FTA / APSA Weekly Report 2019/11 - sponsored by Cargo Line

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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CONTENTS

Please refer to our up-to-date market intelligence - please note that some articles will be accessible with FTA / APSA MEMBER LOGIN ONLY.

FTA/APSA IN THE MEDIA
SHIPPING
-  Freight rates
-  Surcharges
-  Services
-  Notices
-  Port Statistics
-  News & Further Reading
LOGISTICS
-  Airfreight
-  Road / Rail / Intermodal
INTERNATIONAL
-  Global
STATUTORY REFORMS
-  Trade
-  Border
-  Biosecurity
-  Industry
HUMAN RESOURCES
-  Candidate of the Week
-  Training & Events
SPONSORS

 


FEATURE ARTICLE

 

Australian Biosecurity Awards


Congratulations to DHL Global Forwarding (Australia) Pty Ltd for the recognition of their work in supporting reforms to automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM).

Pictured below is DHL representative Mary-Anne Mehl receiving the Biosecurity award from Lynn O'Connell Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.
 

The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations in industry and government that show a commitment to working collaboratively with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to support and promote Australia's biosecurity and the systems that uphold it ... read more


Contact us to showcase your business or service via a member profile, thought leadership contribution  or advertising via Across Borders and our associated media. 

Picking the best noses to sniff out stinky pests

Australia's biosecurity detector dogs now have their noses honed on one of the nation's most unwanted exotic pests—the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB).

Head of Biosecurity, Lyn O'Connell, said the department was working with the University of New England to train the dogs to detect this serious pest in sea cargo.
 

"Detector dogs are a pivotal frontline defence against pests and diseases, intercepting around 60,000 biosecurity risk items at Australia's international airports and mail centres in 2018," Ms O'Connell said ... read more

FTA / APSA IN THE MEDIA 

DAILY CARGO NEWS (DCN) - BIOSECURITY COMMITTEE COMPARED WITH SURVIVOR, HUNGER GAMES

Freight & Trade Alliance director Paul Zalai said the levy would generate cascading costs in the supply chain.

Full article available HERE

SHIPPING

The Australian Peak Sippers Association (APSA) is an industry association and the designated peak shipper body granted status by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport under Part X of the Consumer & Competition Act to represent the interests of Australian shippers generally in relation to liner cargo shipping services ... read more

Freight rates

  • ANL – North & East Asia-Australia GRI 1 April

  • Hapag-Lloyd – rate restoration North East Asia-Australia ... read more

Surcharges

  • APL – revised origin and destination documentation fees – Hong Kong

  • COSCO SL – BAF adjustment Oceania trade

  • Hamburg Süd – China documentation fees update

  • Hamburg Süd – China export THC

  • Hapag-Lloyd – revision in detention tariff – Australia

  • Hapag-Lloyd – detention tariff – NZ

  • Hapag-Lloyd – revision of THCs - Vietnam

  • Maersk Line – new export/import port additionals – Napier, NZ

  • Maersk Line – revised OTHCs/DTHCs to/from the world – Port Klang, Malaysia ... read more

Services

  • ANL – A3C – vessel changeover Cosco Indonesia/E R Sweden

  • ANL – PCX – Kota Ekspres V910N schedule update: Vancouver omission

  • ANL – KIX – Kota Lihat V699/700 delayed 

  • ANL – NEMO – APL Austria V9107 omit Fremantle 

  • CMA CGM – upgraded NEMO service

  • Hamburg Süd – PANZ service – ANL Warrnambool V907S port swaps/omission 

  • Hapag-Lloyd – restructured EAX (Australia-Europe) service 

  • MSC – enhanced AES service through new VSA ... read more

Notices

  • Hapag-Lloyd – Yantian Express update no. 11 

  • Pacific Asia Express – new agency for Toyofuji Shipping ... read more

Port Statistics

11.3.19 FREMANTLE PORT TRADE STATISTICS- JANUARY 2019 ... read more

11.3.19 PORT OF MELBOURNE TRADE STATISTICS- JANUARY 2019 ... read more

11.3.19 AUSTRALIAN IMPORT & EXPORT STATISTICS- FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE 2018 ... read more

News and Further Reading

The FTA/APSA weekly newsletter now includes a regular section containing links to interesting and relevant articles published by international trade/transport media. While these are free to read it may be necessary to register for some sites.

  • Fury at carrier detention and demurrage fees

  • Service quality not technology will determine carrier choice

  • Shippers must share the impact of IMO 2020

  • On-line volume forecaster brings 10% improvement in on-time delivery

  • First global blockchain standard for transport companies

  • Forwarders need not fear Maersk 'all in one' ambitions

  • Will 'dark' warehouses eliminate the need for workers?

  • Maersk bows out of containership 'arms race' ... read more

LOGISTICS

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is Australia's leading representative body for the international supply chain sector bringing together importers, exporters, customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics service providers and industry groups ... read more

6.3.2019 UPDATE ON THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT INQUIRY INTO INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES ... read more

5.3.19 PORT OF NEWCASTLE PORTS AND SHIPPING POLICY IN AUSTRALIA IN THE 21ST CENTURY - A WICKED PROBLEM ... read more

8.3.19 PORTFOLIO FREMANTLE PORTS' NEWSLETTER 8 MARCH 2019 ... read more

Air Freight

Congratulations to the Department of Home Affairs, Cargo Tereminal Operators and the wider air freight sector. While there are the expected teething problems and some RACA applications still in progress, all reports to date indicate a smooth transition to the new air cargo security requirements that commenced on Friday 1 March 2019. 

