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$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

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

Khapra Beetle Update – Raising Awareness
Khapra Beetle – Raising Awareness The Department Of Agriculture, Water and the Enviroment (DAWE) has outlined what to look for to avoid the entry of the Khapra beetle into Australia. For Importers the most likely way that khapra beetle could make it to Australia is with: stored produce including grain, rice, cotton seed, powdered milk

VICT Tariff Update
VICT Tariff Update We have received advice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received advice from Victoria International Container Terminal Limited (VICT) that effective 1 January 2021 the following charges will apply: Import Storage Process and Terminal Tariff Late Receival Process and Terminal Tariff Maritime Security Levy

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.
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