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AFIF Weekly News, Activities & Website Postings – April 26
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AFIF 2018 National Conference and Gala Dinner
Friday 25 May 2018
Novotel Sydney – Brighton Beach
The 19th Annual AFIF 2018 National Conference and Gala Dinner to be held in Sydney at the Novotel Sydney, Brighton Beach. The event will begin with a Welcome Cocktail Reception on Thursday evening, May 24th, with the main Plenary Sessions of the Business Program held throughout Friday 25th May. The event will conclude with a grand industry Gala Dinner the same evening – Registration link and more details in Weekly News
NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Hutchison Ports Sydney Terminal Operating Again After Closure due to Accident
Hutchison Ports Sydney Container Terminal has recommenced operations following closure for the past week, due to an accident involving a port shuttle container carrier which hospitalised one of the operators. AFIF has been in contact with Hutchison management throughout the past week to ascertain when the terminal would re-open. The delay was due to the various parties concluding investigations – NSW Police, SafeWork NSW, MUA and company HR representatives. Details on current operations, import deliveries, export, free storage and next vessel in Weekly News.
Hutchison Ports Brisbane – Landside Tariff Revision, applicable 30 April 2018
Hutchison Ports Brisbane will be increasing its Landside Tariffs from 30th April 2018. New Hutchison Ports Landside Services Tariff in Weekly News
DoHA-ABF & DAWR Cost Recovery on Low Value Consignments – A SAC Fee?
DoHA-ABF and DAWR released recently a Discussion Paper on Cost Recovery for Trade and Cargo Activities. One of the proposals in the Discussion paper was introducing a SAC import processing fee on low value consignments, levied on companies processing more than 1000 SACs per annum. AFIF submitted a response to the Discussion Paper – an extract of AFIF’s submission covering the issues and implications for industry in introducing a SAC Fee and AFIF’s recommendations, in the Weekly News.
UK e-Commerce Logistics Operators will be Hit Hard by New Customs Rules
As the growth of e-Commerce business and low value consignments affects border agencies management, the UK Government is introducing a wave of new regulations as tax authorities seek to claw back billions of unpaid duty. The scheme will require UK e-commerce logistics and fulfilment operators to keep details of their customers, and report any business or individual they suspect are not meeting their VAT & Customs obligations. It is hoped that Australian government border and tax agencies do not seek to implement such onerous obligations here. Details in Weekly News.
Assembly Orders Update – AFIF Meets with Dep’t of Home Affairs in Canberra
AFIF met with senior Dept of Home Affairs-ABF management in Canberra last week and re-iterated AFIF’s stance on the Department’s discriminatory treatment of Assembly Orders which extends the consolidated cargo clearance facility (Assembly Orders) for FCX/FCL to LCL & Airfreight modes for Trusted Trader Importers, only and not the whole of industry. DoHA-ABF Response and details in Weekly News.
Home Affairs-ABF – Current Notices – Links in Weekly News
DAWR – Entomological Services for Imported Cut Flowers and Foliage
On 1 March 2018, the department implemented new import conditions for cut flowers and foliage to reduce the number of live pests arriving at our borders. Under the new conditions, consignments arriving with live pests are secured until the pest is identified by an entomologist. In the lead up to Mother’s Day 2018 i.e. for the weekends 28-29th April and 5-6th May, consignments found to be infested with insect pests will be directed for onshore fumigation prior to identification by an entomologist. Full Notice in Weekly News
DAWR – Current Notices – Links in Weekly News
Japan Customs Warning that Advance Filing Rules will Become Stricter
Japan Customs has Warning that Advance Filing Rules (AFR) on Container Cargo, implemented in March 2014, will become stricter from now onward in view of Rugby World Cup and Olympic Games scheduled in Tokyo in 2019-20 and consequent higher risks of terrorism attacks in Japan. The application of a penalty by Japanese customs law in case the cargo is not filed within deadline (24hrs before the departure of the vessel from port of loading) will be enforced. Details in Weekly News
Survey - The Investigation of the Effect of the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Implementation in Australia
You are invited to participate in a research study being undertaken by Department of Maritime and Logistics Management, National Centre for Ports and Shipping, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, investigating the effect of the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) implementation in Australia, This study aims to investigate the impact of VGM implementation in Australia with the industry perception and provide managerial implications for the industry. Link and information in Weekly News
‘Man-in-the-Middle' Fraud: How to Prevent it, Who is At Risk, and What to Do
In December 21 edition of the AFIF Weekly News, we reported on a scam affecting an AFIF Member, regarding overseas remittance of accounts. The form of fraud, colloquially known as a `man-in-the middle' attack, has become increasingly common in recent months. Targets of a ‘man in the middle attack’ range from individual consumers to large multi-nationals even freight forwarders. More information on ‘Man in the Middle’ attacks and the AFIF Member’s attack experience in Weekly News.
