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Avanti Freight Management

Locality: Eagle Farm, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3868 8900

Address: Unit 4/43 Links Avenue North 4009 Eagle Farm, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.avantifm.com.au/

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25.01.2022 A 45-year-old Sydney man has been charged for allegedly importing approximately 144 kilograms of cocaine hidden in hydraulic cylinders. ABF officers identified anomalies within the pistons of the two hydraulic cylinders. Inside the large pistons was a total of six metal drums, each concealing 24 blocks of white powder. A presumptive test of the powder returned a positive result for cocaine. AFP Crime Scene Investigators removed the cocaine blocks from the hydraulic cylinders ...and substituted them with an inert substance for a controlled delivery of the consignment to a warehouse in Botany, NSW. The total approximate weight of the cocaine was determined to be 144 kilograms, which has an estimated street value of $64.8 million. Police will allege in court that the 45-year-old man took delivery of the consignment at a Botany warehouse and spent a significant amount of time pulling apart the cylinders and accessing the hidden consignment. The man was arrested at a Botany warehouse and charged. These offences carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. To read more visit: https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//ce6aea03-f6af-4a04-8052-2560c

25.01.2022 Carbon dioxide emissions from the global containerized shipping industry declined in 2019 and continued to make steady progress according to a new report from Clean Cargo, a forum dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of the shipping industry. The annual report, which includes data from approximately 3,500 vessels, indicates that container shipping continues to improve its fleet-wide environmental efficiency. The global industry averages for CO2 emissions per contai...ner per kilometer decreased by 5.6 percent for dry carriers but only and 2.5 percent for reefer (refrigerated) operators. Clean Cargo is also reported a better than 10 percent decrease in global SOx emissions, although they note that their methodology and calculations do not factor in the increasing use of exhaust gas cleaning systems. The results are based on 2019 CO2 and SOx data supplied by 17 major carriers, which represents 85 percent of the global container capacity. All of the data was verified by a third-party. The improvements in CO2 emissions by dry cargo carriers were observed on all of the major trade routes. The best improvements reached a 12 percent reduction on routes from Asia to the Middle East, India, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea. The improvement was approximately half that on the routes between Asia and the North American ports on both the east and west coast, while the improvements were just a three percent reduction on the trade lanes between Asia and Northern Europe. Clean Cargo noted that the lesser trafficked trade lanes were more sensitive to individual vessel allocations and as such displayed more variation. Clean Cargo also reports that the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) decreased from over 97 percent to under 87 percent of the last 10 years, but they saw no major change in fuel types in the most recent report. They observed a slight increase in MDO and a substantial increase in LFO, LNG, and hybrid fuels, although they continue to represent a small portion of the total fuel consumed. Ultra-large vessels continue to use HFO or conventional fuels, with hybrid fuel usage increasing on large vessels, while LNG so far is mostly used on smaller vessels. Among the carriers participating in the annual index are A.P. Moller Maersk, CMA CGM Group, COSCO Shipping Lines, Evergreen Line, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai M.M., MSC, ONE (Ocean Network Express), and Yang Ming Marine Transport. To read more visit: https://www.maritime-executive.com//report-container-shipp

23.01.2022 A Tasmanian gym enthusiast has been ordered to pay almost $20,000 in fines and court costs for attempting to smuggle a small pharmacy of steroids into Australia. The 31 year old was searched by Australian Border Force (ABF) officers when he returned to Perth on a flight from Malaysia on 10 July, 2019. At the time the man was a FIFO worker in Western Australia. An x-ray of his baggage showed anomalies and when officers conducted a physical examination they located the follow...ing items: 39 x 1ml ampoules in boxes labelled Testobolin Testosterone Enanthate. 75 x Oxandrolone tablets in a box labelled Oxanobol. 328 x Oxandrolone tablets in a box labelled Anavar. 70 x Stanozolol tablets in a bottle labelled Stano M10. 150 x Stanozolol tablets in a box labelled Stanztab 10. 2 x 10ml vials of Nandrolone Decanoate labelled Nandrobolin-250. On his Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) the man had declared he did not have any goods that may be prohibited or subject to restrictions, such as medicines or steroids. He later admitted to purchasing the steroids from a pharmacy in Thailand, and claimed they were for personal use. To find out more visit: https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//97b58c5e-91ec-4e7c-ab80-a1796

