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2 Trade infrastructure for a modern australia 4 Time for reform on terminal handling and shipping cost borders recovery 6 Tasmanian Freight and Forum SPRING 2018 8 Can land keep pace with the sea? 12 The future of port community connectivity 14 International shipping lines must observe 30-day rules 16 Smooth Access Ports with 1-Stop 18 Newcastle Container Terminal: not if, but when 19 ACFS to connect export empties with Rail on Port 20 City Council and Visy Logistics partner on proposed RiFL Hub 21 Seaway Group purchase 100% of Wakefeld Group & Iron Horse Intermodal 22 Need for Feed Disaster Relief 23 Celebrating Australian Cotton 24 2018 Women in Logistics Forum 25 Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association 27 Patrick leads the way with female cadetship program 28 Be ready for 100% piece-level examination of export air cargo 29 Piece by Piece- Some legal issues in air freight screening 32 Menzies security screening - interfacing between Australian forwarders, exporters and international airlines New ministry with continued focus 34 Industry need to plan and implement security reforms now on security and trade reform 35 Time, cost, damage & congestion impacting exporters The Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and 36 Interview - Geof Young, Air Menzies International Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) look forward to ongoing 38 Western Sydney Aerotropolis engagement with the Hon Scott Morrison MP, the former 39 Unfair can mean unenforceable – time to review conditions for Treasurer and Minister for Border and Immigration, as the carriage of goods by ’s 30th Prime Minister. 41 BNE focused on facilitating access, and ease of operations Congratulations also to South Australian Senator the Hon. 42 FTA expands its partnership with Collinson FX Simon Birmingham for his appointment to Minister for 43 Mizzen welcome Evergreen as the 10th line on the platform Trade, Tourism and Investment. In terms of border reforms, 44 Greetings to the FTA Community! importantly we have continuity with the Hon. Peter Dutton in his role as the Minister for Home Afairs and we welcome 46 Biosecurity update – FTA perspective new Assistant Minister for Home Afairs, Senator Linda 48 Current operations and future possibilities in biosecurity risk Reynolds CSC. management 51 “Due Diligence” for Timber product imports A special note of appreciation is extended to the Hon Steve Ciobo MP (former Trade Minister) and the Hon. Alex 52 EU-Australia FTA: in defence or defance of a failing system? Hawke MP and Hon. Angus Taylor MP (during their terms 54 BorderWise is going from strength to strength in Home Afairs Ministerial roles) for their policy support and 56 Costs associated with container examinations – Greater regular editorial contributions in Across Borders. We wish all consideration should be given to the ABF providing Ministers success in their new portfolios. compensation to importers 58 Australian Trusted Trader – going from good to great! As outlined in Minister Taylor’s foreword (which was provided to us before the new ministerial arrangements), the federal 61 Dispelling the myths - Australian Trusted Trader Update government is clearly focussed on ongoing trade reform 62 Australian Trusted Trader Symposium through increased benefts associated with the Australian Trusted Trader program and the expansion of air cargo security piece-level examination processes to all overseas Across Borders is published by destinations from 1 March 2019. Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) While we prepare for these important reforms, more 68 Brooker Avenue immediate challenges are upon us with the arrival of the Beacon Hill NSW 2100 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug season (1 September 2018 T: 02 99751878 to 31 March 2019) and the implementation of the Chain of E: [email protected] Responsibility legislation (1 October 2018). www.FTAlliance.com.au We trust that the ongoing advocacy outcomes, training and regular updates provided by FTA and APSA is of assistance Design by in your operational planning. Supporting this approach, Siren Design Studio T: 0412 103 569 we again thank our expert writers for their insights and E: [email protected] commentaries in this Spring 2018 edition of Across Borders.

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TRaDE iNFRaSTRuCTuRE FOR a MODERN auSTRalia auSTRalia’S prosperity is dependent on our nation being open, engaged and connected to the rest of the world.

business—and our partnership with industry travel by connecting our regional centres, drives economic benefts for all Australians, as cities and towns to the rest of the world. well as enhancing our security outcomes. Aviation is absolutely crucial to our immediate economic and social prosperity and to our Earlier this month, I welcomed the 200th long term success. But the thwarted terror accredited business to the Australian Trusted attack on an international airliner in July last Trader program. York Foods is a small, year demonstrated a level of sophistication family-run business manufacturing animal not seen before in Australia. It marked a origin cooking oils and exporting to Europe signifcant shift in the threat and risk to and —they now join the likes of Australian aviation, and the Government Bunnings, , Apple, Ikea and Louis responded immediately to disrupt and contain Vuitton. the threat by increasing ABF and Australian Accredited Trusted Traders are rewarded Federal Police presence at major airports, and with access to real fnancial and time-saving increasing security screening. benefts, as well as simplifed customs Keeping Australians safe is, and always will be, processes. Trusted Traders now represent $55 our number one priority. When it comes to our billion of Australia’s two-way trade value and nation’s security, we must outpace the threats the benefts to businesses during 2017-18 and never be complacent. We can never aford are collectively worth almost $350 million, a to roll up our sleeves and say ‘job done’. tenfold increase on the previous fnancial year. It is clear that aviation remains an enduring Recently I announced a suite of new benefts and attractive target for terrorists, and in May including duty deferral, trade identifcation this year the Government announced a $294 numbers and an even lighter touch at the million package designed to further strengthen border. As someone who advised global Australia’s domestic and international aviation businesses before stepping into politics, security. I understand that streamlining processes and reducing transaction costs is critical to Implementation of those measures has already begun, and we’re working closely with industry maintaining a competitive advantage on the to secure global supply chains and drive the By HON aNGuS TaYlOR MP, the global stage. That’s why I’ll be working with efective rollout of new air cargo security Minister for law Enforcement and the Department of Home Afairs to continue standards. From 1 March 2019, we will to add benefts to the Trusted Trader program Cybersecurity introduce 100 per cent piece-level examination and expand the membership base, with an of export air cargo—regardless of destination. ambitious goal to accredit 1,000 Trusted This is the current standard for exporting Traders by 2020. This is a program that cargo to the United States of America under industry says, works—and I look forward to As our economy transitions from a the Known Consignor Scheme. Extending this working with you to build on the success resources-led boom, the Australian standard to the rest of the world will efectively we’ve had to date. Government is bringing down address current and emerging threats to air the barriers faced by Australian By working in close partnership with Trusted cargo. You can read more about 100 per cent piece level examination of export air cargo in businesses looking to succeed on Traders, the Australian Border Force can develop a better understanding of how this edition of Across Borders. the world stage. That is why we’ve secure and compliant businesses undertake All of these measures are necessary to take delivered free trade agreements with international trade. This allows the ABF to advantage of the opportunities—and defend many of our major trading partners focus scarce intelligence and operational against emerging threats—presented by global including China, Japan and South resources to better target high-risk, unknown markets and the ever-increasing movement or illegitimate traders, improving Australia’s Korea. of goods and people. We will remain vigilant security. before, at and after the border to stay ahead But free trade arrangements are no panacea, Most are doing the right thing but there is of the game and ensure our long-term which is why the Government is partnering a minority who attempt to exploit our trade security. This cannot be achieved without with businesses of all sizes as we implement network—those attempting to bring illicit collaboration with national and international an ambitious trade modernisation agenda. tobacco, drugs and other prohibited items partners—crucially including industry—to Simplifying trade processes will substantially across our borders through air cargo. tackle our common security challenges. That reduce red tape and the time and cost it takes is a reality that Across Borders readers will no for Aussie importers and exporters to do Our aviation industry facilitates trade and doubt appreciate.

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Time for reform on terminal handling and shipping cost recovery

By Paul BlaKE, Chairman, australian Peak Shippers association

In the late 1980’s the Australian The introduction of the Terminal Handling be available to APSA as these were container stevedoring industry Charge (THC) was promoted as confdential matters under contracts providing shippers with a real view of the between the shipping lines and the lagged well behind the world cost of the inefciency of the Australia stevedores. standards on productivity and waterfront and to bufer the lines costs. against further cost impacts of the poor APSA Chairman at the time, Frank productivity at container terminals Beaufort, vigorously challenged the The liner shipping industry, The THC was initially designed to structure of the THC’s and fought an fed up with lack of Australian incorporate those costs associated with ultimately unsuccessful campaign to government action to improve the handling of containers to and from scrap them on the basis that the fees waterfront performance, the ship side plus some administration being charged could not be scrutinised undertook what would eventually and sundry terminal cost. or verifed and as such, the accepted become a global phenomenon The anecdotal split out of the terminal practice of “all -in” rates should and introduced a break out of service fee was 80/20 – that is 80% of continue. the full cost of the stevedoring service. the costs associated with the Regrettably, as it turns out, the At the time of the introduction of the landside container handling task. legislation as it was interpreted at THC, the Australian Peak Shippers that time upheld the lines’ position Association (APSA) was supportive of the move until it was declared that the on confdentiality of the stevedoring data supporting the costs being levied agreements and the THC became a by the liner shipping industry would not reality.

Hon. Jeremy Rockclif (Deputy Premier , Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries) and Paul Blake (Chairman APSA) at the 2018 Tasmanian Freight & Logistics Forum

4 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders The liner shipping industry was the current contractual arrangements with the Centre for Supply Chain and supported by the relevant Australian with shipping lines. Logistics. The project scoping has been completed and expressions of interest government department at that time and What has changed that stevedores are for funding is underway. A target start the THC stuck. compelled to seek recovery of costs date for the pilot project has been outside of the previously “locked in” The key defence of the lines was determined as 1 January 2019. that the contracts with the container arrangements with the lines? At time of writing this report, APSA had stevedores were confdential agreements 30 years on from its introduction the commenced a negotiation under Part which countenanced the complete THC has outlived its usefulness. X with the U.S. Pacifc Coast- Oceania service delivery of the stevedore and On a more positive note, congratulations Service Agreement (OVSA) Outward the THC being implemented was simply to Brett Charlton and the Tasmanian (Northbound) around Minimum Levels of a break out of part of the costs and as Logistics Committee for the very service with a focus on the requirement such APSA should trust that the charges successful Tasmanian Freight & Logistics for 30 days notifcation of blank sailings. were valid. Forum held in Launceston in conjunction It is of considerable interest that this Fast forward 30 years past WIRA in the with APSA and Freight & Trade Alliance negotiation is the frst of its type to early 1990’s, the massive disruption (FTA). have been undertaken by APSA around of the waterfront battles of the late A special thanks to the Australian Minimum Levels of Service and it heralds 1990’s and subsequent waterfront Maritime College for its generous a higher level of scrutiny of agreements reform and still the THC is a part of the support of the event along with the presented for sign of by APSA as the liner shipping landscape supposedly many sponsors and presenters. designated shipper body (outbound) under Part X of the Competition and delivering Australian shippers with The forum provided an insight into Consumer Act. transparency on stevedoring productivity Australian and Tasmanian government and cost. perspectives on infrastructure and It has become very clear in recent times shipping as well as a good overview that retention of Part X is critical for This at a time when stevedores are Australian shippers to ensure that the of domestic and international shipping recovering “infrastructure levies” from quickly changing face of the international trends from practitioners and shippers. shippers to cover of on investments shipping market does not diminish and increasing costs which we can only Work continues in developing a service and pricing for Australian presume are not being recovered under forecasting model in conjunction exporters.

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Tasmanian Freight and logistics Forum

By BRETT CHaRlTON, Chairman, Tasmanian logistics Committee

The Tasmanian Freight & (with infrastructure challenges to Tasrail received the National Freight Logistics Forum was held at accommodate them in Australia), Excellence the previous evening the Australian Maritime College- low sulphur fuel implementation at a and were proud to announce this University of Tasmania Australia cost, slow steaming to reduce costs, recognition. Discussion on safety for on 6 July 2018. Co-hosted attempts to increase freight costs – truck drivers as well as the technology was examined (automated vehicles are by the Tasmanian Logistics the international shipping lines are maintaining a ship building (and large not here yet, but when they do come, Committee, Freight and Trade ones) regime, but the freight volumes you defnitely want an experienced Alliance and the Australian Peak are not equaling the capacity. driver watching the robots closely). Shippers Association, the event was a great success thanks The forum received briefngs on the Minister Jeremy Rockclif provided an excellent overview of the State’s to the quality of the speakers, coastal services from Toll and Searoad as well as Tas Ports. Interesting perspective on the freight task and chairpersons, sponsors and Senator Zed Seselja opened the champions who gave time and discussion and information was received on trade trends and security forum with a federal overview. The day support to the event. (particularly air security – if you are ended with a showcase of Tasmanian an airfreight exporter, you would be produce as a way of providing our wise to be investigating the “known interstate guests with an overview of Last year there was a take away quote what is amazing in our State and what consignor” scheme right now as there from industry stalwart Tom Holyman we ship north of our island. (ANL) that read something like are signifcant changes to handling of “Tasmania has the perfect environment export freight from Australian airports All in all, an excellent event with good for shipping with three expanding from the end of the frst quarter 2019). information for all involved. coastal carriers, three international carriers calling direct, most other THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS shipping lines serviced via the coastal EVENT SPONSORS carriers and the freight equalization scheme extended to cover export cargoes – enjoy it now, as it won’t last – Tasmania cannot sustain so many services”. The prophecy was fulflled with Maersk announcing just before the forum that they were withdrawing their direct calling vessels from Bell Bay. Keeping with the prophecy theme, the next 12 months should Business Card Draw Prize – provided by Tasmanian Tourism and Barnbougle Golf Links be viewed with some caution. Forum attendees were advised to watch for further consolidation in the shipping world, larger ships being the trend

6 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Travis- Brooks-Garrett - Secretariat APSA and Director FTA

Matthew Johnston – Executive General Manager – Maritime Services at Tasmanian Ports Corporation; Mark Paul & Caroline Zalai – Directors FTA Bergamasco – General Manager Toll Tasmania at Toll Michael Bailey – CEO, Tasmanian Chamber Group; Pat Guarino – Chief Operating Ofcer at SeaRoad of Commerce and Industry

Olga Harriton – Global Logistics Manager - Manildra Group; Rod Begley – Commercial Manager - Swire Shipping; Michelle Harwood – Executive Director, Tasmanian Transport Association; Gary McCarthy – Business Development Manager, ; Alice Vujanovic – General Prashant Bhaskar– Acting Director, AMC National Centre for Manager, People & Culture – TasRail; Tom Holyman– General Manager, Ports & Shipping Global & Strategic Accounts ANL Container Line

Travis Brooks-Garrett – APSA / FTA; Hon. Zed Seselja – Assistant Minister for Tom Lees – Acting Director, Air Cargo Security International Bill Cole – Partner, International Science, Jobs & Innovation; Mike Brindley - – Department of Home Afairs; Robert Flemming – Managing Trade and Customs – BDO Australia Regional Development Australia - Tasmania Director, BSM Global; Brad Hilder – Chief Operating Ofcer, SRT Logistics; Brandon Vermaak – Associate Director Global Trade, Spring 2018 Across Borders 7 Commonwealth Bank of Australia I I shIPPIng reforms

Can land keep pace with the sea?

