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WEEK IN REVIEW

WEEK 36 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE

The findings from the latest Container Shipping Market Review compiled by MDS Transmodal and the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) shows three key features:

1. Capacity deployed globally by shipping lines fell short of the market demand, despite a small increase in the period.
2. The average costs of moving a container for shipping lines has barely changed over the past 18 months, whereas global average revenue earned per container has doubled over the same period.
3. New analysis of the market shares of shipping lines operating in Consortia on the Far East – Europe trades shows an unhealthy concentration of market power, and market shares far in excess of the levels at which the concessions of the EU Consortia Block Exemption Regulation apply.

REPORT AVAILABLE HERE

Australian sea cargo operational highlights available HERE

Cost variations
Port Omissions - Port Rotations - China Port Operations
Equipment Update
Australian Port Terminals Update
Global Perspective

NSW / Vic ports review available HERE

CASE STUDY Regional producers facing escalating international shipping and logistics costs available HERE

MUA Industrial Action Notifications - Fremantle and Brisbane available HERE

Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HERE

FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED

BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANS

We reported to members about last week's Department of Agriculture and Water Resources' nationwide phone and systems outage and made mention of the lack of awareness in the utilisation of Business Continuity Plan arrangements. Specifically this referred to the lack of "industry awareness" in the deployment of BCP.

Bearing in mind the ongoing threat of cyber attacks, aging regulatory reporting systems and risks associated with modifications, FTA/APSA will continue close engagement with Border and Biosecurity agencies on the currency of the BCP and now have this on our radar for future training initiatives.

FTA/APSA MEDIA COVERAGE - CALL FOR REFORM

As an important part of the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) advocacy for a Federal Government review on international shipping and logistics, we are delighted to advise our call for reform this week been reported by two influential mainstream media outlets and international trade media:

AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW – Shipping crisis will end when vaccinated people get to travel - READ MORE
THE LAND - Choked and gouged: story of NSW containerised grain exports - special investigation READ MORE
THE LOADSTAR - A new crisis for Australian exporters, after fires, drought and pandemic - READ MORE

FTA/APSA CALL FOR AN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT-LED REVIEW

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW - REGIONAL PRODUCERS FACING ESCALATING INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS COSTS

Between June and August 2021, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have been privileged to have direct engagement with The Hon. Dan Tehan (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment). Whilst acknowledging the substantial efforts by the Federal Government to liberalise trade, our advocacy has noted the benefits of these reforms have been largely countered by shipping capacity constraints and rapidly increasing costs jeopardising the commercial viability of many Australian exporters and importers READ MORE

INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE VICTORIAN PORTS SYSTEM

The Hon Melissa Horne MP, Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight launched the Independent Review of the Victorian Ports System in January 2020. Mark Curry, an Independent Reviewer and former ports and freight executive completed the review in February 2021 and made 63 recommendations which have all been supported by the Victorian Government

The full government response addresses these recommendations, while setting out the three main areas of action:

Establishing Ports Victoria, including creating Ports Victoria's legislative charter, and outlining key reforms including to pilotage and towage services.
Developing the Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy which will further define the government's stewardship role and articulating the key steps in ensuring the future of Victoria's ports.
Local ports and waterway management reforms that will seek to effectively support the economic and social value of these assets.

For futher information refer to the following

Independent Review of Victorian Ports System
Full Government Response to Independent Review

VICTORIAN COMMERCIAL PORTS STRATEGY

With a 30-year vision, the Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy will provide clear direction on the establishment of Bay West, explore trade and industry trends and network capacity impacting the sector, Port of Geelong channel optimisation, commercial port land-use protection and other themes identified in the review

Commercial port operators and industry are invited to complete a survey by 30 September 2021 - This is your opportunity to share views on key issues and strategy themes are important to you.

