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Are we headed for deja vu on our waterfront ? - some 12 months ago and 4 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian waterfront (mainly east coast ports) where subjected to poor weather conditions, infrastructure upgrades and yes union disputes. All of which threw shipping schedules out the window and led a surge of extra surcharges and rate increases with minimal if any notice.
Currently only one (1) stevedore, DP World, have had their Enterprise Agreements with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) ratified and despite the undertones of "negotiations are proceeding" we are now faced with Hutchison Ports, VICT and Patrick Terminals having no agreements in place.
Union action, as members would have seen from our notices, at Patrick terminals has been ongoing for some weeks and we seem to get a new advice on further work restrictions daily.
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have made submissions to he Productivity Commission on the need, amongst other recommendations, for a formal waterfront industrial relations review. Stay tuned for further detail in terms of our advocacy on this matter. |
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COMMONWEALTH BIOSECURITY 2030 |
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Last week the government released their "road map" to work towards a system that will protect Australia from current and future biosecurity threats.
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, the department, has expressed a desire to engage with Industry as they seek to implement this agenda, including progressing their efforts across government, industry and the community toward a national biosecurity strategy.
In the meantime, it would be advantageous to review the plan and as requested provide any feedback by 30 June 2021.
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LOGISTICAL PACKING: LOGISTICS AND PACKING GO HAND-IN-HAND |
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Our appreciation is extended to Adrian Biasin, National Timber Manager - UBEECO Packaging Solutions for his contribution in our most recent edition of Across Borders.
"Those in the logistics or packing industries know that they both have a symbiotic relationship to complete a smooth operation. Whilst we, at UBEECO, are renowned for our crating work, we have simultaneously developed and evolved our relationship with the transport and logistics industries" - READ MORE |
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ABF TRIALLING NEW FACE TO FACE ENGAGEMENT IN BRISBANE |
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The Australian Border Force (ABF) has commenced a trial for appointment based counter services at ABF House, Brisbane Airport. The trial is expected to continue until November 2021.
During this trial, the counter will be available for interactions without an appointment between certian hoirs each day - READ MORE : |
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MANDATORY CBC SESSION FOR NCCC (CLASS 19.1) APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS |
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| THURSDAY 10 JUNE 2021 (10am AEST) - For those who cannot attend the live webinar, a recording will be made available by the department on the CBC activities webpage. FTA will also make this recording available as a resource along with the mandatory assessment online via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au : |
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| The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment published an industry advice notice on the revised schedule and update on implementation of the urgent actions for Khapra beetle. The notice includes key dates regarding the 6A urgent actions for sea containers and associated variation to the Class 19.1 non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) approved arrangement. In conjunction with these changes the Department will schedule a live webinar for the mandatory CBC Activity 21-22/01 on Thursday 10 June 2021 at 10:00am AEST relevant to the NCCC (Class 19.1) approved arrangements. NCCC accredited persons must complete this training to maintain their accreditation.
You can register for the live webinar HERE. - READ MORE If you require further information about an online CPD / CBC packages, please contact Caroline Zalai on czalai@ftalliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878 |
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30+ CPD POINTS AND YOUR ANNUAL CBC REQUIREMENTS
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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) Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, 1 Barrack Square, Perth
MELBOURNE (Friday 20 August 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 21 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
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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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, April 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, March 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List ... read more
- CTS - Australasia & Oceania Import an Export Volume March 2021 ... read more
- CTS - Global TEU Volume and Price Index March.. read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics March 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports - Container Traffic Report April 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Monthly Trade Report April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Quarterly Trade Report March 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Quarterly Volume Report March 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Trade Statistics April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo, GRT an DWT Statistics By Commodity Group April 2021... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville April 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
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VICTORIAN COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS |
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25.5.21 - Public Health Alert Victoria ... read more
26.5.21 - DAWE - Requirement to notify of COVID-19 cases ... login required
26.5.21 - Melbourne COVID Situation - Impact on Delivery of Regulatory Functions ... read more
28.5.21 - NZ Government Pause extended on Quarantine-Free from Victoria to New Zealand... read more
28.5.21 - Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry COVID-19 update ... read more
29.5.21 - IATA - Competitive advantage of air cargo: Not only speed but also price ... read more
29.5.21 - IATA - Airlines Financial Monitor April 2021 ... read more
29.5.21 - The 2021 FIATA World Congress is postponed due to COVID-19 ... read more |