5.3.19 WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT ... read more

8.3.19 IATA AIR FREIGHT MAKES WEAK START TO 2019 ... login required

11.3.19 FIATA E-FLASH NO. 195 - 11 MARCH 2019 ... read more

Road / Rail / Intermodal

11.3.19 CARGO LINE INTERNATIONAL - WAREHOUSING SOLUTIONS ... read more

INTERNATIONAL

8.3.19 NZ CUSTOMS RELEASE - ISSUE 498 ... read more


Global Finance Report

 

Weekly Market Commentary

The warnings of global growth challenges across Europe and Asia and now impacting US economic data. The Non Farm Payroll numbers were a surprise to many, with only 20,000 jobs added for the month, well below the expected 187,000. This comes hot on the heels, following the latest pessimistic evaluation of economic conditions within the EU, by the ECB. The ECB abruptly halted the intended 'Quantitative Tightening' and added monetary stimulus, in an attempt to rescue the flagging economy. ECB President Draghi cited the slowdown in China and Emerging markets, that is impacting global demand, including the EU. He warned of the threats from Geo-Politics and protectionism. This is a reference to the US/China trade wars and growing political disruptions. The EU, as an economic zone, is protected by tariffs and this is somewhat hypocritical. The EU's biggest and most pressing problem is Brexit. They are intent on punishing the UK for daring to leave the Socialist Utopia, as a deterrent and may pay a steep economic price. The 'Brexit' may push the EU in to recession. The EUR has floundered since the ECB announcement, trading 1.1220, while the GBP has plunged back to 1.3000. ... read more

STATUTORY REFORMS

Trade

8.3.19 Trade Talk e-newsletter ... read more

8.3.19 DFAT REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (RCEP) ... read more

Border

UPDATE 10 - BORDERWISE SPECIAL OFFER TO FTA MEMBERS
In an Australian first, Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and Court cases for our industry are now available on BorderWise – a comprehensive technical library and powerful search engine designed to solve some of our biggest border compliance challenges ... read more

NSW - CPD & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM ... read more

VIC - CPD & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM ... read more

QLD - CPD & CBC - BORDER AND BIOSECURITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM ... read more

Biosecurity

6.3.19 DAWR 32-2019 - RESOLVED - DELAY WITH INVOICES AND RECEIPTS BEING ISSUED ... login required

6.3.19 FTA APPOINTED BY MINISTER TO JOIN BIOSECURITY IMPORTS LEVY STEERING GROUP ... read more

Industry

6.3.19 TC GAZETTE 19/09 ... read more

HUMAN RESOURCES

Candidate of the Week

 

Import Operations - Sydney
This candidate has a background of warehousing within a retail / wholesale environment and has made the shift to forwarding for the past 3 years. ... read more


Contact: Christian Merrigan
Recruitment Consultant
christian@insyncpersonnel.com.au
0439 542 022

Melbourne - Customer Service Representative
Customer: 6294676

15+ years' experience working in operational roles before transitioning into a Customer Service focused role, this candidate took an opportunity to transition into an export role.  ... read more

Contact: Andrew Bennett
Senior Recruitment Consultant
andrew@insync.com.au
0447 054 744

TRAINING & EVENTS

FTA is delighted to launch our 2019 / 2020 CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program - a full day interactive conference (8.30am to 4.30pm).

By registering for one of our regional conferences you will receive: 

  • 24 customs broker Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) points - issued on an attendance basis;

  • completion of the Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) Information Session 19/20-1 - issued on an attendance basis; and

  • complimentary CBC online access for the remainder of the 2019/20 period- mandated to maintain 19.1 NCCC & 19.2 AEPCOMM

YOUR COMPLETE CPD / CBC SOLUTION FOR THE NEW PERIOD 1 APRIL 2019 TO 31 MARCH 2020 ... read more

WEBINARS & RECORDINGS ... login required

WOMEN IN LOGISTICS WORKSHOP SERIES 2019 ... read more

13 March 2019 - NSW FREE SEMINAR - Do your employment contracts protect your business?
9 Apr 2019 - NSW CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program
2 May 2019 - Queensland CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance 
2 May 2019 - FTA & World Class Teams - The Art & Science of Critical Conversations - Melbourne Workshop
9 May 2019 - FTA & World Class Teams - The Art & Science of Critical Conversations - Sydney Workshop
19 JUN 2019 : Victorian CPD & CBC - Border and Biosecurity Compliance Program

ONLINE TRAINING
 

2019 / 2020 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - mandatory training for licenced customs brokers ... read more


2019 / 2020 - Continued Biosecurity Comptency (CBC) - mandatory training for importers and licenced customs brokers to maintain 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM Approved Arrangements ... read more


Comply with Biosecurity Border Clearance - the TLIX5054 Course is a prerequisite to obtain 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM ... read more


Sec 77G Depot - obligations in dealing with goods subject to ABF control ... read more


Chain of Responsibility - this course is highly recommended for transport operators, exporters, importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders and supply chain professionals ... read more


Dangerous Goods - a suite of training options plus a method for members to ensure that regulatory compliance of staff is maintained.... read more

SPONSORS

FTA and APSA are proud to connect our members with our sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.

2019 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE

 
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