22.01.2022 IAN 127-2020 was issued by the Department of Agriculture,Water, and the Environment in early August to address the risk of the Khapra Beetle (Trogoderma granarium) on high-risk plant products that are hosts of this pest. The department will commence Phase 1 of the urgent actions September 2020. High-risk plant products (in various raw and processed forms for any end use) will not be permitted entry from any country into Australia within unaccompanied personal effects (UPEs), or within low value air and sea freight (lodged through self-assessed clearance (SAC)). To find out more and to view the list of high-risk plant products go here : https://www.agriculture.gov.au//industry-adv/2020/127-2020

22.01.2022 Done and dusted Border busted! Australias international mail centres are a magnet for criminals trying to smuggle illicit goods across the border. A package... containing magnetic whiteboard erasers came under suspicion after an X-ray revealed some anomalies. Further investigation uncovered a kilogram of methamphetamine hidden in the erasers, with an estimated street value of $500,000. See more

21.01.2022 Australian Border Force (ABF) officers have intercepted an elaborate illicit cigarette smuggling concealment in large boxes made from quartz stone slabs, inside a sea container that arrived at Fremantle from China. Two men aged 33 and 36 have been arrested and charged following the execution of warrants by ABF investigators on two premises in the Perth suburbs of OConnor and Northbridge. The investigation commenced on 17 July 2020 when officers at the ABFs Fremantle Contain...er Examination Facility (CEF) x-rayed the sea container as part of our focus on the integrity of the supply chain of goods imported into Australia. The x-ray revealed anomalies in three of the 13 crates inside. ABF tobacco detector dog Nayla subsequently gave a positive reaction to the crates at the rear of the container. Officers used hammers to crack open the lids of the three suspect boxes and inside allegedly found a total of 334,000 cigarettes (16,700 packets) and 280 cigars, which would have attracted a combined Duty and GST of almost $350,000. The 33 year-old, a Korean national living in Lynwood whos in Australia on a temporary visa, was arrested at a warehouse in OConnor on Wednesday 29 July after he was allegedly caught packing some of the boxes of cigarettes from the sea container into his car. He has been charged with the following offence: On or about 29 July, conveyed or have in his possession, goods that are tobacco products, and the person knows the goods were imported with the intent to defraud the revenue, which is prohibited under the Customs Act 1901,contrary to section 233BABAD(2) of the Customs Act 1901(Cth) The maximum penalty for that offence is 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to five times the amount of duty payable, which in this case could be more than $1.5 million. https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//abf-cracks-quartz-cigarette-s

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19.01.2022 An Australian live export ship is missing after a massive typhoon hit waters south west of Japan. Two Australians and two New Zealanders, 39 people from the Philippines and one person from Singapore are among the missing crew, according to the New Zealand Herald. The almost 12-tonne ship was also loaded with 5,800 cattle when it disappeared after sending a distress signal during the typhoon, while it was making its way through the East China Sea.... Its thought that the missing vessel was hit by high waves and strong winds caused by Typhoon Maysak. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has said they are in contact with the families of the missing crew members on board. "The Australian Government is providing consular assistance to the families of two Australian crew members on board a cargo vessel reported missing in Japanese waters," DFAT said in a statement. To find out more: https://www.ladbible.com//latest-australian-live-export-sh

19.01.2022 Illegal tobacco syndicate up in smoke as man heads to prison. From August 2017 to November 2018, ABF officers made seven large detections of illicit tobacco in ...Melbourne. Then in February last year, our officers executed warrants, arresting a Melbourne man and charging him for illegally importing more than 16.5 tonnes of tobacco, worth $14 million in evaded revenue. He was sentenced to three years imprisonment with a minimum of 18 months to be served. Read more at http://spr.ly/6184GVDWo See more

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17.01.2022 Incoterms Not sure what these are? You're in luck because we sure do! Understanding Incoterms is a vital part of International Trade because they clearly state which tasks, costs and risks are associated with the buyer and the seller.... They can be tricky so chat to the experts!