The shipping industry’s default The July announcement by ANL the broader shipping industry fxated on position is that trade growth Container Line and its A3 consortium the purported efciencies, economies partners in the Asia-Australia trade that and scale and, yes, glamour of Very demands ever-larger vessels: ships of 8,000+ TEU are coming into and Ultra Large Container Ships without the bigger the ship the greater regular service here was greeted with a considering the full ramifcations? the economies of scale, from degree of relief and celebration in some (Also up for debate is the question of circles. which we all beneft. But, asks whether carriers’ desire to cascade Dale Crisp*, what price must After all, we all know bigger ships mean larger ships into Australian trades is infrastructure and the supply lower slot costs which mean smaller running ahead of market demand, such chain pay? freight rates – don’t we? We all know that lines risk undermining their own that there’s a shortage of capacity in proftability – and thus contributing, the China-Australia trade and this will unnecessarily, to unstable market mean no more cargo rollovers and conditions and uncertainty for the short-shipping – don’t we? And we all importers and exporters of a dependent know that Australia has been lagging island continent.) global container shipping trends, unable At the outset it should be noted that the to accommodate mega-ships and new A3C service tonnage is very modest thus rendering us a backwater in the by contemporary standards, even if perceptions of outsiders. the biggest of the incoming vessels is The reality, of course, is somewhat around 30 metres longer, eight metres diferent. wider and of much greater tonnage than the largest now regularly using local The truth or otherwise of the frst two ports. contentions will be demonstrated over time. But the third is open for debate: is The average size of containerships grew

8 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders by 25% between 2014 and 2018 and comes calling, ports and terminals are urban congestion. In Europe bunched by the second quarter of this year 31% discovering other downsides. arrivals of ULCVs on multiple carrier of the total global feet were VLCVs and alliance services through the entire For example, while those impressive ULCVs. Orders for this type of vessel Antwerp-based inland barge feeder publicity shots may show up to 12 have risen by 183% in 2017/18. CSOCO network into river trafc chaos, while Shipping Lines alone has 18 such ship-to-shore gantries lined up and on the West Coast of North America units due for delivery by the end of this apparently working one of these ULCVs, truckers went on strike over being year. And the envelope continues to be practically the terminals simply can’t forced to work unreasonable hours in an pushed: ships of 24,000 TEU are under cope with that kind of crane intensity, attempt to clear clogged wharves and construction – that is, triple the capacity regardless of the sophistication of the yards. of the A3C ships debuting in Australia. landside equipment and technology. Further is the efect that employment of The sheer size of VLCVs and ULCVs Another observation is that the ever- ULCVs is having on transit times, with confnes them – for now at least – to one increasing capacity of the ULCVs has shippers noting that whatever is gained or possibly two trade lanes, from Asia to been achieved by wider ships with on the bluewater leg is lost if the ships Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. higher container stacks, while generally need 4-5 days alongside to conduct big But as report after report from overseas remaining within an overall length of exchanges and the containers then get makes plain, big ships solve some 400 metres. This expanded operating bogged down in terminals or along the carrier problems but the fow-on efects envelope demands much bigger (and delivery chain. at port terminals and the landside heavier) STS cranes – but also means This all brought to mind a conversation logistics chain have not been thoroughly much longer vertical and horizontal with the Australian manager of a top thought through. travel times for gantry trolleys. liner company at least 15 years ago, A recent analysis found that bluewater Then there is the matter of clearing when he confded that his headquarters efciencies are producing the opposite terminals of greater import volumes in were keen to introduce larger ships efect at the sea/land interface. Apart timely fashion, and accommodating to their Asia-Australia trade but had from the challenges of dealing with the export volumes of fulls and empties, decided against it, because they weren’t sheer volumes of container exchanges and/or efcient transfer of boxes to/from confdent the stevedores/terminals involved when a 20,000+ TEU ship road and rail services battling increased could cope with the cargo exchanges

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in the allocated windows, and thus roads, rail links, empty container parks, Victorian Reliance II, the pair that will the line’s proudly-protected schedule pack/unpack facilities have to undertake replace their namesakes in the Burnie- dependability would whither. investment and re-investment to cope Melbourne trade in the frst quarter of with volumes involved. 2019. That was when the Australian waterfront was humming along after the 1998 None of this comes cheap. Depending on the mix of containers, reforms were well bedded down, and MAFIs, trailers and cars carried on the There are immediate consequences he was talking about ‘only’ 4,000 TEU new ships will carry up to 700 TEU in our own backyard, exemplifed by ships … compared to 480, with 3,500 lanemetres the impact of the new Bass Strait Again, there’s an obvious world of ro-ro vessels now and soon to ply the available versus 2,524. And they have diference between 24,000 TEU mega- trade between Tasmania and mainland been designed for the addition when ships and A3C’s 8,000 TEU vessels – Australia. necessary of a fourth, upper, deck that but relativities are surely relevant. would take those fgures to 850 TEU and At the Tasmanian Freight & Logistics 4,750 lanemetres. So is this as serious an issue for Forum, held in Launceston in early Australian ports and terminals? July, presentations from Toll Shipping Needless to add, these Toll newbuildings and SeaRoad Shipping both made are substantially larger vessels and this The steady trend to fewer but larger considerable reference to the challenges necessitates expensive improvements containerships in local trades has been larger tonnage bring for landside on the ‘sea’ side, with dredging required tracked by the Bureau of Infrastructure, infrastructure – and not just shipping in Burnie and Melbourne, reconstruction Transport and Regional Economics for terminals but the connections with and of the berth face in the latter and many years. Four-berth terminals have adequacy of roads, bridges, freight installation of a new mooring dolphin at become three-berth, and stevedores corridors and the like. the former, and extension of the ‘landing have responded by increasing crane pads’ at both ports to accommodate intensity to handle greater volumes in SeaRoad’s Searoad Mersey II, what are reported to be the world’s required turnarounds. The sheer physics introduced at the end of 2016, has widest single-piece stern ramps. of larger boxboats now disqualifes them more than twice the capacity of its from using Melbourne’s Yarra River and predecessor: 1,960 lanemetres versus And then there’s the reconfguration of upstream Swanson Dock container 887, for example, and 455 TEU versus the shoreside facilities in both terminals terminals, to the incumbent stevedores’ 185. SeaRoad is on the verge of placing to ensure not only that the physical considerable chagrin. an order for a sistership, for delivery volumes can be accommodated but in 2020/21, and while the ship it will that the ships can still be turned around But there is a limit to this absorption replace, Searoad Tamar, is rather larger within their normal daily window. In efect of extra throughput over the berth than the original Searoad Mersey the both terminals will have to be cleared of face, in the terminal hinterland and by second newbuilding will nevertheless be all existing structures such as ofces and all the landside connections. Greater a substantial step up in capacity. sheds to make room for cargo fow. automation of terminals and interfaces is one answer but at some time infection At the forum Toll Tasmania’s general managing director Michael points will be reached; meanwhile, manager Mark Bergamasco revealed Byrne subsequently put the cost of the supporting supply chain links such as more about Tasmanian Achiever II and two-ship replacement program at $311

10 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders million - $170 million for the vessels and fnd new and better ways to achieve costs, he said, and Bass Strait another S141 million for the terminal and tight turnarounds and still maintain operators – who own the ships and port infrastructure works. schedules. the dedicated terminals, unlike most international carriers – have to fnd As both Mr Bergamasco and SeaRoad’s In Mr Guarino’s TF&LF presentation chief operating ofcer Pat Guarino he described terminals as the “pinch their own solutions. This can only be reminded attendees, it doesn’t matter point” for coastal operators investing accomplished, as he stressed, with the how fast you sail your ships across “signifcant dollars” in new tonnage co-operation and assistance of ports, Bass Strait if, at either or both ends, you designed to accommodate 20 years local municipal authorities, state and can’t discharge and load quickly and of Bass Strait trade growth (growth federal governments, and road and rail efciently – a task that becomes doubly that has been showing reliable annual service providers. challenging if you’re doubling the size of increases of around 2% but, according For its part the state government- your ships. to Port of Melbourne fgures, is showing owned TasPorts, in conjunction with the a spike at some 7% for 2017-18. If it The Tasmanian Government-owned TT release of its new 10-year Port Master continues at that rate, the additional Line has on order in Germany two new Plan in mid-August, announced it was seaborne capacity will be utilised much ro-paxes, due in 2020-21, which too investing $50 million-$60 million for sooner than expected). will be considerably bigger than current redevelopment work in Devonport for TT sisters Spirit of Tasmania I and II. These “Shipping terminals will face immediate Line, SeaRoad Shipping and associated custom-designed ferries will have the operational constraints with their transport and logistics providers. $80 capacity for 40% more passengers, facilities required to manage increased million has been allocated to Burnie, up to 70% more cars/campervans/ throughput,” Mr Guarino said. “Demand part of which is for dredging and caravans and 85 more freight trailers – on freight forwarders and logistic infrastructure works for Toll’s new ships. and TT Line’s existing terminals are far providers to clear shipping terminals more physically constrained than either will be a priority … Clearance delays So it’s inarguable that bigger ships mean SeaRoad’s or Toll’s. will impact shipping efciencies and bigger costs. The questions are, where customer service.” do those costs fall, and who should be During peak periods – and these are bearing them? growing longer by the year, thanks The consequences of not dealing with to Tasmania’ success as a tourist likely congestion would be increased *Shipping writer Dale Crisp also provides destination – TT Line operates twice- truck queuing and higher storage, FTA/APSA with communication and daily sailings, each way, and must thus detention, demurrage and handling content advice.

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Collins says that practical digital platform applications that seek to reduce landside congestion, optimise facility utilisation, The future of expedite tri-modal trafc fows to, from, and within port areas, share information in real-time allowing proactive operational planning amongst participants (whether port community it be shippers, 3PLs, transporters and other inland operators such as dry ports) are evolving rapidly and are all aimed at unlocking trapped value created by connectivity today’s inefciencies. The importance for the industry to connect these often- independent platform applications to port Platforms and data ecosystems are foundational pillars for connecting community systems is a critical evolution the port and landside communities across common information required to deliver the true benefts of digitisation to the container logistics supply bridges, says Chris Collins, Chief Operating Ofcer of container chain. logistics optimisation platform, Containerchain. Containerchain’s optimisation platform aims to do exactly that with a range of verticalised solutions aimed at diferent actors within the container movement supply chain connected across a common shared platform. The result means that real-time information from the terminal or container park gate can be shared with the shipping line, transporter, cargo owner, or anyone else connected to the system, including existing port community stakeholders. Singapore has recently driven a signifcant example of a platform-centric approach under its National Trade Platform – with plans to connect >10,000 of its existing registered users to a single independent Transport Integrated Platform (TRIP), the underlying architecture of which is developed by Containerchain. It has already connected a large majority of the landside containerised supply chain, and in doing so delivered signifcant operational and economic benefts to its stakeholders. Collins says that “platforms such as Containerchain’s ofer a critical path for Over the past few years, tech giants – a technology provider to the container the myriad of SME players that make up such as Alibaba, Amazon, Apple, eBay, logistics sector – says that to survive in the a signifcant number of any inland cargo Facebook and Google, as well as younger new digital economy, the industry will either disruptors like AirBnB and Uber, have need to embrace platform connectivity or community – many still with limited-to- graphically demonstrated the power risk falling dramatically behind in the fast- no digital resources – to get connected of platform technology to connect moving push toward more collaborative to the network and in some cases, multiple consumers and producers supply chain efciency. access digital business applications and via digital applications. Processing processes to improve their day to day “The port sector was one of the frst to multiple interactions and transactions at operations via adopting a digital industry develop the concept of information sharing unprecedented scale, speed, and scope, baseline.” They also provide the central platforms with the launch of the EDI-based these major digital platform economies are “link and structure” to connect and enable port community systems in Europe back in continually mining the vast quantities of emerging technologies such as Internet the late 70s, early 80s,” says Collins. “But data generated to optimize operations and of Things (IoT) real-time tracking and whilst port community systems have played enable ‘mass personalization’. sensors, blockchain / distributed ledgers, a key role in facilitating the fow of cargo analytics, and artifcial intelligence (AI) that In the B2B space, platforms also present and information through ports, they tend to can exponentially improve data quality unparalleled opportunities for value be limited in their connectivity with landside and value to the beneft of all the platform creation, simplifying once-complex and hinterland ecosystems. This has participants. business processes and creating a resulted in too many silos of information common footprint for communication fow within the sector, resulting in poor process To learn more about optimisation initiatives and real-time response. Chris Collins, management and inefciencies that would for the container logistics industry, visit Chief Operating Ofcer of Containerchain be better avoided.” www.containerchain.com.

12 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Unlocking value across the container logistics supply chain

Transport ineffciencies that start at the Features include automated paperless terminal gate have a fow-on effect right across processing, real-time information exchange, the container logistics supply chain, trapping container tracking visibility and business value and depressing proftability for all analytics for more proactive planning. The involved. result is lowered cost of operations and improved proftability for one of the world’s But it doesn’t have to be this way. most essential industries. Connecting the community of container depots Unlock more value from your business today. and terminals, cargo owners, shipping lines, Visit containerchain.com or request a and road transporters, Containerchain solutions no obligation demonstration at support synchronised communication and [email protected] operational predictability.

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containerchain.com Spring 2018 I Across Borders I13 shIPPIng reforms

international shipping lines must observe 30-day rules

By TRaViS BROOKS-GaRRETT, Secretariat aPSa and Director FTa

How shipping lines are regulated in to negotiate with APSA in relation to What does this mean? Australia Minimum Levels of Service. In general terms, it means that the The Australian Peak Shippers While there has been some talk that shipping lines are required under the Association (APSA) has an important Part X will be repealed, the Hon. Michael Act to give shippers, through their peak role in regulating shipping line consortia McComarck MP, the Deputy Prime bodies, a minimum of 30 days’ notice Minister and Minister of Infrastructure in Australia. Our power is derived from for changes to negotiable shipping and Transport, has recently extended arrangements. “Negotiable shipping our designation as the peak body for APSA’s designation in a new legislative arrangements” is defned in the Act Australia’s exporters under Part X of instrument that will take efect on 1 under s.10.41(3) as “the terms and the Competition and Consumer Act October 2018. The APSA Board will be conditions applicable to, outwards (2010). The Act requires shipping lines convening a meeting with the Deputy liner cargo shipping services provided, Prime Minister in Canberra on 9 October or proposed to be provided, under 2018 to discuss emerging shipping and the conference agreement”. The logistics reforms. Act helps us by providing specifc At the same time, APSA continues to examples of where “negotiable shipping engage with the Australian Competition arrangements” may apply: freight rates, and Consumer Commission (ACCC) frequency of sailings, ports of call and on future models for shipping line inter-terminal transport services. regulation. In day-to-day terms this means that the What protections are aforded to 30-day mandatory notifcation period shippers and freight forwarders could apply to the introduction of new under the Act? surcharges, blank sailing programmes, and other signifcant changes to Part X of the Act provides several commercial or operational arrangements protections to Australian shippers and that afect Australian shippers. freight forwarders that are not available in other parts of the world. Have the shipping lines been historically compliant? One of the key protections, and the subject of this article, is a mandatory APSA has not received a formal shipping notifcation period for changes to line notifcation under 10.41(2) for several ‘negotiable shipping arrangements’. years. During this time, as readers would know, there have been several events This protection is set out in s 10.41(2) of that could be regarded as changes to the Act: “negotiable shipping arrangements”. “The parties to the agreement shall The best example of this is the recent give each relevant designated shipper Global Emergency Bunker Surcharge body at least 30 days’ notice of (EBS). One major shipping line, who any change in negotiable shipping was a party to a registered agreement, arrangements unless the shipper body provided shippers and freight forwarders agrees to a lesser period of notice for in Australia with only four days’ notice the change.” to comply (a 28 of May announcement

14 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders for a 1 June commencement). A four- day notice period for such a major change to commercial arrangements is obviously unacceptable. For an agri- export economy like Australia, where exporters can lock in trades months in advance, this kind of behaviour is particularly damaging. Unfortunately, most lines approached the “Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS)” and its many variations in the same way. However, not all trades are equal. The global shipping lines had no hesitation in providing U.S. trades with their 30-day minimum notice period due to similar protections that exist under U.S. law. U.S. shippers are protected by the following regulations enforced by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission: “46 CFR § 520.8 Efective dates. (a) General. (1) No new or initial rate, charge, or change in an existing rate, that results in an increased cost to a Commissioner Rebecca Dye (United States Federal Maritime Commissioner) shipper may become efective earlier addressing delegates at the Global Shippers Forum and ICHCA International than thirty (30) calendar days after Conference hosted by APSA, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and ICHCA Australia publication.” in Melbourne on 10 and 11 May 2018 With the EBS charge averaging $55 per 20’ container and $90 for per 20’ reefer, services provided under the conference needs to be observed by the shipping not paying that charge for a 30-day agreement, where freight rates are not lines and it needs to be understood by period represents a huge cost saving addressed in the conference agreement local shippers and forwarders. for U.S. shippers. More importantly, itself).” If you have any questions regarding the notice period provided them with What happens if shipping lines are minimum notifcation periods or if you time to adjust to the new commercial not compliant? have any examples that you would like arrangements. If APSA is of the view that parties to a to bring to the attention of APSA, please So why, in the case of the EBS, were the registered conference agreement have feel free to email me at secretariat@ global shipping lines able to comply with failed to comply with their obligations auspsa.com the U.S. laws, while at the same time under section s.10.41, we can apply ignoring their obligations to Australian to the ACCC for an investigation into shippers? whether this is the case. Do all shipping lines agree with our If the Commission investigates, it must interpretation of 10.41(2)? provide a report to the Minister, who The ACCC, of Some shipping lines have taken a has the power to cancel the registration course, would somewhat self-serving view that of a registered conference agreement “negotiable shipping arrangements” only on certain grounds, one of which is be last resort. relates to specifc commitments that contravention of section 10.41. APSA’s frst they provide, or do not provide, in their The ACCC, of course, would be a last agreements between each other. resort. APSA’s frst preference is to work preference However, the Department’s interpretation constructively with the shipping lines is to work of “negotiable shipping arrangements” and their peak body, wherever possible. refects the position held by APSA and constructively In Summary the advice that we have received: with the The Australian trades, in global terms, “ The Department interprets ‘negotiable are small. As the shipping lines continue shipping arrangements’ to include shipping lines to consolidate and concentrate their arrangements, or terms and conditions, market power, local shippers and and their peak for the shipping services provided under forwarders become more vulnerable to a registered conference agreement, body, wherever inappropriate commercial behaviours. even where the arrangements, or terms possible. and conditions, are not specifed in the The 30-day minimum notifcation period conference agreement (eg, terms and is one of the few protections that we conditions setting freight rates for the have under the current legislation. It

