AFIF Weekly News, Activities & Website Postings – October 4
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Here is a BRIEF SUMMARY of the included items:
AFIF presents: AFIF Members Free Webinar on Chain of Responsibility Obligations and Liabilities of Freight Forwarders – Directors, Managers and Staff – Tuesday 9 October, 2pm – Registration Here
“On 1 October 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law will be amended to provide that every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of their transport activities.” Further to previous AFIF member updates and the CoR Legal Session at AFIF 2018 Conference in May, AFIF will be presenting a Free Webinar Update for AFIF Members on the Heavy Vehicle National Law – Chain of Responsibility – which comes into force on 1 October 2018. Details and Pre-Registration in Weekly News
IATA Dangerous Goods 60th Edition 2019 – PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE
The 2019, 60th Edition of the DGR and associated products are now available for PRE-ORDER. Expected delivery is mid-late October 2018. There are a large number of changes in the new edition of the IATA DGR Manual so make sure you order your new copy to reflect these changes. 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 - IATA PUBLICATIONS Your order will be sent as soon as the Publications become available and payment has been made.
NEWS & ACTIVITIES
AMSD Responds to Rumour of Deferral of 100% Piece-level Screening on 1 March 2019
AFIF and AMSD have received a number of calls regarding a rumour that AMSD may delay the commencement of the enhanced 100% piece-level screening procedures from 1 March 2019 until July 2019. Matt Pedler, Assistant Secretary Air Cargo Security Branch AMSD has provided an update for AFIF members. Details in Weekly News
DAWR – Final Seasonal Measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) – 1 September 2018-30 April 2019 – UPDATE
NO ENTRY - DAWR Tough Stand - First Breakbulk Shipment of 5 Open Top Containers Refused Entry and Remained on the Ship – Now en-route to Another Country for Offshore Treatment
“More Untreated Breakbulk Shipments are en-route and will be Refused Entry”
An untreated breakbulk consignment of 5 open top containers of BMSB target high risk goods from a high risk country has been refused permission to unload in Australia. The ship has departed Australia with the containers on board en-route to another country to be treated offshore before the containers will be permitted entry to Australia. More untreated shipments are on the way to Australia. What’s next, details in Weekly News
DAWR - BMSB Season Update
DAWR has provided AFIF with an update of progress of BMSB Season including - Target High Risk Goods from Non-Target Risk Countries – DAWR Random Verification Checks underway; Processing Delays and DAWR response; Offshore treatment providers; LCL/FAK Containers; BMSB FAQs. Details in Weekly News.
DAWR – Current Notices – Links in Weekly News
New Zealand MPI/BNZ Implements New BACC Clearance Requirements ex Japan & Schedule 3 European Countries – ‘Do Not Discharge’ for non-Compliant Cargo
New Zealand MPI (Ministry of Primary Industries)/BNZ (Bio Security New Zealand) have advised - all new and used vehicles, machinery and equipment, ex Japan and from the IHS schedule 3 European countries, now require an approved BACC (Biosecurity Authority Clearance Certificate) at least 72 hours prior to vessel arrival into New Zealand waters. Any cargo that does not have an approved BACC clearance will be placed on a do not discharge list by MPI/BNZ and cargo will have to remain on board the vessel. Full details in Weekly News
Home Affairs-ABF – MRA with Taiwan Boosts Trade for Trusted Traders
A Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between Taiwan and Australia recognises Australian Trusted Traders as having robust security practices and rewards them with an increased competitive edge and better access to markets in Taiwan. Taiwan joins a growing list of customs agencies to have signed MRAs with Australia including New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Canada, the People's Republic of China, and Singapore, with negotiations underway with other major trading partners. Details in Weekly News
Home Affairs-ABF-BorderWatch – More than 110 Native Reptiles Saved from Illegal Export
In the last three months, ABF officers have stopped a total of 20 separate consignments containing more than 110 reptiles from being illegally exported overseas. Officers intercepted a total of eight consignments in July, eight detections were made in August containing approximately 40 reptiles, and in September there were four detections containing 38 reptiles. The international mail parcels were mainly posted from Melbourne or Sydney and were destined for China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Russia. AFIF partners with ABF BorderWatch and includes a BorderWatch presentation in AFIF Basic Training Courses. Details and Images in Weekly News
Home Affairs–ABF Current Notices – Links in Weekly News
Port of Melbourne - 2050 Port Development Strategy
The Port of Melbourne is pleased to release the first stage of its Port Development Strategy for industry and community discussion. The 2050 Port Development Strategy sets out a roadmap for the future of the Port, giving you a clear picture of the Port’s future plans, requirements and responsibilities. We encourage you to have your say in this important conversation to help shape the future of the Port of Melbourne. Details and Links in Weekly News
NSW Freight and Ports Plan 2018-23 Released – Repeated
This week, the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, The Hon. Melinda Jane Pavey, MP launched the NSW Freight and Ports Plan 2018-2023, which supports the NSW Government's long-term vision for Transport in NSW, and aligns with the NSW Government's state wide land use and infrastructure plans. The amount of freight moved through NSW is set to grow by 28 percent to more than 618 million tonnes by 2036. To support this, the NSW Freight and Ports Plan 2018-2023 provides more than 70 initiatives for increasing capacity on the existing network, including building new infrastructure. Details, links and AFIF Comment on the plan in Weekly News
DP World Infrastructure Access Charge Increases Effective 1 January 2019 – Repeated
DP World Australia has announced an increase in the Infrastructure Access Charge (IAC) in all ports, effective 1 January 2019. In addition, DPWA will adjust a number of Container Terminal Ancillary Charges that will apply at each Terminal from 1 January 2019. Full details of the significant increases and links to the new schedules in Weekly News
DP World Fee Increases - AFIF Comment - The Shifting Sands of Stevedore Revenue
“DP World Australia is continuing the journey to a rebalanced revenue recovery from waterside to landside, to ensure a sustainable future in an increasingly competitive market” DP World extract. Once again, AFIF reports on the inexorable rise in fees being applied at the stevedore landside interface. AFIF commentary on the principle of the fees, including the ACCC review and position in the Weekly News.
