ACFS CEO Arthur Tzaneros gives a summary of the last six months of trading and developments within the business. The interview addresses the challenges faced by the containerised supply chain industry, whilst also covering updates with enterprise agreements between port operators and the MUA, whilst also touching on ACFS industrial updates with the TWU. Arthur acknowledges the great work and effort by ACFS employees around the country, shares some news on the new acquisitions and partnerships, new sites (including site expansions), equipment and technology projects that have taken place throughout the year, whilst also recognising ACFS chairman Terry Tzaneros's recent induction into the industry hall of fame. |
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WEEK 31 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE While the data provided and geography lesson is interesting, the overall theme in the Shipping Australia commentary "Fact check: Australia benefits from plentiful container shipping" is in direct contrast to evidence supplied by FTA/APSA members highling that shipping capacity remains a major threat to the growth of the Australian economy. Limited supply and significant demand is driving up freight rates to record high levels with a spate of surcharges thrown on top, many attributable to congestion caused at ports both locally and overseas. Rubbing salt into the wounds are the exorbitant container detention penalties that were charged in the last quarter of 2020 when many Australian empty container parks were at capacity. Forwarders, importers and transport operators are still debating these penalties, in some cases tallying to hundreds of thousands of dollars, causing significant tension amongst supply chain participants. Adding to the angst, it is becoming increasingly evident some local shipping line representatives are forced to administer unfair charging practices as directed from international head offices. The price for moving cargo is one thing but some desperate exporters and importers are struggling to find capacity at any cost, some waiting weeks before securing bookings only to see blank sailings and cargo being bumped to future voyages. This is a particular concern at a time when some shipping lines are at the same time overtly promoting international loading priority of freight space in association with the uptake of services including customs / biosecurity clearance and inland transportation. While there is nothing stopping vertical integration of services, FTA/APSA will maintain a focus on potential exclusive dealings to ensure that shipping line end-to-end logistics service offerings do not lessen competition. Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HERE
Australian sea cargo operational highlights available HEREFTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED |
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SHIPPING AND AIRFREIGHT CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS |
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| FTA / APSA are maintaing a focus on a strong media presence to inform the wider public of logistics challaenges and to maintain political pressure for reform - A CURRENT AFFAIR. |
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FTA / APSA CALL FOR A SHIPPING REVIEW & FEDERAL MARITIME REGULATOR |
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FTA / APSA joined industry colleagues in a meeting with The Hon Dan Tehan (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) on Friday 30 July 2021 and separately engaged with a senior ministerial advisor that same evening. The primary focus of the FTA / APSA advocacy was to follow up on our meeting on 2 June 2021 (report available HERE) noting in recent weeks the further deterioration in shipping capacity and an associated rapid escalation in shipping costs.
In formal correspondence sent to the Minister today, 2 August 2021, FTA and APSA again re-stated its call for the creation of a new federal regulator, along the lines of the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), to facilitate open and competitive international trade while safeguarding the interests of Australian shippers (exporters, importers and freight forwarders) - READ MORE |
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BREAKING NEWS: US COMPANY SUES 'COLLUSIVE' OCEAN CARRIERS, ALLEGING PRICE MANIPULATION |
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According to JOC, a Pennsylvania-based home goods importer filed a formal complaint with US maritime regulators, accusing two international shipping lines of working together to violate service contracts to further take advantage of record trans-Pacific container spot rates and premiums.
