Last week’s Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM), held on 11 and 12 August in Vanuatu, provided a platform for discussion on key issues including COVID‑19 economic recovery, supply chain disruptions, social protection, and climate change, including climate financing. It was attended by Australia’s Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones. It might be expected that the plight […]
Export of Australian produce has been hit on all sides lately, with the Covid pandemic, catastrophic floods and the war in Ukraine having effects that flow through all aspects of global shipping. On top of all that, there are specific issues with both the UK and China adding to the adverse impact faced by our […]
Updates to the Stink Bug Season and Rural Container Tailgate Inspections. Seasonal Measures for Stink Bugs (BMSB) The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is preparing for the upcoming Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season. During the BMSB risk season, measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured and shipped from high risk countries, that […]
Three weeks ago we wrote about export grants and now we are pleased to report that Australian exporters of perishable produce will have access to practical tools and information on supply chains and logistics under a new service established by the Australian Government. The government has unveiled a new service that will allow perishable goods […]
The emergence and rapid spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Asia has changed the risk profile for goods arriving in Australia. While the media has focused on passengers, it must be noted that cargo vessels, along with the consignments and crew they convey, also present potential pathways for the FMD virus. In May […]
Australia’s federal vehicle legislation is currently being overhauled. The existing ‘Motor Vehicle Standards Act (MVSA)’ was written back in 1989, and is in the process of being scrapped and replaced by the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA), as of 01 July 2022. The latest news will be of particular interest to those considering the purchase […]
The Australian Government has announced it will remove tariffs on imports to Australia from Ukraine. The measure, which is part of the package of support announced by the Prime Minister following his visit to Kyiv, follows similar actions by our international partners, such as the European Union and the United Kingdom. Three months ago, we […]
As reported recently, there are thousands of ships and millions of containers currently in circulation around the world. Tracking the location of shipping containers has become necessary and desirable – and now affordable – for shippers, vessel operators and box leasing companies. Thanks to the latest innovations and developments, GPS is becoming more commonly available […]
The past week has seen a number of events taking place that will impact Australia’s international trade status. Cabinet ministers are taking part in the Pacific Islands Forum Meeting in Fiji and our Prime Minister has returned from Europe saying that Free Trade negotiations with the EU will resume in coming months, after securing a […]
Reduced disposal timeframes for unclaimed imported goods: From 01 July 2022, the Australian Border Force (ABF) will introduce a shorter holding period for the disposal of imported goods that have not been claimed by the importer, or abandoned at a wharf, airport or depot. Operators holding goods that have not been entered for home consumption […]