16.01.2022 The ABF takes the importation and possession of child abuse material very seriously. As a result of some sharp passenger screening by ABF officers, a 41-year-old Perth man has been sentenced to 10 months jail, with a four-month minimum, for possession of dozens of photos and videos depicting child abuse material. He was arrested by ABF investigators at Perth Airport last October after arriving home from Singapore. Officers found 64 images and 33 videos of child abuse material on his two mobile phones. He was also fined $1,500 for possession of six videos classified as objectionable material. To view the arrest media release visit http://spr.ly/6181GkSCh

16.01.2022 Coffee crooks crimes lead to a bitter end. A 35-year-old Melbourne man has been jailed for 10 years for his role in attempting to possess 298.3kg of MDMA concealed inside bags of coffee. Read more at http://spr.ly/6187GJmFL Photo credits - Australian Federal Police

15.01.2022 A 52 year-old Chinese national appeared in the Perth Magistrates court today charged over his alleged role in an elaborate online cigarette smuggling operation run out of China. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers arrested the man at his Morley home yesterday following an investigation into 12 air cargo consignments intercepted in Perth between 19 June and 17 July 2020. It will be alleged that inside the consignments of air coolers and computer towers officers found concea...lments totalling 30,600 cigarettes. The amount of Duty and GST payable on that number of cigarettes is just under $32,000. It is alleged the man set up a number of Post Office boxes in the southern Perth suburb of Langford, some under a false name. It will also be alleged the consignments were sent by a man based in China who provided the 52 year-old with details of consignment numbers, concealment methods, cigarette prices and client orders. The 52 year-old man was arrested and charged with 12 counts of aiding and abetting the importation of tobacco under section 233BABAD(1) of the Customs Act 1901. The maximum penalty for these offences is ten years imprisonment, a fine not exceeding the $28,950, or both. The man is currently in Australia on a temporary visa. To read more visit: https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//chinese-cigarette-smuggling-o

14.01.2022 Australian Border Force (ABF) investigators have arrested a 43-year-old Padstow (NSW) man after parts of 11 childlike sex dolls were detected in air cargo shipments. Investigations began after ABF officers detected and seized the parts in three separate consignments at air cargo facilities in Sydney. During the warrants officers located and seized an electronic device allegedly containing child abuse images, and a further childlike sex doll. A number of additional electronic ...devices were seized pending full forensic examination. Investigators also located a number of cannabis plants, a quantity of marijuana and publications containing child abuse material. Importing childlike sex dolls is an offence under the Customs Act. The maximum penalty if convicted is up to 10 years’ imprisonment and/or fines of up to $525,000. Under the Criminal Code the possession of a childlike sex doll attracts a maximum penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment. To read more visit: https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//abf-arrests-man-after-seizing

14.01.2022 Two ships collided head-on in Ontarios Welland Canal on Saturday. It is unclear if there were any injuries. MORE: https://bit.ly/3297dFB

13.01.2022 Ever wonder how shipping containers are made?

13.01.2022 Deferred Import GST Scheme If you're an Australian importer, you might be eligible to join the deferred GST scheme. Deferring GST can be a helpful way of managing your cash flow. Instead of paying GST on your taxable imports upfront, you can defer payment until the first activity statement lodged after the goods are imported.... Basically, to be eligible, you must: - Have an ABN - Be registered for GST - Lodge BAS online - monthly - Pay your ATO debts electronically - DDR, BPAY or Direct Credit - Have no outstanding ATO debts or lodgements Head to our website to find out more: https://avantifm.com.au/download-forms/

13.01.2022 Australian Imports - which consumer goods are on the rise? Some of the consumer good commodity categories that have significantly increased in 2020 included water (+46%), grains (+38%), fruit and nuts (+33%), coffee/tea (+24%) and foodstuffs (+6%). The shipping line ANL imported 225 shipments of cargo identified as bottled water, in which 86% of bottled water included both mineral and aerated waters. In the first six months of 2020, ANL saw an increase of almost 100 grain shi...pments and an increase of 9% TEU in comparison to 2019. The demand in coffee and tea imports saw a spike of 24% in the first half of the year. Largely containing roasted coffee, decaffeinated coffee, black fermented tea and green tea. The consumer hysteria around restrictions resulted in a dramatic flow on effect from hygiene products, through to staple items such as pasta, rice, flour, long-life milk and more. In the first half of the year alone, the Group coordinated 9,219 import shipments of foodstuffs encompassing pre-packaged foods (i.e. tuna), pasta, juice, assorted sweets, biscuits, jams and spreads, chocolate, mixed vegetables, sauces and more, highlighting the consumer mindset to limit expenditure and prioritization for long-life items to sustain lockdown timeframes. To find out more visit: https://shippingaustralia.com.au/australian-imports-which-/