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supply chain in invaluable ways. Smooth access Efciency and optimisation became apparent in all terminals connected to the VBS and across the supply chain with implementation occurring in all Australian Ports with 1-Stop ports. “By the industry, for the industry” https:// By JEREMY CHEE, General Manager Strategy & Commercial, 1-Stop www.1-stop.biz/customer-stories/ Connections Standard paper documents such as Export Receive Advice and Import Containerisation rapidly changed parts of the day, and resulting in huge Delivery Orders quickly became the landscape of the supply inefciencies across the supply chain. paperless, and with paperless Change was required which came in chain and alongside its signifcant documentation came information that the form of a capacity management and was sent faster, validated, and error free. benefts, so came the respective forward planning system now known as impacts of the new supply chain. the vehicle booking system (VBS). The paperless solution was quickly What started as infrequent and implemented and adopted across all The VBS to Australia was introduced in major container ports within Australia. small vessels quickly grew to the the mid-80s by Patrick Melbourne. A large vessels we see today and of manual paper process allowed carriers/ Efcient and optimised hauliers to book ahead for the hour they course, the landside congestion The birth of 1-Stop in 2002 also wished to pick up their goods, which was created what is known today as a port increased with the associated eventually enhanced with the introduction community system (PCS). need for infrastructure. of dial-up internet. The VBS solved the main problem, At the beginning and due to the short The next iteration of the VBS eliminated reducing port congestion and eliminating opening hours of Container Terminals, calls to the terminals but containerised truck queues. With its forward planning, carriers/hauliers would often queue all volumes grew rapidly requiring further ports and carriers/hauliers could better day and when they didn’t gain entry to innovation. The next big step then came plan, manage, and optimise their own a terminal, they would simply leave their through online systems connected to the assets resulting in higher utilisation. trucks in the line and sleep - ready to try Terminal Operating System (TOS). Truck turnaround times went from 91 again the next day. Whilst this was a big step, the industry mins to 15 mins in some terminals, It wasn’t long before the industry needed still lacked validation, visibility and while the number of truck trips per to address the queues and the port smooth access into a Port. day increased from 1 to as many as 4 congestion, but initial eforts were not or 5 a day – up to a 500% increase in Paperless and automated: the very successful. utilisation. introduction of 1-Stop The introduction of the vehicle The VBS with paperless and 1-Stop was born to provide the booking system standardised documentation generated necessary digital infrastructure that could further benefts. With a standard now A common theme was the lack of transform the containerised supply chain established, data could now be validated communication between the ports and make life easier. Alongside our and rejected if incorrect which resulted in and the carriers with trucks arriving continuous innovation and development the elimination of futile trips. without any pre-warning to the port. of the VBS to remove congestion, 1-Stop This resulted in congestion, equipment became a hub of Business-to-Business Further, Benefcial Cargo Owners (BCO) demand exceeding supply during key (B2B) messages that connected the could now automatically generate the

16 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders paperless documentation from their implement has led to connectivity; leading system, which would be validated and to efciency; and in turn leading to passed through to the Terminal if correct; optimisation of the supply chain: Smooth, efectively reducing the time consuming error-free entry and exit access between manual documentation process and the trucks and the port - A smooth access associated errors that may arise. port. Greater connectivity arrives Many applications, many technologies – one platform Whilst step changes were made in the efciency of the supply chain through Rather than a single system to encompass digital transformation, our progress and all functionality, 1-Stop’s approach is to innovation did not stop. use best of breed systems connected to one another. This provides the advantage Today, further connectivity has occurred of being able to utilise new and emerging with payment systems and security technologies where appropriate to deliver card interaction – all separate systems. by working with the Port Community. improved efciencies for the community. Through our VBS, links are made to New technologies and digitalisation cashless payment systems for the Our PCS aims to create this eco-system continues to challenge and enhance the immediate receipt of goods allowing which has been formulated to provide supply chain, whether that is through containers to be picked up immediately. industry with connectivity, leading to new methods of connectivity such as a collaborative and efcient supply BlockChain or emergent technologies Secure identifcation cards were also chain. Following on from what we have such as autonomous vehicles…however established, validating the driver with the been able to achieve, 1-Stop follows arrival at the Terminal Gate. This ensures throughout this change, our principles of the credo that our platform will create a that the correct driver has arrived at the a connected port community to improve smooth experience for each sector in the same time as their appointment in the business outcomes remains. supply chain through a connected port VBS, for the correct container, with all community. For more information on how to implement fees paid, on the correct truck, and that smooth access for your terminal or our they know the safety requirements of the But our work is not over… drive towards a connected community, terminal. 1-Stop continues to innovate as we have visit us at 1-Stop.com or email info@1- The technology we were able to done for the last 16 years (Est. 2002) stop.com

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Spring 2018 I Across Borders I17 shIPPIng reforms Newcastle Container Terminal: not if, but when

Port of Newcastle welcomed its new CEO last month, with Craig to be located on the same site as a freight handling facility. This would remove the current Carmody stepping into the role on Wednesday 1 august 2018. double and triple handling of containers at distant locations prior to shipping. importers, the availability of large tracts of low cost land around the port and our access to The development of the Inland Rail will open dedicated freight transport infrastructure.” up further opportunities to connect the Port of Newcastle to the container and other trades The viability and demand for a Newcastle on the proposed route. Newcastle will have a Container Terminal is backed a recent study head-start on other east coast ports as the only by Deloitte Access Economics that found that port with an existing connection to the Inland the Hunter region and northern NSW is the Rail. destination for over a quarter of NSW container As a global gateway for regional Australia, the imports, and the source of 40% of exports. Port is ready to go. However, it cannot proceed The market had also recognised the distinct while the NSW government imposes an artifcial competitive advantages of the Port of restriction on port competition – which is now Newcastle. The Port’s customers beneft the subject of an investigation by the ACCC. Craig’s commencement coincided with from its close proximity and connectivity to Craig noted that the received container terminal an announcement that the Port remained NSW’s northern, north-western, western and bids were contingent on the removal of the committed to the development of a world- far-western catchment areas. Newcastle’s current artifcial constraint imposed on NSW class container terminal and that a number of seamless connectivity means that customers port competition and other regulatory issues. unsolicited bids to develop and operate the avoid the co-mingled passengers rail lines terminal were already received. and congested capital city roads to get their “While there is much planning and consultation products to their fnal destinations in less time – in front of us, it is exciting for both the Port “I can confrm that the Port of Newcastle and at a lower cost. and the region that there is such interest has been approached by globally signifcant and enthusiasm for investing in the future container port operators who are eager to take The Newcastle Container Terminal would also diversifcation and growth of the Newcastle and advantage of our proximity to exporters and enable a modern integrated container port Hunter economy,” concluded Mr Carmody.

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aCFS to connect export empties with Rail on Melbourne Port

ACFS Port Logistics (ACFS) at the rail, eliminating the additional cost continuing to explore and provide more announce the opening of a new of empty cartage collection from 3rd party efcient and cost competitive export empty parks that currently incur exporters solutions for Port users”. Empty Container Depot that will be an additional cost in the supply chain. integrated with the ACFS Appleton “By working together we can plan for and “ACFS aligned shipping lines have Rail Intermodal terminal, which will develop port capacity and supply chain welcomed the development, as it provides a efciencies that enhance the competitive be operational from 3rd September better cost outcome, as well as a strategic position of the Port of Melbourne.” 2018 branded ACFS e-Rail. advantage for our export customers, whilst also providing fexibility to our rail customers ACFS is Australia’s largest privately owned by having containers easily accessible to container logistics operator, committed to ACFS e- Rail will provide a full empty depot rail, without the heavy reliance on transport supporting customers in Regional areas ofering for shipping lines, including food and or outside parks being open for the including Western Victoria, the Sunraysia, quality upgrades, M&R services, focusing availability of empties” states ACFS CEO the Riverina and Central Victoria. on volumes for export customers in Arthur Tzaneros. Regional VIC and NSW. The 24hr / 5 day The ACFS rail terminal services trains up week e-Rail (Empty Depot) facility will also In a world of rising costs, ACFS has to 1.5km long from regional Victoria and provide local carriers with improved access invested in its customer’s future by reducing beyond. Managing in excess of 140,000 for the dehire of empty containers, in line the cost of exporting through the Port of TEU per annum, regional rail customers are with other ACFS empty depot operations. Melbourne. supported by ACFS’ 24/7 road feet and This innovative new service allows rail Jim Cooper, Executive General Manager superior wharf technology systems, keeping customers a supply of Food Quality and or Commercial of The Port of Melbourne customers informed at every step of the general purpose containers directly on site “welcomes the initiative taken by ACFS in way.

Spring 2018 I Across Borders I19 member ProfIle

Wagga Wagga City Council and Visy logistics partner on proposed RiFl Hub

The owner of the biggest freight Wagga Wagga and the wider region. Agreement with Genesee and Wyoming Australia (GWA) in April last year. During the volume in the region, Visy “It will provide a signifcant and long-lasting agreement’s exclusivity period, it became beneft to current and future businesses, Logistics, has partnered with clear to both Council and GWA that the best as well fow-on efects for the broader Wagga Wagga City Council on partner for Council was Visy as it has the community.” the proposed Riverina Intermodal logistics business and freight load to make Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub. “The aim of the Public-Private Partnership the project viable. is for Visy Logistics to fund the construction Years of hard work starting to pay of of the freight terminal and then operate the Visy Logistics (incorporating Visy Intermodal, freight terminal on a long-term lease.” A strategic master plan for the 1800-hectare Visy Contract Logistics, Visy Global Bomen Business Park site was completed in “Visy Logistics is focused on investing in Forwarding and Visy Global Logistics) was 2009 and featured the proposed RiFL Hub integrated logistics solutions and enablers, established in 2006 to integrate the internal and the roadworks required to make the across the complete supply chain, both and global supply chains of the Visy Group, project possible. locally and internationally,” Executive General a global leader in the packaging, paper, and Manager of Visy Logistics Sean Richards Works began with the Eunony Bridge Road resource recovery industries with more than said. Deviation project in 2014-15 and was 120 sites across Australasia. followed by the $35M Bomen Enabling “Critical to our strategy in Australia is the Since that time, Visy Logistics has grown Roads project, which was completed last appropriate and efective deployment of year. in scale, scope and sophistication and now Visy Groups’ critical mass of freight for the services the requirements of Visy Group purposes of developing an integrated and Tenders have been received and are and an extensive non-Visy Group Customer complimentary network of road and rail currently being assessed for the base, employing over 400 staf at 120 sites infrastructure solutions across Australia; and strengthening and widening of the Eunony across Australia, the United States, the ofering these networks and their related Bridge. This will be the fnal major road link United Kingdom and Singapore. services to the general market.” for the project and allow Higher Mass Limit (HML) vehicles to access Bomen Business The parties have entered into a Heads of “RiFL presents a unique opportunity for Park more easily. Agreement, which provides Council and Visy Visy Logistics to utilise the Visy Group’s Logistics with a framework moving forward. volumes for the purposes of enabling the “Developing a high productivity freight route development and realisation of a sustainable for Bomen Business Park has been a priority “We are excited to enter into a partnership and efcient logistics solution, connecting for Council for a number of years,” Mr with a company that has the size and our current and future customers in the Thompson said. experience of Visy Logistics,” Council’s Riverina to world markets.” General Manager Peter Thompson said. “The opening of the Bomen Enabling Roads Moving forward with Visy Logistics was a signifcant milestone and with the “The RiFL Hub has the potential to become Eunony Bridge works moving forward, the Council entered into a Framework a transformative piece of infrastructure for pieces are falling into place as we continue to work closely with Visy Logistics on the proposed freight terminal.”

Sean Richards, Executive General Peter Thompson, General Manager, Manager, Visy Logistics Wagga Wagga City Council

20 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders SEaWaY GROuP purchase 100% of Wakefeld Transport Group & iron Horse intermodal

SEAWAY and Wakefeld Transport are Seaway announced that Ms. Ros family, this has been a difcult decision pleased to announce the conclusion Milverton, has been appointed to the to make. The company is poised for growth due to the recently upgraded of a deal in which SEAWAY will role of Executive General Manager. Ros has been the company’s CFO for the and standardised railway line as part of take 100% ownership of Wakefeld last four years, working alongside Ken the Murray Basin Rail Project, as well Transport Group and Iron Horse Wakefeld. Ken will continue with the as the confdence in the horticulture Intermodal. Founded in 1917, company in an advisory role for the next sector. Our Mildura based management this year marks the 101st year 24 months. and staf know our customers’ business intimately, and that won’t change. anniversary of Wakefeld Transport. SEAWAY’S CEO Craig McElvaney said SEAWAY has ambitions to take the “The deal makes a lot of sense for business to the next level, and I look Seaway has been involved with the Seaway as we continue to strengthen forward to assisting them with their Wakefeld’s business since March 2009, our ofering in the perishable logistics goals.” when it purchased 57% of the company area. Recent new developments of shares from the Wakefeld Family. Since cool rooms in Altona (VIC), Melbourne that time, the business has continued to Airport, Port Botany and Adelaide allow grow as the market leader in container us to ofer a full sea and air ofering to logistics of refrigerated and dry goods our customers. The ability to provide in Sunraysia. The business operates a truly integrated ofering of local and container rail services from Merbein international logistics is unmatched by (Mildura) to the Port of Melbourne, it has our rivals. I would like to thank Ken for his outstanding contribution to the a modern feet of trucks and trailers to business and the industry as a whole, support its customers and operates the and I look forward to the future” largest export cold storage facilities in Australia. Wakefeld’s have long been WAKEFIELD’S MD Ken Wakefeld said pioneers in the developing best practice “I am very proud of the achievements in the cold chain logistics feld. of the Wakefeld’s business and for our

Spring 2018 I Across Borders I21 member ProfIle

Need for Feed Disaster Relief

By Paul Zalai, Director Freight & Trade alliance (FTa)

While watching the evening news The convoy of 20 relief trucks Feed drops were made by Matt further I noticed the distinct colours of assembled at Jerilderie in Southern North at Blandford and Spring Ridge a truck belonging to one of our Central NSW from where trucks were before heading back to Melbourne. allocated to destination farms. members. This prompted me to This convoy was not about commerce contact the Gibson Freight (Australia) Matt in the Gibson Freight truck joined - it is about helping those in need by executive who flled me in on the full others at Merriwa Showgrounds in North those who were well able to assist – West NSW where the local Lions Club congratulations once again to Matt and story. provided dinner for the overnight stop. the Gibson Freight team. Peter Gibson, Managing Director of Gibson Freight was made aware of the “Need for Feed Disaster Relief” organisation by one of their Melbourne based operators, Matt Azzopardi. Despite being an urban dweller, Matt was sympathetic to the plight of NSW drought-stricken farmers and approached Peter with a proposition. If Peter was prepared to contribute the container hauling Kenworth operated by Matt to the convoy, then Matt would contribute the driving. That was the catalyst for a 3,000km journey from Gibson Freight’s Melbourne terminal to Harrow in far Western Victoria where relief feed was loaded.

22 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Celebrating Phil Sloan and Eimear McDonagh, both australian Cotton Directors of ACSA.

By TRaCEY BYRNE-MORRiSON, Secretariat, australian Cotton Shippers association and 2018 australian Cotton Conference

The Australian Cotton Shippers ACSA kicked of the conference with a golf Association (ACSA) and Cotton event and dinner for the supply chain sector of industry. More than 60 players took to the Australia recently co-hosted the course and 100 supporters attended the 2018 Australian Cotton Conference networking dinner. Both were well supported – bringing together 2,460 delegates by those businesses that provide services to that spanned all facets of industry cotton exporters – logistics, warehousing, from research through to retail, shipping lines, controllers and the like. A Arthur Spellson, Director of ACSA and great day and evening which rolled into three Sharen Kenny, producer of the f including supply chain partners that days of Conference. ashion event. take Australian cotton to the world. ACSA Chairman Clif White stated that the focussed on our customers – spinning mills, support from our supply chain partners was vertically integrated textile producers and enthusiastic and very much appreciated. brandowners. “It’s great that the businesses that enable us to export Australian cotton to the world are ACSA also had an opportunity to showcase also keen to know more about our cotton its recently released video that was produced and support industry by participating in the to tell a visual story about Australian cotton conference.” to our customers. If you’d like a peak go to www.austcottonshippers.com.au. One of the conference activities directly arranged by ACSA was the Denim by ACSA is a long-standing member of the Design fashion event. Two export customers Australian Peak Shippers Association and (Neela in Pakistan and Square Textiles more recently, Freight & Trade Alliance. The in Bangladesh) provided custom made support provided by APSA-FTA in getting Australian denims which were transformed in front of Government to facilitate better into high fashion pieces by local designers standards for trade and export is proving to Tengdahl, PIA DU PRADAL, Maiocchi and be essential to our industry. This collective The Cloakroom. The fashion event was voice for all exporters is achieving results that Clif White, Chairman of ACSA and the highlight of day 2 of the program that we would not be able to achieve alone. Conference Vice Chair and Michael Jones, CEO of AWH Pty Ltd.

The biennial event held at the Gold Coast had a broad program with something for everyone - whether it be research advances, better cotton growing, what buyers of Australian cotton are demanding, potential impacts of a brewing trade war, micro-pollution from fbres from fabrics, what the next 20 years might bring with technology and consumer demands for sustainable apparel. The Australian Cotton Conference is not only a must-attend on the local cotton and agricultural scene, it is also becoming an important event on the global cotton calendar with a signifcant number of internationals attending the event. Our international guests came from far and wide – including USA, Brazil, Turkey, Bangladesh, India, , , Japan, Switzerland, Austria and UK. Clif White, Chairman of ACSA and Conference Vice Chair with designers and models from the fashion event.

