FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2022/14 - sponsored by ANA - Inspiration of JAPAN

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
FTA WEEKLY REPORT 2022/14
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
ANA Cargo supported by Menzies Aviation



         
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There is heightened cyber risk globally, and the threat of cyber attacks on Australian networks, either directly or inadvertently, has increased.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Federal Budget 2022/23
Trade & Logistics Issues
The 2022-23 budget had a huge customs headline, but not one that will impact many customs brokers.

Logistics professionals had to dig deeper in the budget to find other relevant announcements. :   Read More 
2021-22 CPD Update
 
Any licenced customs broker that did not complete their mandatory 30 CPD points for the customs broker licensing period 1 March 2021 to 31 March 2022 should contact Broker Licensing at brokers.licensing@abf.gov.au without delay.
 
Tour De Brisbane

The Common Good is an initiative of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation raising funds for life-changing medical research areas of dementia, mental health, heart disease, lung disease and organ transplant research.
Our colleague and Head of International International Freight & Logistics, Anthony Vinson , is taking part in his 2nd Tour De Brisbane to support this worthy cause - if you are able to assist his fund raising efforts please click HERE
2022 Women in Logistics Sundowner Walk
& Networking Function
 
Date:          Friday 13 May 2022
Time:         Bayside Walk (5.30pm - 6.00pm) followed by
                   Networking Function (6.00pm onwards)
Venue:       Novotel Brighton Le-Sands outside in the Pavillion Area
Cost:          $49.50 (incl. gst)
 
Please join us at our first event for 2022 to celebrate both the ladies in our industry and the male colleagues who continue to encourage and support us.

A great way to end the week connecting with your peers. We will also have some raffle items on the night, with all the event's profits going to our chosen charities - Bayside Women's Shelter and Waves of Wellness Foundation.
 
For further details and to register please click HERE
CLASSIFIEDS
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Kits - $6.99 each (now available in 300 packs)
Stock is currently available for collection onsite from HubX, Port Botany (Gate 52) - deliveries to the Sydney metropolitan area or interstate is also offered at competitive commercial rates.
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AIR FREIGHT
Notices:
2.4.2022 : IATA - Air cargo flights show how the impact of war varies across markets ... read more
1.4.2022 : IFAM - Temporary cancellations updated information ... read more
30.3.022 : IFAM - Cancelled flights ... read more
LOGISTICS
Productivity Commission to examine Australia's maritime logistics system

Many thanks to The HON. Barnaby Joyce, Deputy Prime Minister and Minster for Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development for his article in the latest edition of Across Borders for 2022 

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Contact John Park to feature your organisation or service in an upcoming edition - prospectus HERE
Incompetent Government response to container stevedore charges fuels inflationary pressures

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has given stevedores the green light to hold third party transport operators, who have no influence on service or price, to ransom.

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Notices:
4.4.2022 : MSQ - Update on COVID-19 and its impacts to the maritime industry  ... read more
1.4.2022 : Incompetent Government Response to Container Stevedore Charges fuels Inflationary Pressures ... read more
1.4.2022 : Hutchison Brisbane - Terminal Access Charge increase ... read more
31.3.2022 : Reforms Chart A Brighter Port Future For Victoria ... read more
30.3.2022 : AMSA March Safety Awareness Bulletin ... read more
SEA FREIGHT
Reforms chart a brighter future for Victoria
The Government has accepted all 63 recommendations from the Independent Review of the Victorian Ports System, including establishing Ports Victoria as a single entity to lead the strategic management and operation of Victorian commercial ports and waterways. 
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Australian sea cargo operational highlights

Global Outlook - Summary
  • Carriers effectively have 15 - 20% less capacity available due to capacity being tied up through slow port productivity, congestion, and other schedule delays.
  • Vessel delays and port congestion in USA and North Europe continue to create cause for concern.
  • China COVID policy and China shutdowns creating transport and supply chain bottlenecks even though port terminals remain operational.
  • The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen huge increase BAF – Bunker fuel price. USD $700.00/MT to over USD $900.00/MT for the first time.
  • Carriers have adjusted their BAF review practices from monthly to fortnightly.
  • Bunker – BAF 78% higher in February 2022 than a year ago.
  • Cost impacts from significant rise in fuel prices will be reflected in rates from April 2022.
  • GRI's imposed by carriers on certain trade lanes ex Australia.
  • World Container Index as calculated by Drewry has seen a further decline of 3.8 % to USD $8,152.09 per 40FT container.
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International shipping line notifications
FTA / APSA have compiled a consolidated list of shipping line notifications from 29th March to 4th April 2022
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APSA CONFERENCE - join your peers in Regional NSW
Join leading exporters, importers, regional producers, logistics providers, port and government officials on 30 and 31 August 2022  - Wagga Wagga, NSW..
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Easter / ANZAC Day
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) reached out to stevedores to obtain their working arrangement's for the coming Easter / Anzac Day periods

