Shipping Australia Limited Annual Review 2019 Helping economies grow and customers prosper. We enable sma!er trade to create a be"er future for all. CONTENTS 2 COMPANY OVERVIEW South Australia 62 Flinders Ports 4 FROM THE MINISTER Victoria 6 SAL MEMBERS 64 Port of Melbourne 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 66 Victoria Ports Corporation (Melbourne) 8 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 67 Victorian Regional Channels Authority 10 CEO’S REPORT Western Australia 68 Mid West Ports Authority 12 SAL STRUCTURE 70 Pilbara Ports Authority 13 POLICY COUNCIL 72 Fremantle Ports 14 LINER SERVICES INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS 73 CLIA Australasia and Asia STATE COMMITTEE REPORTS 74 International Chamber of Shipping 16 New South Wales 75 AUSMEPA 19 Queensland 76 World Shipping Council 20 South Australia/Western Australia 78 FONASBA 21 Victoria 80 International Federation of Freight Forwarder 22 YOUNG SHIPPING AUSTRALIA Associations 81 Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of SAL VOTING MEMBER UPDATES Australia Limited 26 CMA/CGM - ANL Container Line 28 Inchape Shipping Services MARITIME LAW AND INSURANCE 30 Mediterranean Shipping Company (Aust) 82 CMI Colloquium - Mexico City 32 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean Michelle Taylor COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES 85 Blowing the whistle on cartel cases - plan before you 34 Minister for Agriculture sound the alarm 36 Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Nathan Cecil and Rebecca Niumeitolu 37 Department of Home Afairs - Aviation and Maritime Security 86 IMO 2020: emerging challenges Naraya Lamart and Nic Van Der Reyden MARITIME SAFETY 38 Australian Maritime Safety Authority 88 Notices of readiness, cancellations amd 40 Australian Transport Safety Bureau charterparty chains Peter McQueen STATE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS 42 Queensland 90 Force Majeure in shipping contracts Ryan Hunter and Joe Hurley PORTS 44 Ports Australia 91 When should a freight forwarder issue a house of bill lading? New South Wales Harry Kong 46 Port Authority of New South Wales 48 NSW Ports EDUCATION AND TRAINING 50 Port of Newcastle 92 Australian Maritime College Queensland NAVIGATION 52 Gladstone Ports Corporation 94 OMC International 56 Ports North 58 North Queensland Bulk Ports PILOTAGE 60 Port of Townsville 96 Port Phillip Sea Pilots 98 Brisbane Marine Pilots THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF TOWAGE Shipping Australia Ltd 101 Engage Marine Level 6, 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 PO Box Q388 Sydney NSW 1230 P: 02 9167 5838 STEVEDORING AND LOGISTICS W: www.shippingaustralia.com.au 102 LINX Cargo Care Group 104 Patrick Terminals Publications commitee: Ross McAlpine, Frank Needs 106 Victoria International Container Terminal Executive editor: Rod Nairn Executive assistant: Sharyn Flood SUPPORT AND INNOVATION Graphic designer: Sarah Abrahams E: [email protected] 108 The Merchant Navy War Memorial Fund Ltd 110 Serco Asia Pacifc Advertising Co-ordinator: For advertising contact Steve Moxey CONTAINER MANAGEMENT P: 0400 473 200 E: [email protected] PO BOX 43, Woonona NSW 2517 112 1-Stop Connections Shipping Australia Magazine is published for Shipping Australia Ltd by Ontime Publications Ontime Pubications. Shipping Australia Limited Annual Review 2019 1 Our Vision The frst choice for membership of a national shipping industry body promoting the interests of the shipping industry and creating enduring value for our members. An independent voice, trusted by Government and industry bodies for providing quality, expert advice. Our Mission To promote and advance the interests of members in shipping policy for a sustainable maritime industry. Our Values Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork Overview Shipping Australia Limited is a peak Shipping industry association with 26 member lines and shipping agents and with 43 corporate associate members which generally provide services to the maritime industry in Australia. Our members are involved with over 80 per cent of Australia’s international container and car trade, as well as over 70 per cent of our break bulk, roll-on roll-of and bulk trade. A number of our members are also actively engaged in the provision of coastal cargo services to Australian consignors and consignees. Our members include cruise ship and towage operators. A major focus of SAL is to promote efcient and efective maritime trade for Australia, whilst advancing the interests of ship owners and shipping agents. SAL also provides secretariat services to companies that have agreements registered under Part X of the Australian Competition and Consumer Act, 2012. We know shipping! Disclaimer: Readers are advised that Shipping Australia Limited and the Publisher cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of statements made in advertising and editorial, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Opinions expressed throughout the publication are the contributors own and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy of Shipping Australia Limited or the Publisher. While every reasonable effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, the Publisher takes no responsibility for those relying on the information. The Authors, Publisher and Shipping Australia Limited disclaim all responsibility for any loss or damage suffered by readers or third parties in connection with the information contained in this publication. Nothing in this publication should be construed as personal or professional advice and should be read as general information only. 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We take care of your cargo – no matter what, where, how much or how often you ship with us. We’re bringing the personal touch to container shipping, with frst-class customer service and the unmatched cargo expertise we’ve built our reputation on. Any questions? Just ask our sales experts, who are near you at more than 250 locations in over 100 countries. No matter what. www.hamburgsud-line.com Shipping Australia Limited Annual Review 2019 3 FROM THE MINISTER Focusing on our future opportunities By the Hon MICHAEL MCCORMACK MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Development The shipping industry plays a critical role in its preparation to implement the IMO Melbourne Port Rail Shuttle Network in Australia’s economic wellbeing, and 2020 fuel sulphur limit rule. This provides initiative. The Australian Government has associations such as Shipping Australia substantial health benefts, particularly also committed $20 million for further Ltd are important in ensuring this vital for coastal communities. From 1 January planning of a dedicated freight link to the sector remains strong. 2020, ships operating anywhere in port of Brisbane, with the Queensland the world will be required to use fuel Government providing an in-kind Almost 80 per cent (by value) of containing a maximum of 0.5 per cent matching contribution. The Australian Australia’s imports and exports are sulphur, down from 3.5 per cent. Government is also working with the carried by sea. In fact, 10 per cent of Queensland Government on a joint $1.5 the world’s sea trade passes through The Government continues to engage million Port of Brisbane Strategic Rail Australian ports, making us the ffth with the IMO on other fronts, to promote Access Study. These projects will all largest users of shipping services in the efciency in the shipping sector and to improve port connections to businesses, world. represent Australian interests. Australia freight hubs and inland rail. is part of a group that is reviewing This year, with State and Territory the Annex to the Convention on the The Liberal and Nationals Government is Transport Ministers, I signed up to the Facilitation of International Maritime committed to getting regulatory settings National Freight and Supply Chain Trafc (FAL Convention), with a focus on right. This year, we repealed the ANL Act Strategy and National Action Plan. This updating the convention’s arrangements 1956, to reduce legislative impediments Plan shows, for the frst time, the actions for electronic information exchange. The on shipping businesses. The ACCC is each government is taking to respond Annex is expected to be amended in investigating whether a class exemption to Australia’s freight challenges. It sets 2021, with the Maritime Single Window from the Competition and Consumer an agenda for co-ordinated and well- to become a Standard. This will support Act 2010 (the CCA) could provide a planned government and industry action increased trade through faster and more better way to regulate liner shipping across