Spring 2018 I Across Borders I23 women In logIsTICs 2018 Women in logistics Forum

By CaROliNE Zalai, Director FTa

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and a strong role model or mentor to encourage you to achieve your best, even when faced with Women’s International Shipping & adversity, quoting Condoleeza Rice “What really Major Sponsor – Despina Panayiotou Trading Association (WISTA) hosted marks whether you are going to be successful is Compliant Customs, Theodosiou – over 100 attendees at the Women in how you deal with bad days, not how you deal CEO Clint Latta International President, Logistics Forum on 8 August 2018 at with good ones”. WISTA and joint Chief the Mercure Hotel, . Executive Ofcer of Joyce Campbell, State Manager, Kings Tototheo Maritime Sponsored by Compliant Customs, Transport shared her journey of 20 years Thomas Miller Law and Insync, the within the logistics industry. Joyce highlighted event commenced with a glass of the importance of having “a positive can-do attitude”, helping and enhancing relationships champagne and the room was buzzing within your team, challenging yourself, keeping with everyone taking the opportunity true to your values and being open to feedback to network and connect with new and ….. very wise words of advice for us all. old friends from within the supply chain Diana Tapp, CEO, World Class Teams is a industry. highly regarded consultant who provides customised and leading edge programs, tools The forum provided the delegates with many and techniques to boost productivity, grow practical thoughts to encourage team work, sales, fast track successful change, increase resilience, setting personal goals and successful engagement, drive peak performance and negotiating skills. achieve superior business results. Di had the delegates fully engaged with her presentation We were very fortunate to hear from Despina - Infuencing and Successful Negotiating Skills. 2019 Women in Logistics Forum – Panayiotou Theodosiou – International With solutions on how to create a “win win” networking President, WISTA and joint Chief Executive situation, focusing on the desired outcome Ofcer of Tototheo Maritime, a leading global and ofering options when negotiating. Di also supplier of equipment and services for satellite encouraged everyone to be confdent when and radio communications. Despina highlighted her view that “Diversity is part of a successful negotiating and feel equal. Working together for business strategy”. WISTA continues to the desired outcome is powerful both personally work globally to promote opportunities and and for a business. By popular demand and to development of women within the shipping continue to support of ladies in our industry, we industry. Despina also announced a major are currently looking at creating a program of milestone that WISTA was recently awarded workshops and webinars in partnership Consultative Status with the International with World Class Teams commencing with Maritime Organisation as a voice for women. the over-page advertised event on 18 October 2018. Ana Hinojosa, Director Trade & Compliance, World Customs Organisation based in Thank you to all the men and women who Brussels provided a recorded presentation on attended the 2018 Women in Logistics Forum Resilience. This was a powerful presentation and from the positive feedback received it was a Caroline Zalai – Director, Diana Tapp – World which demonstrated the importance of having great event enjoyed by everyone. Freight & Trade Alliance Class Teams

Belinda Battaglia – Mediterranean Shipping Company, Fernanda Melo – ANL, Upeksha Patel – Mediterranean Shipping Company, Stephanie Condon – MAC Australia

24 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Women’s international Shipping and Trading association – WiSTa

The Women’s International Shipping & and out in the feld liaison with ABF as well as IMO to support the endeavour of inclusion of Trading Association (WISTA) held their 3 Day being on the board to the CBFCA. women in the shipping industry. The IMO also Conference across two states in August. announced that the 2019 World Maritime Day Melissa McDonald - Sales & Marketing Following on from the 2018 Women in Logistics Theme will be “Empowering Women in the Manager at Lasso & founder of Women in Forum in Sydney, co-hosted with Freight & Maritime Community”. Logistics Brisbane, gave a personal account Trade Alliance, a two-day program was hosted of the challenges and barriers she found in the On Day 2, WISTA hosted a symposium by WISTA Australia in Brisbane with interstate industry and the value of fnding a company facilitated by Rebecca Young to discuss the and international delegates enjoying some local with a supportive and inclusive culture. In 2017 barriers and opportunities for women in the Brisbane sights including a boat cruise down Melissa founded Women in Logistics (BNE), shipping industry. We were very pleased to Brisbane River to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. a networking group for Brisbane women of have Senator Amanda Stoker, Diane Edwards The WISTA Queensland Chapter was delighted any age who work in and/or are generally - General Manager, Ports of Auckland and to host an amazing opening networking and passionate about logistics. Melissa started Michelle Taylor – Partner, Colin Biggers Paisley cocktail function at the Emporium, Southbank. WIL (BNE) in response to a lack of quality local Attendees represented the shipping and networking groups for women in the Brisbane logistics supply chain. logistics industry. During the cocktail function the group were Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou spoke of fortunate to hear from Despina Panayiotou the importance of women being represented, Theodosiou – President, WISTA International recognised and educated in the shipping and CEO, Tototheo Maritime and an excellent and logistics supply chain sectors. Despina line up of presenters. was proud to announce that on 5 July WISTA Renee Wilson - Customs Broker & International was granted Consultative Status with the Logistics Specialist at Tomkinson Global International Maritime Organisation. WISTA Logistics presented on her journey moving will use this status to further promote diversity, through career opportunities, the challenges enhance gender equality and improve shipping and opportunities she has experienced along line culture. WISTA International will provide Janine Liang, Kendall Messar, Manesha the way in becoming an active customs broker international statistics and white papers to the Kooraram and Olga Smous

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WISTA Symposium - Rebecca Young, Lisa Styrud, Senator Amanda Stoker & Despina 2018 WISTA Australia Conference – Opening Cocktail & Networking Function Panayiotou Theodosiou

Lisa Styrud – President, WISTA Australia & Rebecca Young, Alison Cusack & Renee Wilson - Tomkinson Global Logistics Michelle Booth Jennifer Thomas

as well as Stefany Sinclair, Port of Brisbane ports and the state’s largest multi-cargo port. and WISTA Queensland Chapter for hosting join the panel discussion. All agreed that Brisbane core port land currently incorporates a very informative and frst class conference. education is a key factor for women to achieve a total of ~1,828.5 hectares (ha) of wet and WISTA Australia would like to welcome Alison their potential and gain higher level roles within dry land, designated for industrial, commercial Cusack - Principal Lawyer, Cusack & Co on the workplace. Many barriers such as societal and environmental / bufering purposes. These her appointment as incoming President, WISTA bias, need for support/mentors and costs of lands include estates in the suburbs of Port of Australia and Janine Liang – Lawyer, Thomas childcare were also an impediment for working Brisbane (Fisherman Islands and Port Gate), women. Lindum (Port West), Pinkenba and Bulwer Miller Law on her appointment as Treasurer. Island (Port North) and Colmslie. Collectively, We thank Sneha Chatterjee – Commander, WISTA would also like to thank the valued these estates host 29 operating berths over Australian Border Force for presenting on the WISTA sponsors and in particular Insync more than 7.2 kilometres (km) of quayline. culture and opportunities for women within the Personnel, Pro-Pallet and the Department of Department of Home Afairs. WISTA Australia concluded the 2 Day event Agriculture & Water Resources for supporting with an afternoon AGM and private dinner for the conference. Finally WISTA Australia would WISTA Australia would very much like to thank WISTA members at Customs House, Brisbane. the Port of Brisbane for hosting Day 2 at their like to thank all those that took part in this 3 Conference Centre. WISTA members enjoyed WISTA acknowledges Lisa Styrud – outgoing Day Conference and we will continue to work lunch and a tour of the port facilities which is President, WISTA Australia for her time and to support our growing membership into the one of Australia’s fastest growing container efort she has put into WISTA since 2011 future.

2018 WISTA EVENTS New South Wales Victoria 3 October Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) DP World Port Operations October Port Botany Ball December Christmas Function End of October Industry wide trivia night (TBC) November Breakfast Seminar Mentoring Group catch ups throughout the year Oaks Day at the races, Christmas 8 November Function (TBC) Queensland Western Australia Shipping Australia Limited October November/December Christmas Function (SAL) Ball November Breakfast Seminar Note: Further WA networking events still to be announced December Christmas Function

26 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Patrick leads the way with female cadetship program

Gender diversity within the stevedoring industry is one of Patrick’s greatest challenges. Patrick has a long history as a male dominated organisation with a shortage of female applicants and women with strong industry experience. The WILpower program is a two-year structured cadetship which aims to deliver on the job learning in operational roles for talented women who may lack industry experience, thus promoting and encouraging diversity within the Patrick workforce.

Patrick CEO, Michael Jovicic said that driving advancement in her career. “The salary, dedicated onboarding to build skills Patrick believes that the WILpower highlight of the WILpower cadetship has and internal networks, a tailored tertiary Management Cadetship is a step in the been learning about the dynamic nature qualifcation designed in partnership with right direction for encouraging women into of the stevedoring industry, where no two a university, job rotations across a broad the organisation. days are the same and every day has a spectrum of roles, individualised mentoring new challenge and opportunity. I have and ongoing support. “We believe that by providing a program found the WILpower program is perfect such as WILpower, we can encourage Along with her fellow Melbourne cadets, for people who are looking for a new greater representation of women in Megan Johnston and Fiona McNamara, challenge or a change from their current operational management roles across all Elizabeth Pinkerton said, “The opportunity career.” areas of our business, and the industry suits any technical individual who is looking as a whole. The WILpower program is a The WILpower Management Cadetship will to progress their career into frontline fresh approach to our diversity strategy provide ten women with the opportunity operational management. Every day you within Patrick and we have been fortunate to develop the skills required to enter get to work in a dynamic environment with to have encouraged some exceptionally operational management roles in Patrick. great people and be a part of what drives talented women into Patrick as a result of The program will operate nationally with the Australian economy.” the frst iteration of WILpower.” two roles located at each of the Patrick For further information, refer to sites, including: Port Botany in Sydney, Elizabeth Pinkerton, Safety and www.patrick.com.au/wilpower Environment Manager at Patrick’s East Fisherman Islands in Brisbane, Fremantle Swanson Dock in Melbourne, was a in Western Australia, and Melbourne’s participant in the previous WILpower East Swanson Dock and St Kilda National Management Cadetship and believes that Operations and Commercial Centre. The the program has been responsible for program includes a full time, competitive

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Be ready for 100% piece-level examination of export air cargo

The disrupted terrorist plot in Sydney What does this mean for your operation to meet the 1 March 2019 in July 2017 demonstrated a level business? deadline. RACAs need to have an EACE If you are an Accredited Air Cargo Agent Notice in place prior to 1 March 2019. All of terrorist intent and sophistication export air cargo must be examined under not previously seen in Australia. It (AACA), a key business decision needs to be made to either remain operating as an an EACE Notice, regardless of destination, is essential that Australia’s aviation AACA or to seek approval to become a unless that cargo originates from a Known industry employ efective security RACA and start examining and clearing air Consignor with a security declaration. measures to address the threat cargo at piece-level. Known Consignors environment and protect our trade and If you want to remain an AACA you do Known Consignors have been advised travel. not need to do anything right now. You that they need to secure all export air will, however, need to discuss your future cargo they originate, regardless of the business arrangements with the RACAs destination, by 1 March 2019. and Known Consignors you work with to Current Known Consignor Security The Australian Government’s frst priority understand what the changes will mean Programs will apply to all air cargo. If a is, and will always be, to keep Australians for the way you receive, store and deliver cargo. Known Consignor is providing clearance safe and secure. As part of responding for their export air cargo, security to this shift in threat and risk to Australian If you wish to become a RACA you will declarations will need to be issued for all Aviation, the Australian Government has need to apply and demonstrate through international air cargo. decided that export air cargo must be your application that your business has the For exporting manufacturers or producers, examined at piece-level, regardless of examination capability, security measures becoming a Known Consignor can assist destination, from 1 March 2019. and procedures for handling air cargo. Your business must be designated as a RACA in streamlining delivery of international Piece-level examination is currently being by 1 March 2019 to operate in this new cargo. More information is available at used for export cargo heading to the framework. Information on how to apply www.homeafairs.gov.au/about/transport- United States of America, but not for to become a RACA is available at www. security/air-cargo-security other destinations. These examinations homeafairs.gov.au The Department of Home Afairs is working are handled by a Known Consignor If you have not already lodged your with industry to implement these measures or Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) expression of interest and application to to secure our air cargo supply chains. operating under an Enhanced Air Cargo become a RACA, please do so as soon as Leading up to the 1 March 2019 deadline, Examination (EACE) Notice and are the possible. There are lead times for preparing more information about transport security most efective way to address current and and assessing applications, and equipment will be made available on Department’s emerging threats to air cargo. may need to be ordered and put into website.

28 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Piece by Piece- Some legal issues in air freight screening

By alEXiS CaHalaN and JaNiNE liaNG - Transport, Trade and logistics Solicitors, Thomas Miller law

explosive device assembled from components shipped on a commercial cargo plane from Turkey to Australia, were detected on an outbound fight from Australia. It was argued that while passengers and their baggage underwent stringent checks at the airport, the same could not be said of air cargo to be loaded in the same plane. These enhanced measures seek to secure the movement of cargo by addressing terrorist threats using air cargo as a vector. The Federal Budget announcement comes close after the successful implementation of the piece-level The Australian Government has The case for piece level screening screening for all USA-export air cargo on 1 July 2017. This change will bring all announced that it will extend Aviation safety in Australia is regulated export destination countries into line with by the Australian Transport Security Act security measures for cargo the piece-level examination practices 2004 and the Aviation Transport Security screening beyond cargo bound in place for the US. This means that Regulations 2005 made under that Act. examination at the consolidated level for the US. In the Federal Budget In 2005 in light of terrorist threats to will not be acceptable for export air delivered on 8 May 2018, the international aviation, Regulations were cargo after 1 March 2019 unless it is Government announced that introduced which increased passenger homogenous, a concept undergoing all export air cargo would be and baggage level screening. On 1 some development. November 2016, the Regulations were subject to piece-level screening amended to establish the framework for Practical considerations for air by 1 March 2019. Exporters, a number of initiatives which are now freight exporters freight forwarders and warehouse part of the vernacular in the air freight International cargo will need to be piece- operators will be impacted by cargo industry such as the: level examined prior to consolidation. A the implementation of these • Known Consignor programme piece of cargo is defned as the largest measures. item that can be efectively examined • Regulation and streamlining of the based on the examination method used. accreditation processes for Regulated There are at present four approved Air Cargo Agents (RACAs) and examination methods, X-ray, Electronic Accredited Air Cargo Agents (AACAs) Metal Detection (EMD), Electronic The impetus for piece level screening Trace Detection (ETD), and physical stemmed from a requirement that all examination. This list may be revised in future to take into account emerging US inbound air freight required this technologies. level of screening. From an Australian perspective, the enhancement of Unless a shipper is a regulated Known screening measures has been infuenced Consignor, all cargo will need to be by an incident in mid 2017 when an examined at the airport, or at an of-

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airport approved facility (RACA), prior to Legal Challenges along the Supply could lead to claims for consequential export. Airlines, RACAs and and Container Chain losses. In any event, these are unlikely to be liabilities which will be picked Terminal Operators (CTOs) have indicated In much the same way that the export up at the CTO or RACA point and they are currently unable to handle the industry has had to come to terms with projected increase in volume of cargo that the introduction of Verifed Gross Mass therefore the costs of such risk need will need to be piece level screened, and weight and mass declarations, the to be appropriately and commercially unless this changes there will be delays logistics sector is being faced with a apportioned along the supply chain; for much of the air cargo departing the similar compliance challenge. Some of 3. There will be signifcant additional country. For those considering investing the legal issues to consider are: costs along the supply chain, how are in screening equipment, account needs 1. Air freight is the transport of choice for these going to be allocated along the to be taken of the lead time to order and time or temperature sensitive, high value participants in the chain in order to meet install equipment and engage and train or fragile cargoes. With cargo having to contractual obligations with customers? staf to an acceptable level to operate the be deconsolidated for screening either 4. Claims for loss, damage and costs equipment. Alternatively, shippers are at an of site regulated facility or at the can be very limited by airline carriers by being encouraged to become a Known terminal itself, what liability does a freight international Convention, however, as a Consignor which will then be an entity forwarder have to its consignee customer freight forwarder, your liability extends responsible for securing air cargo until it for delay which might be caused by beyond the period of air carriage. Terms passes to another regulated business. reason of the screening? For temperature sensitive goods does the CTO or and conditions may need to be reviewed For example, cargo that originates from to ensure that liability to your customers a Known Consignor and is securely RACA have the capacity to maintain customer’s requirements during the which is not recoverable under an air transported to a Cargo Terminal Operator deconsolidation and screening process? It waybill can be limited beyond Convention such as an airline or a RACA is considered will also be important to review the role of limits. to be piece-level examined and will not subcontractors in this process particularly The logistics industry is being placed need to be examined again prior to being in terms of contractually ensuring the uplifted for export. front and centre in attempts to secure chain of custody for cargo; Australia’s trade borders. This will On the basis of the current Regulations, 2. With allowances of up to 8 hours result in a re think of the way business it is likely that a failure to comply with the required to meet transhipment is costed and liability re-allocated in loading requirements, will constitute a requirements, the efects of delays could the implementation of these enhanced strict liability ofence. be cumulative and the delay in deliveries security measures.

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30 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders DANGEROUS GOODS

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has partnered with Future Force to provide a suite of DG training options plus a method for members to ensure that regulatory compliance of their staf is maintained.

Future Force will take the worry out of your compliance concerns through the following approach: By maintaining a register of your stafs’ DG certifcations and renewal times Notifying staf and management of the upcoming certifcation reuirement months in advance of expiry automatically booking them on to one of our certifed courses prior to any expiry dates accepting bookings for new staf Providing the relevant CaSa approved certifcate Providing regular status reports to management Provide regular bulletins, updates on any regulatory or compliance issues it is important to note that DG ualifcations last only 2 years. if it expires before you renew, CaSa insists that you complete the initial acceptance’ course again, instead of the shorter Re- certifcation’ course. There are NO EXTENSIONS allowed.