MANDATORY COVID-19 TESTING OF MELBOURNE WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SITES

FTA/APSA wish to advise of an update to the Victorian Government Public Health Orders. Specifically to the Surveillance Testing Industry List requiring MANDATORY COVID-19 surveillance testing of Warehousing & Distribution workforce - READ MORE

VACCINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR AUTHORISED WORKERS FROM AREAS OF CONCERN

Following last weeks' meeting between Transport for NSW, FTA, APSA and industry colleagues, authorised workers from local government areas (LGAs) of concern now have until the end of 19 September 2021 to get vaccinated to allow them to continue to work outside of the LGA they live in, provided they have booked their COVID-19 vaccination by the end of Wednesday 8 September 2021.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BORDER / BIOSECURITY OFFICERS - NSW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER

FTA/APSA have contacted the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment (the department) in terms of obligations in giving access to officers attending licensed / accredited premises in compliance with the NSW Public Health ((mandating residents of the 12 LGA's of concern be vaccinated if they leave their LGA of concern to perform essential work functions - while we await a response from the ABF, we are pleased to share the following advice provided by the department (we understand a formal departmental notice will be produced this week).

READ MORE (FTA/APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED)

QUBE OPENS COVID-19 PFIZER VACCINATION HUB AT MOOREBANK LOGISTICS PARK

FTA/APSA welcome lat week's announcement by Qube Holdings Limited of a COVID-19 vaccination hub at their Moorebank Logistics park.

Read the full media release and obtain details HERE

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APSA CONFERENCE 2021/22

As determined at the recent Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) Annual General Meeting, it was agreed to the 2021/22 conference has been postponed to Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 February 2022, Wagga Wagga, NSW.

CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

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 OUT
SYDNEY (Saturday 23 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Novotel Hotel, the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands
MELBOURNE (Friday 29 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields
MELBOURNE (Saturday 30 October 2021, 8.30am to 4pm) Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields

REGISTER AT UPCOMING EVENTS

NOTE: CPD BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM - CONTINGENCY

Backup dates should events need to be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

MELBOURNE CPD contingency dates - Friday 11 and Saturday 12 February 2022
SYDNEY CPD contingency dates - Friday 18 and Saturday 19 February 2022

COVID UPDATES AND LGA RESTRICTIONS

31.8.21 - ACT Government - lockdown extended ... read more
1.9.21 - NZ COVID Update ... read more
2.9.21 - Victorian Government Extending Lockdown ... read more
3.9.21 - NZ Government COVID Update ... read more
3.9.21 - Vaccination requirements for border / biosecurity officers - NSW Public Health Order ... login required
3.9.21 - Victoria Government Freight and Logistics Industry Update ... read more
3.9.21 - Victorian Government Restrictions Update ... read more
3.9.21 - Mandatory COVID-19 Testing of Melbourne Warehousing & Distribution Sites .. read more

3.9.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 169 ... read more
3.9.21 - Victorian Government - Truck Curfews Lifted ... read more
3.9.21 - Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry Coronavirus (COVID-19) update 3 September ... read more
4.9.21 - Qld Government COVID Update ... read more
5.9.21 - NSW Health Order - Vaccination deadline extended for authorised workers from areas of concern ... read more
6.9.21 - NZ Government COVID Update ... read more

TRADE STATISTICS

ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, July 2021 ... read more
ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List July 2021 ... read more
ABS - Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, Australia ... read more
CTS Shipping Data June 2021... read more
Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report Apr - July 2021 ... read more
Flinders Ports Trade Statistics July 2021 ... read more
Fremantle Ports Container Traffic Report July 2021 ... read more
Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data June 2021 ... read more
NSW Ports Trade Report July 2021 ... read more
Port of Brisbane Qtrly Trade Report Apr-June 2021 ... read more
Port of Brisbane Trade Report July 2019 - June 2021 ... read more
Port of Brisbane Statistics July 2021 ... read more
Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures July 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 July 2021... read more
Port of Port Hedland Statistics July 2021 ... read more
Port of Melbourne - Trade Report July 2021 ... read more
Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data July 2021 ... read more
Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 20 ... read more
Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report August 2021 ... read more
Port of Townsville July 2021 Trade Statistics ... read more

AIRFREIGHT

31.8.21 - Freight Access to Vaccines ... read more
1.9.21 - IATA - Strong Cargo Demand Continues in July ... read more
1.9.21 - IATA - Air Cargo Market Analysis July 2021 ... read more
3.9.21 - IFAM - Extended Flight Capacity Brisbane to Hong Kong ... read more
4.9.21 - IATA Chart of the Week ... read more

