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Here is a BRIEF SUMMARY of the included items:
Update on Hanjin Shipping Line
What a Week that Was and More to Come
Over the past week, there has been a lot of feedback from members concerning the operational and legal issues arising from the financial collapse of Hanjin Shipping. The majority of local issues concern the delays in obtaining information and documentation from Hanjin; ships berthing or not; correlating arrangements with the stevedores; charges; accessing container deliveries and empty returns. In this edition of the Weekly News, we provide a summary of what has occurred, the live issues and the future.
Shipping Australia Perspective – Hanjin: What does it mean?
Shipping Australia has provided a perspective on the Hanjin crisis, the implications and outlook for the shipping industry. According to SAL, the problem for container lines is too much capacity and too little freight and despite the collapse of Hanjin, the longer term outlook is still rather bleak. There are likely to be further stresses, fallouts and mergers in the global container industry. Details in the Weekly News.
Hanjin Vessels Update
We have provided an update on the situation with Hanjin California and Hanjin Milano and Hanjin containers on MOL Ernest, OOCL Le Havre and UASC Jeddah as at today, however the Hanjin vessels situation is volatile and ongoing. We will provide further updates as they come to hand. Details in the Weekly News.
Hanjin Empty Container Returns
As expected, there is a build-up of Hanjin empty containers in container parks with nowhere to go for now. Some empty container parks in Sydney and Brisbane are no longer accepting Hanjin Containers. In Brisbane, Hanjin’s 2 empty container park suppliers are no longer doing so. Hanjin advises customers to hold containers until further notice. More information on Hanjin in the Weekly News.
USA Bound Aircargo 100% Piece-Level Screening & Known Consignor Update
OTS Changes to Australia’s Air cargo Security Arrangements
AFIF Response to OTS Draft Regulations Consultation
AFIF has provided a submission to OTS on the changes to Australia’s air cargo security arrangements and responding to the Draft Consultation Order Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Cargo) Regulation 2016. The submission included a number of concerns raised by members at the OTS Industry forums and in the AFIF Industry Survey. A copy of the AFIF Submission for AFIF Members information in the Weekly News
AFIF Industry Survey - Off Airport ‘RACA’ Aircargo Screening – Results & Comments
AFIF in discussions with CTOs and other industry participants would like to assess the intentions of current RACAs who will either transition to a RACA and provide EACE Notice screening equipment facilities or become an AACA. The AFIF Survey responses elicited some good feedback. The content of the responses cover the full range of issues and the comments make for interesting reading. Thank you to those who participated. A copy of the Survey results and comments, for AFIF Members information in the Weekly News
DIBP - ABF – Licencing Review Update
AFIF has received an update from DIBP-ABF on the long drawn out process of the Licencing Review. There is still no likely date provided as to when the Licencing Review will be released. AFIF will advise members further in due course. Update in the Weekly News.
DAWR - Post Fumigation Verification Inspections on Cut Flowers and Fresh Produce
DAWR has issued a Notice on Post fumigation verification inspections on cut flowers and fresh produce. The department will be conducting post-fumigation inspections for consignments that are found to be infested with live insects. Consignments infested with live insects will be re-inspected 24 hours after methyl bromide fumigation. The Notice and details in the Weekly News.
dnata Sydney Coolroom Upgrade Works
dnata has advised AFIF of proposed internal works to improve the efficiency of their Link Rd T1 Terminal in Sydney. The works involve relocation and configuration changes and will commence on 26 September for 2 weeks. During this time there will be limited coolroom facilities, which will be prioritised to store perishable products. More details in the Weekly News
GST – Changes to VoTI Effective 1 October 2016
AFIF Members are reminded of the forthcoming changes to the VoTI (Value of Taxable Import) effective from 1 October. That is, rather than determining the value of international transport, insurance and other related services, the importer can elect (from 1 October 2016) to use a 10% uplift on the Customs value to determine the value of a taxable importation of the relevant goods. Details and a Link to further information in the Weekly News.
INTERNATIONAL
Demand for Air Cargo Strengthens in July
IATA released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand. Measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), demand increased 5.0% in July 2016, compared to July 2015. Asia-Pacific airlines reported a 4.9% increase in demand for air cargo in July compared to last year. More analysis in the Weekly News
EVENTS
Lloyds List Australia DCN 21st Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards
The 20th Annual Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards will take place on Wednesday 16 October, at the Dockside Pavilion Darling Harbour Sydney. AFIF members are encouraged to participate in nominating a worthy recipient in the appropriate Award category. Details in Weekly News.
Kookaburra Kids Charity Golf Day – Friday 21 October
AFIF Members will be aware of Kookaburra Kids Foundation as the beneficiary charity of the AFIF Golf Day last month. Kookaburra Kids does great work in the community, supporting kids living in families affected by mental illness. Kookaburra Kids is holding their Charity Golf Day on Friday 21 October and AFIF Members are invited to participate. Details on the event in the Weekly News
FIATA World Congress 2016 Dublin
FIATA is gathering in Dublin, Ireland in October for the FIATA World Congress 2016. Hosts ILFA (the Irish International Freight Association) extends an invitation to FIATA and its member associations, and wishes you “Cead Mile Failte” (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes) to this “Island off an Island” on the western edge of Europe. Full details in Weekly News
SAFETY
Cargo Restriction - SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 7
Effective immediately Qantas has prohibited carriage of shipments of recalled new and used Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones from carriage as cargo on all Qantas Group aircraft. This includes Qantas and Jetstar passenger aircraft as well as our fleet of fourteen freighter aircraft. Qantas Notice and details in the Weekly News
New AFIF Lithium Batteries Training Course for Shippers and Forwarders
AFIF held the first Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air Transport Course Training Course recently and the response has been excellent with the session sold out and great positive feedback from attendees. Details of SYD, MEL & BNE sessions in Weekly News.
AFIF Dangerous Goods Training Courses in SYD, MEL, BNE, PER, ADL, DRW & HBA
AFIF provides members with national coverage and a regular program of DG Training courses. Dangerous Goods by Air & IMDG Dangerous Goods by Sea training is available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and Hobart. Details in the Weekly News
AFIF Training Schedule for September
View upcoming dates Weekly News (full schedule on AFIF Website)
IATA and OAG PUBLICATIONS
57th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods by Air Regulations 2016 and associated products available - 56TH Edition is now out of date
There are significant amendments and additions in the NEW Edition of the IATA DGR Manual so. AFIF is the Official IATA and OAG Publications Distribution Agent for Australia and all publications can be ordered and purchased through dedicated pages on our Website.
Reminder: AFIF Model Standard Trading Conditions of Contract Updated for Current Regulatory Changes
AFIF has received an overwhelmingly positive response following the release of the updated AFIF Model Standard Trading Conditions of Contract, which also contain updated conditions in relation to IMO SOLAS VGM and Unfair Contracts Legislation. 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