FURTHER INFORMATION Future Force will ensure you do not make this time consuming and costly error - for further detail contact Future Force at futureforce.com.au/contact-us or FTa upcoming Events at ftalliance.com.au/upcoming-events AIr CArgo seCUrITy

Menzies security screening - interfacing between australian forwarders, exporters and international airlines

By BEau PaiNE, Regional Vice President Cargo – australia, Menzies aviation (australia)

Menzies Aviation’s cargo business to and receives clearance by, the Air Our people are our frontline of defence and operates across 18 countries and Cargo Examination (ACE) program. Cargo also our greatest vulnerability. We have under the ACE program primarily receives invested heavily in training, accreditation 37 separate airports, providing safe, cargo clearance by mobile explosive and processes to ensure cargo is kept secure and reliable cargo services trace detection (ETD) technique. Cargo secure once in our care. We are very to our customers. Our presence in subject to ACE can be security cleared mindful of the insider threat and all staf are Australia, spans across 8 locations, at a consolidated level and is the current required to complete regular background servicing the major cities and also screening technique applied to unitised checks and aviation security awareness cargo prepacked by exporters. training. regional locations with international From 1 March 2019, all outbound air cargo fight capacity. For Regulated Air Cargo Agents (RACA) will be subject to the Enhanced Air Cargo and Accredited Air Cargo Agents (AACA), Examination program. their drivers delivering air cargo to our Our cargo strategy consists of a number facilities are also required to present valid of elements including focused attention to Menzies Aviation’s Australian Cargo Terminals are currently EACE approved identifcation and be inducted to site, further our customers, standards, performance, supporting that only known parties are training, technology and compliance. Cargo and we are further enhancing facilities in readiness to facilitate the forthcoming involved in the air cargo transport chain. security is a signifcant pillar of our business All drivers are required to pass a security and our primary objective is to ensure changes. In a changing air cargo security landscape there was always an expectation check point. compliant and efective security measures, that EACE would be introduced for all other using best in class equipment and suitably The unique selling point of air cargo exports by air and not restricted to only US trained operators to ensure cargo is safe is its ability for speed of transport and destined. Our facilities will provide primary and clear for air travel. convenience of delivery end to end, and (dual view x-ray and electronic metal we as a cargo terminal operator are very On 8 May 2018, the Australian Government detection) and secondary (explosive trace much aware that the costs of such cargo announced a range of measures to detection) security screening equipment to security compliance, combined with further strengthen Australia’s domestic ensure compliance and suitable screening the additional time it takes to complete and international aviation security. This solutions to accommodate Australian air enhanced screening, means that the announcement follows on from the changes cargo exports. airfreight community needs a uniformed and introduced in July 2017 to meet US export Cargo security however, is not simply collaborative approach to ensure the USP is air cargo requirements. restricted to the type of examination maintained. In July 2017, The Enhanced Air Cargo performed on the shipment. It is a robust We encourage all exporters to review the Examination (EACE) program was multi-layered process, comprising of airside new requirements and potential impact introduced and applied to all export air facility control, screening equipment and on their business. The change to 100% cargo bound for the US. Enhanced Air profcient, accredited and trained personnel of export air cargo to, undergo piece level Cargo Examination requires air cargo that – ensuring cargo is held securely once enhanced screening or originate from a is uplifted onto an outbound international lodged at the cargo operators facility. Known Consignor, requires a communal aircraft, to either be examined at piece-level At Menzies Aviation we are developing approach in order to meet the 1 March by a Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) a dedicated culture change programme, 2019 change. A large volume of export under an Enhanced Air Cargo Examination utilising the latest available surveillance and air cargo is lodged at the cargo terminal Notice, or be received from a Known scanning techniques, and the digitalisation operator’s premises as unitised, pre- Consignor through their approved, secure of cargo security records. All cargo is packed cargo – if this method of cargo origination procedures. In both cases, subject to security examination and our lodgement is required or preferred post 1 cargo must travel under a valid cargo Hermes cargo systems blocks unscreened March 2019, this cargo will need to either security declaration (CSD). cargo from being built and manifested; be pre-examined by an of-airport RACA Approximately 5% of all Australian exports creating a complete auditable record of or originate from a Known Consignor – in are bound for the US; the remaining each shipment and its screening and both cases accompanied by a valid Cargo 95% non-US destined cargo is subject handling processes. Security Declaration.

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industry need to plan and implement security reforms now By MiCHaEl BENNETT, GM Operations, SEKO Omni-Channel logistics and FTa Member Representative – airfreight

location to purchase screening equipment. Built Unit Load Devices (ULDs) are particularly This delay is somewhat understandable as at risk since. From 1 March 2019 those the notice has been minimal (10 months from ULDs will need to be pre-screened prior to announcement to implementation) from the lodgement, otherwise this freight will only government along with no public warnings be accepted as loose and subjected to the prior to the announcement. normal piece-level screening. Hence the need Given the timing of the announcement in May, for more of-airport RACAs to pre-screen and Since March of this year, I have been SME forwarders, who are the target of the allow loading. representing the Freight & Trade Alliance government to step-up and become RACAs, Trade-lanes such as AU-NZ are a signifcant (FTA) in multiple government-industry would have already prepared budgets for concern noting that the vast majority of this meetings and forums. In what at times have the 2018-2019 fnancial year and would volume is Shipper-Built. The other major been very robust discussions, practical simply not have included the large expense concern is the perishables market where outcomes have been achieved and these of screening equipment, let alone the cost ULDs are also heavily utilised. to prepare the site and arrange training for should assist industry to comply with the Along with the CTOs push for more RACAs new security requirements. Some of these applicable staf. Even larger forwarders are struggling to have their CAPEX requests was a push for more Known Consignors items are to do with air cargo road-transport (KCs) to also allow a faster acceptance security, defnitions of Homogenous, alternate approved in time for the equipment ordering deadline. due to these customers not requiring screening methods for specifc commodities, screening. Similar to the small increase in Over recent months there have been industry benchmarking from other Security Agencies RACA applications, the KC applications (FTA/AFIF/CBFCA) workshops around the around the world (including the US and EU) have also been limited. The perception here country where government, airport cargo and integration of exporter accreditation from industry is that those who needed to terminal operators (CTOs), existing RACAs between the Known Consignor and Trusted become KCs have already applied (approved Trader programs. and equipment suppliers had the opportunity to speak to forwarders, exporters and other or otherwise) for the previous US-Export We understand that the government agencies industry colleagues about the pending requirements. This is not the case, especially are close to fnalising these points and will changes and what the scene could look like with perishables exporters who do not be publicly releasing information in the very around the country from 1 March 2019 for the currently send to the US. near future. In the interim, we trust that the lodging of exports. It is clear that there is a In another important development, the following update assists in industry readiness strong concern among the CTOs of a wave of government agencies are working on fast- for emerging changes and challenges. un-screened freight set to hit as a result of a tracking KC applications and where feasible, Since the announcement of Piece-Level- potential lack in up-take of RACAs. aligning these to the highly publicised Trusted Screening for Rest-Of-World freight back in A leading equipment provider was involved Trader application process. May of this year (efective 01st March 2019) in all of the workshops, who stated that their In summary, I cannot understate the concerns there has been mixed responses from the current lead-time is approximately 6 months expressed from the CTOs for the need for forwarding community. from “Order-to-Install” which essentially more of-airport RACAs and KCs around the Most forwarders have been slow to commit to means those forwarders who have not placed country. The realisation of 24+hour cut-ofs converting to the Regulated Air Cargo Agent orders by the end of August 2018 may not be (for un-screened cargo) at this early stage is (RACA) status mostly due to the sizeable operational by 1 March 2019. likely and neither the CTOs or the forwarders investment needed in each applicable Those forwarders who currently load Shipper- want this.

The non onsignor program is one of our international freight & logistics service offerings to the Australian industry. AB onsulting ill become an etension of your international freight forarding business assisting to guide your eporter clients through the changing reuirements of eport security compliance to gain non onsignor accreditation.

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34 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders A Known Consignor is fully responsible for securing international export air cargo TIME, COST, DAMAGE that originates from their business until the air cargo is provided to another regulated business (ie AACA or RACA). The security measures required under the & CONGESTION Known Consignor program will depend on each individual business. This refects the fact that exporters operate in a wide variety of business environments, across Australia. impacting Exporters Security measures required include: • physical access controls (perimeter fencing, gatehouse); By ROBERT BROWN, Director, RaB Consulting • facility security measures (CCTV, swipe card access); • information security measures; From 1 March 2019. the Australian uniformed security supply chain, however • secure packing, handling and storage of air Government has legislated that all are NOT authorised to security screen export cargo; cargo at piece level; export cargo from Australia uplifted • secure transportation of air cargo to the • cargo lodged by the forwarder on shipper AACA or RACA; on outbound international aircraft built units or on regular pallets, that do must be subject to piece level security not come from an approved RACA, must • staf security awareness training; screening, by an approved RACA be broken down at the airport, security • checking of all staf to ensure they are of (Regulated Air Cargo Agent). screened at piece level and then repacked. suitable character, including a requirement Unfortunately, there will be an opportunity for staf in key roles to hold an Aviation for DAMAGE to the cargo due to the extra Security Identifcation Card (ASIC); handling processes, in the confned spaces; Australia has already successfully • quality control procedures in place to implemented the piece level security • there will be a CONGESTION impact on monitor and manage compliance; and screening for all USA export cargo from July the vehicles delivering the cargo to the airport • incident response and reporting 2017. for export fights, caused by the additional piece level screening process, the estimated procedures These changes for the rest of the world backlog of cargo and available airport staf to Whilst the Department of Home Afairs is announced in May 2018 will align export unload the vehicles. trying to align where possible the application cargo movements with international The expansive list of perishable, time process for the Trusted Trader program and passenger movements with regard to security sensitive, health care or high value cargo the Known Consignor program, this is still screening controls. types that will be impacted by these changes work in progress. This legislation does not currently apply to in the security procedures will signifcantly The Known Consignor application process domestic air cargo movements in Australia. impact the exporters downstream in the has the following attributes: supply chain. The exporters will need Recently there have been many industry to consider options to reduce the efect • there is no cost to the exporter to apply for workshops across Australia which have operationally and fnancially on their business the program; included freight forwarders, the Department of and their overseas customers. Home Afairs, security equipment providers, • exporters initially need to lodge an airport cargo handling providers and freight The recommended solutions from the Expression of Interest (EOI); association representatives. workshops to reduce the impact on exporters • exporters are then required to lodge a are: The key outcomes from these workshops completed application form; which directly impact exporters are listed • an increase in the number of approved of • the Department of Home Afairs will initially below: airport RACA’s. This may occur however there review the content of the application form are some impediments in the short to medium for completeness; • additional TIME will be required to lodge time frame impacting this solution. They are; the cargo for piece level security screening the signifcant cost ($100k +) involved to • the Department of Home Afairs will at the airport as directed by airlines and their purchase the security screening equipment(s), conduct an onsite validation inspection; cargo handling providers, prior to uplift. This lead time from manufacture (minimum 6 extra time required may be many hours; • the determination by the Department of months), internal company budget approval Home Afairs may be up to 90 days; • currently all mandatory security screening processes (2018-19), training and cost of for USA exports by an approved RACA will qualifed screening staf and the footprint • the approved KC program will be valid for COST the exporter approximately $A0.10c/ required to install the security equipment 5 years; and kg, however this cost increase as we safely. • the Department of Home Afairs may approach March 2019. • exporters apply for the Known Consignor conduct random inspections during the 5 At the time of writing all cargo handling Program with the Department of Home years providers on airport (Qantas, Menzies Afairs Currently, there is only 160 Known Aviation, ) are approved RACAs and Known Consignor Program: Consignors approved by the Department of AMI (Air Menzies International) is the only of Home Afairs, throughout Australia. Exporters that use international best-practice airport approved RACA in Australia. security measures within their facility and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is working Most freight forwarders in Australia are business processes to prevent unlawful acts closely with experienced industry facilitators approved AACAs (Accredited Air Cargo against aviation security can apply to join the to assist exporters in applying for the Known Agents) and are an important link in a Known Consignor program. Consignor program.

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AMI worked closely with industry associations and AMSD to understand the dynamics of the changes for our industry. Interview We could see that the initial requirements for USA bound cargo would soon extend to “rest of world” and that our position of neutrality, as a pure wholesale business on Geof Young, air a national scale, could provide solutions to the forwarders and brokers. Having provided this service for over 12 Menzies international months has allowed us to overcome the many signifcant hurdles required to provide screening services. Our initial investment Paul Zalai, Director FTa, speaks to Geof Young, Vice President – has given us the experience needed to South Pacifc air Menzies international (aust) take on the screening for the rest of world. It would be tough starting out now. 8. PAUL ZALAI - Where does AMI 1. PAUL ZALAI - Why is this change 3. PAUL ZALAI - What impact will have screening capability? to air cargo security coming? this change have on Export Cut-Of We have screening capabilities nationally times prior to departure? A foiled terror attack attempt on a fight Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, from Sydney in July 2017 prompted Already, CTO’s have made comment that Adelaide & Darwin. an urgent review by the Australian cut of times for cargo lodged without 9. PAUL ZALAI - Exactly what Government of the current aviation security valid Cargo Security Declaration (CSD) capability does AMI have? measures. They determined there where may need revised cut of times anywhere gaps in the aviation cargo supply chain from eight (8) to 24 (hours) prior to fight AMI has the capability to provide primary that could be exploited by those wishing departure. No changes have been made and secondary screening via X-Ray to infict acts of harm and terror. A new yet, however we expect communications and Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) technologies meeting the requirements Enhanced Aviation Security frame-work from CTO’s closer to the start date. was established requiring 100% screening of the regulations. Additionally, we ofer of all outbound cargo from Australia with 4. PAUL ZALAI - Will our existing a range of services including skid / pallet efect from 1 March 2019. Cargo Terminal Operators be able to break down and rebuilds, ULD builds and cope? CTO lodgement for screened cargo and 2. PAUL ZALAI - What impact is drive-thru services. Clients can book expected to our export industry? In a word – “No” and some CTO’s have shipments to move with AMI with great already expressed the same, some A little too early to determine the full price incentives, or use AMI as a 3rd party suggesting they could only handle another impact on industry, however we expect screening provider. 20% more. They have also made clear there will be signifcant delays at Cargo 10. PAUL ZALAI - How can industry Terminal Operator’s (CTO) due to the huge that they have no plans to invest in any major infrastructure or facility upgrades. participants fnd out more from AMI amount of additional cargo screening and how they can help? before departure. It’s also expected that 5. PAUL ZALAI - What challenges We would encourage industry participants the cost of screening will increase as can be expected, such as delays, to contact their local AMI Branch Manager additional resources and infrastructure will ofoads, congestion, costs? be required to accommodate the additional or Sales Executive as soon as possible volumes. We do believe there will be signifcant to ensure a smooth transition to the new challenge and disruption for industry regulations on the 1st of March 2019. participants as the new regulations take www.airmenzies.com/south-pacifc-staf- efect. Congestion at cargo screening listing/ points will cause delays resulting in earlier 11. PAUL ZALAI - Finally, what advice cut-ofs, ofoads, extended transit times, could you give to freight forwarders, longer vehicle unloading times at CTO’s customs brokers and Accredited Air and cost increase. Cargo Agents? 6. PAUL ZALAI - How will screening Act now! With only months until the new Of-Airport help others? regulations commence. This remaining time will go quickly, so prepare for your client’s Avoid CTO congestion and take advantage requirements and fnd your solution. of Green lane lodgement. Make your cut-of’s and fy as booked. You’ll also be able to beneft from additional services as mentioned above. 7. PAUL ZALAI - Why did AMI invest so heavily into screening technology prior to this, when only USA destined cargo was required to be piece-level screened?

36 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders 1 March 2019 It is now time is fast approaching with to prepare for your client’s commencement of new requirements. regulations

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www.airmenzies.com Spring 2018 I Across Borders I37 AIr CArgo reform Western Sydney aerotropolis

By Paul Zalai, Director FTa

Michael Bennett (FTA Member Representative - Airfreight) and I were privileged to attend an early-stage planning meeting of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis at the invitation of the Hon. Stuart Ayres, MP NSW Minister for Western Sydney and the Hon. Paul Fletcher, MP Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities.

The roundtable provided Freight & Trade Hon. Stuart Ayres, MP NSW Minister for Western Alliance (FTA) and industry colleagues an Sydney, Michael Bennett and Paul Zalai (FTA) opportunity to advise on: • key issues the government should be airport – the frst to be built in Australia in aware of during the early planning stages 50 years – integrated with a brand new city • major blocks experienced during similar and business hub. projects and how we can avoid them We are also delighted to advise that the • ideas on how we can best work together Western Sydney Airport Company (WSA throughout the planning and development Co) has partnered with FTA as an Afliate of the precinct Member. WSA Co was established in • general feedback and suggestions August 2017 to develop and operate This is a transformative, once-in-a- Western Sydney Airport. generation opportunity and an exciting and FTA will be providing updates for business unique time of growth for Western Sydney and New South Wales. Due to open in to assist in future planning needs. In the 2026 and backed by $20 billion of public interim, members should contact me at funding, the Aerotropolis will consist of a [email protected] for a facilitated Paul Zalai, Director FTA new full-service, curfew-free international meeting with WSA Co.