The complaint will become a highly visible test of the idea that carriers will retaliate against shippers who publicly complain to the FMC, action that is explicitly barred by US shipping law but which shippers fear nonetheless. Speaking for its major container line members during a House subcommittee hearing on June 15, World Shipping Council president and CEO John Butler rejected accusations that more shippers aren't filing complaints due to fear of retaliation from carriers. "I categorically reject the idea that shippers are being threatened with retaliation for bringing complaints," Butler said. - READ MORE |
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ACCC APPEALS IN NSW PORTS COMPETITION CASE |
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| The ACCC has lodged an appeal against the Federal Court's decision to dismiss the ACCC's proceedings against NSW Ports Operations Hold Co Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries Port Botany Operations Pty Ltd and Port Kembla Operations Pty Ltd (together, NSW Ports) - READ MORE |
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STATEMENT FROM CRAIG CARMODY CEO PORT OF NEWCASTLE |
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| Port of Newcastle welcomes the ACCC's decision to appeal the ACCC v NSW Ports case following the Federal Court's recent judgment. |
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| Development of another container terminal in NSW, even whilst Port Botany still has capacity, would provide a viable alternative and more cost-effective export routes for regional NSW farmers and manufacturers. Such competition would increase regional NSW global competitiveness and allow these suppliers to avoid congested supply chains. Port of Newcastle is confident that it has the ability to compete in the same market as Port Botany. Port of Newcastle continues to monitor the progress of the Federal Court proceedings with a keen interest and awaits the outcome of the appeal. |
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FTA PARTNERS WITH AIR FREIGHT SPECIALIST TO LEAD REFORM |
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FTA has partnered with leading aviation and air freight consultants AVISTRA to facilitate necessary supply chain reform.
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KALGIN ACQUIRES QUEENSLAND INT'L FREIGHT SERVICES (QIFS) |
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Congratulations to FTA members Kalgin Global Logistics and Queensland International Freight Services (QIFS) - exciting acquisition developments announced last week - official announcement available HERE
INTERESTED IN BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS - ADVERTISE NOW VIA OUR CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES / LISTING - contact us at classifieds@FTAlliance.com.au |
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VICTORIAN CPD EVENT - REVISED PROGRAM |
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| Due to state border closures, we have significantly modified our Victorian CPD program to maximise the number of live (face-to-face and Teams) presentations - we are delighted to release our updated, high quality program available HERE. |
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NEW REGULATORY PRACTICE STATEMENT |
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The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has published a new Regulatory Practice Statement outlining the department's approach to delivering better practice regulation, and a framework to support an improved regulatory capability and culture for the organisation.
The statement will also be supported by a Compliance Policy (currently in development) that will outline the department's approach to managing compliance and how they respond to non-compliance. |
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| This is the LAST CHANCE to submit a nomination for the 2021 Australian Biosecurity Awards (ABAs). The department has extended the nomination period to 5pm FRIDAY 6 AUGUST - READ MORE |
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COVID UPDATES AND LGA RESTRICTIONS |
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27.7.21 - Lockdown lifted across Victoria ... read more
28.7.21 - Statement from the NSW Premier ... read more
29.7.21 - Queensland Border Declaration Pass - Freight and Logistics (F Pass) ... read more
30.7.21 - SA Cross Border Travel Update ... read more
30.7.21 - Victorian Government Border Crossing Permit Directions No 25 ... read more
30.7.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 164 30th July 2021 ... read more
31.7.21 - Victorian Government Freight and Logistics Industry COVID-19 update ... read more
31.7.21 - Latest Southeast Queensland Lockdown and Restrictions ... read more
2.8.21 - Latest Victorian Travel Permit System Updates ... read more
2.8.21 - Queensland Government Restrictions Update ... read more
2.8.21 - SA Government COVID-19 update 2 August 2021 ... read more |
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| 29.7.21 - Patrick Terminals - Brisbane - New - MUA Protected Industrial Action ... login required |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List June 2021 ... read more
- CTS Shipping Data May 2021... read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report Apr - June 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics June 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Trade Report June 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data June 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Monthly Trade Report June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Trade Report July 2019 - June 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures for June 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures FY 2020/2021 ... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo, GRT an DWT Statistics By Commodity Group June 2021... read more
