Australian Exports

05 Aug DAFF launches AusTreat: A new biosecurity treatment provider scheme

Posted at 11:36h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Biosecurity, BMSB Season by susan pop 0 Comments

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The 1st of July saw the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) launch AusTreat: a new initiative aimed at ensuring imported goods undergo proper biosecurity treatment before entering Australia. AusTreat is a holistic integrated scheme that will enable a more efficient and future-ready biosecurity system,...

05 Aug New date set for self-assessed clearance charges

Posted at 11:34h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, DAFF, Department of Agriculture, Fees and Charges by susan pop 0 Comments

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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has issued a further update to inform members that the new date for self-assessed clearance (SAC) charges has been delayed until the 1st of October 2024. This revised commencement date will allow the industry and DAFF to work...

14 Jul VICT raises infrastructure charges per container

Posted at 15:19h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Fees and Charges, VICT by susan pop 0 Comments

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Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has announced an increase to their infrastructure charge per full container, effective from 1 July onwards. This charge will apply to full import and export containers and will help VICT maintain and enhance their efficiency as they have continued to deliver a sub 37-minute...

14 Jul Tariff removal sees Australian wine exports skyrocket

Posted at 14:46h in Australia, Australian Exports, China, Wine Industry by susan pop 0 Comments

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China's abolishment of the wine tariff in March has seen Australian wine exports skyrocket in the months since. Following the removal of this tariff, Australian wine exports have risen by more than 675% in volume and 8300% in value, as Australia's exported wine value hit over...

14 Jul Federal Budget Announcements

Posted at 14:44h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Federal Budget by susan pop 0 Comments

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On 14 May 2024, the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2024-25 Federal Budget for 2024-25. Outlined below is a high-level summation of the announcements relevant to trade, biosecurity, infrastructure and logistics: Trade Removal of 'nuisance tariffs' The Budget confirmed the earlier announcement by Government that it will...

15 May Australia and New Zealand Terminal and Port Update

Posted at 20:05h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Australian Ports, New Zealand, New Zealand Ports, Ports by susan pop 0 Comments

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Terminals across Australia are operating in adherence to schedules, with only minor delays being experienced in certain locations: Patrick Terminals are experiencing minimal delays of 0.5 days in Brisbane and Melbourne, with an average one-day delay in Sydney and two days in Melbourne. DP World...

15 May Increase to Biosecurity and Imported Food Regulatory Charges

Posted at 19:59h in Australia, Australia Border Force (ABF), Australian Exports, Australian Imports by susan pop 0 Comments

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As of the new financial year (1 July 2024), there will be an increase to the regulatory fees and charges for biosecurity and imported food regulatory activities by The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Simply click here for a full list of all relevant fees...

15 May Australia and India Officially Strengthen Economic Ties

Posted at 19:56h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Global Trade, India by susan pop 0 Comments

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Australia and India have fortified their ties by signing the Australia-India Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). This MRA aims to provide mutual trade facilitation benefits as well as support Australian Trusted Traders (ATT) to gain faster and more efficient access into one of...

15 May 2023-24 BMSB Season Concludes

Posted at 19:52h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, BMSB Season by susan pop 0 Comments

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The 2023-24 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season officially ended as of the 1st of May 2024. Goods shipped on board or vessels departing from BMSB-identified target risk countries will no longer be subject to the BMSB seasonal measures, such as seasonal pest inspection...

09 Apr New fees and charges introduced across Australian ports

Posted at 21:39h in Australia, Australian Exports, Australian Imports, Fees and Charges by susan pop 0 Comments

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Hutchison Ports Hutchison Ports has announced an increase to their Landside and Storage Tariffs. These tariffs will become effective as of the 13th of May 2024 and will apply to their Brisbane and Sydney ports. VICT fee increases Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has invited submissions under the...