WEEK 51 - GLOBAL FREIGHT INTELLIGENCE Australian sea cargo operational highlights available HERE - Cost variations (Swire Shipping, MSC, )
- Equipment & Capacity Update (Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe)
- Port Omissions - Port Rotations, China Port Operations, Terminal Operational Conditions)
- Australian Port Terminals Update
- Global Perspective (Commentaries - World Container Index)
Consolidated listing of international shipping line notifications available HERE |
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ABC RURAL - MEAT EXPORT INDUSTRY SAYS AUSTRALIA'S REPUTATION DAMAGED BY PORT STRIKES |
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| FTA/APSA again mentioned in the media alongside hard hitting commentaries from members AMIC (Patrick Hutchinson) and Fletcher International Exports (Roger Fletcher) advocating for a sustainable resolution to industrial action between unions and stevedores - READ MORE |
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FTA SUBMISSION - PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION COMPLIANCE COSTS OF NUISANCE TARIFFS |
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Tariff Concession Order system, current regulatory compliance obligations and options for consideration by the Commission
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) would like to acknowledge the extensive response from members, particularly licensed customs brokers, in contributing to a formal submission to the Productivity Commission project examining the costs and benefits associated with 'nuisance tariffs'. Specifically, the Commission defines the scope as tariffs that raise little revenue for the Australian Government, have negligible benefits for Australian producers, but impose compliance burdens on businesses. READ MORE |
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2022 HARMONIZED SYSTEM CHANGES |
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| Changes to the Harmonized system to come into effect on 1 January 2022 may also impact current Tariff Concession Orders (TCO's) and subsequently your clients imports - check out the changes and TCO concordance HERE |
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Changes to the Harmonized system effective 1 January 2022 will also have an impact on those importing bulk synthetic greenhouse gases - |
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The tariff classifications for import of bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) will change from 1 January 2022 as part of the 2022 Harmonized System changes. Expanded tariff classifications will allow differentiation of the types of HFCs and HFC blends imported. The changes will support the global phase-down of HFCs, which are potent greenhouse gases. HFCs are controlled substances under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Program and require a licence and quota to import into Australia.
Bulk HFCs were mainly imported under tariff classification 2903.39 for unblended gases and 3824.7 for blended gases. These codes are being retired and new, expanded codes have been created. Importers will need to identify the specific type or blend of HFC being imported to allow for correct classification. More information is provided by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment at
Harmonized System codes for HFCs. |
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SEASONS GREETINGS FROM IFAM |
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A big IFAM thank you
The team who delivers the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) has praised Australian businesses for their resilience and hard work in keeping international trade flowing in 2021.
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With travel restrictions continuing to limit airfreight options this year, businesses across the nation needed to work harder than ever, including using IFAM to stay connected to overseas customers.
The IFAM team explained that retaining these relationships supports Australia's reputation as a reliable trading partner, which will be more important than ever as we adjust to a tougher new trading environment in 2022 and beyond.
"On behalf of the entire IFAMily, I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone for their work with us in reconnecting our global supply chains during what has been a truly challenging 2021," IFAM lead Air Vice-Marshal Margaret Staib said.
"From airlines and freight forwarders, to industry bodies and individual businesses – everyone has really come together and taken a 'Team Australia' approach." |
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2021-70 Authorised Officer Program – Reinstatement of expired and withdrawn plant
export authorised officer appointments
2021-72: Plant Export Management System – Plant Exports Management System updates
2021-71 Plant Export Operations – Changes to plant export legislation from
1 January 2022
2021-22 BMSB Season - Newsletter #2
Import Failing Food report - October 2021
Biosecurity Matters - Edition 4, 2021 |
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1-Stop CONNECTIONS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CHANGES |
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1-Stop Connections has announced that Michael Bouari is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer for a break and a new challenge.
Sam Askin, Chief Product Officer will be taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer.
