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| Container Detention So what is the primary purpose of container detention fees … to ensure the timely return of equipment or a valuable revenue stream for shipping lines in a tough and competitive market?
Shipping lines generally offer between 7 and 10 days free of container detention fees … and yes you guessed it, many still include week-ends and public holidays potentially collecting a nice windfall over the recent Easter and ANZAC Day period ... read more and share your views on my weekly Lloyds List Newswire blog.
If you have experienced any issues, please let us know as we are following up direct with shipping lines on behalf of FTA subscribers.
Paul Zalai - Director Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) / Strategic Partnerships Manager Real Institute | | | |
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FTA and AFIF are continuing our advocacy on this important issue. FTA will provide an update on developments with Steve Allen from Customs will outline CURRENT reporting and declaration requirements.
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... read more | | | Real Institute launch Sec 77G Depot Training Real Institute, AFIF and FTA are pleased to announce the launch of a new training package to support licenced Sec 77G Depots and Sec 79 Warehouses in meeting training requirements as outlined at clause 28 / clause 33 of ACBPN 2013/56.
In partnership with WSI International we have commenced a "pilot course" for 18 staff at their Port Botany operation.The nationally recognised qualification has been tailored to meet Customs licencing requirements. | | | The first day of the Cert III in Warehousing focused on safety issues with delivery from former Australian Para Olympian, Kahi Paru - please click HERE to find out more about our safety ambassador.
For further detail please view our brochure and don't forget to our attend our Depot - Border Compliance Program. | | Patrick ESD A straddle tipped over on Monday causing operational disruption ... combined with the Easter period it was not the best of weeks ... credit to Patrick for their recovery and getting things back in order. | | DP World Fisherman Island It was not such a Good Friday for DP World having issues with their ASC ... reported delays of 5 to 9 hours !!
Remedial action attempted during the week seems to have had limited success - refer to correspondence received Sunday 27/4/2014.
DP World executive have committed to providing further detail which we will share with subscribers ... stay tuned!
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... login required | | $4000 + payroll Tax Rebate Our highly popular Frontline Management Course will be hosted at the IBIS Darling Harbour commencing 6 May 2014. | | | | |
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This candidate has worked in the industry since 2008 and moved across into a pure cartage role in 2011. This candidate is experienced with all types of problem solving when it comes to the challenging role of Cartage Coordination – with solid exposure to Airfreight, LCL, FCL and Break Bulk (Out of Gauge Freight). This candidate left the industry briefly to help out a friend's small business however they are now back and ready to continue their career ensuring your clients goods are DIFOT! Familiar with multiple systems including Edi, 1-Stop/Compay and ICS – This candidate is well worth meeting with!
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| | Click HERE to find out more about the new Traineeship offered by Insync Personnel in partnership with Real Institute | | Airfreight 23.4.2014 - FIATA Eflash No 71 - 23 April - Special Edition Potential changes to the carriage of Lithium Metal Batteries on passenger aircrafts as cargo ... login required | | Seafreight 24.4.2014 - ANL Wangaratta Voy056S/056N will now work at Patricks Fisherman Island The ANL Wangaratta Voy056S/056N will Discharge AND LOAD at Patricks T10 ... read more
24.4.2014 - Cargolink - MUA Industrial Action ... login required
24.4.2014 - MOL Enterprise V 047S The above vessel is available on sat 26/04 ... read more
24.4.2014 - Patrick ESD - revised vessel availability The following vessels have been extended ... read more
24.4.2014 - Cargolink closure due to MUA industrial action As a result of industrial action undertaken by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) against Patrick Container Ports Pty Ltd, the Patrick Port Botany CARGOLINK facility will be NON OPERATIONAL on the following periods ... read more
23.4.2014 - DP World Fremantle - Stop Work Meeting Please be advised that DPW Fremantle have a planned stop-work meeting of employees on Monday 28/April/14 from 1300Hrs to 1500Hrs inclusive. ... login required
23.4.2014 - Patrick Fremantle - ANZAC Day Operations ... login required
22.4.2014 - MOL Delight moves from DP World to Patrick Please be advised that subject vessel will no longer be calling DP World Brisbane, rather the vessel has been subcontracted to Patricks FIT ... login required
22.4.2014 - SICTL port Botany - ANZAC Day operations ... login required
22.4.2014 - Flinders Ports - Committed to investing in port infrastructure Flinders Ports has been working on supply chains to move mineral exports from mine to market for South Australia's largest exporter - the mineral resources sector. ... read more
22.4.2014 - Heavy Vehicle Road Permit Application process streamlined Under the new law, Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) has been delegated a 'road manager', on behalf of the port owner Brisbane Port Holdings Pty Ltd (BPH), for all Port of Brisbane roads. ... read more
22.4.2014 - Fisherman Island - APL Arabia V74 change of berth Please be advised that subject vessel will no longer be discharging at DP World Brisbane, rather the discharge is now planned for Patricks FIT ... login required
22.4.2014 - Patrick ESD - closure The Terminal has ceased operations ... login required | | Customs 24.4.2014 - NZ Customs - E Newsletter 253 The New Zealand Customs Service has official profiles on three social network sites ... login required 22.4.2014 - Application for Customs Broker Licence ... read more | | Quarrantine 23.4.2014 - Department of Agriculture Entry Processing Delays Saturday 3 May 2014, 08:00 until 12:00 This will cause entry processing delays for clients during the above window ... read more
23.4.2014 - Department of Agriculture Entry Processing Delays Sunday 27 April 2014, 20:00 until Monday 28 April 00:00 This will cause entry processing delays for clients during the above window ... login required
22.4.2014 - Dept of Agriculture - Review of Cost recovery Arrangements - Feedback The short term review is necessary to return the department's cost recovery arrangements to a sustainable footing and to ensure continued compliance with the government's cost recovery guidelines. ... login required | | Department of Industry 22/4/2014 - Department of Industry - Newsprint Anti-Dumping Notice 2014/34 ... login required | | Upcoming Events As a part of our alliance with AFIF, FTA subscribers are welcome to attend the National Conference at member rates:
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