38 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders unfair can mean unenforceable – time to review conditions for the carriage of goods by air

By RuSSEll WiESE, Principal, Hunt & Hunt lawyers

Transport contracts are inherently • the clause must cause a signifcant can cause the airline to incur unforeseen one sided. So much can happen imbalance between the parties; costs or liabilities and the carrier does not want to carry this risk. An easy example • the clause must not be reasonably that is outside of the control of is a good that causes damage to other necessary to protect the legitimate interests the vessel, aircraft or vehicle customers’ goods and the airline is liable to of the business that would beneft from the those other customers. The airline would operator that without limitations of term; and liability transport costs would be seek compensation from the owner of the • the clause must cause detriment to the goods that caused the damage. astronomical. However, since late weaker party. 2016 there have been new limits put The ACCC has a particular concern with Contracts for transport by air are not indemnity clauses. An indemnity clause in place in respect of just how unfair excluded that relates to losses directly caused by the contracts can be. The Australian customer or by their breach of contract may You may be thinking - “didn’t I read that Competition and Consumer not raise too many eyebrows. However, an transport contracts are not covered by this indemnity clause that requires the customer Commission (ACCC) is starting to law?”. Unfortunately there is no provision to cover any cost incurred by the carrier in enforce these laws, so it time to take that generally excludes contracts for the performing the services will almost always action. transport of goods by air from the operation be too wide. The most ofensive clauses of the unfair contract provisions. This should will require the customer to indemnify the be contrasted to sea carriage. The unfair carrier even when the loss was caused by contract provisions do not apply to contracts What are unfair contract terms the carrier’s own negligence or breach of for the international carriage of goods by sea. contract. The relevant provisions are set out in the So while your bill of lading can be one sided Australian Consumer Law. The law applies and unfair, the terms of an air waybill need to When read literally, these clauses essentially to terms in a standard form contract – those be more balanced. provide that even if the customer is not at fault, it will be required to indemnify the carrier presented on a take it or leave it basis. The However, there are some exceptions, the for any loss it sufers. law only applies were one of the parties is unfair contract provisions do not prohibit a consumer or a small business. A small terms that are required or permitted by Indemnity clauses have a place in transport business is defned as a business with less law. Australia does have legislation that contracts. However they must be reasonable. than 20 employees. incorporates certain protections under Consider, what is the risk you are trying to international conventions such as the Warsaw address. Does your clause go further than it A term in a small business contract will be Convention or the Montreal Convention. needs to in order to address the risk? Would unfair if it satisfes each of the following three you ever seek to enforce the clause in an criteria: Provided that your limitation of liability is in unfair way – if not, do you need an unfair accordance with these conventions they clause? should generally not ofend the unfair contract provisions. It would also be arguable that Allowing the airline to avoid the performance even without a specifc exemption, clauses of the contract that mirror the Montreal Convention limits refect a balance of the interests of airline There are various clauses in transport operators and cargo owners and are therefore contracts that if enforced, efectively allow not unfair. the carrier to not perform the contract. Sometimes these clauses are reasonable. However, the fact that legislation allows some For instance, where non-performance is clauses limiting liability does not mean that all outside of the carrier’s control, such as due to unfair terms are acceptable. industrial action by a Government authority. What clauses are the cause of most However, issues will arise where the contract concern allows the carrier to avoid their obligations under the contract in circumstances that Indemnity clauses are not reasonable. For instance, a clause Most air transport contracts will contain a that simply allows the carrier to change the clause requiring the customer to indemnify method of carriage without reason may be the carrier for various costs it incurs. The deemed unreasonable. A customer that idea behind this clause is that certain goods purchases airfreight is entitled to expect

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carriage by air unless carriage by air becomes allowing the carrier to dispose of dangerous If a term is unfair, the small business can use impossible. A more even clause may allow or perishable goods. However, these clauses that as a basis for having the term declared a change of means of transport only where, rarely require the carrier to act reasonably. The void. This becomes a problem if you wished to acting reasonably, the carrier believes that assumption seems to be that if a good meets enforce an unfair term in a reasonable way. transport by air is not possible or efcient and the defnition of perishable or dangerous, the the customer is ofered a refund. carrier has the absolute right to destroy the A good example is an indemnity clause. A goods without notice to the customer or owner. carrier may have a reasonable claim to be Again, the carrier needs to ask, have they ever indemnifed. However, if the carrier needs to changed the method of freight and if so, why? There may be circumstances where this is a rely on a clause that is drafted too widely, the Do they need a wide potentially unfair term? reasonable approach, such as where goods customer may have the entire clause struck out Would a narrower right address the carrier’s pose an immediate danger or risk. But in most on the basis that it is unfair. The carrier loses real concerns? instances a drastic and immediate action is not the protection of the clause in both fair and required and there will at least be time to try to The Courts will also look at the efect of a unfair circumstances. contact the customer. combination of clauses in a contract. It is It is not expected that carriers wish to treat common for agreements to set out that fees To move from being an unfair to a fair term, the clients unfairly, it makes good commercial are earned on receipt of cargo regardless of only change necessary may be to qualify the sense to act reasonably. Given the approach of non-delivery and also that the carrier can at its clause by requiring the carrier to act reasonably the ACCC, it is now time to make the terms of absolute discretion and without liability cancel and, where possible provide notice. If the carriage refect what is the standard behaviour. a service. The combination of these clauses goods pose an immediate risk, destruction If this does not occur, the full beneft of the is that the carrier can elect whether or not without notice will likely fall within the bounds of clauses could be lost and the carriers left with a to provide a service, but its fees are payable acting reasonably. set of conditions that are at best uncertain, and nevertheless. Why it is better to be proactive at worst, leave them heavily exposed. In reality, carriers are likely to provide a refund if they elect to cancel a service. However, There are good reasons to be proactive in this is at their election, it is not required under amending unfair contract terms. The frst is to the terms of the contract. The ACCC does avoid ACCC action against your company. The not interpret a contract according to how the ACCC has already brought proceedings against carrier may act, but rather what rights the companies that rely on unfair contract terms. contract creates. The second is to ensure that you have an Rights to act unreasonably enforceable contract. You don’t get to choose how an unfair term should be interpreted. The Often clauses will have a perfectly legitimate Courts will not redraft the clause. It is either basis but are drafted too widely. For instance, in or it is out. It is no defence to suggest that it is common for contracts to contain clauses you would not enforce a term in an unfair way.

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40 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders BNE focused on facilitating access, and ease of operations

By CaRla HaNNaFORD, Senior aviation Business analyst, airline and Retail Management, Corporation

As Queensland’s primary gateway for airfreight, handling 83 percent of goods originating in or destined for the state, Brisbane Airport (BNE) recognises its role in trade and its economic contribution. The operator of the airport, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), works to secure additional belly capacity, protect BNE’s curfew-free status, provide excellent landside access, and address any impediments to efcient airside operations. BAC is currently in consultation with key stakeholders to inform the Brisbane Airport 2020 Master Plan, and also welcomes feedback from the broader community regarding industry enablers and the role the airport can play (contact us by email: [email protected]).

Strong growth in airfreight volumes has their clients should consider the BNE Another key strength of BNE is the been seen at BNE in recent years, which service ofering: excellent road infrastructure and ground connectivity providing access to and on is forecast to continue, prompting several • Over 700 weekly international passenger airport, including: AirportLink and Legacy on-airport logistics businesses to commit services to/from 32 destinations across Way tunnels (west-bound), as well as the to expansion. Record volumes (122,000 Asia, North America, the South Pacifc Toowoomba Second Range Crossing tonnes) were handled at BNE in FY17/18, and the Middle East, plus signifcant under development; Pacifc Highway fuelled by a 10 percent increase in wide connectivity beyond these 32 ports; body passenger fights, including new (south-bound) and Bruce Highway (north- services to/from China, and additional • Choice of 27 international airlines; bound); and Gateway Motorway and services to/from the UAE, Singapore, • Wide body aircraft deployed on 18 out Bridges providing direct links to the Port New Zealand, Hong Kong and . of 32 routes; of Brisbane and the Brisbane Multimodal Global access ex-BNE will further grow in Terminal. • Potential to disperse freight to Central 2019 when non-stop passenger services and North Queensland and Sydney and BAC is committed to making the facilities between BNE and , Qatar, and Melbourne, via domestic freighters; on airport world-best, and contributing to new USA destinations are anticipated the ongoing health of the airfreight industry to commence. Additionally, in late 2018 • Choice of logistics service providers and wider economy. A collaborative Pacifc Air Express will launch a BNE- (shippers, freight forwarders, and cargo approach is favoured, and BAC looks Darwin-Guangzhou B757 freighter service terminal operators) on airport and forward to further engagement with (two to three times weekly). These surrounding airport; stakeholders. scheduled fights will join existing regular • Efcient assessment and approvals by For further information please contact freighter operations to/from various Pacifc the Department of Agriculture and Water [email protected] Islands, and the ad-hoc freighters from Resources and the Australian Border other regions. Force; A key unserved port from Brisbane is • Cool storage and screening facilities on Jakarta, with airfreight demand known to airport and surrounding airport; and be strong, even without the growth that the IA-CEPA will spur. BAC is working to • Brisbane’s new runway will be secure direct services to Jakarta, attract operational from mid-2020, doubling the wide body capacity to Manila, and grow slots available to passenger and cargo capacity to various North Asian markets, airlines. among other network improvement priorities. Did you know? BNE currently has a proportionate share of the national airfreight market, but • Greater balance in the ratio of exports to imports at BNE (60-40 percent) than has ambitions to grow this share by nationally (81-19 percent) encouraging greater consolidation of • BNE is a dominant port with regards to the exports of chilled beef (59 percent Queensland goods, and appealing to of national total in YE June 2018); fgs, dates, pineapples, avocadoes, mangoes Northern New South Wales importers and (56 percent of national total); frozen beef (45 percent of national total); and fresh/ exporters to avoid the more congested chilled/frozen ofal (45 percent of national total). Sydney Airport. Freight forwarders and

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42 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Mizzen welcome Evergreen as the 10th line on the platform By DaRREN BuRDEN, Executive Director & co-founder, Mizzen

Evergreen join HMM, Maersk, Hamburg Sud, CMA CGM and APL in providing instant pricing on the Mizzen platform.

Jason Cameron, Trade Manager at Evergreen Shipping Agency, stated “Mizzen ofers Evergreen a new channel and a way to efectively reach and extend our customer base whilst obtaining new data insights to the spot market via the Mizzen real-time dashboards.” With Evergreen live prices, combined with the existing carriers’ prices, we can You can quickly compare three lines If you want to see the full surcharge now provide over 19,040 instant port costs with the click of a button, breakdown in the original currencies pair rates for import, export and cross with more lines to be added shortly. then choose Review Quote & Book on trade. This feature allows you to see the any voyage. Get a quick view into cost exposure competitiveness of the Sea Freight & This new feature is all about helping you BAF cost when you add the surcharges In other breaking news, we have save time and choose the right solution you need to pay, alongside information also released a new cost flter so you for your customers by untangling each on vessel sailings, transit time and can view the rate quote surcharge line’s costs and making them quickly shipment routing to help your booking components and run a full cost comparable, no matter which currency decisions. comparison on a like-for-like basis or name they use for the charge. between Shipping Lines.

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Greetings to the FTa Community! By MaTTHEW BROWN, Sales Director, Compliant Group

I hope you enjoy my frst article with the not fallen), I was still frmly against it. During I’ve gone one better and joined the business as Compliant Group! my challenging of the seemingly inexorable roll Sales Director of the Compliant Group! on of ofshoring services within the industry, I Firstly, to clarify, I am the same Matthew Brown Thanks for taking the time to read this article. would regularly spar with both Clint Latta and formerly of Insync Personnel, an industry At Compliant we’re excited about what the Bryden Halloway – the two original owners of focused recruitment company. I recently sold future holds for our clients and the industry. CBP, until at an industry golf event in late 2017, my share of Insync in the earlier half of 2018 Personally, I’m looking forward to building that Bryden called me out by asking ‘have you and thought I would use my frst article with future together! actually even see what we do’? Good question. FTA to explain to you why I am now part of I had not. Bryden ofered me the opportunity The Compliant Group [comprising of Compliant to accompany him to Manila where CBP’s Customs Australia, Compliant Customs NZ, own facility is located. I met the staf, reviewed Compliant Trade Consulting & Compliant their onboarding processes for clients and Business Processing (CBP)]. was essentially given free rein to ask whatever About 5 years ago, ofshoring began to take questions I wished and really examine the hold in a signifcant way within the International machinations of ofshoring. trade industry. To say that ofshoring has been I returned to Sydney and remember walking into a polarising subject over that period is an my ofce and my business partner asking me understatement. There have been two clear one question, ‘How was it?” I clearly remember sides to the argument – being those ‘for’ it my response as a recruiter, “Scarily easy” I said. and those frmly ‘against’ it. I was frmly in the In my opinion, the ease in which a company ‘against’ camp. Besides my immediate thought can ofshore tasks and functions of traditionally of protecting future Australian job opportunities “back of house” departments is scarily easy. (including the future career of my own children) and, of course personally owning a recruitment After visiting CBP’s operation, I must admit, I’ve company, I wholeheartedly rejected the concept changed my mind, I am converted. and openly challenged the viability of the I don’t see ofshoring as the death of our industry if ofshoring was allowed to take hold industry, I see it as what many before me in earnest. have seen it as already. It’s a new tool to be Over the years, many readers here have no used, just like automation. And just like how doubt heard my pointed (and public) challenging automation is sweeping through our industry, of the providers of ofshoring services at revolutionising how we service our clients, industry events such as conferences, golf days ofshoring is doing the same. – virtually anywhere the discussion was taking Before my trip to Manila, Bryden said all he Matthew Brown place. wanted in return (if I liked what I saw), was for Sales Director Whilst I had begun to soften my stance since me to publicly admit it’s not as bad as I have +61407 280 155 the beginning of ofshoring (the sky had indeed previously exhorted... [email protected]

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Biosecurity update – FTa perspective

By aNDREW CRaWFORD, Head of Border and Biosecurity, FTa

There is no doubt that anxiety Further to my member notifcation, the permits were revoked and one was exists amongst freight forwarders, department has provided the following suspended. The department continues additional commentary on some of the to closely monitor the import activity importers and exporters, regarding claims made in that program. of prawn importers through the conduct regular inspections, audits and the current service levels provided “We continue to monitor compliance by by the Department of Agriculture targeted operations, to verify on-going prawn importers through strengthened compliance across their import activity. and Water Resources and its role import requirements implemented on As a part of the same story, 4 Corners as a regulator. Freight & Trade the resumption of trade with further covered allegations concerning the improvements made since that time. A Alliance (FTA) would however like to illegal importation of Foetal Bovine variety of industry notices concerning Serum. The department has been acknowledge the signifcant industry changes to prawn import requirements investigating this matter since May engagement we have received from are available on the department’s 2013 and hopes to conclude very soon. the department in recent months on website. A number of briefs of evidence have a number of key issues, including In addition the department has been been referred to the CDPP. Trace back conducting its own testing to ensure of efected product was undertaken Brown Marmorated Stink Bug import controls are efective. Most when this matter came to light and the (BMSB). Senior executives from the recently we conducted a program of department is satisfed that biosecurity department have been generous with testing imported raw prawns from a risk has been appropriately managed.” their time, acknowledging the need range of retail outlets including large FTA will continue to keep members duly and small supermarkets, fsh shops, updated. for improvement and focusing on markets, and grocery stores across the developing solutions with industry. country. The program was designed to Biosecurity Imports Levy Update collect and test representative samples In the 2018-19 Budget, the Australian based on import volumes in line with In addition to the article from Lyn O’Connell Government announced the introduction current prawn import requirements. A (Deputy Secretary, Department of of a new Biosecurity Imports Levy on sea Agriculture and Water Resources) in this small number of positive results were container and non-containerised imports, edition of Across Borders, the following found with the majority being very to commence on 1 July 2019. low levels of WSSV DNA found, likely commentary provides a snapshot of other to be caused by cross contamination Since the announcement, the department key emerging issues. immediately prior to sale. These has been consulting with a wide range of White Spot Virus instances continue to be investigated. industry stakeholders on the design and Of note however, was that there were implementation of the Levy. Some of you may have seen the Four no positive results in Queensland. Corners episode which exposed a I would like to take the opportunity to number of claimed breaches of Australia’s One company and two of its directors remind our members the two options that we put forward for consideration. biosecurity. are currently before the courts in response to several criminal allegations. 1. Levy collection on the Full Import It is not appropriate for FTA to comment Further briefs of evidence are being Declaration (FID) on the specifc allegations made in the considered by the Commonwealth program. Director of Public Prosecutions The FID is already a collection point for (CDPP). Administrative action has Duty, GST, Import Processing Charges and While 4 Corners presented their own also been taken against a number of other government imposed charges. It is angle on biosecurity, the Department of prawn importers. The department has recommended that the Integrated Cargo Agriculture and Water Resources (the revoked the approved arrangements System (ICS) have code reinstated to department) has been getting on with the of four importers and suspended a calculate containers per FID to administer job of managing biosecurity risk. further fve. Seventeen prawn import the new levy. The beneft of the FID is that

46 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders costs are usually passed on from customs Highly Compliant Importer Project was unaware of the HCIP initiative and brokers to importers at a net rate as per (HCIP) volunteered the shipment, thereby negating the project. costs displayed on the FID. The HCIP currently applies to the following tarif codes: The department has provided the following 2. Levy collection charged against comment in response to the above: shipping lines • 9401 – Seats (other than those of 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and “The trial process is also about the Charge the shipping line against manifested parts thereof department testing system settings and and confrmed discharged containers. Unlike approaches. We will advise industry of • 9403 – Other furniture and parts thereof the above FID proposal, this would capture any change in the process as the trial both full and empty container to meet the • 8801 - Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, continues. hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft intent of the budget announcement. On We are making industry aware of the a commercial basis, shipping lines would • 8802 - Other aircraft (for example, initiative through Industry Import Advice most likely pass this onto customers (freight helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft Notices. As this is currently a trial we (including satellites) and suborbital and are unable to advise individual brokers/ forwarders / importers) along with existing spacecraft launch vehicles importers of their inclusion, it is an port service charges. algorithm in profling that determines on Note: All lines within the consignment a consignment by consignment basis Further to our recommendations, we met must continue to meet Biosecurity whether the entry is in or out. We will Import Conditions (BICON) upon arrival recently with departmental executives on advise industry as new tarifs are added to into Australia, including non-commodity 25 July 2018 who advised that they are the list so that they do not volunteer entries concerns. investigating all of the alternatives proposed under the identifed tarifs. Whilst we are delighted that the department and are intending to provide a more Ongoing compliance will be monitored is looking at alternate ways to manage comprehensive update on its progress at a through a random referral rate through the risk, we are still seeking additional broad industry meeting, expected to be held consignment verifcation inspections. If information on how highly compliant in Canberra in early September 2018. We non-compliance is found, the importer’s importers and their customs brokers know consignments will return to the standard will keep members informed via our member who is in and who is out. A recent example rate of biosecurity referral to the news service. of this confusion involved a member who department.” lodged an import declaration, where In the meantime, anyone wishing to provide no profle came up on a shipment that We certainly see the beneft in this feedback on the Levy should email levies. contained goods falling within the above initiative and will continue to work with the [email protected]. tarif codes. The member’s customs broker department to keep members updated.