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12.01.2022 Victorias freight rail infrastructure is set to receive more attention once action starts on a $126 million state government rail investment pledge that includes passenger routes. Ports and freight minister Melissa Horne and public transport minister Ben Carroll announce an $83 million freight improvement package will focus on replacing sleepers, repairing ballasts and renewing level crossing equipment along almost 400km of freight-only rail lines. "These investments in our ...rail freight network are part of our ongoing commitment to boost our export power and support regional jobs," Horne says. The maintenance blitz is a key part of the governments $328 million investment in freight, public transport and roads upgrades, which will create and support more than 600 jobs during the coronavirus crisis. To read more visit https://www.fullyloaded.com.au//victoria-flags-more-freigh

11.01.2022 Wondering how COVID-19 has affected airfreight to/from Australia? Have a read of this article courtesy of Voice of the Independent which provides some insight. The air freight market is in complete disarray. There is strong demand to ship medical equipment, but with numerous travel restrictions, and most belly capacity grounded, finding the right amount of space at an affordable price is near impossible. Capacity and space is a disaster, and we are seeing massive swings in ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Members of a Melbourne-based criminal syndicate, with alleged links to Italian organised crime, have been charged for conspiring to import over 500 kilograms of cocaine from PNG into Australia. The Australian Federal Police (AFP), working with Queensland and Victoria Police, Australian Border Force (ABF), Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) and the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), have charged five men, all facing life imprisonment. The cocaine was ...seized last night by the RPNGC - and never made it to Australian shores, preventing significant harm to the Australian community. The five alleged conspirators were arrested in Queensland and Victoria on 26 July after a Cessna model light aircraft departed Mareeba Airport for PNG. In a coordinated effort across multiple locations, several search warrants were executed across Victoria, NSW, Queensland and PNG. The Queensland Joint Organised Crime Taskforce, working closely with Victoria Police and RPNGC, will allege the group travelled from Melbourne and Sydney to Atherton between 19 and 25 July, with the aim of carrying out the importation and collection of cocaine from PNG, estimated to be valued at more than $80 million the equivalent of about 500,000 street deals. The group then allegedly facilitated a flight on the light aircraft to PNG on the morning of 26 July 2020, where a member of the group (a pilot) attempted to collect the illicit cargo. The AFP alleges the aircraft flew at about 3000 feet from Mareeba to PNG, in an effort to avoid radar detection. These flights are dangerous for other aircraft as well as those on board, in addition to being illegal and unauthorised. To read more visit: https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//organised-crime-syndicate-cha

10.01.2022 Happy Friday! Make sure you secure all your equipment otherwise you could be getting yourself into a bit of a predicament like this one.. :') Video Credit: Operators

10.01.2022 CUSTOMER NOTICE: Qantas Freight Melbourne Closed for 48 Hours We have been advised by Qantas Freight Melbourne the terminal is closed for 48 hours reportedly due to two (2) Staff testing positive to COVID-19. Qantas is working with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to resolve the issue and recommence operations.... The temporary closure may impact your freight movements over the coming days and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Were assessing what support we can offer for any urgent medical shipments planned for today either into or out of Melbourne and will contact those customers with updates as soon as possible. In the meantime, Qantas advises members to please check the Qantas Freight website (www.qantasfreight.com) for updates.

10.01.2022 2020-21 Seasonal measures for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) In response to the rapid expansion of BMSB throughout Europe and North America, the department has retained the seasonal measures to manage the risk of BMSB from arriving in Australia for the 202021 BMSB risk season. The Department of Agriculture, Water, and the Environment has used a range of scientific, intelligence and evidence-based information when setting the measures, including data collected from the 20...19-20 BMSB season onshore verification activities. The department has also worked closely with the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the 2020-21 measures to ensure both Australia and New Zealands BMSB seasonal measures are consistent across the two countries (where possible). For the 2020-21 BMSB risk season, heightened biosecurity measures will apply to: Certain goods manufactured in, or shipped from target risk countries, and/or Vessels that berth at, load or tranship from target risk countries. The measures apply to goods shipped from 1 September 2020 that arrive in Australian territory by 31 May 2021 (inclusive). Goods shipped between 1 September 2020 and 30 April 2021 need to be treated and will be referred for intervention if they arrive by 31 May 2021 (inclusive). For more info visit: https://www.agriculture.gov.au//brown-marmorated-stink-bugs

