Infrastructure Fees on the Rise
Effective 1st March 2021 there will be further landside Infrastructure Surcharges, a re-introduction of the side-loader fee and a new long vehicle fee.
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Biosecurity: Performance & The Way Forward
Following on from industry wide dissatisfaction, particularly with document assessment processing, and releases of cargo after fumigations/inspections, Biosecurity has now responded regarding their challenges.
They also mention some opportunities for improvements, which we should collectively note and act upon.
China and New Zealand Upgrade Existing Free Trade Agreement
New Zealand and China agreed in November 2016 to launch negotiations to upgrade the free trade agreement to modernise it, further reducing barriers impacting exports, and boost trade which was signed on Tuesday 26th January 2021.
Q1 2021 – State Of The Industry
After a tough 2020, the industry moves into 2021 with some lingering challenges around port congestion, increased surcharges, blank sailings, and equipment shortages. With the Lunar New Year approaching to add to these challenges, Q1 2021 has the potential to be a trying start to the year.
$14.5M Investment in Biosecurity Measures
The Hon. David Litteproud MP, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management has announced that there will be a $14.5 million investment over 18 months in new measures at Australian borders.
DP World – Wharf Stop Work Meetings
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is holding a yard meeting at the DP World Fremantle Terminal on Tuesday, 19 January 2021, from 09.30 – 13.30.
ANL Suspending Cargo Bound For South China Ports During CNY 2021
ANL SUSPENDING CARGO BOUND FOR SOUTH CHINA PORTS DURING CNY 2021 In light of COVID-19 and Chinese New Year ANL has announced temporary suspension of cargo bound for South China ports. Suspensions will be running from 5th January to 21st February 2021.  It is not expected that service will resume prior to the 21st Februry …
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Expansion of Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) Waiver Benefit
Expansion of ATT Origin Waiver Benefit The expansion of the Origin Waiver benefit for ATT was announced on 5 November 2020.  Four trade agreements have been added: Indonesia-Australia FTA (IA-CEPA) Australia-Hong Kong FTA (AHKFTA) Peru-Australia FTA (PAFTA) Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Additional benefits for Periodic Payments ATT can now pay ABF-collected …
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