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Current operations and future possibilities in biosecurity risk management

By lYN O’CONNEll, Deputy Secretary, Department of agriculture and Water Resources

According to the Department as training. We have been working matter. The message is simple, SEE. of Infrastructure and Regional closely with Registered Training SECURE. REPORT, as early notifcation Organisations and industry bodies helps us to act quickly to stop potentially Development’s Transport security on updating course material for the devastating pests, diseases and weeds outlook to 2025 report, the Continued Biosecurity Competency from escaping or being transported number of passengers, shipping (CBC) program. Thank you to everyone to our rural areas. One phone call and containerised cargo arrivals is who has participated in this and for could prevent a costly incursion and forecast to double by 2025. Other your cooperation with administrative major damage to our food production, requirements to vary broker related agricultural industries, the environment factors such as globalisation, approved arrangements (AAs). For and our lifestyle. complexity of international supply more information on the changes, We encourage you to view the video and chains, advances in technology or help using the new arrangement, download the guide at agriculture.gov. and changes to how goods visit agriculture.gov.au/aep, email au/cargopests, and to share them with are moved are also increasing [email protected] or your colleagues. If you need to report phone 1800 900 090. biosecurity risk and making its a biosecurity risk, visit agriculture.gov. management more challenging. We are also implementing a highly au/report or call the SEE. SECURE. compliant importer project (HCIP) which REPORT hotline on 1800 798 636. In this issue of Across Borders, I want will reward demonstrated compliance Future changes to share with you some of the changes over an extended period with reduced Much activity is underway across we are putting in place and ideas we are intervention. HCIP currently applies to a the department to help address the exploring to streamline our processes small number of tarif codes and further challenges of our evolving operating and enable us all to better manage tarifs may be added in the future. The environment. One such initiative is a biosecurity risk into the future. project does not change the requirement for all lines within a consignment to meet body of work called Future Trade and Streamlining the importation process biosecurity import conditions, including Traveller; another is work under the banner of Biosecurity 2025 and Beyond. The recent upgrade of Automatic non-commodity concerns. Entry Processing (AEP) has simplifed New education tools Future Trade and Traveller the lodgement of import declarations The department has begun changing the and provided additional support Everyone who works around imported way it thinks about managing biosecurity for industry participants to conduct goods has an important role to play risks across the traveller, cargo and mail document assessments and nominate in protecting Australia against exotic pathways. Most initiatives underway are biosecurity outcomes for a wider range pests that can arrive on or in goods and about improving our efectiveness in a of commodities. containers. world of ever-increasing trade volumes Accredited persons can now generate To help stevedores and other seaport (passengers and freight) and changing automated biosecurity directions based workers know what to do if they notice risks. They also refect changing on information in the Integrated Cargo anything, we have released a new cargo expectations of consumers and industry System (ICS). Import documentation pest education video and pocket-sized for a more seamless interface with is not required to be submitted to the pest guide. government along with the need to department for assessment, unless improve overall efciency in Australia’s The video and guide are not designed specifcally requested for verifcation. trade processes. The majority of these to turn people into experts, but rather initiatives are expected to be completed The AEP reform is freeing up our to encourage prompt reporting of any over the next 12-18 months. biosecurity ofcers to focus on higher biosecurity risk material such as bugs, risk activities or support functions such snails, birds, bees, moths, soil, and plant For international travellers, we are aiming

48 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders for an end-to-end experience that is faster biosecurity issues, based on fndings of government to trial the use of electronic and simpler. To achieve this, we will be: behavioural economic studies. data to improve risk assessment of mail before it arrives and a ‘green lane’ for • working with the Department of Home Current initiatives across the cargo faster clearance of low risk mail between Afairs on whole of government traveller pathway include: Australia and New Zealand. programs such as `Seamless Traveller’ • developing intervention models that which includes 2nd generation smart Cross pathway initiatives include: better target entity compliance history and gates and facial recognition biometrics pathway risk • contributing to the design of a broader government trade modernisation agenda, • automating profles to ensure traveller • creating simulated, game based underpinned by an import and export cohorts more likely to be carrying high modules to better train our inspection staf trade single window risk goods are more easily identifed and and industry intervention on remaining travellers can be • exploring synergies between Approved • promoting and approving ofshore reduced Trusted Trader/Known Consigner systems/facilities to allow cargo and schemes and our import/export approved • introducing paperless processes with containers to be treated and inspected arrangements the digitisation of incoming passenger ofshore cards • investigating options to embed • exploring new detection and machine biosecurity requirements into industry • exploring new technologies to better learning technologies, and using existing systems. detect biosecurity risk material in checked detection tools across diferent pathways baggage and chemical residues following Biosecurity 2025 and Beyond aircraft disinsection • developing mobile app/tools to support assessments and inspections in a variety This initiative involves industry and - we are particularly excited about a of locations, such as of-terminal, remote relevant subject matter experts within project to build biosecurity algorithms ports, intermodal and pop-up terminals. government working together in a co- in 3D x-ray units (a world frst) that if design change process. The focus is on In the mail space, we continue to work successful will screen baggage at a faster exploring innovative technologies and with major e-commerce retailers to rate and automatically detect suspicious approaches, and using the fexibility the discourage the buying and selling of items material new Biosecurity Act 2015 gives us, to of biosecurity concern online and remove work smarter. • working with airlines and tourism agents risk material before it is sent to Australia. to educate travellers to Australia about We have also been working across The frst piece of work is centred on AAs

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in the multi-commodity freight forwarder relationship will make it easier for the in large numbers to shelter over winter. and cargo terminal operator space. The facility operator to obtain and understand Ultimately, keeping these pests out of activities for this group cut across imports, information from the department, and Australia benefts everyone. exports and imported food, and three will help us to better understand the To manage the risk posed by BMSB, we key pieces of legislation. This led in some operator’s business. implement measures every season for cases to businesses receiving multiple Over the next few months, we will goods shipped from certain countries to visits, audits and invoices from diferent continue to progress the ideas generated Australia between 1 September and 30 areas of the department. from the AA workshop, explore and April inclusive. We are also progressing ideas generated identify the next area for change, and For the 2018-19 BMSB season, the from an April 2018 co-design workshop provide updates to industry as this work measures will apply to certain goods with industry representatives, including the progresses. manufactured in, or shipped from France, FTA. These include: 2018-19 BMSB measures Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, • defning the risks associated with Romania and Russia as well as the While we will continue to look for ways to having diferent requirements for import United States and Italy. Break bulk modernise and streamline processes, our and export arrangements goods categorised as high risk will require role as a regulator requires us to protect mandatory treatment for BMSB prior to • harmonising requirements across the community and environment where shipment to Australia. Some containerised arrangements and reducing duplication, possible from harmful exotic pests and goods will also require treatment but this with an aim of streamlining audit/ disease. This includes imposing stricter can be done on arrival in Australia subject assurance processes. For example, import conditions and other control to certain conditions. There will also be establishing one audit to cover all measures to deal with emerging threats, heightened vessel surveillance on arrival of departmental requirements, such as a such as the Brown marmorated stink bugs all roll-on/roll-of (ro-ro) and general cargo facility audit that covers both import and or BMSB. vessels with additional pre-arrival reporting export requirements BMSB is not found in Australia and needs and daily checks to be conducted by • piloting a role within a multi-commodity to be kept out as it can severely damage, vessel masters. The department’s website freight forwarder/cargo terminal operator fruit and vegetable crops, making them is the primary source of information about that will serve as a relationship manager/ unsellable or reducing production yields. the BMSB measures, including import and point of contact between the facility Adult BMSB can also be a nuisance, treatment requirements. To fnd out more operator and the department. This entering vehicles, homes and factories visit agriculture.gov.au/bmsb.

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50 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders “Due Diligence” for Timber product imports

By aNDREW CHRiSTiE, Director, andrew Christie Consulting

The Illegal Logging Prohibition Between October 2017 and January timber or wood-based elements. 2018, the Department of Agriculture Act 2012 (the Act) came into As a rule, I would suggest that prior to and Water Resources (the Department) answering the CPQ, customs brokers efect in Australia in November instigated a soft roll out of targeted and request written guarantees from their 2012. The Illegal Logging random requests for documentation clients, in the form of a Statutory from importers to ensure they have Prohibition Amendment Declaration, to confrm that the importer implemented robust due diligence Regulation 2013 (the Regulation), has undertaken the required due systems. During this time, it was diligence processes on their regulated which sets out the operational found that up to 60% of all companies timber products. details, took efect from 30 assessed were unable to present the November 2014. This Act makes documentation required to demonstrate What do you do if you or your importer it an ofence to import a timber compliance with the legislation, however receives a Request for Information it was acknowledged that most Notice? product sourced from illegal importers were attempting to abide by logging activity. This prohibition this legislation. 1) Comply with the notice – gather all means that timber product of the documentation that will satisfy Circumstances have recently been the requirements of the notice. You may importers face prosecution if brought to my attention whereby the need to provide documentation for one they knowingly, intentionally or Department has focussed on those product or for several products; importers whose brokers have answered recklessly import a regulated 2) Upon request, the Department timber product containing “No” to the Community Protection Question (CPQ). Notifcation has been will provide a template to assist with illegally logged timber. delivered to importers in the form of providing all the documentation required. a Request for Information Notice, It is a valuable tool to use; issued under section 15 of the Illegal 3) Attach all documents that you or the Logging Prohibition Regulation 2013. importer have used to undertake the risk Importers are being asked to provide the assessment; Department with their risk assessment documentation for the specifed product 4) Attach the importers due diligence as well as provide a copy of their due system or manual. This is the document diligence manual/system. that the importer is using to underpin their risk assessment process; It is important to note that accountability for adherence to the Act rests with the 5) Send this documentation to the timber product importer. It is solely Department as requested. Our the importer’s responsibility to ensure experience is that the Department that the documentation underpinning They will give the importer sufcient their due diligence process is correct time to gather and provide the required and meets the requirements as set documentation. out in the Legislation. The customs If you, the customs broker, are still broker is responsible for ensuring that answering “No” to the CPQ, I would the importer has undertaken their due suggest that your importer needs to diligence process prior to answering the get their processes in order. There are CPQ. signifcant fnes for companies and The customs broker can answer “YES” individuals that do not comply with the to the CPQ if their: legislation. • client has done their due diligence For not undertaking specifc elements and established that their product is low of a due diligence system, not keeping risk; records or not supplying information when requested there are a range of • client’s product is exempt from the penalties for individuals ($17,000 - due diligence requirements; and $51,000) and corporations ($85,000 - • client’s product does not contain any $255,000).

Spring 2018 I Across Borders I51 TrAde reforms

Eu-australia FTa: in defence or defance of a failing system?

By SaM laWRENCE, Senior Manager – Global Trade and Customs Crowe Horwath (aust)

The EU fnds itself at a critical although some remain concerned that the the EU’s interests diluted by their breadth juncture as the last-man standing benefts accrue largely to big business and magnifed by their interconnected with SME’s missing out. Continuing public complexity. defending the globalist post-war support for Australia’s future free trade While Australia’s negotiators are liberal economic order, abandoned negotiations will likely rest upon their experienced and pragmatic, negotiating by US leadership. benefts being more readily accessible to increasingly complex free trade larger parts of the economy. While the often-dysfunctional bloc is an agreements, the size of the EU market unlikely fag-bearer given its adeptness All the world’s a stage, and all the men immediately creates a power disparity with implementing long-term protectionist and women merely players Australia, one that has not necessarily policies, upheavals in the global trade served us well in the past, such as the A (pre-Brexit) market of 512 million, the landscape leave it as the most powerful concessions Australia made to the USA EU28 was Australia’s largest source of international force still committed to “free during that FTA negotiation. foreign investment in 2017, second largest trade” with potential suitors attracted to its trading partner and third largest export What’s past is prologue single market, including Australia. destination. With a combined GDP of a Prior to the commencement of talks, the Free trade agreements have historically whopping US$17.3 trillion and two-way EU revealed its long-held protectionist received bipartisan support in Australia, an trade of $101 billion with Australia, the position on agriculture, Australia’s expected stance for a resource-rich nation prima facie case for a free-trade agreement FTA kryptonite, with French President desiring diversifcation of its economic base is self-evident. and export market dependencies. North Emmanuel Macron cautioning fellow EU Asian deals have brought a signifcant The post-Brexit EU of nearly 450 million leaders about negotiating with Australia, trade upswing in both goods and services, souls across 27 nations, a single market of fearing a “free-trade stampede” would consumers 18 times the size of Australia’s “wipe out” his country’s “struggling” population, is still an attractive trading agricultural sector. prospect given its enormous scale and The EU’s hypocritical cry of wolf over complexity, notwithstanding the removal of agriculture is a signal that member states the UK’s fnancial sector and the liberalising are jockeying to position their individual infuence of the City in global fnancial interests. The bloc’s pursuit of its services. shibboleths such as Geographic Indicators How would Australia, a geographically (GI’s) has become increasingly puritanical, massive country dwarfed by Europe’s reinforced through negotiation with each economic might approach a negotiation previous agreement entered. The risk with the EU, a bloc which comes to the is that the EU uses access to its large, table slowly and by consensus? It is this complex market as a weapon to force bloc-negotiating tactic that presents Australia to capitulate on its major interests Australia’s negotiators with both a including agriculture. blessing and a curse, as the simplicity Australia’s lack of agricultural subsidisation of one negotiating mandate is arguably stands in stark contrast to the EU’s market outweighed by that mandate necessarily distorting anti-competitive Common consisting of its memberships’ lowest Agricultural Policy (CAP), the removal of common denominator position. which is the only way for Australia’s farmers Large multi-national free trade agreements to compete on a level playing feld. The such as the Regional Comprehensive days of the cheese mountains and wine Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the lakes may be over, but cheap, subsidised recently concluded Comprehensive and EU products still represent an unfair threat Progressive Trans-Pacifc Partnership to producers in partner nations. In 2016, (CPTPP) are only a partial guide as to what the EU exported €131 billion of agri-food we can expect from the negotiations, with products, importing €112 billion, for a trade

52 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders surplus of €19 billion. Compare this to UK making its views on the EU’s free- To thine own self be true Australia’s $44.8 billion in production, with movement principle crystal clear. about 77 per cent exported. In terms of There is a certain irony in the supranational direct subsidisation, the EU28’s 22 million The lady doth protest too much, EU Commission forging ahead with farmers secured a staggering €408.31 methinks Australian talks against the backdrop billion or 38 per cent of the 2014-2020 of waning globalisation, while national The reality is that the negotiations are EU budget, gobbling up an unbelievable forces reassert their authority. With the €160.113 billion (A$250.871 billion) in unequal. The EU believes it can extract EU spending nearly six times as much subsidies in 2018 alone. concessions from Australia, particularly as on subsidising its agriculture sector per its negotiations with Canada, Mexico and year than Australia’s entire annual farm The Australian wine industry thinks that it Japan have concluded, and New Zealand production value, Australia’s negotiators will beneft from lower or eliminated tarifs, would do well to ask themselves at what a relatively straightforward objective. firts with the prospect of its own EU FTA. However, the proliferation of EU non- cost to our farmers an agreement might be Cecilia Malmstrom, the EU’s Trade reached. tarif barriers such as GI’s which may be Commissioner made no bones about what extended to non-food products, limits she expects of Australia, warning that it will The US recently accused the EU of being Australia’s ability to trade with the bloc. a foe on trade, a view immediately and This sentiment is echoed by the Export need to concede on its farmers’ interests on GI’s to secure a deal, potentially perhaps not entirely fairly dismissed by the Council of Australia, which notes that “any mainstream. Perhaps discretion is indeed name, symbol or other product which preventing Australian companies from the better part of valour and through ‘evokes’ the protected [EU] product is making parmesan, brie and feta cheese for a methodical consensus approach, not permitted even if the true origin of the example. Australia’s negotiators will insist on an product is known,” efectively privileging EU producers over Australian. Apparently oblivious to the hypocrisy of outcome which ensures a level playing simultaneously railing against protectionism feld, rather than selling agriculture short. If Australia’s trade unions are also likely while pursuing and defending protectionist not, for Australia it may be another case of to closely scrutinise the deal, with the practices, the Commissioner observed history repeating itself. Australian Council of Trade Unions warning that there remains a “fundamental that an agreement with Australia serves a The views and opinions expressed in obligation on employers to support strategic purpose to remove trade barriers this article are those of the authors and Australian jobs frst”. Labour mobility has at a time when protectionism, led by US do not necessarily refect the thought or proved a vexed issue for the EU, with the President Trump is on the rise. position of Crowe Horwath (Aust) Pty Ltd.