09.01.2022 Ever wondered what it's like to operate a container crane? Well here's a sneak peek into what these guys do day in and day out! Video Credit: CBC Nova Scotia

09.01.2022 Beijing has banned Queensland timber imports and suspended trade with another Australian grain exporter. The new uncertainty comes after China's Customs agency said it would block timber imports from Queensland (and is likely to be extended to all of Australia we are now hearing) after finding a bark beetle in a shipment. A China foreign ministry spokesman confirmed on Monday that Chinese authorities have repeatedly found biohazards in imports of Australian timber. Australi...an grain handler Emerald Grain was also suspended from exporting barley to China when local officials claimed to have found weed seeds (bromus rigidus, a grasslike weed) in a consignment. Australia's largest grain exporter, CBH, was blacklisted by Chinese authorities in September for similar reasons. China is Australia’s largest barley export market, buying around 70 per cent of Australian barley. In May, the industry suffered a blow after China imposed a combined 80.5 per cent anti-dumping and countervailing duty on exports following an 18-month investigation, making Australian barley more expensive to Chinese importers. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the Government was aware of both the timber and the barley trade sanctions. He said Australia would "work with the Chinese authorities to investigate and resolve these issues". He also said "Australia has strong regulatory controls that underpin the integrity and biosecurity of all products exported." In Shanghai, Chinese customs seized a Western Australian rock lobster shipment for laboratory testing. Australia’s trade minister, Simon Birmingham, said that the rock lobster shipments were being checked for metal content levels and the Australian government and industry groups were seeking further clarification from Beijing. China is also the main market for nearly all of Australia’s rock lobster exports, worth around A$750 million (US$527 million) last year. Goods that arrived at Chinese ports before Friday 30/10/20 are allowed to enter China, but those that arrive after will not be cleared by customs even if they are placed in a bonded warehouse. Chinese importers who have shipments arriving after Friday 30/10/20 have been told that they will have to bear the expense of uncleared goods and have been advised to cancel future orders to reduce their losses. The bans on copper ore and copper concentrate, as well as sugar, are expected to be introduced this week, according to multiple trade sources in China.

09.01.2022 With Rakhi coming up on 3 August, the Department of Agriculture is asking those expecting gifts and delicacies from overseas to ensure that friends and family are aware of Australias strict biosecurity laws. Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Lyn OConnell, said some gifts and delicacies may not be permitted as they could pose a pest or disease threat. In the lead up to cultural events, such as Rakhi, there are particular items ...that might be sent to Australia which will be intercepted at mail centres, Ms OConnell said. This includes gifts and delicacies made from seeds, plant or animal material, which can all pose a biosecurity risk. We have already seen an increase in risk items intercepted at our mail centres this year, with 30,000 potential risk items intercepted between January and April. If you are expecting gifts or delicacies this year, make sure you do your biosecurity research and help us spread awareness of Australias biosecurity conditions. Rakhi gifts and delicacies that may pose a risk and therefore are not permitted include: Rakhi threads made with seeds or flowers (Noting seeds are the most confiscated item at our mail centres) traditional Indian sweets (mithai) that contain milk, such as barfi, mysore pak, gulab jamun, rasgulla, pedas or soan-papdi grains and dried fruits. https://www.awe.gov.au//spreading-biosecurity-awareness-ra

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08.01.2022 Joint ABF/AFP Media Release: A 26-year-old Malaysian national was due to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court after authorities allegedly linked him to the seizure of 52.5 grams of methamphetamine concealed in handbags sent from Malaysia. The illicit drugs were found during an examination by the Australian Border Force (ABF) at an air cargo depot in Perth. An X-ray of the parcel revealed anomalies and an ABF drug detector dog subsequently gave a positive reaction. The consig...nment included four handbags containing small sachets labelled silica desiccant, a product normally used to absorb moisture and prevent mould. It will be alleged further examination of the sachets revealed a white crystal substance, which returned a presumptive positive test for methamphetamine. The matter was referred to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), who replaced the methamphetamine with an inert substance and conducted a controlled delivery of the handbags. The AFP arrested the man a 26-year-old Malaysian national who is in Australia unlawfully shortly after his receipt of the delivery and executed a search warrant on his premises in the Perth suburb of Morley. During the search, officers found several other similar handbags and other items that were seized for evidentiary purposes. To read more visit: https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//ca26c651-d536-4dd1-8eeb-46a6e

