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Changes to Declaring Overseas Freight & Insurance and VOTI
A NOTICE has been released by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) in reference to declaring overseas freight and insurance for customs valuation and value of the taxable importation processes.
Exdoc Billing Has Changed
AS OF 1st of November 2016 the Department has changed billing arrangements for EXDOC generated invoices, i.e. export permits and health certificates. From this date EXDOC invoices have been sent directly to the exporter nominated in the export permit and not the EDI user who has submitted the application on behalf of the exporter.
Random Inspections of Air Cargo
A SECOND survey of imported commercial air cargo will be conducted from 14 November 2016. 300 consignments that would not normally be subject to biosecurity intervention will be inspected.
AMSA to Implement Compliance Checks for VGM
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has so far, not conducted any major compliance activity since the implementation of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) legislative provisions on 1 July 2016.
National Heavy Vehicle Reform
THE Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) has established the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and a single national system of laws for heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes GVM. It is expected that national, consistent law and regulation will deliver business and safety benefits to the heavy vehicle industry.
What Does the Collapse of Hanjin Shipping Mean?
THE collapse of Hanjin Shipping, a South Korean freight shipping line is starting to cause chaos and confusion at major ports around the Asia-Pacific region.
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