Posted on 21.04.16
From 1 July 2016, revisions to the SOLAS Convention, adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and applied as law for Australia under the Navigation Act 2012, and subordinate Marine Orders will come into effect. These SOLAS amendments will provide that:
- The shipper will be responsible for verifying the weight of the container and providing the verified gross mass to the Master on the shipping documents. To do this the shipper can use either:
Method 1 Weighing the packed container
Method 2 Weighing all the cargo and all other material loaded into the container then and adding the weight of the empty container (marked tare weight) to calculate the gross mass.
- Weighing of packed containers, or weighing of cargo and other materials if method 2 is used, is to be carried out using calibrated and certified equipment (such as weighbridges, platform scales, pallet or industrial scales) to obtain accurate measurements.
For further Information pease refer to these hyper links;
http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Cargoes/Containers/Pages/Verification-of-the-gross-mass.aspx
http://www.joc.com/special-topics/container-weights
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Posted on 19.12.14
The Japan Australia Economic Partnership Agreement, commonly referred to as the Japan Australia FTA or JAEPA, will come into force on 15 January 2015.
This will provide the benefit of two rounds of tariff reductions for importers and exporters in the first half of next year, the first on 15 January 2015 and the second on 1 April 2015.
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Posted on 17.12.14
About the legislation
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 and related Acts (the Ozone Acts) protect the environment by reducing emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases (SGGs). The Ozone Acts control the manufacture, import, export and end use of ODS and SGGs and products containing these gases. These gases are commonly used as refrigerant gases in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 ( http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A03755 )
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Act 1995 ( http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A04976 )
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Act 1995 ( http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A04975 )
The Ozone Acts are supported by the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 and related regulations.
•Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 ( http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/F1996B02085 )
•Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Regulations 2004 ( http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/F2004B00023 )
•Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Manufacture Levy) Regulations 2004 ( http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/F2004B00024 )
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Posted on 17.12.14
Australian Sanction Laws
About Sanctions?
- What are sanctions?
- Aims of sanctions
- Two types of sanctions regimes
- Australian sanction laws
- Types of sanctions measures
- Sanctions permits
- Sanctions offences
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Posted on 11.12.14
Safety, Accreditation & Compliance
- Chain of responsibilityAbout the chain of responsibility
- Container Weight Declarations
- Industry codes of practice and accreditation schemes
- Measurement adjustment
- National Compliance and Enforcement Laws
- Reasonable steps defence
- Risk-based categorisation of offences
- Roles and responsibilities of parties in the supply chain
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Posted on 09.12.14
RCL Management had taken the painful but unavoidable decision to stop the service To & From Australia in December 2014.
The last sailing for RCL (Australia) will be M/V: USAC Jubail Voyage: 1448 S/N.
with an additional "Container Deposit of AUD500/20' & AUD1,000/40' + GST" required.
Container deposit is refundable if empties returne to RCL within the given free time and container is in safe/sound condition.
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Posted on 09.12.14
On 1 December 2014, the Government announced an independent review of the impact of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Regulation 2013 on small business.
The review does not affect or delay the commencement of the due diligence requirements.
Please refer to Department of Agriculture website: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/forestry/policies/illegal-logging
What do the new laws do?
Small business impact review.
Information for Importers.
Information for Processors.
Information for Customs Brokers.
Information for businesses exporting to Australia.
Further information and resources.
Translated Fact Sheets - in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish & Vietnamese.
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Posted on 09.12.14
Australian Customs will reduce the general import duty rates on Textile Clothing, Bed Linen, Terry Towelling, Curtains.
From 1st Januray 2015 - General Import Duty Rate will be reduced from 10% to 5%
Additionally, any products imported under the Free Trade Agreemnts, with Australia has in pace with various various countries,will also be effected by the Tariff Reduction from 1st January 2015
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Posted on 09.12.14
Full Listing refer Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - "DFAT website" http://www.dfat.gov.au/fta/
KAFTA to enter into force on 12 December 2014
Tariff elimination on trade between Korea and Australia will start on 12 December 2014, the date KAFTA enters into force.
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Posted on 19.06.14
A super agency is planned for Customs....
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Posted on 26.08.13
Please note China is introducing a new tax.
Chinese government has announced the implementation of Cai Shui [2013] Notice No.37(Circular 37) which indicates a value added tax of 6% is applicable for all charges (including freight and China local charges) pay at PRC (People's republic of China) from 1 August 2013.
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Posted on 15.07.13
Major reforms are mooted for Customs...
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Posted on 17.06.13
From January next year, a restructure of the Import Processing Charge (IPC) will occur.
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Posted on 17.06.13
The Government plans to clarify the Anti-Dumping System.
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Posted on 22.04.13
To boost freight productivity, the State Government has given the OK for B-Triple trucks to hit the roads....
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Posted on 15.04.13
The State Government appears to have given an early nod to the Port of Hastings, over a port near Geelong.
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Posted on 12.03.13
The Child Protection Society has acknowledged our Christmas Donation in its latest newsletter.
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Posted on 11.03.13
A recent tribunal decision in regards to a customs brokers' licence proves interesting reading...
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Posted on 11.03.13
Today is a public holiday.