08.01.2022 Further to Tuesdays operational update of cargo terminal operations at Melbourne Airport, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received advice that Qantas Freight has paused operations in their Melbourne freight terminals in response to advice from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. Terminals will remain closed until at least midnight tonight, 6 Aug 2020 and freight cannot be lodged or collected at eithe...r terminal. Qantas Freight are working closely with the department to ensure they can resume operations as soon as possible. For more info you can visit: https://freight.qantas.com//latest-coronavirus-information

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07.01.2022 Manufacturing of medical equipment required for the treatment of COVID-19 and their urgent movement through the international supply chain has required the management of existing and new export and import controls, as well as steps to facilitate the movement of those items by air freight. An agreement was made to defer customs duty and GST (or VAT) on the import of such equipment in certain countries. In related developments, several nations have further established temporary... exemptions from customs duty otherwise payable on the imports of medical equipment. The New Policy ByLaw created allows certain COVID-19 medical items to be imported free from duty. That concession has been extended until 31 December 2020 by the creation of a new Item 57A to the fourth schedule to the Customs Tariff Act 1995 which refers to Bylaw no 2041552. It is in the best interest of all producers, importers and their licensed customs brokers to be aware of the details of these changes so that the exemptions can be implemented for future imports and for customs duty refunds to be secured. For more info visit: https://www.rigbycooke.com.au/changes-to-support-and-contr/

06.01.2022 China to ban all imports of solid waste from 2021 The Chinese Government is set to ban all imports of solid waste from 2021, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has learned. According to the BIRs contacts in China, the countrys Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on 30 June in a press conference that it would no longer accept and approve import applications for solid waste from 2021.... The BIR said that the ban is in line with policies applied since 2017 to crackdown on the import of foreign waste. At the start of 2018, China introduced a ban on 24 grades of solid waste, including unsorted mixed papers and post-consumer plastics, and implemented a 0.5 per cent contamination limit for all other solid waste imports. Furthermore, in 2017, the Chinese Government launched the National Sword campaign to crack down on the smuggling of solid waste, following on from 2013s Operation Green Fence and preceding the Blue Sky initiative first launched in 2018. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced that the revised Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes will come into force from 1 September and will clarify the legal requirements for the identification of attributes of imported goods suspected of being solid waste. The BIR also revealed that the Ministry had published its ninth batch of waste import quotas for 2020 this week, allowing 176,746 tonnes of copper scrap, 209,660 tonnes of aluminium scrap, 4,990 tonnes of steel scrap and 1,115,426 tonnes of paper scrap to enter China. To find out more visit: https://resource.co//china-ban-all-imports-solid-waste-2021

06.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder that the Team here at Avanti are doing all they can to ensure the safest, quickest arrival of our clients cargo. Delays to the sailing schedules during August/September are due to a number of things including: virus mania affecting borders across Australia, Melbournes continuing lockdown, bad weather conditions (several Typhoons in China), vessel bunching due to missed berthing windows, vessel port omissions to try maintain schedule on the balance o...f a round trip voyage, industrial action at several terminals in Australia, and no space at the container parks to redeliver empties which is also affecting equipment availability for Export (Especially in Sydney). In Australia, Industrial action on the waterfront is causing increasing disruption to the movement of ships also. Two ship voyages have been greatly delayed at huge cost. A ship due to call Sydney earlier this week was faced with a five-day delay because of protected industrial action. The approximate cost of a 1 day delay for a container ship can be around $25,000 a day. The ship was forced to skip a port call in Sydney and go to the next port in the rotation; Melbourne in order to make up for delayed time. The ship had to discharge nearly 600 Sydney-destined containers at Melbourne which will now have to be rail-freighted to Sydney at considerable cost and delay. Australia is not the only country having equipment shortages; China is experiencing the same issue due to the lack of export containers within the Chinese ports. This is expected to become an issue during September and is the result of more containers being exported from China than those being imported. The lines are trying to relocate empty containers from the destination ports like Australia however with reduced capacity and voyages it is a slow process. In addition to this, some major supermarket chains have negotiated block bookings of container space, at reportedly inflated rates, with shipping lines to ensure their export space to Australia. As a result, the shipping lines have fewer general booking slots due to the reduced available capacity on vessels for freight of all kinds and ad-hoc bookings. We apologise for the delays in advance and please have confidence in us that we are doing everything in our power to get your goods to you ASAP. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, dont hesitate to reach out to us by direct message or email [email protected]

