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| Productivity Commissioner to join us in Wagga Wagga |
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We are delighted to confirm that Stephen King will be presenting a focussed session at the APSA Conference on the Productivity Commission's review on Australia's Maritime Logistics Systems outlining findings in the draft report, industry submissions and next steps
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As sanctions against Russia increase – Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders need to careful
With the likelihood of increased sanctions it is necessary for members to take steps now to warn clients of the impact on their trade and, as importantly, ensure that you are not involved in any breaches associated with the sanctions.
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Notices:
25.2.2022 : NZ Customs Release 647 ... read more
23.2.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 2022-06 ... read more |
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| Customs Broker Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
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REGISTER NOW - for one low price obtain your 30 CPD points and Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) - early bird offer now available Read More
CONFERENCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE A SANCTIONS UPDATE |
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| SYDNEY - Friday 6 May 2022 |
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| SYDNEY - Saturday 7 May 2022 |
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| MELBOURNE - Friday 20 May 2022 |
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| MELBOURNE - Saturday 21 May 2022 |
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| BRISBANE - Wednesday 15 June 2022 |
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| PERTH - Saturday 25 June 2022 |
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MHD - Australia Joins International Competition Authorities to Target Potential Supply Chain Criminal Collusion
MEDIA - In Australia, exporters are fighting over equipment and delivering goods to overseas markets, the FTA says. Importers are struggling to secure a regular supply which is resulting in onshore stockpiling and increasing inflation.
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Cargowise and Worldwide Alliance expand data integration
WorldWide Alliance (WWA), a network of the world's leading NVOCCs providing less-than-container-load (LCL) cargo solutions, and WiseTech Global, developer of leading cloud-based logistics execution software CargoWise, have further expanded their integration of key rate and operational data.
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Notices:
28.2.2022 : As sanctions against Russia increase – Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders need to careful ... read more
28.2.2022 : Brisbane: Disruptions to vessel movements at Hutchison Ports ... read more
28.2.2022 : Brisbane: DP World Australia Update on Vessel Delays ... read more
28.2.2022 : Brisbane: Qantas Freight closed / SQ embargo until 2 March ... read more
28.2.2022 : Brisbane: AMI Business Closure ... read more
28.2.2022 : Port of Brisbane – floods updates ... read more
28.2.2022 : CargoWise and WorldWide Alliance expand data integration ... read more
28.2.2022 : Qantas Freight - Flooding in Brisbane and impacts on our operation ... read more |
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Container detention with vessel bunching – reform required
Further to our notice from 24 Jan 2022, 'vessel bunching' at some ports is causing excessive volumes of containers needing to be cleared from the terminals prior to the three (3) day free time expiring. This also creates a backlog at importers' yards trying to unpack multiple containers and have them returned to the empty container parks (also under pressure) all of which leads to shipping line detention.
Reform is required and will be addressed in our ongoing engagement with State governments, the National Transport Commission (NTC) and has formed a key element of our submission to the Productivity Commission. |
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Australian sea cargo operational highlights
Global Outlook
* Economic uncertainty within key markets coupled with current geopolitical tensions in
Europe and the ever-present risk of Covid disruptions is weighing on sentiment.
* USA inflation hit a 40 year high at 7.5% in early February 2022.
* According to Sea-Intelligence, carrier schedule reliability could take up to the end of the
year before we see some form of normality. Further carrier port omissions and port
rotations are likely to maintain service schedule reliability.
* Cargo delays from Europe and North America due to congested ports are expected to
continue into the foreseeing future. Average delays range from 7-14 days. USA varies
dramatically from port to port with the worst delays being up to 40 days.
* The World Container Index, as indicated by Drewry, currently sits at USD $9,477.46 per
40FT container which slightly up from last month.
* Australian port terminals continue to see challenges associated with Covid, labour force
shortages and bad weather.
* Cargo space remains tight particularly on the transpacific and Europe trade lane sectors.
* Further bunker (BAF) increases by carriers should be expected given the current world
crude oil price.
and of course, the big unknown at present is what impact, and for how long, the invasion of Ukraine will have on global shipping and supply chains
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International shipping line notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 22nd to 28th February 2022
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| Registrations are now available to join leading exporters, importers, regional producers, logistics providers, port and government officials on 30 and 31 August 2022 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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Notices:
28.2.2022 : MAERSK - Greater China Hong Kong Operations Update - COVID ... read more |
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28.2.2022 : DP WORLD - Authorised MUA Stop Work Meeting at DP World Fremantle ... read more |
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Across Borders: If I had a crystal ball
Our thanks to Sara Hales, Head of Aviation and Air Cargo (FTA | Director - AVISTRA 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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Notices:
25.2.2022 : FIATA - e-Flash - Maritime crisis strategy well underway ... read more
25.2.2022 : A Need to Maintain IFAM in These Uncertain Times ... read more |
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The expiry date for many Approved Arrangements (AAs) is 30 June 2022 (six years from the commencement of the Act on 1 July 2016.
Biosecurity industry participants who hold an AA which is due to expire on 30 June 2022 will need to reapply for an approved arrangement.
Reapplications will need to be lodged by 31 March 2022
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Agricultural Trade Quarterly Briefing - March 2022
Highlights in this edition include:- highlight improvements to export processes and wins for exporters
- introduce new ways to get market intelligence
- take a look at the latest free trade agreements
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National Biosecurity Strategy Consultation - DRAFT RELEASED FOR COMMENT
This will be Australia's first national biosecurity strategy and will set the direction for the future of the national biosecurity system. This strategy is for all Australians, Your input will help shape the final national biosecurity strategy – including further actions, implementation and next steps.
Provide your views
To read the consultation draft and provide comment, visit the national biosecurity strategy Have Your Say page.
Comments close at 5pm AEDT Friday 18 March.
You can also contact the National Biosecurity Strategy Project Team at nationalbiosecuritystrategy@awe.gov.au.
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Notices:
24.2.2022 : DAWE - 28-2022: Decommissioning AQIS Commodity Codes (ACC) on seventeen plant pathways to improve the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) lodgement experience. ... read more
23.2.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 27/2022 Upcoming Import Management System for Non-Bond Self Assessed Clearance (SAC) Reporters ... read more
23.2.2022 : DAWE - Agricultural Market Intelligence Insights ... read more
23.2.2022 : DAWE - 29-2022: Measures to prevent the introduction of lumpy skin disease into Australia ... read more
23.2.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 27/2022 Upcoming Import Management System for Non-Bond Self Assessed Clearance (SAC) Reporters ... read more
28.22022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 30/2022 Service disruption - Queensland flooding event ... read more
28.22022 : DAWE - Export advisory notice 2022/[02] ... read more |
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Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Anti-Dumpling notices 22nd to 28th February 2022
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Trade Data - last updated 28th February 2022
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources
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Finance Report
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Candidate of the Week
 Melbourne - Licensed Customs Broker Read More |
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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.
2022 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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