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Posted on 05.03.13
The ACCC has revealed its 2013 hit list....
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Posted on 28.02.13
Significant new powers for Customs and a new CEO...
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Posted on 01.02.13
The Minister has order a Customs investigation...
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Posted on 01.02.13
For detailed information on the free trade agreement...
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Posted on 19.11.12
A report by Victoria's auditor-general has found the financial gains from the Port of Melbourne's channel-deepening project have been overshadowed by a global downturn in shipping and manufacturing.
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Posted on 25.06.12
Please be advised that we are just days away from the Port of Melbourne's new fee levy.
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Posted on 25.06.12
The full Federal Court has instructed Customs to revoke TCOs in relation to reach and lift trucks...
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Posted on 04.06.12
A reminder to importers and exporters that the Port of Melbourne is about to introduce a new fee...
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Posted on 04.06.12
Customs has announced an immediate interim duty on Aluminium Road Wheels (ARW)
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Posted on 04.06.12
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has sent through detailed advice in regards to GST credits for imported goods.
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Posted on 04.06.12
The Federal Government plans to crackdown on organised crime on Australia's waterfront.
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Posted on 04.06.12
OOCL will follow in Maersk's footsteps and also introduce a fee for people paying by cheque.
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Posted on 14.05.12
The State Government will order the Port of Melbourne to shift more freight on night and weekends to improve truck congestion, a move the port agrees with.
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Posted on 10.05.12
Maersk will charge a fee of $AUD27.50 to process cheques...
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Posted on 10.05.12
The Port of Melbourne will get a billion dollar facelift, which will include a new container terminal at Webb Dock.
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Posted on 10.05.12
Since the beginning of 2012 tere have been 62 new container ships!
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Posted on 15.03.12
The manager of a Melbourne storage depot has been prosecuted in court over the unlawful removal of imported cigarettes.
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Posted on 15.03.12
A new fee will be levied by the Port of Melbourne that will be passed on to importers and exporters.
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Posted on 01.03.12
There could be a push from the USA's East and Gulf Coast ports to its West Coast ports this year if union contract talks get heated.
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Posted on 12.01.12
Shipping companies are now charging a fee due to the congestion at Sydney port.
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Posted on 09.12.11
With 2 short weeks around Chrismas we have been advised that demurrage charges from shipping lines may occur.
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Posted on 09.12.11
MISC has announced it will exit the box tade after losing $789 million on the business in the past 3 years.
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Posted on 18.11.11
With the appropriate certificates, you will soon save money doing business with Indonesia.
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Posted on 18.11.11
Total trade through the Port of Melbourne in October was the highest monthly total on record.
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Posted on 11.11.11
The Federal Government and Coalition have both committed to reforming Australia's anti-dumping laws.
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Posted on 04.11.11
The Maritime Union has put an indefinite ban on shift extensions and overtime at Melborne's West Swanson Terminal.
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Posted on 28.10.11
China Shipping will also implement a Port Congestion charge, effective from November 15.
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Posted on 26.10.11
The Sydney port is suffering from major conjestion issues with lengthy vessel delays, restrictions on empty evacuation and capped vessel exchanges.
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Posted on 26.10.11
The electronic-based Dangerous Goods notification will be fully in place by December 1.
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Posted on 19.08.11
Importers who are issued wuth New Zealand's Phytosanitary Certificates (Fumigation Certificates) should contact their overseas suppliers to get the up-dated version...
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Posted on 18.08.11
Involve Hodder Logistics International prior to placing your overseas order, as it can save you plenty!
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Posted on 11.08.11
Agriculture group Elders last night shipped 3,000 live cattle from Darwin to Indonesia...
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Posted on 04.08.11
The lobby group Fair Imports Alliance says the Federal Government's own advice revealed...
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Posted on 28.07.11
Relocating the car export and import sector to Geelong is one option in a discussion paper released by the State Government today...
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Posted on 21.07.11
The reporting of Dangerous Goods (DG) for export from Australia is about to go electronic and you need to sign-up....
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Posted on 08.06.11
The Port of Brisbane is introducing an access charge on July 1 this year....
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Posted on 08.06.11
The new fee for accessing the Port of Brisbane will be...
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Posted on 26.05.11
Customs Clearance is an area of international trade that leaves no room for error...
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Posted on 12.05.11
So if you are importing or exporting, how is the Federal Budget going to help...or hinder!?
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Posted on 28.04.11
The new container depot fee starts Friday week....
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Posted on 15.04.11
Melbourne's container depots are introducing a fee for the return and pick-up of ``empties'' and so there will be a new line-item on your invoice...
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Posted on 14.04.11
Fake emails have been circulating that target private individuals or small shippers....
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Posted on 01.04.11
Our carriers have increased their prices...
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Posted on 31.03.11
The State Government will establish a new body to manage the development of the Port of Hastings...
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Posted on 18.03.11
Did you know we can help you with government assistance packages?
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Posted on 18.03.11
The correct pricing for your customers is essential so you make a profit but do you really know what they are worth?
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Posted on 25.02.11
87% of Melbourne box imports were destined for somewhere in Melbourne’s western suburbs, a new study has found.
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Posted on 24.02.11
The standardized international trading terms known as Incoterms have been revised and are now available for download.
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