05.01.2022 A 20-year-old man has been arrested by Australian Border Force (ABF) officers, accused of importing five kilograms of pseudoephedrine into the country. On 20 February 2020, ABF officers examined an air cargo consignment containing wedding invitations and dresses. On closer inspection, the officers identified small plastic bags in the lining of the wedding invitations which contained a white substance. The substance tested positive to pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine is an ill...egal precursor which is commonly used in the manufacture of methamphetamine or ice. Yesterday (21 July 2020), ABF officers, with the assistance of NSW Police from the St George and Bankstown Police Area Commands, executed three search warrants in Arncliffe, Bexley and Revesby. Mobile phones and other devices were seized by the ABF for further examination at all three properties. The 20-year-old man was arrested at the Bexley premises. He has been charged with the following offences: One count of intentionally importing into Australia a commercial quantity of a border controlled precursor, namely Pseudoephedrine, without approval, contrary to section 307.11 of the Criminal Code Act 1995. One count of contravening request in s201A order, being for a serious offence, contrary to s201A(4) of the Customs Act 1901. One count of hindering Commonwealth official, contrary to section 149.1(1) of the Criminal Code Act 1995. The maximum penalty he could face for importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled precursor is 25 years imprisonment and/or a fine of $1,050,000. ABF Regional Investigations NSW Superintendent Garry Low said ABF officers are committed to stopping precursor drugs, such as pseudoephedrine, from entering Australia. To read more visit: https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//man-arrested-over-pseudoephed

04.01.2022 At Avanti we will attempt to ace your deliveries every time, unlike Ace here.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YrpmZFixp0

04.01.2022 Just because you don't hear about pirate attacks very often, doesn't mean they don't happen.. On November 14th, ITS Martinengo, while patrolling in the Gulf of Guinea, intervened to rescue the Liberian merchant vessel Zhen Hua 7 which had suffered a pirate attack during the night. The military vessel managed to establish communications with the vessel in distress. ITS Martinengo was informed that the pirates had escaped and a crew member had been shot in the leg. The injured ...sailor was stabilized by the Martinengo ship's medical team and transferred him to the nearest hospital. A few days ago, the same frigate had been involved in a similar episode, which confirms how the Gulf of Guinea has become one of the world most dangerous maritime areas. https://twitter.com/ItalianNavy/status/1327689385165393920

03.01.2022 The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is launching an inspection effort targeting cargo securing arrangements on container ships visiting Australian ports. The program, which is in response to recent incidents of containers lost overboard, is aimed at education, improving standards, and reducing the number of incidents that result in cargo being lost at sea. We have seen the serious consequence of improper cargo securing arrangements in the form of tons plastics an...d other debris washing up on our beautiful beaches and floating in our oceans, said Michael Drake, AMSA Acting General Manager of Operations. Rusted cargo securing points, improper lashings, and exceeding stack weight limits have all contributed to these incidents and ship operators should be on notice that non-compliance will not be tolerated in Australia. The focused inspection campaign, which will run between August and October 2020, will involve both extended port state control (PSC) inspections or stand-alone inspections on vessels that are not currently eligible for PSC inspection. According to AMSA, masters and shipping lines should expect that if a cargo ship visits Australia over this period that the ship will receive an inspection. As part of these efforts, the Australian authorities will also seek to ensure that the vessels are in full compliance with the international standards relating to cargo securing laid out in Chapter VI of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. When vessels are found to be non-compliant, AMSA says it will take steps to bring the ship into compliance before it can continue operating. To read more visit: https://www.maritime-executive.com//australia-starts-conta