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Spring 2018 I Across Borders I53 border reforms

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By aNDREW CRaWFORD, Head of Border and Biosecurity, Freight & Trade alliance (FTa)

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54 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Spring 2018 I Across Borders I55 border reforms

Costs associated with container examinations – Greater consideration should be given to the aBF providing compensation to importers

By RuSSEll WiESE, Principal, Hunt & Hunt lawyers

The importing community The issue has become so signifcant that It would have been preferable if the Report in 2017 the Commonwealth Ombudsman recommended that where loss was caused understands that there needs to commenced an investigation into delays by ABF inefciency, the ABF simply paid be a certain level of compliance in processing inbound containerised sea compensation rather than wait for a activities taken in respect of cargo. The report was issued in May 2018. complaint and then once received, advise imported goods. Where this It was found that the main reason for the complainant of the existence of the lengthy delays were reduced operational compensation schemes. happens efciently, the inspection capacity at container examinations facilities Nature of the compensation schemes is seen merely as a necessary (CEFs). Put diferently, not enough staf. evil and any minor delays in the While the ABF would no doubt love to have The compensation schemes apply where additional staf, such wishes do not alter the ABF or Department of Agriculture and supply chain can be managed. the pain currently being felt by importers. Water Resource (DAWR) is not legally However, the situation is diferent The Report noted that parties afected required to make a payment. If there is a where the Australian Border by the slow release of containers often legal right for a payment, the importer is expected to enforce that legal right. Where Force (ABF) selects a container incur costs that are out of their control, namely detention charges incurred when there is not a legal obligation to pay, the for examination but then that empty containers are dehired to an empty Public Governance, Performance and container sits for weeks awaiting container park after a prescribed period Accountability Act provides Government Departments the right to make voluntary inspection. These delays not of time (commonly 7 to 10 days from the time of container discharge from the import payments in certain circumstances. Two only slow supply chains, they vessel). Unfortunately shipping lines do not relevant circumstance are payments also result in the incurring of see lengthy holds for container examination for detriment caused by defective administration and act of grace payments. signifcant container detention purposes as a reason to discount charges. fees. The Report noted that the ABF sees such Compensation for detriment caused by costs as an expense that importers should defective administration (CDDA) factor into their business model and does not accept liability for such charges. The CDDA scheme is seen as an avenue of last resort. If the Government’s The Ombudsman found that the ABF does defective actions have caused you loss not seem to consider any payments of and you have no legal right to recover compensation beyond payments it has compensation, an application can be made a legal obligation to make. The Report for voluntary compensation. correctly noted that such an approach does not take account of voluntary There must be defective administration. Commonwealth payment schemes under This is defned as: the Public Governance, Performance and (a) a specifc and unreasonable lapse in Accountability Act 2013. complying with existing administrative Ombudsman recommendations procedures; or The Ombudsman made a number of (b) an unreasonable failure to institute recommendations relating to managing appropriate administrative procedures; or backlogs and having more realistic goals (c) an unreasonable failure to give to (or for) around the number of examinations an applicant, the proper advice that was undertaken (see the end of this article for within the ofcer’s power and knowledge the full list). One recommendation related to give (or reasonably capable of being to the raising of awareness around the obtained by the ofcer to give); or availability of compensation to efected importers. (d) giving advice to (or for) an applicant that was, in all the circumstances, incorrect or Recommendation No. 9 in the Report ambiguous. was that in circumstances where the ABF has not been able to process containers In the context of delays associated with efciently, consideration should be given container examinations, the defective to advising complainants of compensation administration is likely to be a specifc scheme. and unreasonable lapse in complying with

56 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders existing administrative procedures or an broker/forwarder to exercise that legal right delays that do not lead to a detection should unreasonable failure to institute appropriate before expecting the Government to pay. Of be raised by the importer. administrative procedures. The support for course, the client who ultimately carries the Remember that the recommendation in these claims could be found in the other cost could seek compensation. the Report was only to alert importers to recommendations of the Report relating to When making applications please keep in avenues for compensation if a complaint the cause of the delays and what the ABF/ mind that the Government will place border was made. If you have sufered an unfair DAWR should be doing better. security over trade facilitation and is unlikely result and do not complain, the Government Again, it is important to remember that you to pay compensation in circumstances will not seek you out to make a payment! could satisfy every element of a claim under where the ABF/DAWR believes that the hold Please feel free to contact us if you would the CDDA scheme, yet still not receive a was necessary to protect against a border like to further discuss any grounds you may payment. For instance, in 2016/17 the risk. Nevertheless, extensive unexplained have to seek compensation. Report noted 28 claims for compensation, of which only 8 (totalling $11K) were approved. Act of grace payment An act of grace payment is even less precise Ombudsman Recommendations than a payment under the CDDA scheme. An act of grace payment is simply a payment Recommendation 1 The department the majority of containers selected for made in special circumstances where there increase x-ray capacity at the smaller inspection to be processed within three is no legal obligation to do so. ports to increase inspection capacity and days, unless a detection has been made, Special circumstances are not defned reduce inspection timeframes and the and but may apply where a decision maker is need to physically unpack containers and • maintain annual statistics on the time satisfed that: pallets. taken to inspect containers. (a) an act of Government has caused an Recommendation 2 The ABF, in Recommendation 5 The department unintended and inequitable result to the consultation with industry, develop and improve complaint handling by providing individual or organisation seeking the make publicly available on its website payment; plain English guidance information on timely and detailed responses to the potential messaging capabilities of complainants utilising subject matter (b) Commonwealth legislation or policy has the ICS when used in conjunction with experts. had an unintended, anomalous, inequitable appropriate software. or otherwise unacceptable impact on the Recommendation 6 In cases where claimant’s circumstances; or Recommendation 3 Noting the difcultly the ABF has not been able to process the department has in meeting targets, containers efciently, consideration should (c) the matter is not covered by legislation combined with increased delays in the be given to advising complainants of or specifc policy, but the Commonwealth processing of containerised sea cargo compensation schemes available under Government intends to introduce such and an increasing number of complaints, the Public Governance, Performance and legislation or policy. the department consider one or more of Accountability Act 2013. In the context of a lengthy border hold, the the following: Recommendation 7 The ABF to work focus of a claim would be on the inequitable • increasing stafng levels at CEFs by with industry to improve its methodologies cost incurred by the importer that was placing a lower operational priority on for asbestos risk assessment to reduce unacceptable in the circumstances. another activity, or the repeated targeting of importers with a Making claims history of compliance, except where new • proactively adjusting the number information suggests such targeting is The key with both types of claims is to: of containers inspected in line with appropriate. operational capacity by reducing the • be specifc about what the defective number of priority 4 containers inspected, Recommendation 8 The ABF review action is; or its website to increase its functionality and user-friendliness for those seeking • describe how it impacted you uniquely as • better utilising the surge model at CEFs opposed to every other importer; to import freight by sea and ensure that to increase inspection capacity in periods information and links are clearly laid out • provide clear evidence of the loss and the of peak work load or following periods and updated on a regular basis. steps taken to reduce the loss; where the number of containers inspected has had to be temporarily reduced to Recommendation 9 The department • demonstrate that there is no other avenue cater for other operational priorities, and and DAWR increase collaboration for to recover the payment; and container inspections and where possible, • increasing the pool of ABF ofcers conduct inspections in the same location • explain why the loss sufered is unfair in who are trained in the inspection and and at the same time. the circumstances. examination technologies employed at CEFs. Also remember that payments will only Recommendation 10 DAWR revise its cost recovery model to ensure importers be made where there is no other legal Recommendation 4 The department: right to payment. If a customs broker’s or are charged the same for the assessment forwarder’s terms and conditions enable • introduce service standards for of identical import declarations based it to recover the cost from its importing container inspection based on the three on the real cost of profcient operational client (such as under an indemnity clause) day free storage period that require activity. the ABF/DAWR may expect the customs border reforms

australian Trusted Trader – going from good to great!

International trade is constantly One of the signifcant initiatives of late to the Temporary Skilled Shortage transforming with the is the Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) visa, streamlined access to the APEC program which sets a new benchmark Business Travel Card and Consolidated globalisation of supply chains, by accrediting businesses that can Cargo Clearance as well as benefts emerging business trends and demonstrate both secure supply chains related to MRAs. and trade compliant practices. ATT new technologies. Australia is So how do we know these savings is administered by the Department of responding to these changes really do exist and that the program is Home Afairs with the Australian Border valued by Trusted Traders? Looking at and in many ways leading the Force (ABF) and provides Australian way for businesses to achieve a importers and exporters some signifcant accredited Trusted Traders only in 2017, competitive edge on the world benefts leading to savings and a there were around 4.2 million deliverable consignments received by air and sea stage. seamless border experience, largely without interference or unnecessary cargo containers. Trusted Trader sea delay. cargo will soon see the elimination of unnecessary delays at the border In just two short years ATT has gone meaning Trusted Traders’ goods will get from strength to strength, with savings to market quicker and the Department of $3.2 billion to Australian industry and ABF can redirect resources to areas estimated over the 10 year period that really do pose a risk to our economy to 2025. Compared to last year, the and border. program now has 200 accredited Trusted Traders, up from 71 the year Trusted Traders are given premium before, with a steady increase in both service by virtue of their accreditation— the volume and value of two-way trade this underpins the program. Their conducted by these traders. participation is valued including any suggestions for change and Mutual Recognition Arrangements improvement with this being seen as (MRAs) are a key driver for growing the a partnership to drive a better trade Trusted Trader cohort, and supporting system. Australian exporters. MRAs alone are estimated to realise savings of $2.38 The APEC Business Travel Card initiative billion over the 10 years of the program. introduced last year was an idea from Over the past 12 months considerable a Trusted Trader. Not only does this efort has been put into enhancing represent a saving in visa costs for the uptake of MRA agreements with business, it also results in time saving Australia’s largest trading partners. for executive staf. From Australia’s MRAs have been established with New perspective this supports a better reach Zealand, the People’s Republic of China, in the Asia-Pacifc markets. the Republic of Korea, Canada, Hong The ABF Account Manager provides Kong and Singapore. Preparations for a business support relevant to their needs. MRA with the United States of America, Japan and among other partner For example, Shell Australia Pty Ltd countries are underway. recently imported a world frst Floating Liquid Natural Gas (FLNG) Facility, also Seven new benefts were implemented the world’s largest foating object, which in this last year, doubling the number of is now being commissioned ofshore in benefts available to Trusted Traders, and Western Australia. worth 10 times the benefts available to Trusted Traders in 2016–17 according to The support provided by the account independent economic analysis. These manager saved several days of delay benefts included streamlined access and associated costs on importation.

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As our Trusted Trader community grows, businesses are seeking providers they know are trusted in the future international trade community. Be amongst the businesses that are leading the way in a new service delivery model and join Australian Trusted Trader today. of trade www.ABF.gov.au/trustedtrader border reforms

Shell’s Account Manager coordinated a number of ABF areas and liaised with the Australian Taxation Ofce (ATO) to expedite the clearance process for the importation. In addition, assistance was given around the direct payment of duties, coordination with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and Department of Industry, assistance with visa enquiries and specialised assistance with valuation and permit requirements ABF Commissioner Michael Outram (left) and Minister for Law Enforcement and import management of large bulk and Cyber Security Angus Taylor (right) present Leon Notelovitz from importations direct to the FLNG Facility Santova Logistics with the ATT globe at the annual ATT Symposium on during the commissioning phase. 8 August 2018. With an ambitious plan to implement more benefts and to ensure the ATT program is one that is recognised as Information for industry world’s best practice, on 8 August Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security Angus Taylor announced fve Trusted Traders receive preferential treatment at the border when importing additional benefts at the annual ATT goods, helping get their products to market quicker. Trusted Traders and Symposium. The new benefts available their licensed customs brokers can also lodge a single import declaration exclusively to Trusted Traders include: for consolidated air and sea cargo, which saves time and money. Trusted Traders also beneft from simpler processes to become sponsors for 1. Duty deferral: improving cashfow temporary work (skilled) visas. and reducing delays at the border by enabling Trusted Traders who defer GST To become a Trusted Trader, businesses must undergo an accreditation to be able to defer the payment of some process through the Australian Border Force (ABF). This process includes customs duties on goods. a desktop analysis and a site visit, which checks trade practices and helps businesses secure their supply chain. 2. Origin Advance Ruling: a special advance ruling exclusively for Trusted Each Trusted Trader has a dedicated ABF Account Manager to help Traders who import goods under the streamline their interactions with the ABF and guide them through the China Australia Free Trade Agreement customs process. (ChAFTA). Preliminary estimates by one Trusted Trader in the pilot indicate that they could save up to $1.6 million each and improving the efciency of the competitive edge and helps secure year due to reduced payments for the border clearance process. This requires Australia’s border. The Department of Certifcates of Origin and time spent standardisation of numbers globally and Home Afairs and ABF are committed doing the paperwork. The ruling will be acceptance of the TIN by the systems to further improving and growing the applied to multiple tarif classifcations used by MRA partners. program while keeping it relevant to and rules of origin criterion. 5. An even lighter touch at the business. 3. Full implementation of the border: providing faster border Republic of Korea Mutual To fnd out if Australian Trusted clearance for Trusted Traders in Trader is right for your business visit Recognition Agreement (MRA): recognition of the lower risk that they www.abf.gov.au/trustedtrader improving predictability, certainty, and present at the border. This will enable speed to market for Trusted Traders the Department and ABF to have a through an agreement between greater focus on areas of greater or Korean and Australian customs unknown risks. administrations. Now the MRA has been fully implemented, Trusted Traders will The other goods news is that the receive priority treatment of goods at previously onerous application and the border through expedited clearance, validation process to become a reduced documentation and cargo Trusted Trader has been simplifed and inspections, and minimised disruption to streamlined which means on average, trade fows. application times have come down ninety-fve per cent and most business 4. Implementation of a unique can be accredited within 60 days of Trader Identifcation Number (TIN): application. making it easier and more efective for Trusted Traders to be recognised Through partnership with industry, by MRA partners - reducing red tape ATT gives Australian businesses a

60 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Processing Charges (IPC). Members should also be aware that FTA is advocating for the duty deferral initiative to Dispelling the While IPC savings are available, this does not be expanded to include service providers. We apply to multiple consignments across multiple believe this would be a signifcant beneft and myths - FCLs. increase the uptake in the program. Consolidated Cargo Clearance Be warned of any service provider stating that australian Trusted ATT importers beneft in assembly order a reduction in IPC is available. There has been scenarios meaning that LCL and airfreight no indication from government that this will consignments that have multiple suppliers can be implemented - any change would require signifcant re-working of cost recovery models. Trader update be completed on single import declaration. In efect, this is similar to the long-standing Find out more arrangement that has existed for FCX By aNDREW CRaWFORD, Head of consignments whereby a container with We are delighted to advise the signifcant Border and Biosecurity, FTa multiple suppliers can be cleared by a single uptake in our Spring 2018 - CPD - Border and . If you Full Import Declaration (FID). Biosecurity Compliance Program As outlined in this and previous editions of have not already done so, we encourage you Across Borders, the Australian Trusted Trader This is a long way short of the concept of to register and join colleagues at the following (ATT) is a world leading trade facilitation periodic declarations to replace transactional events: FIDs. While technically this would not be hard program, accrediting businesses that can Tim Fitzgerald (Assistant Secretary, Trusted to achieve (your software could simply collate demonstrate both secure supply chains and Trader & Trade Services) will provide an update FIDs and produce a consolidated periodic trade compliant practices. on 26 September in Sydney (Novotel Brighton declaration), this is not currently feasible as the Le Sands) - a half day program (11am to 5pm) Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is a foundation Department of Agriculture and Water Resources with a focus on trade related obligations, risks member of the ATT Industry Advisory Group completes biosecurity risk assessment on a and ethics - 19.5 customs broker CPD points. (IAG) and remains a strong supporter of the transactional basis, profling tarif data from initiative, advocating for benefts to exporters, FIDs. Our fnal event for the year will be hosted in importers and beyond to customs brokers and Melbourne (Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields) on freight forwarders. Duty Deferral - IPC implications 16 October 2018 featuring Michael Mosely Duty referral is now available to ATT (Superintendent, Australian Trusted Trader) - Mis-information this will be an extended interactive program importers, however IPC must still be paid on (8.30am to 4.30pm) - 24 customs broker CPD Of concern is that FTA is receiving member a transactional / FID basis. FTA is advocating points. feedback that certain sectors of industry are for a further beneft to allow all associated spreading mis-information about the program IPC, fees and levies to also be deferred. For full program details and registration promoting services and expensive, specialist Furthermore, FTA is supporting its importer ATT please refer to www.ftalliance.com.au/ audits in return for a promised saving in Import members by advocating for a reduction in IPC. upcoming-events

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Australian Trusted Trader Symposium

The third annual Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) Symposium was held in Melbourne on 8 August, giving Trusted Traders and Government an opportunity to collaborate and shape the future direction of ATT.

Acting First Assistant Secretary ABF Commissioner Michael Outram and Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security Trade and Customs John Gibbon Angus Taylor with Michael Clemenger from Clemenger International Freight Pty Ltd.

Acting First Assistant Secretary Trade and Customs ABF Commissioner Michael Outram (far left) and Minister for Law Enforcement and ABF Commissioner Michael Outram and Minister for Law Enforcement and John Gibbon and Mr Alvin Chan, Blackmores Ltd. Cyber Security Angus Taylor (far right) with Steven Burge and Cos Breglia from Keys Cyber Security Angus Taylor freight and Logistics

62 I Spring 2018 I Across Borders Australian Trusted Trader accreditation globe Trusted Traders enjoy a seat at the table at the Symposium

ABF Commissioner Michael Outram and Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security Acting Director Trusted Trader and Trade Services, ABF Commissioner Michael Outram and Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Angus Taylor with Michael Clemenger from Clemenger International Freight Pty Ltd. Business Development Carolyn Keily Security Angus Taylor with Nigel Cramer from Kaeser Compressors Australia Pty Ltd.

ABF Commissioner Michael Outram and Minister for Law Enforcement and Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security Angus Taylor Cyber Security Angus Taylor and ABF Commissioner Michael Outram

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