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 | | | | | Container detention during a period of supply chain woes
High logistics' operator absenteeism due to the Omicron outbreak is increasing the risk of incurring detention penalties for the delayed return of empty containers. FTA/APSA have written to major shipping lines seeking an extension during these extreme times.
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Members have noted that whilst the VICT 'temporary tariff' to recover pandemic related operating costs is $3.97 (excl GST), they have questioned how some major transport operators have made similar claims yet are charging significantly higher surcharges.
Read More | | | | Australian Financial Review - Now COVID threatens Australia Day barbies (published 15 Jan 2022)
"The PCR system was never going to cope with the increased demand caused by Omicron cases, stringent rules around close contacts, and the demands to be tested before crossing state borders," Zalai says
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17.1.2022 : VICT Covid Industry Notice ... login required
14.1.2022 : Freight & Logistics Industry Update 14 January 2021 ... read more
14.1.2022 : Patrick Terminals Enterprise Agreement Update ... login required
11.1.2022 : COVID Infections Severely Strain Australia's Container Logistics Chain ... read more | | | | Australian Financial Review - Trade minister urged to extend air freight subsidies (published 16 Jan 2022) | | | | The Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), which represents 445 businesses including importers, exporters and logistics groups, has written to Trade Minister Dan Tehan asking the government to keep funding a temporary body known as the International Freight Assistance Mechanism.
Read More | | | | Webinar - IFAM Briefing (1000 AEDT tomorrow Wed. Jan 19) | | | | Join Mr. Michael Byrne, International Freight Co-ordinator General and Air Vice Marshal Marg Staib, Australian Government Freight Controller on 19 January 2022 who together will provide an update on the program.
Register Here | | | | Transport Security Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2022
FTA/APSA have been advised that the Transport Security Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2022 (TSACI Bill) is available for public consultation. If you operate as a RACA it would be prudent for your team to review and understand the proposed changes.
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14.1.2022 : FIATA eFlash - Equipping to face the challenges ahead ... read more
14.1.2022 : Exposure Draft Transport Security Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2022 ... read more
12.1.2022 : IATA - Air Cargo Market Analysis November 2021 Air cargo growth slows due to supply chain issues ... read more
12.1.2022 : IFAM - Available freight capacity with Qantas ... read more
11.1.2022 : IATA - Supply Chain Disruptions Halve November Air Cargo Growth ... read more | | | | Importation of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits - DAWE
Further to an increase in enquiries on the above matter, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has updated their website information for importers. Please ensure any of your clients that are impacted are aware of this new information.
Read More | | | | Transport & Freight workers eligible for exemption (Victoria)
From 11:59pm, Tuesday 18 January, workers in emergency services, education, critical utilities, custodial facilities, transport and freight will join workers in the food production sector as being eligible for the exemption to home isolation requirements..
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13.1.2022 : NSW State Government - Register a positive rapid antigen test (RAT) result ... read more
13.1.2022 : Qld State Government - Changes to border restrictions ... read more
13.1.2022 : Update to Isolation Requirements for Transport and Freight worker in Victoria ... read more
12.1.2022 : Qld Maritime COVID Safety Update 182 ... read more | | | | Webinar: OSRA Briefing & CBER Discussion | | | | An opportunity to join the Global Shippers Forum to discuss progress made by a new Ocean Shipping Reform Bill and discussion about the prospects for a review of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) by the European Commission during 2022.
Register Here | | | | Australian sea cargo operational highlights
Cost variations - ANL Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) effective 1 January 2022
Equipment & Capacity Update (Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe)
Port Omissions - Port Rotations (China Port Operations, Terminal Operations)
Australian Port Terminals Update - courtesy Maersk & Patrick Terminals
Global Perspective (Commentaries - World Container Index)
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International shipping line notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from the last week
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17.1.022 : DAWE - Animal Biosecurity Advice Commencement of a review of biosecurity risks associated with importing foetal bovine serum 2020-A01 ... read more | | | | Simplified Trade System (STS) extended date for submissions
Given current supply chain and COVID-19 related events that may be impacting business, the STS Taskforce is extending the due date for submissions to Friday 28 January 2022. Please email to Sal Milici to have your views incorporated into the FTA/APSA submission.
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Across Borders - Customs Audits
Our thanks to Susan Danks, Head of Customs and Regulatory Compliance - Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) for her article in our most recent edition of Across Borders
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Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE
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17.1.2022 : WCO The HS 2022 version of the Customs Laboratory Guide is now available ... read more
14.1.2022 : NZ Customs Release Issue 641 ... read more
13.1.2022 : ABF - HS22-02 ... read more
12.1.2022 : ABF TC Gazette 2022-01 ... read more
11.1.2022 : ABF HS 22/01 ... read more | | | | Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Anti-Dumpling notices 11th to 17th January 2022
Read More | | | | Customs Broker Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | | | | REGISTER NOW - for one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - early bird offer now available Read More | | | | SYDNEY - Friday 6 May 2022 | | | | | SYDNEY - Saturday 7 May 2022 | | | | | MELBOURNE - Friday 20 May 2022 | | | | | MELBOURNE - Saturday 21 May 2022 | | | | | BRISBANE - Wednesday 15 June 2022 | | | | | PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022 | | | | | Webinar - Free and exclusive to FTA / APSA members | | | | Russell Wiese (CGT Law) will provide an update on RCEP and the Australia UK FTA, compliance issues, product specific rules of origin and the impact of changes to the harmonised system
(3 CPD points Stream A - FTA/148) - 21 Jan 2022.
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17.1.2022 : DFAT - Australia's trade remedies on certain products ... read more
13.1.2022 : ATIC - Agribusiness & Food News ... read more
12.1.2022 : WTO - India appeals panel reports in disputes targeting Indian sugar subsidies ... read more | | | | Update as at 17th January 2022
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources
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Weekly Market Commentary & Calendar
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Read More | | | | FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2022 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE | | | | |