AFIF Weekly News, Activities & Website Postings – November 15
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Here is a BRIEF SUMMARY of the included items:
Save the Date – Thursday 23 and Friday 24 May 2019
AFIF 2019 National Conference and Gala Dinner
Hyatt Place Melbourne, Essendon Fields
On behalf of the AFIF Board and the organising sub-committee we are delighted to announce that the AFIF 2019 National Conference and Gala Dinner will be held at the Hyatt Place Melbourne, Essendon Fields, Victoria. AFIF responded to overwhelming members’ feedback to hold the AFIF National Conference 2019 in Melbourne and in the same format as the AFIF National Conference 2018. The Welcome Reception will be held on Thursday evening, followed on Friday by a dynamic 1 Day program focussed on providing vital, important content and speakers, tackling the topics and issues members need. In the evening, the Conference will conclude with a sensational gala dinner and entertainment.
It’s shaping up to be the annual industry event not to be missed and we’re hoping to see you there so make sure you SAVE THE DATE!
Details of limited sponsorship and exhibition packages for this exciting 1 day event will be released in the New Year.
NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Qantas CTO Announces Update to Export Storage Fees
AFIF has received a number of calls from members querying Qantas Freight’s decision to charge storage on export cargo lodged more than 24 hours prior to flight departure. Last week, AFIF CEO, Brian Lovell took up the issue with Qantas Head of Freight Operations, Colin Hughes, who advised that Qantas Freight has taken the decision to apply storage fees on export cargo lodged more than 24 hours prior to flight departure, primarily due to increased congestion in the terminals in the lead up to the introduction of enhanced screening regulation from 1 March 2019. Qantas Notice - ‘Update to Export Storage Fees’ and AFIF Comment on implications for Members in Weekly News
AMSD – Update following Meeting of Air Cargo Security Industry Forum (ACSIAF) – Homogenous Cargo
AMSD will be issuing a Fact Sheet confirming the definition of Homogenous cargo soon. The definition will likely be similar to the current definition of homogenous for USA-bound cargo. AMSD’s reluctance to accept AFIF’s proposed adjustments to the definition of homogenous cargo will lead to more consignments lodged at the CTOs as loose pieces, further compounding congestion, cargo flows and extended cut-off times - irrespective of whether the cargo is screened at an off-airport provider or at the CTO. More details in Weekly News.
Home Affairs-ABF: ABF Increasing Regional Cooperation with Indonesia
ABF Commissioner Michael Outram has concluded several days of strategic talks with Indonesian counterparts, discussing issues including trade enforcement and border protection. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs and ABF with the National Anti-Narcotics Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (Badan Narkotika Nasional - BNN), has been signed. The MOU will allow further cooperation between the ABF and BNN in the fight against illicit trafficking of border controlled drugs, plants and precursors. Details in Weekly News
Home Affairs-ABF – Current Notices
DAWR Updates – Final Seasonal Measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) – 1 September 2018 - 30 April 2019
AFIF has been in regular discussion with DAWR. Refer to updates to webpages and information. Details in Weekly News.
DAWR – Biosecurity Batch Labelling Requirements for Uncooked Peeled Prawns
DAWR has issued a Notice advising that each primary package of uncooked peeled prawns must include a batch number that aligns with the batch number detailed on the accompanying health certificate. Consignments that fail to meet import conditions must be exported, disposed of or treated (i.e. cooked) at a facility with an approved arrangement. DAWR Notice in Weekly News
DAWR – Current Notices
Chain of Responsibility & Heavy Vehicle National Laws & Regulations – Repeated
Open a link to see and hear the recent AFIF Webinar on Chain of Responsibility Obligations and Liabilities of Freight Forwarders. The AFIF Model Standard Trading Conditions of Contract, also contains updated conditions in relation to IMO SOLAS VGM, Unfair Contracts Legislation and Heavy Vehicle National Law / Chain of Responsibility amendments. In addition, view other links to pages providing full details of all the Laws and State variations. Details in Weekly News
DP World Announcement: Authorised Stop Work Meetings.
November 27, 10.00am- 2.00pm: Brisbane; Melbourne; Sydney. Details in Weekly News.
Upgrading Roads Around Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport
Read full details of works and times of possible disruption. Details in Weekly News.
West Gate Tunnel Project, Melbourne - Traffic Impacts
Traffic impacts associated with the construction of the Westgate Tunnel Project Update. Details in Weekly News
Women’s Leadership Development Scholarships Now Available
Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) is administering a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across Australia’s transport and logistics sector. The initiative is providing women with grants of between $3,000 and $7,000 to enable participation in a range of leadership development programs. Scholarship funding is strictly limited and has to be allocated prior to the end of 2017. Details in the Weekly News.
INTERNATIONAL
IATA – Mixed Picture Behind 2% Increase in September Air Freight Growth
IATA released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), rose 2.0% in September 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This pace of growth was relatively unchanged from the previous month but was less than half the five-year average growth rate of 5.1%. Asia-Pacific airlines saw demand for air freight grow by 1.2% in September 2018 compared to the same period last year. This was a slight decrease from the previous month. Details and link in Weekly News
FIATA e-Flash No. 186 - 5th November 2018
FIATA has issued its FIATA e-flash No 186 - 5 November 2018 covering a range of global trade related matters. Link in Weekly News
EVENTS
Save the Date – Thursday 23 and Friday 24 May 2019
AFIF 2019 National Conference and Gala Dinner
Hyatt Place Melbourne, Essendon Fields
DCN 23rd Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards – Thursday 22 November – Next Week
The Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, proudly sponsored by NSW Ports will be holding their Annual Gala Dinner and Awards presentation night, to be held in the Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, on Thursday 22 November, bringing together a large cross-section of the industry. Read More in Weekly News
CTAA Port of Brisbane Supply Chain Awareness Workshop - AFIF Members Discount – Wednesday 21 November 2018 – Next Week
Our fellow industry association in Supply Chain, CTAA is hosting a Port of Brisbane Supply Chain Awareness Workshop on Wednesday 21 November 2018. The aim of the Workshop is to raise the level of understanding of course participants about the whole Port Supply Chain. The Workshop is designed to be “hands-on” and interactive, with a mix of classroom delivery, as well as a physical visit to an empty container park, a transport yard and to a stevedore terminal. Details and Registration in Weekly News
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
Qantas CTO Announces Update to Export Storage Fees
Combined Airport East and North Projects - Weekly Update WC 11 November
AFIF Weekly News, Activities & Website Postings - 9 November 2018
AFIF SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
TRAINING
AFIF Training Schedule for 2018
View upcoming training course dates for 2018 in the Weekly News (full schedule on AFIF Website). Upcoming Courses listed in the Weekly News.
IATA & OAG PUBLICATIONS
2019 IATA Publications – 60th Edition Dangerous Goods Regulations - ORDER NOW
The 2019, 60th Edition of the DGR and associated products are now available. Note the 59th Edition will be out of date and cannot be used after 1 January 2019. To place your order now for the 2019 (60th) Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and all other current IATA Publications click on the link in 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 in Weekly News
Thanks for your continued involvement and support!
AFIF Team