In the media
Shipping cartel fines now total $83.5 million after WWO
conviction
Norwegian-based global shipping company Wallenius
Wilhelmsen Ocean AS (WWO) has been convicted of criminal cartel
conduct and ordered by the Federal Court to pay a fine of $24
million, in a case prosecuted by the CDPP) (05 February 2021).
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Majority of global ports are missing out on
digitalization
While advocates of digitalization predicted strong gains
as ports and the logistics chain realized the benefits of the new
technologies, it appears much of the advancement has been limited
to the largest ports (05 February 2021).
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Online shopping boom and new trade deal has exposed
vulnerabilities in logistics sector
A global risk management provider warns businesses in the
logistics and supply chain sectors that the exponential growth in
delivery volumes experienced in 2020, has exposed operational and
workforce vulnerabilities. The sector is encouraged to embed
long-term improvements into their operations and workforce in early
2021 (04 February 2021).
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Australian exporters feel the pinch as shipping
container shortage, COVID-19 protocols take a toll
Australian food exporters are being caught in a global
supply chain crunch as a shortage of food-grade shipping containers
drives up costs and slashes the shelf life of fresh produce (01
February 2021).
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Australia calls on carriers for sweeper vessels to clear
empty-box logjam
Transport operators in Australia have called on shipping
lines for more 'sweeper' vessels to alleviate the
country's empty-container logjam – a mess "they
created". Arthur Tzaneros, CEO of ?ACFS Port Logistics, said
container park congestion was the biggest challenge currently
facing the industry (04 February 2021).
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Patrick container weight variance fee spurs
concern
The move of stevedore Patrick Terminals to charge shippers
for mis-declared weights of imported containers has raised road
haulage concern about how this will be implemented (25 January
2021).
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Private operator should fund Port of Melbourne
upgrade
Shipping Australia has lodged a submission with the
Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) objecting to a price
hike plan by the private operators of the Port of Melbourne (05
February 2021).
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NHVR files primary duties charges against South
Australia company
Primary duties offences have been laid against a South
Australian manufacturing company and its executive following an
incident in February 2019. The company has been charged with
category 1, 2 and 3 offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law
while the executive has been charged with failure comply with a
duty (01 February 2021).
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ALC doubles down on national operating standard
push
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) is prosecuting its
national operating standard (NOS) argument with renewed vigour,
releasing a document on the concept and taking the matter to the
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) (02 February 2021).
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PBS standard for directional stability under
braking
The NHVR has released a discussion paper on the transition
arrangements for implementing the new deemed to comply provisions
for the PBS standard related to Directional Stability Under
Braking. From July 2022 will need to comply with the new
requirements regardless of their manufacture date (03 February
2021).
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Published – articles, papers, reports
NHVR: Newsletter
Fortnightly newsletter providing important information on
the heavy vehicle industry, including the latest NHVR news and
events, relevant law and policy changes. More...
Practice and Regulation
AIS MAR Maritime Operations Linesperson: Training
package development and consultation
The TAC has revised one qualification and seven Units of
Competency to address the appropriate skills and knowledge required
to work with highly automated line equipment and safely perform
mooring and unmooring operations. Please submit your feedback by
Monday, 22 February 2021.
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HVIA: Infrastructure updates on ROVER and RVSA
The Department of Infrastructure has added functionality
to the Component Type Approval sections of the Road Vehicle
Regulation (ROVER) system to allow users to
vary, suspend or revoke their approvals. They have also updated
the guide to
component type approvals on their website to reflect these
changes. They have also updated the provisions related to
trailers less than 4.5 tonnes and developed a diagram
explaining the approval pathways for entrance into the
Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) (27 January 2021).
HVIA: Transitioning PBS to the NHVR Portal
The NHVR are moving all regulator services and functions
into a common platform – providing one location for regulator
service delivery. The first phase of digitising PBS enables all
applications to be submitted through the Portal by using either
online forms or a spreadsheet submission tool (03 February 2021).
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HVIA Consultation Reminder: Euro VI emissions
systems
The Department of Infrastructure has just released
consultation papers on Vehicle Emissions which looks at the
introduction of Euro VI emissions systems. The consultation papers
can be viewed at the
Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions page and comments on
these papers will be open until 26 February 2021
NHVR: PBS directional stability under braking standard
open for consultation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has opened
consultation on the implementation of amendments to the PBS
Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) Standard. . For
additional information or to provide feedback, review please click
here. Feedback on the paper is open until 12 February 2021.
NHVR Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI): Round
6
Applications for Round 6 of the NHVR's HVSI are open
until 12 February 2021. Projects must be implementable, commence in
the 2021-22 financial year and be completed by 30 June 2024. For
more information or to view the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative
2021-22 Submission Guidelines, please click here.
Revised National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme
(NHVAS) Business Rules and Standards
Key changes have been made to more closely align NHVAS
with safety management systems to better assist customers meet
their requirements under the Chain of Responsibility laws. The
changes will be effective for new participants from 22 February
2021. More details on the revised Rules and Standards, as well as
the Notice of Final Rule Making, are available here.
Rural and regional affairs and transport references
committee
Importance of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road
transport industry
Status: Submissions closed Date Referred: 11 September 2019
Reporting Date: 11 February 2021
Road vehicle standards act draft determinations
The Department of Infrastructure has released a series of
draft determinations on issues relevant to the Road Vehicle
Standards Act implementation. The Draft Determinations and draft
Explanatory Statements can be accessed on the
RVSA Guidance Material Consultation webpage. Determination 1 is
relevant to vehicle manufacturers.