02.01.2022 The Australian Border Force (ABF) is warning Australians against importing prohibited substances, which they believe could protect against COVID-19. ABF officers are screening medical supplies coming into Australia and have seen a significant spike in detections of the herbal medicine Ephedra and Hydroxychloroquine used to treat malaria and auto-immune conditions such as Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, minimal quantities of Ephedra were seen at... the border with the ABF detecting two kilograms of the drug in the first three months of 2020. As the pandemic continues to evolve, the ABF has seen a significant spike with officers detecting over 66 kilograms of the drug in April and May alone. Ephedra, a plant species often used in traditional Chinese medicine, is believed by some to be able to ease the symptoms of COVID-19. Ephedra however, is a prohibited import as it is a precursor to making Ephedrine, which can be used to manufacture the drug methamphetamine or ice. Ephedra extract is a prohibited import and a border controlled precursor under the Criminal code S 307.11(1). Importing the substance carries a maximum penalty for an individual of 25 years imprisonment and/or a fine not exceeding $1,110,000. Furthermore, ABF officers have also seized more than 26,000 tablets of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine between 1 January 2020 and 21 June 2020. To read more visit: https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//seizures-of-medications-linke

01.01.2022 10 August 2020 The Qantas Freight executive has advised that their Melbourne freight terminals remain closed in response to advice from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. Urgent medical domestic shipments may be able to be sent into Melbourne and the companies this applies to have been notified. ... International IFAM charter flights and other international carriers normally handled by Qantas Freight will have all cargo cleared at the Menzies facilities. Qantas Freight continue to work closely with authorities to ensure that they can resume operations as soon as possible and will keep their website updated with the latest information. https://freight.qantas.com//latest-coronavirus-information

01.01.2022 Meet the Blue Marlin, a semi-submersible heavy lift ship designed to transport very large semi-submersible rigs above the transport ship's deck. The Blue Marlin can carry a staggering 75,000 tonnes... Wow!

01.01.2022 Container lines are diverting from Beirut to Tripoli and other ports in the Mediterranean following the massive explosion at the Lebanese port, which has destroyed much of the infrastructure. Rescue efforts are continuing in Beirut following the huge blast at a warehouse in the port that is known to have caused 135 deaths and left over 4,000 injured. The main container terminal is around 1 km from the main blast site in the port. CMA CGM said that the 11,365 teu CMA CGM Lyra,... berthed at the terminal at the time of the explosion, was located 1.5 km from the blast and none of the crew were injured and the vessel was undamaged. The French line said it was establishing a logistics hub in Tripoli and all ships would be diverted to Tripoli or other terminals in the region until further notice. As temporary precautionary measure some shipping lines have stopped accepting cargo to and from Beirut. For more info visit: https://www.seatrade-maritime.com//container-lines-divert-

01.01.2022 DP WORLD INDUSTRIAL ACTION FREMANTLE commencing Saturday 18 July - Stoppage of work for 1 hour, three times every day, at 01:30, 09:30 and 17:45 - All terminal operations will be stopped during these hours... - Work restrictions MELBOURNE commencing Tuesday 21 July - Stoppage of work for 2 hours, three times every day, at 05:00, 13:00, and 21:00 - All terminal operations will be stopped during these hours - Work restrictions BRISBANE commencing Tuesday 21 July - Stoppage of work for 1 hour, three times every day, at 06:00, 14:00 and 22:00 - During these 1-hour stoppages, vessel operations and non-automated yard operations will be stopped, and there will be no road operation in the Old Yard - Landside receival and delivery operations to the automated modules will continue as normal. - Work restrictions SYDNEY commencing Saturday 18 July - Work restrictions The above industrial action adds to the challenge in keeping container freight moving during COVID-19. Further complications have occurred in recent days due to weather events, port and landside congestion and vessel schedule alterations. We appreciate your patience during this time.

01.01.2022 Australian Border Force (ABF) officers inspected two packages which arrived in Sydney via air cargo from Mexico. Both packages which were declared to contain handbags were x-rayed, and after ABF officers noted inconsistencies, they were deconstructed and inspected further. The bags were all found to have false bottoms, with each concealing another bag containing a crystalline-like substance, which was tested and returned a presumptive positive result for methylamphetamine... (ice). The matter was referred to the NSW Police Force and a total of about 2.3kg of ice was seized. During the investigation, a third package from The Netherlands and addressed a home on the Northern Beaches, was intercepted by ABF officers at the Sydney Gateway Facility. It was also found to contain 1kg of ice, which was concealed in the soles of dozens of pairs of thongs. The package was then seized by strike force investigators. To read more visit: https://newsroom.abf.gov.au//contractor-charged-over-alleg