contact Caroline Zalai (02) 9975 18 78 or czalai@FTAlliance.com.au |
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SYDNEY (Friday 30 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
SYDNEY (Saturday 31 July 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
PERTH (Saturday 7 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Regency, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
MELBOURNE (Friday 21 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 22 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
BRISBANE (Wednesday 1 September 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Brisbane Airport Convention Centre, Dryandra Road, Brisbane
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, January 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, January 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Australasia & Oceania Import an Export Volume January 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Global TEU Volume and Price Index January ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics February 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - APSA Trade Statistics January 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Container Trade Report January 2021 ... read more
- Air Cargo Monthly Analysis December 2020 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for January 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority July to December 2020 Shipping Figures ... read more
- Port Botany and Port Kembla Trade Statistics January 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report December 2020 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Qtrly Trade Report Dec 2020 ... read more
- Port of Headland Cargo Statistics January 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report January 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Stakeholder Update 14 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - TBMTS data January 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report February 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville February 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
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- Shipping Line Notices 9th to 15th March 2021... read more
9.3.21 - Hapag Lloyd to remove Port Botany Congestion Surcharge ... read more
10.3.21 - Fremantle Ports - Vehicles, Appliances, Furniture, Machinery Imports up ... read more
10.3.21 - Port of Brisbane - PBPL Celebrates #CHOOSETOCHALLENGE at this year's International Women's Day event ... read more
12.3.21 - Pilbara Portal - February 2021 ... read more
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10.3.21 - Freight Forwarders and Airlines IFAM briefing 17 March ... read more
11.3.21 - Breaking news - Extension of the IFAM to September 2021 ... read more
15.3.21 - DP WORLD - Further increase in terminal access charges ... read more |
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11.3.21 - IATA - Cargo Chartbook Q1 2021 Strong economic backdrop supports cargo volumes an revenues ... read more
15.3.21 - IATA - Updated ICAO recommenations support inustry restart ... read more |
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10.3.21 - DAWE - 35-2021: Updated inspection requirements for rural consignments of new horse floats ... login required
10.3.21 - DAWE - Fish product and cut code review (2021-03) ... login required
12.3.21 - DAWE Import Supply Chain roundtable communique ... read more
12.3.21 - DAWE - 2021-09 - Plant Export Operations - New process for Re-Export consignments an updated Government certificate templates ... login required
12.3.21 - DAWE - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) UPDATE ... login required
12.3.21 - 2020-21 BMSB Season Newsletter 4 ... login required
15.3.21 - DAWE - 36-2021: Amendments to Human Health and Coronairus (COVID-19) questions for the Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS) ... login required
15.3.21 - DAWE - Draft Fruit Fly sterile insect technique policy ... login required
15.3.21 - DAWE - 37-2021: Scheduled outage: 23:30 Friday 19 March to 03:00 Sunday 21 March 2021 (AEDT) – COLS, MARS, OPP, PEBS ... login required
15.3.21 - DAWE - Avian Influenza: Market access issues update #15 12 March 2021 ... login required
15.3.21 - DAWE - 38-2021: Reminder: Phase 1 of revised Import conditions for Apiaceous sees for sowing commencing 30 March 2021 ... login required |
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10.3.21 - TC Gazette 2021/8... read more
10.3.21 - WCO - Launch of a new WCO project on Customs control of fake vaccines an other illicit goods linked to COVID-19 ... read more
10.3.21 - ABF - Three arrested after Meth Lollipops and Cocaine Lollies seized ... read more
12.3.21 - AFP - Cocaine filled vessel seized off NSW Coast, One man arrested ... read more
12.3.21 - Two WA men in court over allege meth import worth up to $500K ... read more
12.3.21 - NZ Customs Release 601 ... login required
13.3.21 - ABF - Releases illicit tobacco taskforce targets international and domestic tobacco smuggling rings ... read more
15.3.21 - ABF releases illicit tobacco taskforce targets International an domestic tobacco smuggling rings ... read more
15.3.21 - ABF - Application for Customs Broker Licence ... read more |
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12.3.21 - WTO - Barometer points to services trade rebound in short run, long term outlook less clear ... read more
15.3.21 - Next step in WTO process to support barley producers... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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Anti Dumping Notices 9th to 15th March 2021- 2021/011 [PDF 366.37 KB, Case 529, Hollow structural sections, Findings in relation to Review of Measures 529, China, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, 12/03/2021
- 2021/040 [PDF 754.38 KB], Monthly Status Report – February 2021, 15/03/2021
- 2021/031 [PDF 160.8 KB], Case 578, Quenched and tempered steel plate, Initiation of Investigation 578, USA, 15/03/2021
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BUSINESS SALES / OFFICE LEASE |
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SAFE CONTAINER LOADING PRACTICES & HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY |
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WEBINARS AND RECORDINGS
Stay at the cutting edge through participation in live webinars and access to recordings – all are FREE & EXCLUSIVE to Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) members. ... login required |
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FINANCE REPORT
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Warehouse Logistics CoOrdinator
Melbourne - Customer Service
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Christian Merrigan, Branch Manager - Sydney |
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FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2021 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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