Big changes to regulations for Ocean Transport
Big Changes to Regulations for Ocean Transport The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will implement the new Sulfur regulation rule on 1/1/20. The regulation reduces the amount of Sulfur content allowed in a ships’ fuel oil to 0.50%. The current amount allowed...
read moreChristmas and New Year’s Operations
Please be advised that the upcoming festive season – December 25th 2019 to January 2nd 2020, the following points are advised to ensure everyone is prepared and aware of the ramifications of the public holidays and shorter working days. All clearances need to be in...
read moreSHIPPING EX ASIA
Capacity cuts on North Asia-Australia container trade as demand plummets Shipping lines are cutting container services between North Asia and Australia as plummeting freight demand reaches “breaking point”. According to Alphaliner, streamlining services on the North...
read moreHuman rights report says sexual harassment is a daily reality for some in Australian workplaces
SEXUAL harassment scandals continue to claim the headlines, implicating business and political leaders as well as movie directors, but for some Australians, workplace sexual harassment is a daily reality. Findings from the 2018 Australian Human Rights Commission...
read moreA report from FTA/APSA
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is a peak body for the international trade sector with a vision to establish a global benchmark of efficiency in Australian border related security, compliance and logistics activities. FTA represents more than 350 businesses...
read moreEngine troubles affect Air New Zealand’s Australian network
Ongoing issues affecting some Rolls-Royce engines on Air New Zealand’s B 787-9 aircraft have forced the carrier to make changes to its Sydney and Perth, Australia schedules. Rolls-Royce requires operators of its Trent 1000 TEN model engines to carry out more frequent...
read moreBMSB NEWSLETTERS
As has previously been advised the Department of Agriculture has commenced a process of sending , as required, updates on issues surrounding the BMSB season. These updates will be issued both on general as well as specific subjects and circulated to industry. ACF is...
read moreAustralia – European Union Free Trade Agreement
Australia and the European Union (EU) launched negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on 18 June 2018. As a bloc, the EU is Australia’s second largest trading partner, third largest export destination, and second largest services export market. The EU was Australia’s largest source of foreign investment in 2018.
read moreAustralia Bans Two Bulkers from Its Ports
Two bulk carriers have been banned from Australian ports for breaching the most basic rights of seafarers, according to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
read moreFTA / APSA advocacy continues – Biosecurity Import Levy
As we recall, the levy was first announced in the 2018 Federal Budget with an aim to collect $325M over 3 years from a commencement date of 1 July 2019.
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