West Gate Tunnel Project, Melbourne - Traffic Impacts – 4 - 11 October
There are several updates on traffic impacts associated with the construction of the West Gate Tunnel Project. Details including road diversions and closures in Weekly News
IATA CASS Link Communique on Communication for Cargo Agents
IATA has advised AFIF of an IATA Communique released in CASSLink on Communication for Cargo Agents. Link in Weekly News
INTERNATIONAL
FIATA World Congress 2018 Delhi - AFIF in Attendance
AFIF attended the FIATA World Congress in Delhi, India. AFIF Chairman Paul Golland - FIATA Chairman of the Advisory Body, International Affairs and Member, Air Freight Institute of FIATA and AFIF CEO Brian Lovell - Vice-Chairman elect of the FIATA Advisory Body, Safety and Security (ABSS)
FIATA Advisory Body Safety and Security (ABSS) – Brian Lovell Report
At the FIATA World Congress, in Delhi, India, Brian Lovell, CEO of AFIF in his position as the Vice-Chair of the FIATA Advisory Body Safety and Security (ABSS), firstly provided a generic summary of changes that may affect Australian export aircargo processes in light of our new requirements, effective March 1, 2019, whilst maintaining secure that which was not for discussion. As part of the main forum of the session, he then moderated a discussion following two presentations by subject matter experts on the rise and development of autonomous vehicles and their threat to safety and security in our industry. Report in Weekly News
FIATA Publishes Best Practices to Enhance Container Shipping
At the FIATA Congress 2018 in Delhi last week, the Sea Cargo Working Group of the Multi-Modal Transport Institute announced the release of a Discussion Paper on ‘Best Practice Guide focusing on container detention and demurrage issues’. Members will note that whilst the preferred outcomes are desirable in all trading marketplaces, our view is that there is a need for Association bodies to sit down with industry stakeholders to discuss the possibilities and opportunities raised in the document and AFIF will be working to arrange such discussions on behalf of members. FIATA Announcement and Link in Weekly News
DCN 23rd Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards –
Freight Forwarder of the Year Award – Have you Nominated Your Company - 2 Weeks to Go – Closes 19 October
The call is out for nominations ahead of the 23rd instalment of the Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, to be held in the Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on Thursday 22 November. Categories include Freight Forwarder of the year and Customs Broker of the year. There are 2 new Awards added this year - Women in Shipping & Maritime Logistics Award and Gender Diversity Award. Nominations close on 19 October. Further details and links to nomination, sponsorship and bookings in Weekly News
EVENTS
AFIF Members Free Webinar - Chain of Responsibility Obligations and Liabilities of Freight Forwarders – Directors, Managers and Staff – Tuesday 9 October 2018
Further to previous AFIF member CoR Updates and the CoR Legal Session at AFIF 2018 Conference in May, AFIF is presenting a Free Webinar Update for AFIF Members on the Heavy Vehicle National Law – Chain of Responsibility – which came into force on 1 October 2018. Full Details above at the top of the page and in the Weekly News
CTAA Port Container Logistics Awareness Workshop - AFIF Members Discount – Port Botany, Sydney Tuesday 16 October 2018
Our fellow industry association in Supply Chain, CTAA is hosting a Port Container Logistics Awareness Workshop at Port Botany, Sydney on Tuesday 16 October 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
SAFC/ICHCA Australia Conference 2018 - Future Freight: Embracing Change Wednesday 31 Oct & Thursday 1 Nov 2018
South Australia Freight Council (SAFC) and the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) Australia, cordially invite you to bring your colleagues, staff and customers to the Future Freight: Embracing Change Conference to be jointly hosted at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 31 October and 1 November 2018. Details of the program and link 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
IATA Communication Channels for Cargo Agents
AFIF Members Free Webinar - Chain of Responsibility Obligations and
AFIF Weekly News, Activities & Website Postings – September 27
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)
All October Courses listed in the Weekly News.
IATA and 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 for PRE-ORDER. 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