- Port of Port Hedland Cargo Statistics by Origin ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Statistics June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data April 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 19 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report June 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville June 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more
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28.7.21 - FIATA - Maritime supply chain actors brought together to step up collaborative efforts to tackle timber and wildlife trafficking in container shipping ... read more
29.7.21 - IATA - Air Cargo Posts Strongest First Half-Year Growth Since 2017 ... read more
29.7.21 - IATA - Air Cargo Market Analysis June 2021 ... read more
30.7.21 - IFAM Extended Flight Capacity Singapore Airlines ... read more
31.7.21 - IATA - July 2021 Survey Airline Business Confidence Index ... read more
2.7.21 - IFAM Update - QANTAS ... read more |
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28.7.21 - FTA partners with air freight specialist to lead reform ... read more
28.7.21 - ACCC appeals in NSW Ports competition case ... read more
29.7.21 - KALGIN acquires International Freight Services (QIFS) ... read more
30.7.21 - CTAA - eNews 30th July 2021 ... read more |
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27.7.21 - DAWE - Requirements for sea containers to protect against khapra beetle ... login required
28.7.21 - DAWE - 161-2021: Changes to import conditions for finfish and baitfish have been implemented ... login required
28.7.21 - DAWE - 2021-08: Saudi Arabia: Non-Prescribed Goods – Export of Bone Broth Products ... login required
29.7.21 - Reminder - Revised Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy ... read more
30.7.21 - DAWE - 2021-09: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021... login required
30.7.21 - DAWE - Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021 ... login required
29.7.21 - DAWE - 162-2021: Reminder - Revised Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy ... login required
29.7.21 - DAWE - Agricultural Trade Quarterly Briefing ... login reqiured
30.7.21 - DAWE - 2021-30: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021 ... login required
30.7.21 - DAWE - 2021-42: Horticulture – Applications for the export of table grapes to protocol markets including New Zealand ... login required
30.7.21 - Nominations for the 2021 Australian Biosecurity Awards are open. Nominations close 5pm Friday 6 August 2021 ... read more
30.7.21 - DAWE - European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021 ... login required
2.8.21 - DAWE - 163-2021: Khapra beetle measures: updated exclusions list and provisional alternative treatment options for high-risk plant products ... login required
2.8.21 - Khapra beetle measures: Updated exclusions list and provisional alternative treatment options for high-risk plant products ... read more
2.8.21 - DAWE - 2021-31: NEXDOC Dairy Certificates: Original NEXDOC Certificates must only be provided at overseas borders ... login required
2.8.21 - DAWE - 2021 environmental biosecurity webinar series ... read more
2.8.21 - DAWE - Notification of extension of delay to implementation of competent stock handler on aircraft requirement ... login required |
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28.7.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/27 ... read more
28.7.21 - AFP - Brothers sentenced for failed plot to import over 500kgs of cocaine ... read more
29.7.21 - Australian Customs Notice No. 2021-30 Indexation of customs duty rates on excise-equivalent goods on 2 August 2021 ... read more
30.7.21 - NZ Customs Release 620 ... read more
2.8.21 - Application for Customs Broker Notices ... read more |
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27.7.21 - EU challenges Russian import substitution measures in new WTO dispute complaint ... read more
28.7.21 - WTO booklet highlights members' activities in 2020 on food safety, animal and plant health ... read more
28.7.21 - ATIC - Share your views on the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement ... read more
30.7.21 - WTO report: Full trade recovery at risk without equitable vaccine roll-out ... read more
30.7.21 - DFAT - Trade and Investment at a Glance 2021 ... read more
31.7.21 - IMF, World Bank, WHO, WTO launch joint vaccine information website ... read more
2.8.21 - DFAT - Strengthening our trade relationship with India ... read more |
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices 27th July to 2nd August 2021 ... read more |
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APSA CONFERENCE 2021The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) Conference has been postponed to 16 and 17 November 2021 - Wagga Wagga NSW - READ MORE CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM Below is the current schedule of upcoming events - rest assured, we are planning contingency arrangements and remain committed to providing safe and highly informative events to help members meet their customs broker licensing compliance requirements - we will keep all delegates up to date with developments. REGISTER HEREMELBOURNE (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 PERTH (Saturday 18 September 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, 1 Barrack Square, Perth SYDNEY (Friday 22 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands - SOLD OUTSYDNEY (Saturday 23 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands |
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FINANCE REPORT
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 Sydney - Key Account Manager ... 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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