The Australian Government has announced a revised model of agricultural commodity contributions to be paid towards the broader Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL). This Levy will be introduced to help fund the cost of Australia's biosecurity activities including the maintenance of operational and technical functions, the Indigenous...
This week has seen the Chinese government release an interim recommendation that the duties on wine are no longer necessary. This recent announcement has raised hopes that the removal of the tariffs which hit peaks of 200% on wine and resulted in Australia's annual wine exports...
Patrick Terminals has announced the below proposed fee increases which is part of its Landside and Ancillary Charges. These fees contribute to their Landside Investment Overview, which is an investment program worth $350 million aimed at supporting the provision of efficient landside service levels for...
The International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) is calling for the establishment of a dedicated regulatory body: an Australian Maritime Commission. Outlined in a three-point plan, IFCBAA recommends that the regulatory body hold certain powers, which include, but are not limited to: stevedore...
As at the time of publication, the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) was forced to close on Wednesday 21st February with all bookings cancelled through to 9am Thursday 23rd February, resulting in a more challenging situation with regards to obtaining timeslots for imports, exports and...
The Australian Government will undertake trade agreement negotiations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in order to achieve a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that will drive imports, support economic growth and increase jobs stimulus across the country. As Australia's largest trade and investment partner in the...
The ABF has released a new notice regarding tariff concessional items 16 and 41 which both pertain to a 'Free' rate of duty with regards to different categories of goods. Simply click here to view these new by-laws. In addition, the ABF has released Customs Tariff...
An ongoing blockade, which has obstructed terminal and worker access and prevented the loading and unloading of vessels over a period of the last 4 days, has seen the temporary closure of VICT. Authorities are currently on site attempting to restore access to the terminal, however,...
A founding member of the IMO and continuous member for over 50 years, Australia has been re-elected to the IMO council. According to Catherine King (Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Australia's reappointment to the IMO Council fortifies the nation's commitment to a sustainable and secure...
Over the past few years, approximately 3600 different Australian wines have entered the Thai market, all of which have had to undergo onerous testing for a wide range of substances. However the Federal Government has recently announced a simpler process for Australian wine producers exporting into...