Rebuilding critical supply chains for Australian business
Tender ID: 421266
Tender Details
Tender Description
The International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) is a temporary measure to help restore critical global supply chains which have been impacted by COVID-19 containment measures around the world.
IFAM is necessary to ensure essential imports such as medicines and medical supplies can be transported to Australia. It also provides the opportunity, on the outbound legs, for producers of high-value agricultural and fisheries products, and other items of national interest, to resume servicing supply contracts with their international customers.
IFAM will identify demand for freight space on outbound flights and inbound flights, and work with airlines and industry to increase flights and restore supply chains broken as a result of COVID-19.
A network of 15 freight forwarders and air freight service providers has been established to support the delivery of the IFAM.
On outbound flights we have prioritised those products, in particular perishable products where businesses have important and established international customers. Eligible products include:
Eligible products include:
- Seafood (including lobsters)
- Premium red meat (including beef, lamb and pork)
- Dairy (such as fresh milk and yoghurt)
- Horticulture (such as premium fruits and packaged salad or vegetables)
On inbound flights we have prioritised critical medical supplies and medicines including:
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Pharmaceuticals and consumables
- Medical equipment and consumables
- Inputs to health industries
Given the cost of airfreight, not all products are eligible at this time.
Exporters will need to make a financial contribution towards the increased cost of their freight. This cost will be more than pre-COVID airfreight rates. Importers may be charged a market rate to access freight capacity on return IFAM flights. IFAM is not a retrospective mechanism and commitments are negotiated and agreed with IFAM Freight Forwarders before cargo uplift.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
Category
Drugs & Pharmaceutical Products
Transportation & Logistics : Freight Transport services
Community & Social Services : Grant & Funding Programs
Food & Beverage Products : Fresh Fruit & Vegetables : Meat & Poultry & Small Goods : Milk & Dairy Products : Seafood
Fire & Safety : Safety & Rescue Equipment
Medical Equipment : Medical Equipment & Accessories & Supplies
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