Airport East Precinct Upgrade
The Australian and NSW Governments are upgrading roads in the Sydney Airport East precinct to improve traffic flow and access to the airport and Port Botany. A number of roads in the area are affected. Standard construction hours for the project are from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturday, excluding public holidays. Out of hours work will include up to five-night shifts during the week, our night working hours are 9pm to 5am. Details on the construction works in Weekly News.
dnata Sydney Link Road Terminal Traffic Management Plan – Repeated
dnata is implementing a Traffic Management Plan to re-configure the flow of traffic in the hardstand area in front of the terminal. DNATA Notice with all of the details in the Weekly News.
AFIF Releases Updated Model Standard Trading Conditions of Contract Including Heavy Vehicle National Law Chain of Responsibility Provisions – Free to Members
The AFIF executive has recently engaged lawyers to further review the AFIF commercial documentation prepared and regularly reviewed for the benefit of Members to use in their customer agreements. Lawyers, Thomas Miller Law have now completed a review of the AFIF Model Standard Trading Conditions of Contract (AFIF Model Terms) and associated User Guide for protection for Members in connection with compliance with the requirements of the Heavy Vehicle National Law Chain of Responsibility provisions. These will be sent to members as an included benefit of their AFIF membership. Full details in Weekly News
Chain of Responsibility – Is Your Business Ready? – Repeated
Over the past months, AFIF has provided updates on the forthcoming amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law, which will come into effect in September 2018. We are pleased to confirm, at the AFIF 2018 National Conference on 25 May, Danella Wilmshurst, Principal Lawyer, Thomas Miller Law will present a session on ‘Chain of Responsibility – Is your Business Ready’, outlining: Practical Steps in preparing your business. Liability of business owners and managers. Danella will answer your questions on Chain of Responsibility. Details in Weekly News
INTERNATIONAL
FIATA e-Flash No 175 - 23 April 2018
FIATA has issued its FIATA e-flash No 175 – 23 April 2018 covering a range of global trade related matters. Link in Weekly News
Essential Office Elements #2 – Indoor Plants that Purify the Air
We spend a considerable amount of time in the office, though in our busy lives we may be unaware of the impacts on our health and what steps to take to improve healthier outcomes. Following the great response to the first item in the series Essential Office Elements, ‘How’s Your Posture, to enhance your wellbeing in the office environment, is the next item on Indoor Plants that Purify the Air. You may be surprised. Details in Weekly News
EVENTS
AFIF 2018 National Conference and Gala Dinner - Friday 25 May 2018
The event will begin with a Welcome Cocktail Reception on Thursday evening, May 24th, with the main Plenary Sessions of the Business Program held throughout Friday 25th May. The event will conclude with a grand industry Gala Dinner the same evening. Circle Friday 25 May 2018 in your diary, it’s shaping up to be the annual industry event not to be missed and we’re hoping to see you there! To visit the Conference Website and view all information and to REGISTER - Click Here
AFIF WEBSITE WEEKLY POSTINGS SUMMARY
In accordance with AFIF Communications Procedures, we have been posting relevant News and Updates on the AFIF Website. Links in Weekly News
Hutchison Sydney Terminal Operations & Vessels Update - Import Slots Availability
Hutchison Sydney Terminal Operations & Vessels Update
Hutchison Sydney Terminal Operations & Vessels Update
Hutchison Sydney Terminal Operations & Vessels Update
Hutchison Sydney Terminal Operations & Vessels Update
Hutchison Terminal Sydney Update
Traffic Changes: Ormond Street, Ashfield
AFIF Weekly News, Activities & Website Postings – April 19
AFIF SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
TRAINING
ABF Border Watch Included in AFIF Basic Training Courses in May
AFIF and ABF have joined forces to provide Border Watch training in AFIF’s basic training courses, to educate new entrants to the industry of the threats posed to the border by criminal activity. Local Co-ordinators of ABF Border Watch will provide a Border Watch presentation to students attending the AFIF Basic Import Airfreight Procedures and AFIF Basic Import and Export Sea Freight Procedures courses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Full details including upcoming dates in MAY and booking form in the Weekly News
AFIF Training Schedule for 2018
View upcoming training course dates for 2018 in the Weekly News (full schedule on AFIF Website)
All May Courses listed in the Weekly News.
IATA and OAG PUBLICATIONS
IATA 58th Edition Cannot be Used – Out of Date 1 January 2018 – NEW 2018 IATA Publications – 59TH Edition DGR - IN STOCK - IMMEDIATE DELIVERY – ORDER NOW
The 2018, 59th Edition of the DGR and associated products are available from AFIF. Note the 58th Edition is out of date and cannot be used, there are a large number of changes in the 59th edition. To place your order now for the 2018 (59th) Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and all other current IATA Publications – Links in the Weekly News
Reminder: AFIF Model Standard Trading Conditions of Contract Updated – Free to AFIF Members
The AFIF Model Standard Trading Conditions of Contract, contains updated conditions in relation to IMO SOLAS VGM, Unfair Contracts Legislation and Heavy Vehicle National Law - Chain of Responsibility amendments . AFIF Members can obtain their copy and the accompanying User Guide as an included benefit of their AFIF Membership by contacting afif@afif.asn.au Read Full details of changes in Weekly News
Thanks for your continued involvement and support!
AFIF Team