To read the full news release click HERE |
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COVIDSafe FREE ONLINE LEARNING |
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| To support industry to stay COVIDSafe a free online learning course is available to freight workers. The course has the most up-to-date COVID-19 Safe practices that can be used in their workplace. |
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Workers simply need a mobile phone and the internet and they can run through the 30 minute course when it suits them and will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful finish. Click here to access the course. |
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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have reached out to major shipping lines to ascertain their approach to any relief / waivers of detention over the Christmas / New Year period.
Given that we will have a 4 & 3 day break respectively, this will put added pressure on transport companies to collect full containers and return empty containers within the opening hours of the terminals and empty parks.
The information received is correct at time of release, however we suggest you maintain close liaison with the respective shipping lines should your clients require extra relief.
When speaking to the various lines most of them indicted that they would work closely with their customers over this period. - see HERE for the list of responses |
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| CargoWise monthly update available HERE |
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| Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has been provided a copy of working arrangements for the Christmas and New Year period applicable to businesses operating on North Quay:- click HERE |
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SHIPPING LINE DETENTION POLICY - CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR |
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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have reached out to major shipping lines to ascertain their approach to any relief / waivers of detention over the Christmas / New Year period.
Given that we will have a 4 & 3 day break respectively, this will put added pressure on transport companies to collect full containers and return empty containers within the opening hours of the terminals and empty parks.
The information received is correct at time of release, however we suggest you maintain close liaison with the respective shipping lines should your clients require extra relief.
When speaking to the various lines most of them indicted that they would work closely with their customers over this period. - see HERE for the list of responses |
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ACROSS BORDERS - EDITION 2, 2021 |
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| Our thanks to David Ironside, Assistant Secretary of Plant Export Operations - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment for his article in Edition 2 of Across Borders that exhibited the work being done to assist Australian exporters - "Plant exporters reap early benefits from digital reforms" |
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| Modern, streamlined digital systems are crucial for growing our agricultural exports by making it faster and cheaper for industry to get their product to market. Our systems and processes need to keep pace with technology and ever-increasing trade complexities. - READ MORE (full edition of the latest Across Borders available HERE) |
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INDUSTRY CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR
OPERATING HOURS
As Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) receive updates from services providers as to their operating hours over the Christmas and New Year period we will post those links on our website - to access the updates please click HERE |
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| NB: any notices received from today onwards will be posted direct to website |
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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.
REGISTER AT UPCOMING EVENTSWe appreciate your continued support as both FTA and APSA look to provide safe and successful events for all attendees. |
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| Registrations are now available to join leading exporters, importers, regional producers, logistics providers, port and government officials on 22 and 23 February 2021 at the Riverina Intermodal Freight & Logistics (RIFL) site tour, networking cocktail function at the exclusive Riverine Club and an interactive format conference at the Wagga Wagga RSL. ... read more |
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14.12.21 - NSW State Government - COVID Restrictions Easing from 15 December 2021 ... read more
14.12.21 - Register now to travel to Tasmania from 15 December 2021 ... read more
14.12.21 - WA to proceed with Safe Transition Plan from February 5, 2022 ... read more
15.12.21 - NSW State Government - COVID Updates ... read more
16.12.21 - Transport for New South Wales - COVID-19 UPDATE ... read more
16.12.21 - Victoria Government Freight and Logistics Industry Update ... read more
17.12.21 - Maritime Safety Queensland COVID Update 181 ... read more
17.12.21 - Qld Government Restrictions Update ... read more
17.12.21 - Mandatory Vaccination Status for Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd sites ... read more
20.12.21 - Qld Government Face mask requirements update ... read more
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, October 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List September 2021 ... read more
- ABS - Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, Australia ... read more
- Container Trade Statistics Shipping Data September 2021... read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report June to September 2021 ... read more
- Drewry - World Container Index - 17 December 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics November 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Container Traffic Report October 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data October 2021 ... read more