 
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BORDER
GLOBAL STING TARGETING BUSINESS EMAIL COMPROMISE SCHEMES IS A WARNING FOR AUSTRALIANS

An FBI-led global campaign targeting transnational criminal syndicates conducting and facilitating Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes has resulted in the arrest of 65 people world-wide, highlighting an issue that can have devastating consequences for Australian businesses.
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Increase in Tariff Rates

The Prime Minister has announced that effective 25 April 2022 Australia will impose an additional 35% tariff on imports from Russia and Belarus.
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Notices:
1.4.2022 : Australia to impose a 35% tariff on all imports from Russia and Belarus  ... read more
1.4.2022 : NZ Customs Release Issue 652 ... read more
31.3.2022 : AFP Commissioner Opening Statement ... read more
30.3.2022 : Customs Tariff Amendment (Cost of Living Support) Bill 2022 ... read more
30.3.2022 : ABF - TC Gazette 22-11 ... read more
TRAINING
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 

Australian Trusted Trader - advanced border clearance functions
Customs Clearance Practices - FTA's Susan Danks 
Import requirements - Australian Radiation Protection & Nuclear Safety Agency 
Operation Jardena - criminal infiltration in supply chains
Competition Compliance - Russell Wiese, CGT Law
Compliance at Regulated facilities - Andrew Christie Consulting
Biosecurity - dedicated interactive session focused on policy and operational reform - chaired by FTA's Sal Milici (Syd / Mel) and Paul Zalai (Bne / Perth)
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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Webinars and Recordings

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 
BIOSECURITY
Relocation of Departmental Offices in Melbourne

A number of Melbourne sites that operate face to face services are relocating - will this affect your operations.

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Inspector - General Biosecurity
Dr, Lloyd Klumpp to take over from Rob Delane as the new Inspector-General of Biosecurity effective 25 July 2022

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Notices:
4.4.2022 : DAWE - 53-2022: Scheduled Outage: Saturday 09 April to Sunday 10 April 2022 – BICON ... read more
4.4.2022 : DAWE - 52-2022: Scheduled Outage: Saturday 09 April to Sunday 10 April 2022 – COLS, MARS ... read more
4.4.2022 : DAWE - 51-2022: Scheduled Outage: Friday 08 April to Saturday 09 April 2022 – MARS ... read more
4.4.022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more
1.4.2022 : DAWE - Imported food notice 02-22 Published March 2022 ... read more
1.4.2022 : DAWE - Plant Export Industry Advice Notice ... read more
31.3.2022 : New Inspector-General of Biosecurity appointed ... read more
31.3.2022 : DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 50/2022 Upcoming Import Management System for Sea Cargo Self Assessed Clearance (SAC)Reporters ... read more
30.3.2022 : DAWE - 49-2022: Revised Approved Arrangements General Policies  ... read more
30.3.2022 : DAWE - 48-2022: Relocation of Department Melbourne Offices ... read more
TRADE
Trade Data - 29th March to 4th April 2022
National ports, the Australian Bureau of statistics and data from other sources 
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Notices:

4.4.2022 : WTO issues inventory of COVID-19 information resources ... read more
4.4.2022 : WTO - Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body on 28 March 2022 ... read more
4.4.2022 : Customs Law Update - India FTA, dumping duty and Russian tariffs ... read more
4.4.2022 : The Australia India interim Free Trade Agreement ... read more
2.4.2022 : DFAT - Historic trade deal with India ... read more
1.4.2022 : Free Trade Agreement Update ... read more
1.4.2022 : DFAT - Australia to impose tariff increases on all imports from Russia ... read more
31.3.2022 : WCO and WTO launch a joint publication on Customs use of advanced technologies ... read more
30.3.2022 : CGT Law - Trade Sanctions ... read more
29.3.2022 : WTO - DG Okonjo-Iweala: "This is not the time to retreat inward" ... read more
ANTI DUMPING 
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Anti-Dumping Notices 29th March to 4th April 2022
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SPONSORS
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Candidate of the Week
 
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