LOGISTICS

31.8.21 - Fremantle Ports - Highest number of containers ever handled at Fremantle Port ... read more
1.9.21 - Pilbara Portal September 2021 ... read more
2.9.21 - Shippers Struggle as Carriers Profits Soar ... login required
3.9.21 - Victoria Government Freight and Logistics Industry Update ... read more
3.9.21 - NSW Empty Container Working Group - Communique ... read more
3.9.21 - Mandatory COVID-19 Testing of Melbourne Warehousing & Distribution Sites .. read more
3.9.21 - Voluntary Pricing Protocol - Weight Amendment Fee at Patrick ESD ... login required
6.9.21 - Case Study - NSW Regional Producers Shipping and Logistics Costs... login required
6.9.21 - NSW / VIC port related regulatory reviews ... read more
6.9.21 - Port of Melbourne Media Release ... read more

BIOSECURITY

BMSB SEASON HAS STARTED!!!!!

What you need to know about the new BMSB season - refer Industry Advice Notice 187-2021 confirming the commencement of the 2021-22 Brown marmorated stinkbug (BMSB) risk season.

What has changed?

31.8.21 - DAWE - 2021-19: Thailand: Fish: New export certification for export of live rock lobster ... login required
1.9.21 - DAWE - 187-2021: Commencement of the 2021-22 Brown marmorated stinkbug (BMSB) risk season - 1 September ... login required
1.9.21 - DAWE - 188-2021: Reminder: Plastic wrapping, impervious surfaces, and timber thickness fumigation certification requirements ... login required
1.9.21 - Commencement of the 2021-22 Brown marmorated stinkbug (BMSB) risk season - 1 September ... login required
1.9.21 - Reminder: Plastic ... login required
2.9.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 191/2021 Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) Cat and Dog veterinary care ... login required
3.9.21 - DAWE - 192-2021: BICON Update - Methyl Bromide Fumigation Certificate Requirements for Khapra Beetle ... login required
3.9.21 - DAWE - 193-2021: Approval of new Recognised Offshore Cleaning and Pre-inspection Provider (ROCIP) facility in Japan for used vehicle and associated parts for export to Australia ... login required
3.9.21 - Approval of new Recognised Offshore Cleaning and Pre-inspection Provider (ROCIP) facility in Japan for used vehicle and associated parts for export to Australia ... read more
3.9.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 194/2021 Unplanned Service Disruption: Friday 03 September - BICON ... login required
3.9.21 - Integrated Cargo System (ICS) - Update Accessible with additional web browsers / Performance Statistics ... login required
3.9.21 - Vaccination requirements for border / biosecurity officers - NSW Public Health Order ... login required
3.9.21 - BICON Update - Methyl Bromide Fumigation Certificate Requirements for Khapra Beetle ... read more
6.9.21 - DAWE - 196-2021: Changes to structure of import conditions in BICON for fresh horticultural produce for human consumption ... login required
6.9.21 - DAWE - Draft import conditions for pet food and stockfeed (fish and fish products) ... login required
6.9.21 - DAWE - 195-2021: Scheduled Outage: Friday 10 September to Saturday 11 September 2021 – COLS, OPS, PEBS ... login required
6.9.21 - DAWE - Animal Biosecurity Advice 2021-A04 – Draft assessment of a prescribed heat treatment as a risk management measure for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed ... login required

BORDER

1.9.21 - ABF - TC Gazette 21/32 ... read more
3.9.21 - NZ Customs Release 625 ... login required
6.9.21 - CBAFF of NZ - Member Update ... login required

TRADE

31.8.21 - DFAT - Inaugural Australia-France 2+2 Ministerial Consultations ... read more
1.9.21 - 2021-22 DFAT Corporate Plan ... read more
2.9.21 - Austrade - WA strawberry grower adapting to new trade scenario in the wake of Covid ... read more
3.9.21 - ATIC - Agribusiness & Food News, IFAM Update ... read more
3.9.21 - Austrade -Joint Press Statement on the India-Australia Trade Talks by Trade Ministers of Australia and India ... read more
6.9.21 - DFAT - Securing our region by targeting financial crime and money laundering ... read more

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ENERGY AND RESOURCES

Anti-Dumping Notices 31st August to 6 September 2021 ... read more

TRAINING

WEBINARS AND RECORDINGS

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