- Gladstone Ports Corporation - Statistics October 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report October 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures November 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Port Hedland October 2021 Cargo, GRT and DWT Statistics by Commodity Group ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Cargo Statistics by Origin October 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Trade Report October 2021 ... read more
- Port of Bunbury Consolidated Trade Statistics ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data October 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 22 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Quarterly Trade Report (Q1) September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report November 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville Trade Overview October 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports Albany Rolling Trade Data November 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports Bunbury Rolling Trade Data November 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports Esperance Rolling Trade Data November 2021 ... read more
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16.12 21 - IATA - Statement on the Announcement of New EU Slot Use Rules for Summer 2022 ... read more
20.12.21 - IFAM - Additional Freight Capacity with Qantas ... read more
20.12.21 - IATA State of the Region - Asia Pacific December 2021 ... read more |
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17.12.21 - PAMA Act and PBLIS Discussion Paper published ... login required
17.12.21 - Pilbara Portal December 2021 ... read more
20.12.21 - CTAA - eNews 20 December 2021 ... read more |
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15.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-50 Introduction to Export Service ... login required
15.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-51: Registrations and Approvals: Manage export registered establishment details online ... login required
15.12.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Advice Final risk analysis report for the release of Puccinia rapipes 2021-P15 ... login required
16.12.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Matters Edition 4, 2021 ... login required
16.12.21 - DAWE - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Update ... login required
16.12.21 - DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... login required
17.12.21 - DAWE - Export advisory notice 2021/24 ... login required
17.12.21 - 2021-22 BMSB Season - Newsletter 2 Biosecurity Matters - Edition 4 2021 ... login required
17.12.21 - DAWE - Export advisory notice 2021/23 ... login required
17.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-71 Plant Export Operations – Changes to plant export legislation from 1 January 2022 ... login required
17.12.21 - DAWE - Penning of immature bulls and steers ... login required
17.12.21 - DAWE - Publication of ASEL rejection criteria guidebooks ... login required
17.12.21 - DAWE - Amendments to export rules finalised ... login required
17.12.21 - DAWE - Media statement: Review of live sheep exports by sea during the Northern Hemisphere summer: public consultation on draft report ... login required
20.12.21 - DAWE - Imported food Failing food report - October 2021 ... login required
20.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-72: Plant Export Management System – Plant Exports Management System updates ... login required
20.12.21 - DAWE - Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) 3.2 Errata ... login required
20.12.21 - DAWE - Biosecurity Advice Fresh Capsicum spp. fruit from Pacific Island countries 2021-P16 ... login required |
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14.12.21 - Australian Customs Notice No. 2021/47 Firearms and Weapons – Amendments to the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 ... read more
16.12.21 - Harmonized System Changes ... read more
17.12.21 - NZ Customs Release 640 ... login required
20.12.21 - COO Template & Guide to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) ... login required
20.12.21 - Australian Customs Notice No. 2021/51 2022 Harmonized System Product Specific Rules of Origin for Free Trade Agreements ... read more
20.12.21 - TC Gazette 21/49 ... read more |
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14.12.21 - ATIC - Export Update ... read more
15.12.21 - WTO - Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of Dispute Settlement Body ... read more
17.12.21 - DFAT - Trade and Investment at a Glance 2021 ... read more
17.12.21 - DFAT - A-UKFTA outcomes documents ... read more
17.12.21 - DFAT - New era of free trade with the UK ... read more
20.12.21 - Austrade - Australian exporters to make substantial gains in the UK thanks to new FTA ... read more
20.12.21 - Austrade - Insight – Taiwan temporarily reduces tariffs on beef and wheat ... read more |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices to 14th to 20th December 2021 ... available HERE |
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DEPOT LICENCE CANCELLED FOR COMPROMISING CARGO CONTROL AND SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY
After months of investigation, the Australian Border Force (ABF) has CANCELLED the licence of a major depot in Sydney, ceasing its ability to handle air and sea cargo under customs control - READ MORE |
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THE DIPLOMA OF CUSTOMS BROKING - REGISTER NOW FOR JANUARY SEMESTER
WiseTech Academy (RTO code 45574) is now accepting enrollments for 2022 into the nationally accredited TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking, the pre-requisite course for licensing of customs brokers in Australia. The semester starts on 17 January 2022 so you or anyone in your team can download the Student Guide and enroll now at www.wisetechacademy.com |
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| 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
 Melbourne - Branch Manager ... read more
Christian Merrigan, National Recruitment Manager |
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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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