Consultation on light and heavy vehicle emission
standards for cleaner air
The department has released two draft Regulation Impact
Statements considering the case for mandating more stringent
noxious emission standards in Australia. Close date: 26 February
2021.
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AMSA Marine notice 10/2020. Supersedes 04/2020
UPDATED: Temporary arrangements for the maximum period of
shipboard service for seafarers during COVID-19 pandemic.
This marine notice provides information to vessel owners, operators
and seafarers about AMSA's updated approach to applying the
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). After 28 February
2021, AMSA will revert to the compliance and enforcement approach
outlined in marine notice 17/2016
here. More...
AMSA current marine notices
Focused inspection campaign—float-free
EPIRBs
We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on
float-free EPIRB requirements on domestic commercial vessels over
the period 1 February to 30 April 2021.
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AMSA Watertight and weathertight integrity on domestic
commercial vessels
Watertight and weathertight integrity is the standard
found in part C: design and construction and section C2: watertight
and weathertight integrity, of the National Standard for Commercial
Vessels (NSCV). Make a submission Have your say from 18 January
2021 to 28 March 2021.
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AMSA: Domestic Commercial Vessel (DCV) Safety
Alert
If you are currently operating under an exemption that
expires on the 30 June 2020, it has now been automatically extended
for 5 years, until 30 June 2025. This Alert is to
advise vessel owners, operators, masters, coxswains and crews that
the AMSA has taken steps to extend the duration of all National Law
certificates of competency.
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CTAA - Patrick Terminals' Landside Fee Increases - 1
March 2021
February 4, 2021 - On 29 January, Patrick Terminals
unilaterally announced annual increases to its landside terminal
fees & charges for implementation from 1 March 2021. The
proposed new charges can be downloaded from the Patrick website here . More...
DAWE Import industry advice notices
14-2021 - Utilising the Entity Identification
(AEI) field for used vehicles treated through the
Recognised Offshore Cleaning Provider Scheme – 29 January
2021
ABF notices
2021-06 - Indexation of customs duty rates on excise-equivalent
goods on 1 February 2021
AWA: Exposure Draft Export Control Rules 2020
consultation
The department has commenced public consultation on seven
of the commodity specific Exposure Draft Export Control Rules 2020
(draft rules).. The new legislative framework will commence on 28
March 2021.
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ABF Customs notices
2021-06: Indexation of customs duty rates on
excise-equivalent goods on 1 February 2021
Indexation of customs duty rates on excise-equivalent goods on
1 February 2021 Updated 29 January 2021.
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IFCBAA: New recycling and waste laws
From 1 January 2021 exporters will no longer be able to
send unprocessed waste glass overseas. Rules for waste plastics,
tyres and paper will be phased in over time. Rules for plastics
will come into effect on 1 July 2021 (stage 1) and 1 July 2022
(stage 2); tyres on 1 December 2021; and paper on 1 July 2024.
Exporters of these materials will need a licence to export by the
required date. Information on transitioning to the regulation be
found
here.
SAL: 2021 Submissions
February 2021 - SAL21005 - Shipping Australia Limited
Submission on Port of Melbourne's Tariff Rebalancing
Application.
Read submission here
Legislation
Commonwealth
Acts Compilation
Environment
Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981
02/02/2021 - Act No. 101 of 1981 as amended
Maritime
Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act
2003
27/01/2021 - Act No. 131 of 2003 as amended
Gazetted
Heavy
Vehicle National Law - National Heavy Vehicle Work and Rest Hours
Exemption (Personal Use) Notice 2021 (No.1)
05/02/2021 - To exempt specified categories of permitted personal
activity from the definition of work, with the intention that those
activities are not counted as work time for a driver under Standard
Hours. This notice commences on 5 February 2021.
Heavy
Vehicle National Law - South Australian Heavy Vehicle Standards (2
For 3 Bus Seat) Exemption Notice 2021 (No.1)
29/01/2021 – This Notice is made under section 61 of
the Heavy Vehicle National Law (the National Law) as in force in
South Australia. This Notice commences on 29 January 2021.
National
Heavy Vehicle Regulator – Fee for Victorian Services Notice
2021 (No.1)
28/01/2021 – The purpose of this Notice is to set
fees payable for the provision of services connected to the
administration of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). The Notice
takes effect on 1 February 2021.
Heavy
Vehicle National Law - Tasmania Class 1 Heavy Vehicle Unladen Low
Loader and Low Loader Dolly Dimension Exemption Notice 2021
(No.1)
27/01/2021 - This Notice also removes certain Schedule 8
conditions of the National Regulation regarding towing a low loader
dolly and night travel.
Gazetted: reminder
Notice
of Intention to Propose Customs Tariff Alterations - Notice (No. 3)
2020
At the end of Schedule 4 Insert: 57B. Goods, as prescribed
by by-law, if:
(a) the goods are medical products or hygiene products; and
(b) the goods are capable of use in combating the novel coronavirus
that causes the disease known as COVID-19; and (c) the time for
working out the rate of duty on the goods is in the period
beginning on 1 January 2021 and ending at the end of 30 June 2021.
The alteration operates from 1 January 2021.
Queensland
Subordinate legislation as made
No 6
Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing)
(Hazard Perception Test) Amendment Regulation 2021
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