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- Shipping Line Notices 25th to 30th May 2021... read more
29.5.21 - APSA AGM ... read more |
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29.5.21 - IATA - Competitive advantage of air cargo: Not only speed but also price ... read more
29.5.21 - IATA - Airlines Financial Monitor April 2021 ... read more
29.5.21 - The 2021 FIATA World Congress is postponed due to COVID-19 ... read more |
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26.5.21 - Port of Melbourne - Getting freight off the roads and onto rail ... read more
26.5.21 - Port Botany Container Incentive Scheme ... read more
26.5.21 - Patrick Terminals Notice of Protected Industrial Action ... login required
27.5.21 - New Terminal Lease Arrangements in Fremantle ... read more
27.5.21 - Port of Brisbane News May 2021 ... read more
27.5.21 - Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 17 ... read more
31.5.21 - Scrap Metal Recycling Bolsters PBPLs Zero Waste Efforts ... read more |
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25.5.21 - DAWE - 103-2021: Webinar registration for Continued Biosecurity Competency Activity: Integration of 6A khapra beetle urgent actions into the Class 19.1 NCCC approved arrangement. ... login required
26.5.21 - DAWE - Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030 2030 ... read more
26.5.21 - DAWE - Requirement to notify of COVID-19 cases ... login required
26.5.21 - Melbourne COVID Situation - Impact on Delivery of Regulatory Functions ... read more
26.5.21 - DAWE - 2021-22 Agricultural Export Cost Recovery Implementation Statements ... login required
27.5.21 - DAWE - 2021-19: NEXDOC Dairy – NEXDOC portal go live ... login required
27.5.21 - DAWE - Failing Food Report April 2021 ... login required
27.5.21 - DAWE - 2021-26 - Authorised Officer Program – New legislation eLearning requirements for Authorised Officers ... login required
27.5.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 105/2021 Service Disruption: From 23:30 Thursday 27 May to 00:30 Friday 28 May 2021 (AEST) – DAWE messaging ... login required
28.5.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 106/2021 Conclusion of the 2020-21 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season ... login required
28.5.21 - DAWE - 107-2021: Notification of revised import conditions for tomato seed for sowing commencing 23 June 2021 ... login required
28.5.21 - DAWE - 2021-27 - Horticulture Exports Program – Application for accreditation of farms and packhouses for the export of avocados to Japan ... login required
28.5.21 - DAWE - 2021-20: Philippines: Trial of electronic certification (eCert) exchange period extended until further notice ... login required
28.5.21 - Conclusion of the 2020-21 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season ... read more |
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25.5.21 - ABF - Application for Customs Broker Licence ... read more
26.5.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/18 ... read more
26.5.21 - Newcastle man arrested and 230kg of methamphetamine seized in helical gear drives ... read more
26,5,21 - ABF Brisbane Service Counter.. read more
28.5.21 - NZ Customs Release 611 ... login required
28.5.21 - NZ Government Pause extended on Quarantine-Free from Victoria to New Zealand... read more |
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27.5.21 - WTO panel issues report in Canada-Australia wine dispute ... read more
27.5.21 - WTO - Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body ... read more
27.5.21 : ATIC IFAM Update ... read more
28.5.21 - WTO panel to be established in barley dispute ... read more
31.5.21 - WTO - Goods barometer reveals strength of trade recovery, depth of COVID-19 shock ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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Anti-Dumping Notices 25th to 31st May 2021
2021/073 [PDF 450.88 KB], Case 584, Merchant Bar, Initiation of an Investigation, Taiwan, 21/05/2021 |
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SECTION 77G DEPOT Notice 2019/27 (condition 28) states Section 77G Deport licence holders must provide adequate training to make staff aware of their obligations in dealing with goods subject to the control of Customs. CONTENT - the Section 77G Depots - Obligations Course provides operational staff with practical learning outcomes to be able to complete day to day activities with confidence that they are compliant with statutory requirements. FREQUENCY - we recommended that staff complete this course at induction and at a minimum, review annually to remain up to date with regulatory requirements. COST - $48 (further discounts apply for FTA members) APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS Approved Arrangements, previously known as Quarantine Approved Premises (QAPs) and Compliance Agreements, are voluntary arrangements entered into with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. These arrangements currently allow operators to manage biosecurity risks and/or perform the documentary assessment of goods in accordance with departmental requirements, using their own sites, facilities, equipment and people, and without constant supervision by the department and with occasional compliance monitoring or auditing. CONTENT - to secure an Approved Arrangement (AA) accreditation, staff are required to undertake the prescribed training course containing the following two subjects: - Biosecurity Awareness - provides an introduction to biosecurity in Australia and prepares staff to recognise the biosecurity risks and how these are addressed by the key stakeholders, including the department.
- Approved Arrangement Accreditation for AA Accredited Persons - provides the skills and knowledge required for staff to undertake their role as an Accredited Person within an AA - in this course, staff will be introduced to the requirements for Classes 1 to 8 and 10 to 14 AAs, and responsibilities in identifying and reducing biosecurity risks at AA sites.
FREQUENCY- We recommended that staff complete this course at induction and at a minimum, review annually to remain up to date with regulatory requirements. COST - $80 (further discounts apply for FTA members) |
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SAFE CONTAINER LOADING PRACTICES & HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY |
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OBLIGATIONS FOR SEC 77G DEPOT AND APPROVED ARRANGEMENT FACILITIES |
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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
26.5.21 - Webinars and Recorings ... login required |
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FINANCE REPORT
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Senior Export Operations ... read more
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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