FTA WEEKLY REPORT 2022/04

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

SALTA'S $155 MILLION DANDENONG SOUTH INTERMODAL TERMINAL UNDERWAY

Salta anticipates the value of warehouse developments at the Nexus Industrial Estate at Dandenong South will exceed $1 billion over the next three to five years. Significant capacity still exists for additional tenants, who can benefit from being located adjacent to the Dandenong South Intermodal Terminal.

For enquiries on the Nexus Dandenong South Intermodal terminal contact Clarenzo Perna (Head of Logistics and Strategic Projects | Salta Properties) on 0475 200 111.

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TRADE

World Economic Forum: Scott Morrison calls for more to be done to increase resilience of global supply chains
It is a great pity that the 2021 Productivity Commission examining vulnerable supply chains thought we were travelling just fine - the PM has now set the record straight expressing serious concerns and has asked the Commission to have another look.
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LOGISTICS

FTA partners consortia providing rapid antigen test (RAT) kits

FTA has partnered with Protective Health as a part of a consortia to provide members with access to TGA approved Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).
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Omicron impacts on Australian logistics
International shipping line container detention penalties are a major threat in the current operating environment - let's hope we can report a good news story in the weeks ahead of safe, fair and collaborative operational practices during these extreme times.
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Pandemic disruption to international trade - ABC News

Paul Zalai spoke about Omicron related supply chain disruption, surcharges and the difficulty obtaining Rapid Antigen Tests.(19/1/22) - interview with Ros Childs on ABC News
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Notices:
19.1.2022 : Port of Townsville Woomera"s arrival heralds start of channel widening ... read more
18.1.2022 : Omicron leads to inflated landside logistics ... login required
18.1.2022 : TasPorts investing to support King Island shipping ... read more

COVID-19

China's COVID strategy causing supply issues - Sky News

Paul Zalai joined Clifford Bennett (Chief Economist ACY Securities) to discuss China related logistics challenges - Interview with Edward Boyd Sky News
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Rapid Antigen Tests - the role of 'sponsors' and 'distributors'
For all commercial consignments of Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) to be imported into Australia, the products must be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) and the import must be undertaken under the direction or control of the sponsor.
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Notices:
20.1.2022 : Guidance on the Import and Export of Rapid Antigen Tests ... read more

AIR FREIGHT

Brisbane Airport cheers Queensland international border re-opening

Rebuilding international travel into and out of Brisbane Airport will take many months, as we will need destinations for Australians and inbound market nations to reopen. We are not expecting to return to 2019 route and passenger levels until 2024
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Notices:
18.1.2022 : IATA Chart of the Week December 2021 and January 2022 ... read more

SEA FREIGHT

Review on international shipping - we need your input by 1 Feb
We have created a rare opportunity to influence genuine reform - we know everyone is trying to manage their immediate operational challenges however we urge members to take the time to share views for inclusion in the FTA/APSA submission
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Australian sea cargo operational highlights

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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BIOSECURITY

Working together to improve compliance
FTA/APSA look forward to ongoing engagement with the department in order to obtain not only a better understanding of the new Compliance Policy but also its real world implications.
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Notices:
18.1.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 05/2022 Service Disruption: Sunday 23 January 2022 - BICON ... read more
19.1.2022 : DAWE - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Update ... read more
19.1.2022 : DAWE - Animal Biosecurity Advice ... read more
19.1.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 06/2022 ... read more
19.1.2022 : Impacts to Biosecurity bookings and inspections during COVID -19 pandemic ... read more

BORDER

Simplified Trade System (STS) extended date for submissions
Our congratulations are extended to Vanessa Holben who received the Public Service Medal for leadership of the National Coordination Mechanism as part of the Australian government's response to the Covid -19 pandemic.
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Notices:
19.1.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 2022-01 ... read more
19.1.2022 : ABF - Application for Customs Broker Licences 2022/1 ... r ead more

ANTI-DUMPING

Across Borders - Interview

Our thanks to Dr Bradley Armstrong, Commissioner - Anti Dumping Commission for taking the time to be interviewed by Sal Milici (Head of Border & Biosecurity - FTA/APSA) 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

TRAINING

Customs Broker Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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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

SPONSORS

Finance Report

Weekly Market Commentary & Calendar
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Candidate of the Week

Sydney - Senior Operations / Supervisor
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FTA/APSA Weekly Report 2022/04 - sponsored by Salta Properties